"Helpless" by Jesse & Joy is a song about the feelings of heartbreak, longing, and helplessness after a relationship ends. The lyrics convey the pain and emptiness the narrator feels since their partner left them without a sound. The song starts by reminiscing about the beautiful moments they shared together, symbolized by the reference to the northern lights. The green glow of the lights represents the happiness and optimism they felt when they were together. However, darkness crept in, symbolizing the end of their relationship, and the narrator is left feeling lost and unable to see a way out of their despair. The chorus expresses the narrator's overwhelming sense of helplessness and how much they miss their partner. They wish they had never met and regret falling in love because of the pain it has caused. The bruises mentioned in the lyrics represent the emotional scars left by the partner and how they have broken the narrator. Despite the bruises fading, the pain of the broken relationship may never fully heal. The bridge of the song suggests that the narrator wants their partner to find happiness and be free, but they themselves are still struggling with the pain. They want to become strangers and let go of the pain, but it is clear that they are still deeply affected by the breakup. Overall, "Helpless" explores the deep emotions that come with heartbreak and the struggle to move on after a relationship ends. The song depicts the feelings of longing, regret, and helplessness that the narrator experiences as they try to navigate life without their partner.
