Lean On Me
Bono/Crystal Lewis/Family/Kirk Franklin/Mary J. Blige/R. Kelly Lyrics

Ooh
An expression of strong emotions like sadness or feeling touched by the suffering of others.

This is for that little child with no father
Dedicated to children without fathers who can provide support and care.

For that man that doesn't have a place to stay
Compassion for the homeless people, who are often neglected or treated harshly.

For that little boy living with AIDS
Empathy towards children living with a serious illness, which makes their lives difficult and uncertain.

Can I tell you a story, tell you a story
Sharing experiences or stories that can evoke emotions or feelings and help connect with others.

You can lean on me
Offering support, care, and love to someone in need of help or comfort.

There's a man (oh yes)
Introducing a character who is in a situation of hardship or struggle.

Standing on the corner
Describing the man's physical location, which may be a place where homeless people often gather.

He has no home
Pointing out the man's lack of a place to live, which makes his life difficult and uncertain.

He has no food
Highlighting the man's hunger and need to find food, which may be a daily struggle for homeless people.

And his blue skies are gone (yes it is)
Metaphorically describing the man's loss of hope, happiness, and freedom, which may be a consequence of homelessness.

Can't you hear him cryin' out
Asking the listener to develop empathy and listen to the man's plea for help.

And there's a girl
Introducing a character who is in need of support, care, and love.

Searching for a father and a friend
Describing the girl's emotional needs, which are related to feeling loved, protected, and guided in life.

Praying that the storm someday will end
Expressing the girl's hope for a better life, free from troubles and difficulties.

But instead of walking away
Encouraging the listener to take action and not ignore the girl's call for help.

Open up your heart and say
Suggesting that empathy and compassion can open up the heart to others and help build connections and trust.

I am here
Reassuring the person in need that there is someone who can help and support them.

You don't have to worry
Giving comfort to the person in need by telling them that their worries can be shared and dealt with.

I can see
Showing awareness and understanding of the person in need's feelings and emotions.

I can see your tears
Acknowledging the person in need's pain, sadness, and emotional distress.

I'll be there in a hurry when you call
Declaring one's readiness to offer help and support when needed, without hesitation or delay.

Friends are there to catch you when you fall
Reminding the person in need that they are not alone and that there are people who care about them and want to help.

Here's my shoulder
Offering one's physical presence and availability to listen, comfort, and support the person in need.

Halleluia
An expression of praise, worship, or gratitude towards a higher power or spiritual belief.

Oh, there's a child
Introducing a character who is in a situation of hardship or struggle.

Who is sick and begging to be free
Describing the child's illness, which makes them suffer physically, emotionally, and socially.

But there is no cure for his disease
Highlighting the child's vulnerability and helplessness in facing a debilitating illness for which there is no known cure.

He looks up to his mother and
Depicting the child's reliance on their caregiver, who plays a crucial role in comforting, nurturing, and advocating for them.

As she hold (holds), his hand (hand)
Describing the physical contact and emotional bond between the child and their mother, which may be a source of comfort and reassurance.

Prayin' that someday
Expressing the hope and belief that things can get better and that there is always room for improvement and change.

The sun will shine again
Metaphorically referring to the return of hope, happiness, and joy in life, which can be experienced after a difficult period.

And the pain?
Asking if the child's suffering, pain, and distress can be alleviated or reduced in any way.

And the pain will end
Giving hope and comfort to the child by telling them that their pain and suffering will eventually subside and disappear.

Come on
An expression of encouragement, motivation, or enthusiasm towards the listener or the person in need.

When you call, friends will be there to catch you when, catch you when you fall
Reiterating the importance and value of having friends who can offer support, care, and help during difficult times.

Thank you Jesus, yeah
An expression of gratitude, appreciation, or reverence towards Jesus, who may be seen as a source of comfort, guidance, and strength.

Oooooohhh
An expression of strong emotions like sadness, pain, or relief, which can be conveyed through nonverbal sounds like moaning or humming.