About the song
“Help Yourself” is a song by Tom Jones, released in 1968. The song was adapted from the Italian song “Gli occhi miei,” composed by Carlo Donida, with English lyrics written by Jack Fishman.
The lyrics of “Help Yourself” present a metaphor about love and abundance. The narrator encourages his love interest to take advantage of the love he has to offer, comparing it to a banquet with plenty to go around. The song conveys a message of generosity and the joy of sharing love freely, inviting the listener to “help yourself” to his affection and companionship.
Tom Jones’ powerful and charismatic vocal delivery, combined with the song’s upbeat and catchy melody, made “Help Yourself” a significant hit. The song’s lively arrangement and memorable chorus have contributed to its enduring popularity, making it one of Jones’ signature tracks.
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Love is like candy on a shelfYou want to taste and help yourselfThe sweetest things are there for youHelp yourself take a fewThat’s what I want you to doWe’re always told repeatedlyThe very best in life is freeAnd if you want to prove it’s trueBaby, I’m telling youThis is what you should doJust help yourself to my lips, to my armsJust say the word and they’re yoursJust help yourself to the love in my heartYour smile has opened up the doorThe greatest wealth that exists in the worldCould never buy what I can giveJust help yourself to my lips, to my armsAnd then let’s really start to liveAlright, hahahaha, yeahMy heart has love enough for twoMore than enough for me and youI’m rich with love, a millionaireI’ve so much, it’s unfairWhy don’t you take a shareJust help yourself to my lips, to my armsJust say the word and they’re yoursJust help yourself to the love in my heartYour smile has opened up the doorThe greatest wealth that exists in the worldCould never buy what I can giveSo help yourself to my lips, to my armsAnd then let’s really start to liveJust help yourself to my lips, to my armsJust say the word and they’re yours