Lyrics for Helena as interpreted by Brandnizzle2k4

Helena Lyrics
Long ago
Just like the hearse you die to get in again
We are so far from you

Burning on just like a match you strike to incinerate
The lives of everyone you know

And what's the worst you take
From every heart you break
And like the blade you stain
Well I've been holding on tonight

What's the worst that I could say
Things are better if I stay
So long and goodnight
So long and goodnight

Came a time
When every star fall brought you to tears again
We are the very hurt you sold

And what's the worst you take
From every heart you break
And like the blade you stain
Well I've been holding on tonight

What's the worst that I could say
Things are better if I stay
So long and goodnight
So long and goodnight
And if you carry on this way
Things are better if I stay
So long and goodnight
So long and goodnight

Can you hear me
Are you near me
Can we pretend to leave and then
We'll meet again
When both our cars collide

What's the worst that I could say
Things are better if I stay
So long and goodnight
So long and goodnight
And if you carry on this way
Things are better if I stay
So long and goodnight
So long and goodnight

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Red_Rum
09-13-2005

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Helena is about gerards and mikey's grandmother who died not all that long ago. i tinhk she was caled elena... anyways the song's about how he doesn't think he can go on living without her, but he realises that if he satys, they'll be together in the end.

i'm pretty sure its meant to be

And if you carry on this way
Things are better if I stay
So long and goodnight
So long NOT goodnight

instead of another and, but i could be wrong.

i love this song, its a nice change for mcr, and the vid is awesome. gerard looks so good in it!

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xxdeadmanwalkingxx
09-13-2005

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lol thanx lucky guess, i like soad to just so u no. and kick the bucket, im a christian but im not all that holy lol. and tom i like ur speech lol

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Dirk Diggler
09-13-2005

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I think this may be the worst song ever. The lyrics make no sense, and the song just sounds like a heaping pile of SHIT.

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t_tom
09-14-2005

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Imaine a cross betwen mike haswell and a sucra coated dog......

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xxdeadmanwalkingxx
09-14-2005

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lol his voice is annoying

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alicechildress
09-15-2005

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I definitely think this song is about his grandmother, but I think that just about anyone can connect with it in a way. It means a lot to me especially because of the lines "Well, if you carry on this way, things are better if I stay." Beautiful song.

The video is fuckin amazing too

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pety
09-16-2005

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yes, i agree. the lines are golden. good stuff. and i think the lead singer adds the best part to the video by not only how he sings but how he looks.

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MCRsaves
09-16-2005

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YOU ARE ALL WRONG. While gerard was on tour, touring his second album, he was in his home town Belleville, NJ. He was planning on visiting his g-ma the first night he was there, but decided against it because he was 'sick.' She died that night, and the song is basically based around his regret for blowing her off, and mourning of her.

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Ganzas_NOFX
09-17-2005

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this song's really good.. it has some breaks hard to find on this kindda bands.. i think that they should be gratified only because of the song, NOT BECAUSE OF THE WAY THEY LOOK! it's because of thoughts like those that brit, christina and a hole bunch of MTV tools like those make lots of money... :|

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xxdeadmanwalkingxx
09-17-2005

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well im not into the hair thats not considered long or short, and no offense but they do look like a bunch of crack heads, and its not because of the makeup, the lead singer doesnt look that bad, but im not into the tie and all that shit. but i dont think that should effect how many fans they have, i dont like them to much though.

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itmustbetheweather
09-17-2005

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It's so refreshing to see that MCR has such an intelligible, erudite fanbase with such acquainted and enthralling opinions. And by that I mean I am utterly disgusted by the ignorance of this population and would be ashamed to ever be thought of as one of you were it not for my love for the band.

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itmustbetheweather
09-17-2005

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And yeah, their grandmother died a month before the album was released. There's a dedication to her at the bottom of the lyrics sheet in the case to the CD. IF you were to look at that sheet, you would plainly see that the words are "what's the worst THAT I could say...". And matches are not started they are struck. "...a match you strike to incinerate..." I could say more but I'm sure everyone hates me enough by now.
But please know that I love you with all my heart.

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DemolitionLover13
09-18-2005

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Deadman,

You are such a child. Simply a joke... I don't worship satan, and I whole heartedly agree wish your comment... I'm not suicidal, and i'm very much my own person, NOT like the the ppl in the bands I like...
You seriously need to get off that high horse of yours, and stop trying to argue with every single person on this site...

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xxdeadmanwalkingxx
09-18-2005

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lol w/o me u ppl would be bored

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Lilia560
09-19-2005

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it reminds me of when my friend try kill herself

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TheNetwork=GreenDay
09-20-2005

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It's wierd when a band as emo as mcr writes such an awesome song for a dead grandma. It's touching.

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chadcaldwell
09-22-2005

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MCR sucks donkey balls, if you can't tell these guys are fake then look at the gobs of makeup they wear, wakeup you 12 year old tards.

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xxdeadmanwalkingxx
09-24-2005

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haha exactly

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imthebest20044
09-24-2005

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I love this song. This is the second song I have heard by MCR, my first being I'm not ok(I promise). Anyway everyone has there own opinions so we shouldn't argue about them. Btw you don't have to be emo or gothic to like them 'coz i do and i'm not that. You don't have to dress like them either! Love ya MCR

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imthebest20044
09-24-2005

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Why do you guys come to this song to write that you don't like it anyway? Does it matter? And do you do this to all the songs you don't like?

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GreenDayGirl1991
09-25-2005

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This song is a great example of why My Chemical Romance sucks.
This song is waaay to overplayed, the lead singers voice in annoying and you can barley understand what he's saying.
My Chemical Romance sucks.
No offence to anyone who likes them.

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Digitalmetal
09-25-2005

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It's about friendship and how they come to an end. You get to a point where you just can't be there for them or they can't be there for you. Neither of you do it on purpose, it just happens. This is my favorite song. The thing that make it my favorite is the last few line. If he was to start all over and had a chance to change things, the one thing he would not change is himself.

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DemolitionLover13
09-25-2005

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Dude, if you must bash MCR, don't do it to this song... I mean, this is a tribute to Gerard's DEAD grandmother... That's completely cold... I'm sure that you wouldn't want anyone talking against a tribute of a family member of yours who has passed away... harsh...

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pixie_jane
09-29-2005

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came a time when every star fall brought you to tears again. this reflect the frailty of helena. she was so weak. everything made her cry, but you don't need a summary. this is about love at it's fullest extent. it's tough when you have to carry a loved one to the grave.

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freakyshe_freakyme
10-01-2005

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well i think this song is awsome and the video is even better i hope my funeral has dancers and gerard singing at it

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