U2 - Helter Skelter Lyrics

Released: October 10, 1988

Songwriter: Paul McCartney

Producer: Jimmy Iovine

[Spoken: Bono]
This is a song Charles Manson stole from the Beatles. We're stealing it back.

[Intro]
When you get to the bottom
You go back to the top of the slide
And you stop and you turn
And you go for a ride
Then you get to the bottom
Then you see me again
Hey, hey, hey

[Verse 1]
Do you, don't you want me to love you?
(Yeah)
Coming down fast, I'm right here above you
(Yeah)
Tell me, tell me, tell me the answer
Ain't no lover, but you ain't no dancer

[Chorus]
Helter skelter
Helter skelter
Helter skelter
Ooh

[Verse 2]
Do you, don't you want me to make you?
(Yeah)
I'm coming down fast, now don't let me break you
(Yeah)
Tell me, tell me, tell me the answer
You ain't no lover but you ain't no dancer

[Chorus]
Helter skelter
Helter skelter
Helter skelter
Ooh

[Guitar Solo]

[Bridge]
When you get to the bottom
You go back to the top of the slide
And you turn and you stop
And you go for a ride
Then you get to the bottom
Then you'll see me again
Hey, hey, hey

[Verse 1]
Do you, don't you want me to love you?
(Yeah)
Coming down fast, I'm right here above you
(Yeah)
Tell me, tell me, tell me the answer
Ain't no lover but you ain't no dancer

[Chorus]
Helter skelter
Helter skelter
Helter skelter
Ooh, and again
Helter skelter
Helter skelter
Helter skelter
Ooh

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U2 is an Irish rock band from Dublin, which started in post-punk but soon incorporated elements from various musical genres (funk, electronica, blues). Composed of Bono (vocals and guitar), The Edge (guitar, keyboards, and vocals), Adam Clayton (bass guitar), and Larry Mullen Jr (drums and percussion), the band is noted for a sound built on melodic instrumentals, and lyrics, filled with spiritual imagery, personal themes and sociopolitical concerns. U2 sold more than 150 million records worldwide, and created some of the most lavish, memorable and profitable concert tours in history. Their success also helped the bandmembers advocate for human rights and philanthropic causes.

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