He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother
Bill Medley Lyrics


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The road is long with a many a winding turn
That leads us to who knows where
Who knows where.
But I'm strong
Strong enough to carry him
-
He ain't heavy
He's my brother.

So one we go
His welfare is my concern

No burden is he to bear
We'll get there.
For I know he would not encumber me
-
He ain't heavy
He's my brother.
If I'm laden at all I'm just laden with sadness

That's everyone's heart isn't filled with the gladness
Of love for one another.

It's a long
Long road from which there is no return

While we're on the way to there
Why not share?
Yes
And the load
The load does not weigh me down
Down at all
-
He ain't heavy
He's my brother.

He ain't heavy
He's my brother

He ain't heavy




He ain't heavy
He's my brother

Overall Meaning

The song "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" by Bill Medley is about the deep bond between brothers and the willingness to carry one another's burdens no matter how heavy, difficult, or long the journey may be. The first verse describes the uncertainty and unpredictability of life's journey, but the singer declares his own strength and resolve to carry his brother through the ups and downs of life. The chorus reinforces the theme of brotherhood, as the singer states that his brother is not a burden but rather someone he loves and cares for deeply.


The second verse addresses the idea of bearing burdens, but the singer argues that his brother is not a weight or hindrance to him. Instead, he willingly takes on his brother's concerns as his own and strives to help him. The bridge of the song acknowledges the sadness and pain that can be a part of life's journey, but it also highlights the importance of love and support from one another.


Overall, "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" is a tribute to the power of familial love and the strength that comes from standing by one another through thick and thin. The song's resonant lyrics have made it an enduring classic, beloved by fans for its simple but profound message about the importance of brotherhood.



Line by Line Meaning

The road is long with a many a winding turn
The journey of life is unpredictable and often challenging.


That leads us to who knows where
We don't know what the future holds, but we keep moving forward anyway.


Who knows where.
The uncertainty of the future is something we must accept and live with.


But I'm strong
Despite the challenges, I have the strength to carry on.


Strong enough to carry him
I am strong enough to support and help my brother when he needs me.


He ain't heavy
My brother is not a burden, but someone important to me.


He's my brother.
Family is important and worth helping and supporting.


So on we go
We continue on our journey together, despite the challenges ahead.


His welfare is my concern
I care about my brother's wellbeing, and want to help him in any way I can.


No burden is he to bear
My brother is not a burden, but someone I am willing to help carry through life's challenges.


We'll get there.
With help and support from each other, we will make it through whatever lies ahead.


For I know he would not encumber me
I know my brother would not intentionally hold me back or cause me harm.


If I'm laden at all I'm just laden with sadness
If I am weighed down, it is only by the sadness and struggles of life, not by helping my brother.


That's everyone's heart isn't filled with the gladness
Not everyone is fortunate enough to have love and happiness in their life.


Of love for one another.
Love and support for others can make the journey of life a little easier.


It's a long
Life is a long and challenging journey.


Long road from which there is no return
We cannot turn back time or undo the choices and actions of the past.


While we're on the way to there
As we continue on our journey, we must try to help and support each other.


Why not share?
Helping and supporting each other can make life's challenges more bearable.


Yes
Emphasizes the importance of helping and supporting others on life's journey.


And the load
The burden or struggles of life.


The load does not weigh me down
Helping and supporting my brother does not make my own struggles or burden heavier.


Down at all
Not at all.


He ain't heavy
My brother is not a burden or obstacle, but someone worth helping and supporting.


He's my brother.
My bond and connection with my brother is more important than any obstacles or challenges we may face in life.


He ain't heavy
Reiterates the idea that my brother is not a burden, but someone I am happy to help and support.


He ain't heavy
Once again emphasizes that my brother is not a burden, but a valuable part of my life.


He's my brother
Summarizes the central message of the song: the importance of family and helping each other through life's challenges.




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