Helter Skelter
Beatles · Anthology 3
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' 1995 Anthology 3 compilation, 'Helter Skelter' stands as a pivotal late-period recording that reimagined the band's earlier sound. The track features a raw, chaotic energy and a distinctive double-time drum pattern that propelled the song to number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart. Its lyrics, which reference the Beatles' own disintegration, were written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney to reflect the group's internal struggles and impending breakup. The recording showcases the band's ability to blend folk-rock roots with psychedelic experimentation, creating a sonic landscape that mirrors the turmoil of the era. As a staple of their discography, the song remains a powerful testament to the group's final creative output before their dissolution.