On “I Had Some Help” the collaboration by Post Malone and Morgan Wallen plunges deep into a convoluted aftermath of a relationship in which both sides face mutual mistakes. It’s about accountability in its rawest form-no one is totally innocent here. Post Malone and Morgan Wallen sound pretty good together in this song, adding depth to this track while they explore shared struggles in toxic love.
The chorus, “I had some help / It ain’t like I can make this kinda mess all by myself,” centralizes the song with clarity that both of these characters played a part in the fallout. This would go to say that placing all of the blame on one partner for a relationship’s decline is wrong; both played their parts. Wallen’s lines, “It takes two to break a heart in two,” really reinforce this theme with some country flavor to the complementing of Post Malone’s pop styling.
The rhymes become detailed as Malone blames the faults of his partner: “You’re tellin’ all your friends that I’m crazy / Like I’m the only one,” he says, continuing later with, “You think that you’re so innocent / After all the things you did.” Such lyrics outline how their relationship was a two-way street of poor choices and denial. Imagery then does its magic when Malone uses shots like the “big glass house with a view,” representing the fragile self-righteousness of the partner. By metaphor, one connects it that each man’s actions have consequences and only a little room for moral high ground.
Adding to its appeal, the structure of the song gives way to confessional and accusatory moments with a fairly catchy beat that nods to both pop and country. “I Had Some Help” may remind fans of Malone’s earlier hits when he explores vulnerability, but it also echoes the storytelling that has been typical of Wallen’s country hits. This blend of both styles within the song gives the song a far greater appeal and satisfies any fan of either of these two artists as they will have something to relate to.
It would be ideal for listeners who want to evoke feelings of love, regret, and responsibilities taken. Given that “I Had Some Help” is both pop and country, this song also has the crossover appeal that might make it even more popular on a variety of charts. The relatable lyrics and smooth melody have all the ingredients to be that one song that will scale up the streaming charts and be the fan favorite on playlists. Perhaps the acoustic or clean version could push it further, as fans really enjoy those types of versions that bring out the emotion in the lyrics.
For those interested in performing or studying the song in their own right, “I Had Some Help” chords are pretty simple, suiting a range of abilities for guitar or piano covers. As more fans delve into “I Had Some Help” audio on streaming platforms, we could also expect remixes-perhaps even an EDM version-which could introduce a fresh twist in feel to the song.
That’s a universal core sentiment to the song, that in most relationships, mistakes are mutual, which makes “I Had Some Help” one potent track that questions the narratives we create after a breakup.
