Well, I've been trying to say the things I mean And see beneath my skin; it's easy said It would be lying to come on all serene The way I've never been; don't be misled Help me You gotta help me and keep me where I'll never stray Help me You gotta help me, or I'm not gonna last a day I thought I had it. I opened up my hand To see just what I'd caught; it swam away Well, I've been at it and doing all I can But that don't mean a lot days like today Help me You gotta help me and keep me where I'll never stray Help me You gotta help me, or I'm not gonna last a day And you could make it right Turn the grey sky clear If you could just be near me Well, I've been trying to hold the world in place Help me You gotta help me, or I'm not gonna last a day