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Lean On
Major Lazer Lyrics


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Do you recall, not long ago
We would walk on the sidewalk?
Innocent, remember?
All we did was care for each other
But the night was warm
We were bold and young
All around, the wind blows
We would only hold on to let go

Blow a kiss, fire a gun



We need someone to lean on
Blow a kiss, fire a gun
All we need is somebody to lean on
Blow a kiss, fire a gun
We need someone to lean on
Blow a kiss, fire a gun
A-A-All we need is somebody to lean on

(Hey, hey, hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey, hey)

What will we do when we get old?
Will we walk down the same road?
Will you be there by my side?
Standin' strong as the waves roll over
When the nights are long
Longing for you to come home
All around, the wind blows
We would only hold on to let go

Blow a kiss, fire a gun
We need someone to lean on
Blow a kiss, fire a gun
All we need is somebody to lean on (hey)
Blow a kiss, fire a gun
We need someone to lean on
Blow a kiss, fire a gun
A-A-All we need is somebody to lean on

All we need is somebody to lean on
(We need someone to lean on, hey)
(Hey, hey)
A-A-All we need is somebody to lean on
(Major Lazer, hey)

Oh, oh-oh
(Hey, hey, hey, hey)
(Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey)

Blow a kiss, fire a gun (hey, hey)
We need someone to lean on (hey, hey)
Blow a kiss, fire a gun (hey, hey)
All we need is somebody to lean on (hey, hey)
Blow a kiss, fire a gun (hey, hey)
We need someone to lean on (hey, hey)
Blow a kiss, fire a gun (hey, hey)
A-A-All we need is somebody to lean on (hey, hey)

Overall Meaning

"Lean On" by Major Lazer feature MØ, is a song about the need for support and companionship in life. It starts by reminiscing on happier times when the two people would walk on the sidewalk and care for each other, but then things change as they grow older, and life becomes more challenging. However, they still need each other, even more so when times are tough. The line "Blow a kiss, fire a gun" is a metaphor for the idea that actions can have both positive and negative consequences but we are willing to risk them for the people we care about.


Throughout the song, Major Lazer is trying to convey the message that we all need someone to lean on at some point in our lives. It's a deep feeling of human necessity that we are all vulnerable to. Despite the difficulties and uncertainties of life, having someone to lean on makes things a lot better. The song's powerful chorus emphasizes this point, hammering it in with the repetition of the phrase, "All we need is somebody to lean on". The lyrics are relatable to almost everyone, as all of us have been in situations where we needed support and a helping hand from friends or family.


Overall, "Lean On" is a catchy and upbeat song that carries a universally relatable message of the importance of human connection, and is a testament to Major Lazer's ability to deliver a potent and striking message through their music.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you recall, not long ago
Can you remember a time not too far in the past?


We would walk on the sidewalk
We used to stroll on the pavement


Innocent, remember?
Back then, we were pure and naive, right?


All we did was care for each other
We simply looked out for one another


But the night was warm
However, the weather was hot that evening


We were bold and young
We felt brave and full of youth


All around the wind blows
The breeze was blowing all about us


We would only hold on to let go
We'd hold tight just to release our grip


Blow a kiss, fire a gun
Make a smooching sound, and shoot a firearm


We all need someone to lean on
We all require someone to support us


Blow a kiss, fire a gun
Make a smooching sound, and shoot a firearm


All we need is somebody to lean on
All we really require is someone to hold us up


What will we do when we get old?
What will our old age hold in store?


Will we walk down the same road?
Will we continue on the same path?


Will you be there by my side?
Will you still be with me?


Standing strong as the waves roll over
Standing firm as the waves crash over us


When the nights are long
During the long nights


Longing for you to come home
Yearning for you to return home


All around the wind blows
The wind blows all around us


We would only hold on to let go
We'd hold tight just to release our grip


All we need is somebody to lean on (hey)
All we really require is someone to hold us up


All we need is somebody to lean on
All we really require is someone to hold us up


(All we need is someone to lean on, hey)
(All we really require is someone to hold us up)


(Hey, hey)
(Hey, hey)


Blow a kiss, fire a gun
Make a smooching sound, and shoot a firearm


We all need someone to lean on
We all require someone to support us


Blow a kiss, fire a gun
Make a smooching sound, and shoot a firearm


All we need is somebody to lean on
All we really require is someone to hold us up


Blow a kiss, fire a gun
Make a smooching sound, and shoot a firearm


We all need someone to lean on
We all require someone to support us


Blow a kiss, fire a gun
Make a smooching sound, and shoot a firearm


All we need is somebody to lean on
All we really require is someone to hold us up




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Karen Marie A Orsted, Philip Meckseper, Steve Guess, Thomas Wesley Pentz, William Sami Etienne Grigahcine

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