Shelter Me

Album: Heartbreak Station (1990)
Charted: 55 36
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  • Everybody needs a little place they can hide
    Somewhere to call their own
    Don't let nobody inside
    Every now and then we all need to let go
    For some it's the doctor
    For me it's rock and roll
    For some it's a bottle
    For some it's a pill
    Some people wave the Bible
    Cause it's giving them a thrill
    Others point their finger
    If they don't like what they see
    If you live in a glass house
    Don't be throwing rocks at me

    We all need a little shelter
    Just a little helper to get us by
    We all need a little shelter
    Just a little helper ooo, and it'll be alright

    Check out Mr. Politician in his suit and tie
    But when the doors are closed
    There ain't nothin' he won't try
    Meanwhile Mr. Medicine's
    treating his best friend's wife
    Tipper lead the war against the record industry
    She said she saw the devil on her MTV
    To look into the cabinet
    It takes more than a key
    Just like Jimmy's skeletons
    And his ministry

    We all need a little shelter
    Just a little helper to get us by
    We all need a little shelter
    Just a little helper ooo, and it'll be alright

    Hit it now

    For some it's the needle
    For some it's the kill
    Some people wave the Bible
    'Cause it's giving them a thrill
    You can spend your money
    Before you get your pay
    With a toss of the dice
    You can piss it all away

    We all need a little shelter
    Just a little helper to get us by
    We all need a little shelter
    Just a little helper ooo, and it'll be alright Writer/s: ANNA CATHERINE MARY JOLLEY, BRIAN STEVEN HARRIS, MARK JOLLEY
    Publisher: Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
    Lyrics licensed and provided by LyricFind

Comments: 5

  • Randall Terry from AlThis is one of the best songs EVER! You've got country, rock, rhythm and blues in one song. Totally awesome!!!
  • Aiden from New JeraeyIts a great song with a timeless message and sound. The music video has to be one of the best ever produced! Sad, the band is no longer together.
  • Allona from CanadaLittle Richard was in this video. How cool is that?
  • Diverdriver from Northern CaliforniaYes, Tipper Gore did so much for the safety of the children. Free speech is what our founding fathers felt was most important, hence the First Amendment. Even unpopular free speech is supposed to be protected.
    Of course, I'm being sarcastic. What did or could Tipper do to protect our kids?
  • Heather from Holbrook, NyGotta love the Tipper Gore dig.
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