When I get to the bottom
I go back to the top of the slide
Where I stop and I turn and I go for a ride
‘Til I get to the bottom
And I see you again…yeah yeah yeah yeah
Do you, don’t you
Want me to love you
I’m comin’ down fast
But I’m miles above you
A tell me, tell me, tell me the answer
You may be a lover
But you ain’t no dancer…yeah
Helter skelter
Helter skelter
Helter skelter…ooh
Will you, won’t you
Want me to make you
I’m coming down fast
But don’t let me break you
Tell me, tell me, tell me the answer
You may be a lover
But you ain’t no dancer…that’s right
Helter skelter
Helter skelter
Helter skelter
Woo…helter skelter…yeah…lookout
When I get to the bottom
I go back to the top of the slide
And I stop and I turn and I go for a ride
And I get to the bottom and I see you again
Yeah yeah yeah
Do you, don’t you
Want me to make you
I’m coming down fast
But don’t let me break you
Tell me, tell me, tell me the answer
May be a lover
But you ain’t no dancer
Helter skelter
Helter skelter
Helter skelter
Wee…yeah yeah yeah yeah
Helter skelter
I’m coming down fast
Yeah yeah yeah
Unraveling the Chaos: Exploring “Helter Skelter” by Aerosmith
“Helter Skelter” by Aerosmith is a raw and electrifying rendition of the iconic song originally penned by The Beatles. The lyrics vividly capture a sense of wild motion and emotional turbulence, using the imagery of a spiraling slide to symbolize cycles of desire and pursuit. The recurring lines about getting to the bottom and returning to the top suggest an endless loop of excitement and longing, while the direct questions in the verses add tension and urgency. The phrase “you may be a lover, but you ain’t no dancer” hints at contrasts between passion and action, and the overall tone is one of reckless abandon. Aerosmith infuses the song with their signature rock energy, amplifying its chaotic spirit.
Song Credits
- Songwriters: Paul McCartney, John Lennon
- Performed by: Aerosmith