Consumed by Fire are an American Christian music brother trio from Wagoner,… Read Full Bio ↴Consumed by Fire are an American Christian music brother trio from Wagoner, Oklahoma. They started making music in 2010, with their first album, Something Real, that was independently released. Their second release, Lean on Me, an extended play, released in 2015, with Inpop Records. The songs, "Walk Through the Fire" and "Lean on Me", both charted on the Billboard magazine charts.

Lean On Me
Consumed By Fire Lyrics

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Stretch out your arms
It's time to lay down your arms
And help each other
All our sisters and brothers
When will we give up the fight
It never was the fight to hurt each other
All our sisters and brothers

When you don't have the words
To explain the hurt

You can lean on me
When the bullets start flying
Lean on me
When you're fighting for surviving
Lean on me
When you don't have a home
You can lean on me

See they say they know
But when have they ever known how
To help each other
All their sisters and brothers
When will we give up the fight
It never was the fight to hurt each other
All our sisters and brothers

When you don't have the words
To explain the hurt

When you're walkin' through the fire
Lean on me
When you're feet are gettin' tired
Lean on me
When you don't have a home
You can lean on me.

To my brothers, for my sisters
Here's my shoulder
You can lean on me
I won't stop trying
Like I won't stop fighting
Here's my shoulder
You can lean on me

When you're walkin' through the fire
Lean on me
When you're feet are gettin' tired
Lean on me

When you don't have a home
You can lean on me.

Overall Meaning

In the song "Lean on Me" by Consumed by Fire, the lyrics suggest a message of unity and support amongst all people. The first two lines of the chorus "When you don't have the words, to explain the hurt" leads us to believe that the song is about overcoming hardships, and the idea that there are people out there willing to help those in need. The repetition of the phrase "lean on me" carries a metaphorical meaning for the act of seeking support and guidance; that it's okay to reach out for help, and one does not have to fight alone.

The verses state that there has been a history of fighting and hurting one another, but it's time to put that aside and work towards supporting one another. The line "All our sisters and brothers" emphasizes the idea that we are all connected, and we should work together to create a better world. The second verse mentions the idea that people often claim to know what others might be going through, but they never have the answer on how to help them. This emphasizes the importance of empathy and showing support to others in difficult times. The song concludes with the message of the singer being there for anyone who needs help, and that they will not give up on supporting others.

Line by Line Meaning

Stretch out your arms
It's time to lay down your arms

And help each other
Assist all our sisters and brothers

When will we give up the fight
It never was the fight to hurt each other

When you don't have the words
To explain the hurt

You can lean on me
I'm here to support and be

When the bullets start flying
Lean on me in times of terrifying

When you're fighting for surviving
Lean on me when struggling and striving

When you don't have a home
You can rely on me to roam

See they say they know
But do they understand to show

When you're walkin' through the fire
Lean on me when feeling dire

When you're feet are gettin' tired
Lean on me when feeling expired