Helium
Sia Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴I'm trying but I keep falling down
I cry out but nothing comes now
I'm giving my all and I know peace will come
I never wanted to need someone

Yeah, I wanted to play tough, thought I could do all this on my own
But even Superwoman sometimes needed Superman's soul

Help me out of this hell
Your love lifts me up like helium
Your love lifts me up when I'm down, down, down, when I've hit the ground
You're all I need

And if you let go, I'll float towards the sun
I'm stronger 'cause you fill me up
But when the fear comes and I drift towards the ground
I am lucky that you're around

Yeah, I wanted to play tough, thought I could do all this on my own
But even Superwoman sometimes needed Superman's soul

Help me out of this hell
Your love lifts me up like helium
Your love lifts me up when I'm down, down, down, when I've hit the ground
You're all I need
'Cause your love lifts me up like helium
Your love lifts me up like helium

You lift me up and I am found
You lift me up before I hit the ground
You lift me up when I am down, down, down
You lift me up before I hit the ground
You lift me up and I am found
You lift me up before I hit the ground
You lift me up when I'm down, down, down
You lift me up before I hit the ground

Your love lifts me up like helium
Your love lifts me up when I'm down, down, down, when I've hit the ground
You're all I need
'Cause your love lifts me up like helium
Your love lifts me up like helium

Your love lifts me up like helium
Your love lifts me up like helium

Overall Meaning

Sia's song "Helium" is a poignant and emotional plea for love and support. The verses find the singer acknowledging her own limitations and expressing a desire to be saved from the difficulties that she cannot overcome alone. "I'm trying but I keep falling down, I cry out but nothing comes now," she sings, conveying a sense of despair and isolation. However, in the chorus, she finds hope in the power of love. "Your love lifts me up like helium," she declares, recognizing the transformative effect that caring for someone can have on the human spirit. The image of helium, a gas that can lift balloons high into the air, is used as a metaphor for the buoyant, exhilarating feeling of being emotionally uplifted.

The second verse continues in much the same vein, with Sia acknowledging her own need for help and support. "Yeah, I wanted to play tough, thought I could do all this on my own / But even Superwoman sometimes needed Superman's soul," she sings, referencing the iconic comic book characters. The bridge underscores the singer's dependency on her loved ones, as she declares, "You're all I need." Finally, the song ends with a repetition of the chorus, driving home the message that love has the power to lift us up when we are at our lowest.

Overall, "Helium" is a moving examination of the human need for connection and support in times of hardship. While it acknowledges the difficulty of asking for help, it ultimately celebrates the transformative and uplifting power of love.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm trying but I keep falling down
I am making every effort to succeed, but I keep facing setbacks and failures.

I cry out but nothing comes now
Despite my willingness to overcome difficulties, I am unable to communicate my pain and frustration.

I'm giving my all and I know peace will come
Though I am putting forth my best effort to succeed, I am confident that serenity and calmness will eventually prevail.

I never wanted to need someone
I had previously been under the impression that I could overcome any obstacles on my own and didn't require anyone’s help.

Yeah, I wanted to play tough, thought I could do all this on my own
I had earlier assumed that I could be strong and independent without seeking anyone’s help.

But even Superwoman sometimes needed Superman's soul
Despite my greatest efforts, there may be situations where even the strongest, most capable people need help and support from others.

Help me out of this hell
I am in a difficult, painful circumstance and desperately require aid to escape it.

Your love lifts me up like helium
Your affection helps me escape from my difficulties and feel as light as a balloon filled with helium.

Your love lifts me up when I'm down, down, down, when I've hit the ground
Your love rejuvenates me and helps me get through difficult times when I feel low and have already been defeated.

You're all I need
Your support and affection mean everything to me, and I require nothing else to overcome my difficulties.

And if you let go, I'll float towards the sun
If you chose to abandon me, I would lose my sense of reality and drift towards the extremes.

I'm stronger 'cause you fill me up
Your love makes me stronger and boosts my confidence, helping me move forward and accomplish tasks with more determination.

But when the fear comes and I drift towards the ground
Despite my resolve, fear sometimes takes over, and I begin to lose focus and momentum.

I am lucky that you're around
I am fortunate to have you nearby to be my backup and strengthen me when I am feeble.

You lift me up and I am found
Your help elevates me and assists me to discover the path to enlightenment.

You lift me up before I hit the ground
Your affection saves me from being destroyed by my own struggles.

Your love lifts me up like helium
Your affection is a source of joy and happiness that elevates me above all pain and sadness.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Sia Furler, Christopher Braide

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