Let It Bleed
The Rolling Stones Lyrics
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And if you want it, you can lean on me
Yeah, we all need someone we can lean on
And if you want it, you can lean on me
She said, my breasts, they will always be open
Baby, you can rest your weary head right on me
And there will always be a space in my parking lot
When you need a little coke and sympathy
Yeah we all need someone we can dream on
And if you want it baby, you can dream on me
Yeah, we all need someone we can cream on
Yeah and if you want to, you can cream on me
I was dreaming of a steel guitar engagement
When you drunk my health in scented jasmine tea
But you knifed me in my dirty filthy basement
With that jaded, faded, junky nurse oh what pleasant company, ha
Though, we all need someone we can feel on
Yeah and if you want it, you can feel on me, hey
Take my arm, take my leg
Oh baby don't you take my head
Hoo
Yeah, we all need someone we can bleed on
Yeah but if you want it, well you can bleed on me
Yeah, we all need someone we can bleed on
Yeah yeah and if you want it baby why don't ya
You can bleed on me
All over, hoo
Ah, get it on rider, hoo
Get it on rider
Get it on rider
You can bleed all over me, yeah
Get it on rider, hoo
Get it on rider, yeah
You can cream all over, you can come all over me, ah
Get it on rider ey
Let it out rider
Let it out rider
You can come all over me
Get it on rider
You can come all over me, yeah
Get it on rider
The Rolling Stones's song Let It Bleed is a song about the need for human connection and the ways in which we seek comfort from others. The opening lyrics, "Well, we all need someone we can lean on," set the tone for the song's overarching message. The chorus repeats this sentiment and offers the listener a source of comfort - "If you want it, you can lean on me." The next verse takes a more sexual turn, with the singer describing a woman who offers him physical comfort - "my breasts, they will always be open" and a place to use drugs - "there will always be a space in my parking lot when you need a little coke and sympathy." This woman serves as a symbol of the ways in which we seek comfort from others, even if those ways may not be the most healthy.
The third verse takes a darker turn, with the singer describing being "knifed" by someone they trusted. This is a clear metaphor for feeling betrayed by someone we thought we could lean on. However, in the final chorus, the singer is still offering themselves as a source of comfort - "we all need someone we can bleed on" - even in the face of their own pain.
Overall, Let It Bleed is a song about the ways in which we seek connection and comfort from others, even in the face of pain and betrayal.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, we all need someone we can lean on
Everyone needs someone to lean on for support.
And if you want it, you can lean on me
I am available to be that support for you if you need it.
She said, my breasts, they will always be open
A woman offers her physical comfort and support.
Baby, you can rest your weary head right on me
You can always count on me to provide comfort and rest.
And there will always be a space in my parking lot
There will always be a place for you to turn to for help or escape.
When you need a little coke and sympathy
When you are feeling down and need a boost, I'll be there.
Yeah we all need someone we can dream on
Everyone needs someone to inspire and motivate their dreams.
And if you want it baby, you can dream on me
I am here to be that inspiration for you if you need it.
Yeah, we all need someone we can cream on
Everyone wants someone to share intimate moments with.
Yeah and if you want to, you can cream on me
I am here to share those intimate moments with you.
I was dreaming of a steel guitar engagement
I was imagining a joyful romance with music as the backdrop.
When you drunk my health in scented jasmine tea
You celebrated my well-being over a fragrant cup of tea.
But you knifed me in my dirty filthy basement
You betrayed me in a place of darkness and despair.
With that jaded, faded, junky nurse oh what pleasant company, ha
You surrounded yourself with destructive people who took advantage of you.
Though, we all need someone we can feel on
We all need physical touch and affection.
Yeah and if you want it, you can feel on me, hey
I am willing to offer that physical touch and affection to you.
Take my arm, take my leg
I am offering my whole self to you.
Oh baby don't you take my head
But I won't let you take advantage of me or take away my sense of self.
Yeah, we all need someone we can bleed on
Everyone needs someone to share their pain and struggles with.
Yeah but if you want it, well you can bleed on me
I am here to listen and support you through your hardships.
Yeah, we all need someone we can bleed on
We all need a support system during difficult times.
Yeah yeah and if you want it baby why don't ya
I am here to be that support system for you if you need it.
You can bleed on me
You can confide in me and share your pain.
Get it on rider, hoo
Come on, let's do this together.
You can bleed all over me, yeah
I am here to take on your pain, no matter how messy it may be.
Get it on rider, hoo
Let's face whatever comes our way together.
You can cream all over, you can come all over me, ah
I am here to offer you physical pleasure and intimacy.
Let it out rider
Let out all your emotions and struggles.
You can come all over me
I am willing to take on whatever you have to offer, both physically and emotionally.
Get it on rider
Let's go through this journey together, no matter how intense it may be.
You can come all over me, yeah
I am here to support you through everything, no matter how difficult or messy it may be.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Abkco Music Inc.
Written by: Keith Richards, Mick Jagger
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Greg Halder
on 2000 Light Years From Home
Totally underrated track and album..