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Lean on Me
Glee Cast Lyrics


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Sometimes in our lives
We all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there's always tomorrow

Lean on me!
When you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on

Please! (please)
Swallow your pride (pride)
If I have things
You need to borrow
(For) for no one can fill
Those of your needs
That you wont let show

So just call (call) on me brother (hey)
When you need a hand (When you need a hand)
We all need (need) somebody to lean on!
(I just might have a problem)
I just might have a problem that you'll understand
We all need somebody to lean on!

Lean on me (hey)
When you're not strong (When you're not strong)
I'll be your friend (I'll be your friend)
And I'll help you carry on (help you carry on)
For it won't be long (oh it won't be long)
'Til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on

(Just lean on me) you just call on me brother (hey)
When you need a hand (when you need a hand)
We all need (need) somebody to lean on! (somebody to lean on)
(I just might) I just might have a problem that you'll understand
We all need somebody to lean on!
(Oh) lean on me

If (if)
There is a load! (there is a load)
You have to bare (you have to bare)
That you can't carry
I'm (I'm higher) right up the road
I'll share your load
If you just call me

Call me (I'm calling)
Call me (when you need a friend)
Call me (call me)
Call me (call me) (when you need a friend)
Call me (when you need a friend)
Call me (if you need a friend)
Call me (any time of day)
Call me (Ooh)

It won't be long 'til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on, lean on, lean on
Lean on lean on lean on me (when you need a friend)
Lean on lean on lean on me lean on me
You can lean on me
I'm gonna need (somebody) somebody to lean on
I'm gonna need somebody to lean on (somebody to lean on)
Yeah

Overall Meaning

The song "Lean on Me" by Glee Cast talks about the struggles of life that everyone goes through at some point. It highlights the importance of the support system and how one must lean on their friends during tough times. The lyrics emphasize the fact that everyone needs someone to lean on at some point or another. The song inspires people to be humble and honest enough to ask their friends for help whenever they need it.


The central theme of the song is friendship and the unconditional support that friends are expected to offer. The lyrics proclaim that if one leans on a friend, they will help carry the load and make it easier. The song also acknowledges that there is no shame in admitting that one needs help as everyone experiences hardships at some point in their lives. The song's message is universal, and it resonates with each and every one of us who has leaned on our friends during challenging times in our lives.


Overall, "Lean on Me" is a powerful song that underscores the importance of genuine friendship and mutual support. It reminds us that we are not alone in our struggles and that we can always count on our friends to lean on.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes in our lives
There are times when we experience difficulties


We all have pain
Regardless of who we are, pain is inevitable


We all have sorrow
Sorrow is also something that all of us experience at different points in our lives


But if we are wise
If we are intelligent, we will know


We know that there's always tomorrow
That tomorrow brings hope


Lean on me!
Count on me, rely on me


When you're not strong
When things get tough


And I'll be your friend
I will be there to support you


I'll help you carry on
I will help you keep going


For it won't be long
Because it won't be a very long time


'Til I'm gonna need
Before I find myself in a position where I require


Somebody to lean on
Someone to rely on


Please! (please)
I'm requesting


Swallow your pride (pride)
Put aside your ego


If I have things
In case I have items or possessions


You need to borrow
That you require the use of


(For) for no one can fill
Because no one else can provide


Those of your needs
Those things that you require


That you won't let show
That you keep hidden


So just call (call) on me brother (hey)
Simply reach out to me, my sibling


When you need a hand (when you need a hand)
When you need assistance


We all need (need) somebody to lean on!
It is human nature to require someone to rely on


(I just might have a problem)
(I might be experiencing some challenges)


I just might have a problem that you'll understand
I may have difficulties that you can relate to


Lean on me (hey)
Rely on me


For it won't be long (oh it won't be long)
Because it won't be very long


'Til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on
Before I need someone to rely on


(Just lean on me) you just call on me brother (hey)
(Just rely on me) Just reach out to me, my sibling


We all need (need) somebody to lean on! (somebody to lean on)
It is human nature to require someone to rely on


(I just might) I just might have a problem that you'll understand
(I might be facing challenges that you can relate to)


(Oh) lean on me
(Oh) Rely on me


If (if)
In the event that


There is a load! (there is a load)
You bear a heavy burden


You have to bare (you have to bare)
You have to carry alone


That you can't carry
That is too heavy for you


I'm (I'm higher) right up the road
I am nearby


I'll share your load
I will help you carry it


If you just call me
If you just ask for my help


Call me (I'm calling)
Request my help (I am offering it)


Call me (when you need a friend)
Contact me for assistance when you require a friend


Call me (call me)
Request my help (ask me for assistance)


Call me (call me) (when you need a friend)
Request my help (ask me for assistance) when you are in need of a friend


Call me (when you need a friend)
Contact me for assistance when you require a friend


Call me (if you need a friend)
If you need a friend, contact me


Call me (any time of day)
You can contact me for assistance at any time of day


Call me (Ooh)
Request my help (asks for assistance)


It won't be long 'til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on, lean on, lean on
Before long, I will require someone to rely on


Lean on lean on lean on me (when you need a friend)
Rely on me when you require a friend


Lean on lean on lean on me lean on me
Count on me, rely on me


You can lean on me
You can count on me


I'm gonna need (somebody) somebody to lean on
I will require someone to rely on


I'm gonna need somebody to lean on (somebody to lean on)
I will require someone to rely on


Yeah
An expression of general agreement.




Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bill Withers

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@ivanleon6926

Lyrics
um, um, um
Um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um, um, yeah
Um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um, um, yeah
Sometimes in our lives
We all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there's always tomorrow
Lean on me
When you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on
Please (please)
Swallow your pride (pride)
If I have things
You need to borrow
(For) for no one can fill
Those of your needs
That you won't let show
So just call (call) on me brother (hey)
When you need a hand (When you need a hand)
We all need (need) somebody to lean on
(I just might have a problem)
I just might have a problem that you'll understand
We all need somebody to lean on
Lean on me (hey)
When you're not strong (When you're not strong)
I'll be your friend (I'll be your friend)
I'll help you carry on (help you carry on)
For it wont be long (o it wont be long)
'Til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on
When you need a hand (when you need a hand)
We all need (need) somebody to lean on (somebody to lean on)
(I just might) I just might have a problem that you'll understand
We all need somebody to lean on
Lean on me
If (If)
There is a load (there is a load)
You have to bare (you have to bare)
That you can't carry
I'm (I'm higher) right up the road
I'll share your load
If you just call me
Call me (I'm calling)
Call me (when you need a friend)
Call me (call me)
Call me (call me) (when you need a friend)
Call me (when you need a friend)
Call me (if you need a friend)
Call me (any time of day)
Call me
It won't be long till I'm gonna need somebody to lean on, lean on, lean on
Lean on, lean on, lean on me, when you need a friend
Lean on, lean on, lean on me, lean on me
Lean on, lean on, lean on me
I'm gonna need (somebody) somebody to lean on
I'm gonna need somebody to lean on (somebody to lean on)
Yeah



@karenshear4169

Hummingbird to BFF. Sing it loud, sing it often, and know it's our destiny to:

"Lean on me
When you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on...

"Whatever we do, wherever we go, we're gonna go through it together!"

Hugs across the miles!



All comments from YouTube:

@gerjaffers7055

these songs by glee cast are amazing

@panukornrojanasomsith3304

This version and the original one are both great πŸ‘ I also like another one from "Club Nouveau".

@urwatmunawar6016

Sadly πŸ˜₯ πŸ˜” 😟 πŸ™ 😞 😿 I love this song 🎡 good job keep it up ❀

@CharisMaduabum-vb9lp

Sadly?

@mariamaisterrena7724

Rien n'est trop beau que tout ses chants!!!πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’– coups de coeur pour FinChel!!!πŸ’πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ’—πŸ•―πŸ•―πŸ•―πŸ•―πŸ•―β­β­β­β­β­β­πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ™πŸ˜˜πŸ˜˜πŸ˜˜πŸ˜˜πŸ˜˜

@mr_anime4244

So much nostalgia 😭

@AhmedYusuf-fd6gx

Hell yeah 2011

@eljordinio7647

Best version of this song imo πŸ‘πŸ‘πŸ‘

@ivanleon6926

Lyrics
um, um, um
Um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um, um, yeah
Um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um
Um, um, um, um, um, yeah
Sometimes in our lives
We all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there's always tomorrow
Lean on me
When you're not strong
And I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long
'Til I'm gonna need
Somebody to lean on
Please (please)
Swallow your pride (pride)
If I have things
You need to borrow
(For) for no one can fill
Those of your needs
That you won't let show
So just call (call) on me brother (hey)
When you need a hand (When you need a hand)
We all need (need) somebody to lean on
(I just might have a problem)
I just might have a problem that you'll understand
We all need somebody to lean on
Lean on me (hey)
When you're not strong (When you're not strong)
I'll be your friend (I'll be your friend)
I'll help you carry on (help you carry on)
For it wont be long (o it wont be long)
'Til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on
When you need a hand (when you need a hand)
We all need (need) somebody to lean on (somebody to lean on)
(I just might) I just might have a problem that you'll understand
We all need somebody to lean on
Lean on me
If (If)
There is a load (there is a load)
You have to bare (you have to bare)
That you can't carry
I'm (I'm higher) right up the road
I'll share your load
If you just call me
Call me (I'm calling)
Call me (when you need a friend)
Call me (call me)
Call me (call me) (when you need a friend)
Call me (when you need a friend)
Call me (if you need a friend)
Call me (any time of day)
Call me
It won't be long till I'm gonna need somebody to lean on, lean on, lean on
Lean on, lean on, lean on me, when you need a friend
Lean on, lean on, lean on me, lean on me
Lean on, lean on, lean on me
I'm gonna need (somebody) somebody to lean on
I'm gonna need somebody to lean on (somebody to lean on)
Yeah

@aaronconnolly6695

amazing guys we'll done to u all Gradations u are my pop stars Best songs forever ❀️❀️

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