Lean On Me
Chris Colfer/Cory Monteith/Dianna Agron/Glee/Heather Morris/Jenna Ushkowitz/Kevin McHale/Naya Rivera 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" speaks to the human desire for connection and support. The lyrics acknowledge that we all experience pain and sorrow in life, but that we can find solace and strength in the company of others. The choruses encourage listeners to ask for help when they need it, reminding them that they are not alone in their struggles. It is through reaching out to each other that we can build a supportive community.


The verses delve deeper into the idea of vulnerability and the difficulty of expressing one's needs. The lyrics suggest that sometimes we hide our pain or pride gets in the way of asking for help. But the chorus provides a counterpoint to this, suggesting that leaning on friends and loved ones is necessary for both emotional and physical survival.


Overall, "Lean on Me" is a tribute to the power of human connection and the importance of reaching out to one another during dark times.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes in our lives
Occasionally, in the course of our lives


We all have pain
Each of us experiences discomfort or upset


We all have sorrow
Each of us experiences sadness


But if we are wise
However, if we are prudent


We know that there's always tomorrow
We possess the knowledge that the future holds further possibilities


Lean on me!
Depend on me!


When you're not strong
When you lack stamina or feel overwhelmed


And I'll be your friend
And I will act as your companion


I'll help you carry on
I will assist you in persisting


For it won't be long
Since it will not be distant


'Til I'm gonna need
Until I require


Somebody to lean on
Some individual to rely on


Please!
I implore you!


(please)
Begging you


Swallow your pride (pride)
Put aside ego


If I have things
If there are things in my possession


You need to borrow
That you require for a short period of time


(For) for no one can fill
Since no one else can substitute for it


Those of your needs
Those particular requirements of yours


That you wont let show
That you choose not to demonstrate


So just call (call) on me brother (hey)
Therefore, please contact me, sibling


We all need (need) somebody to lean on!
It is beneficial for each of us to have an individual to depend on


(I just might have a problem)
(I might have an issue)


I just might have a problem that you'll understand
I might have a complication that you can comprehend


Lean on me (hey)
Count on me (hey)


(When you're not strong)
(When you are enervated)


And I'll be your friend
And I'll be your companion


And I'll help you carry on (help you carry on)
And I will aid you in continuing (aid you in continuing)


For it won't be long (oh it won't be long)
Since it will not be a long time


'Til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on
Until I must have someone to rely on


(Just lean on me) you just call on me brother (hey)
(Just count on me) you only have to contact me, sibling


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


(We all need (need) somebody to lean on!
(it is useful to have an individual to rely on!)


(I just might)
(I may)


I just might have a problem that you'll understand
I might have a complication that you can comprehend


(Oh) lean on me
(Oh) depend on me


If (if)
Suppose (suppose)


There is a load! (there is a load)
There is a burden! (There is a burden)


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


That you can't carry
That you are unable to bear


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


I'll share your load
I will divide your burden


If you just call me
If you merely contact me


Call me (I'm calling)
Ring me (I'm calling)


Call me (when you need a friend)
Contact me (when you require a companion)


Call me (call me)
Call me (call me)


Call me (call me) (when you need a friend)
Call me (call me)(when you require a companion)


Call me (when you need a friend)
Contact me (when you require a companion)


Call me (if you need a friend)
Contact me (if you require a companion)


Call me (any time of day)
Contact me (at any time of day)


Call me (Ooh)
Contact me (Ooh)


It won't be long 'til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on, lean on, lean on
It won't be long until I require someone to depend on, depend on, depend on


Lean on lean on lean on me (when you need a friend)
Depend on me, depend on me, depend on me (when you require a companion)


Lean on lean on lean on me lean on me
Rely on me, rely on me


You can lean on me
You can depend on me


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


I'm gonna need somebody to lean on (somebody to lean on)
I will need an individual to depend on (an individual to depend on)


Yeah
Yes




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bill Withers

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