I Never Needed Help From Anyone

HummerWisdom

Thanks so much for listening. Any feedback is appreciated tho' I doubt I'll be changing much 'cuz this is ALL my heart...and ALL me.

xo, Renee

I NEVER NEEDED HELP FROM ANYONE

[Verse 1]

Scraping my heart from the floor

Captive of my private war

Robbing Peter to pay Paul

I could cry but tears won’t fall

I could cry but you won’t call

 

[Chorus]

I never needed help from anyone

I was born and bred to run

And when the sun refuses to shine for days

There’s no breaking through the fog and the haze

 

[Verse 2]

Days are numbered it is true

‘Neath the sun nothing is new

Robber Barons rule this world

A new flag they have unfurled

A new flag for their new world

 

[Chorus]

I never needed help from anyone

I was born and bred to run

And when the sun refuses to shine for days

There’s no breaking through the fog and the haze

 

[Instrumental]

 

mm-mmm

[Verse 3]

Orphaned in my mother’s womb

Orphaned till I reach my tomb

No shining knight on a horse

I must pilot my own course

Yes, I must pilot my own course

 

[Chorus]

I never needed help from anyone

I was born and bred to run

And when the sun refuses to shine for days

There’s no breaking through the fog and the haze

 

[Chorus/Tag]

I never needed help from anyone

I was born and bred to run

And when the sun refuses to shine for days

There’s no breaking

Just peacemaking

There’s no breaking through the fog and the haze.

 

© 2025 Renee La Chapelle – All Rights Reserved

bhengen

@HummerWisdom - LIke how, again, you speak directly from the heart.. I agree with, I wouldn't change anything..

HummerWisdom

@bhengen thanks so much, Bill!

RainyDayMan

Agreed. It comes across as very real and heartfelt.

sidshovel

Nice song Renee, with a strong message well presented in the words.

Feelings and belief come across in the forceful stresses used.

Minor suggestion to improve flow:

And when the sun don't shine for days

There’s no breaking through the fog and haze

Considering putting it to music, I think this would sound good?

Sid

IronKnee

Strong lyrics, and well written.

Hi, Renee. The flow is really nice, as is the imagery. I would love to hear this put to music. Do you record?

BeatlesFan64

You can really hear the passion in the words. Even though we don’t have a recording, I can imagine the rawness that it would be delivered with. I agree with Sid, I’d love to hear what it sounds like with music added.

HummerWisdom

Thank you, everyone! No, I don't record beyond the recording you heard but I appreciate the enthusiasm in several of you wanting to hear a finished product. Truly means a lot to me,

Renee