Helter Skelter
Beatles · The Beatles (The White Album)
Where I stop and I turn and I go for a ride
Till I get to the bottom and I see you again.
Do you, don't you want me to love you
I'm coming down fast but I'm miles above you
Tell me tell me tell me come on tell me the answer
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer.
Helter skelter helter skelter
Helter skelter.
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.
Look out helter skelter helter skelter
Helter skelter
Look out, cause here she comes.
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
Well 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
You may be a lover but you ain't no dancer.
Look out helter skelter helter skelter
Helter skelter
Look out helter skelter
She's coming down fast
Yes she is
Yes she is.
Helter Skelter
Released on The Beatles' 1968 White Album, "Helter Skelter" stands as a pivotal rock recording that captures the band's raw energy and experimental spirit at the height of their creative output. The track features a driving, chaotic rhythm section that builds toward a thunderous climax, reflecting the group's desire to emulate the primitive, communal sound of early rock and roll. With its distinctive falsetto delivery and aggressive instrumentation, the song serves as a sonic representation of social upheaval and cultural shift, marking a significant departure from the polished pop structures of their earlier work. As a cornerstone of the psychedelic rock era, it remains a defining example of The Beatles' ability to push musical boundaries while maintaining their unique vocal harmonies.