☝️ Key Points
- The song deals with the theme of separation and regret of the decision
- The lyrics give hints about a specific trigger that led to the separation
- The chorus shows that the singer's love still exists despite the separation
- The text also reveals that the singer recognizes and regrets his mistakes
- The singer asks for help, which could indicate the desire for reunion or dealing with the separation
Interpretation
The song 'Something Got Me Started' by
Simply Red is about a person who has ended a relationship and now regrets their decision. The line 'Something got me started' could refer to a specific trigger that led the singer to end the relationship. However, with the lines 'You know that I will love you' and 'Lately since we've parted I truly know that I need you', the singer expresses their ongoing love and regret that the relationship is over. They acknowledge their mistakes, as evident from the line 'Totally broken-hearted, Guilty of what I did to you', and emphasize that they would give up everything for the beloved person ('I'd give it all up for you'). Finally, in the lines 'You've got to help me now, You've got to help me help me help me', they ask for help, which could indicate a desire to restore the relationship or a need for support in dealing with the breakup.