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Helen Wheels

Paul McCartney

Said Farewell To My Last Hotel, It Was Never Much Kind Of Abode

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Slowdown Driver, Want To Stay Alive, I Want To Make This Journey Last.

Helen, Hell On Wheels, Ain't Nobody Else Gonna Know The Way She Feels

Helen, Hell On Wheels, And They Never Gonna Take Her Away

M6 South Down To Liverpool, Where They Play The West Coast Sound,

Sailor Sam He Came From Birmingham But He Never Will Be Found

Doing Fine When A London Sign Greets Me Like A Long Lost Friend,

Mister Motor Won't You Check Her Out, She's Got To Take Me Back Again.

Helen, Hell On Wheels, Ain't Nobody Else Gonna Know The Way She Feels

Helen, Hell On Wheels, And They Never Gonna Take Her Away

LanguageEnglish
Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Helen Wheels by Paul McCartney is a rock song that narrates a road trip across various parts of England. 'Helen Wheels' is actually a playful nickname McCartney gave to his Land Rover vehicle. The song reflects themes of travel, freedom, and the joy of the open road, particularly capturing the essence of the 1970s road culture. With lyrics detailing the journey from cities to countryside, McCartney's energetic delivery and vivid storytelling make the listener feel as if they are along for the ride. Apart from its vivid imageries and catchy tune, the song also subtly hints at a yearning for the simplicity and spontaneity that comes with road trips.

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