Helpless When She Smiles

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About Helpless When She Smiles

"Helpless When She Smiles" is the second single from the Backstreet Boys' 6th studio album Unbreakable, which was released on October 30, 2007. The single, produced by John Shanks, was released on January 15, 2008. This song was leaked on the Internet back in May 2007 along with "Happily Never After" which never made the album. "Helpless When She Smiles" is covered from the Dutch singer Bastiaan Ragas who released the single on his 2005 album Outragas.


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She keeps her secrets
In her eyes
She wraps the truth
Inside her lies
Just when I can't say
What she's done to me
She comes to me
And leads me back to paradise

She's so hard to hold
But I can't let go

I'm a house of cards
In a hurricane
A reckless ride
In the pouring rain
She cuts me and the pain
Is all I wanna feel
She tears away just like a child
She drives me crazy
Drives me wild
But I'm helpless when she smiles

Oh when she smiles

Maybe I'd fight if I could
It hurts so bad
But feels so good
She opens up just like
A rose to me
When she's close to me
Anything she'd ask me to
I would

It's out of control
But I can't let go

I'm a house of cards
In a hurricane
A reckless ride
In the pouring rain
She cuts me and the pain
Is all I wanna feel
She tears away just like a child
She drives me crazy
Drives me wild
But I'm helpless when she smiles

When she looks at me
I get so weak

I'm a house of cards
In a hurricane
A reckless ride
In the pouring rain
She cuts me and the pain
Is all I wanna feel
She tears away just like a child
She drives me crazy
Drives me wild
But I'm helpless when she smiles

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Written by: BRETT JAMES, CHRIS LINDSEY, TROY VERGES, AIMEE MAYO

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC

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12 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Helpless When She Smiles" is a song by the American boy band, the Backstreet Boys.
Album Details
The song is from their sixth studio album, "Unbreakable," which was released in 2007.
Chart Performance
The song managed to garner the 76th spot on the US Billboard Hot 100 and ranked considerably better on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart, securing the 25th spot.
Song Release
It was released as the second single from the album in November 2007.
Song Genre
Classified under the genre of pop ballads, the song showcases the vocal abilities of the band members predominantly.
Song Length
The radio version of the song has a length of 4 minutes and 6 seconds.
Song Origin
While the Backstreet Boys performed the song, it's noteworthy that "Helpless When She Smiles" was actually written by Chris Lindsey and Aimee Mayo, prominent Nashville songwriters.
Music Video
A music video for the song was filmed on top of a desert mountain in Los Angeles, showcasing the band members individually, reflecting the personal and emotional depth of the song.
European Popularity
The song was more popular in European countries like Switzerland and Germany than in the United States.
Song Narrative
The song's lyrics narrate the irresistible power a woman holds over a man when she smiles, hence the title "Helpless When She Smiles."
Group Dynamics
This song was one of the first released after the departure of one of the founding members, Kevin Richardson, marking a new chapter for the band.
Critical Reception
The song received generally positive reviews for its classic Backstreet Boys-style heartfelt ballad with melody-driven pop sensibilities.

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