HAIM (pronounced HY-am, meaning "life" in Hebrew) is an American pop rock b… Read Full Bio ↴HAIM (pronounced HY-am, meaning "life" in Hebrew) is an American pop rock band from Los Angeles. The band consists of three sisters: Este Haim (bass guitar and vocals), Danielle Haim (lead vocals, guitar, and drums), and Alana Haim (guitars, keyboards, and vocals). In addition to their primary instruments, each member is proficient in several others. The group's pop sound on their studio work stands in contrast to the more rock-based music of their live shows. Most frequently compared to Fleetwood Mac, HAIM's sound has been described as "nu-folk-meets-nineties-R&B"(by the BBC) and "music that sounds like it was written on a lakeside retreat attended by Stevie Nicks, John Waite and En Vogue" (by the Guardian newspaper).

The sisters grew up in a musical family, and began playing instruments from an early age in the cover band Rockinhaim, fronted by their parents, Moti and Donna. The two elder sisters, Este and Danielle, began performing with the pop group "Valli Girls" in 2005. They released a few songs on soundtrack and compilation albums under that name, but left the group shortly after an appearance at the 2005 Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards. They formed Haim with younger sister Alana in 2007, but did not seriously consider it a professional career for some years. After Danielle became a successful touring guitarist, first with Jenny Lewis and later with Julian Casablancas, Haim reformed as a full-time operation in 2012.

The group's first release, Forever (an EP released as a limited-time download), combined with positive reception at the South by Southwest festival, led to a deal with Polydor Records and a management deal with Jay-Z's Roc Nation group in mid-2012. The band began recording material for their first album, Days Are Gone, in sessions between touring dates, including appearances at the Glastonbury Festival. The album charted in the top ten in several countries, including the number-one spot in the UK, and the group had won several "best of" awards by the end of 2013. The group was nominated for Best New Artist at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards. Their second album, Something to Tell You, was released in July 2017. Their third album, titled Women in Music Pt. III, was released on June 26, 2020. The group received nominations at the 63rd Grammy awards for Album of the Year and Best Rock Performance (for "The Steps").

Leaning On You
HAIM Lyrics

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I might forget to turn out all the lights
But you take care of me when I have to leave at dawn
I might sleep in past all my alarms
But you take care of us when I make it tough because

It takes all that I got
Not to fuck this up
So won't you let me know

If I'm not alone
Leaning on you

Was I fearless at seventeen years old
Or was I faking it, I was just a kid leavin' home
Now I get scared for reasons I don't know
Is it just because I ain't tough enough to be alone?

It takes all that I got
Not to fuck this up
So won't you let me know
If I'm not alone
And I like what we got
But I'm scared of what it's not
So won't you let me know
If I'm not alone
Leaning on you

It takes all that I got
Not to fuck this up
So won't you let me know
If I'm not alone
And I like what we got
But I'm scared of what it's not
So won't you let me know

If I'm not alone
Leaning on you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Leaning On You" by HAIM touch upon themes of vulnerability, trust, and dependence in a relationship. The first verse acknowledges the singer's own shortcomings, such as forgetting to turn off lights or oversleeping, but also recognizes and appreciates the partner's willingness to take care of them despite these flaws. The chorus speaks to the singer's fear of ruining the relationship and their need for reassurance from their partner that they are not alone in navigating it. The second verse reflects on the uncertainty and fear that come with growing up and leaving home, and the lack of confidence in being able to be strong enough to handle it all alone.

The song explores the complexities of relying on someone else, even when it is uncomfortable to admit one's own weakness. It touches on the universal experience of feeling like an imposter or questioning one's own strength in the face of life's challenges. However, the song ultimately offers a sense of hope that having someone to lean on can provide solace and support in difficult times.

Line by Line Meaning

I might forget to turn out all the lights
I have my own weaknesses and shortcomings but you still take care of me and don't hold them against me

But you take care of me when I have to leave at dawn
You are always there to support me and guide me even when I have to make tough decisions and leave early in the morning

I might sleep in past all my alarms
I sometimes get lost in my own problems and forget important things but you're always there to remind me and help me get back on track

But you take care of us when I make it tough because
Even when I make things more difficult than they need to be, you still take care of us and make sure we're okay

It takes all that I got Not to fuck this up So won't you let me know If I'm not alone Leaning on you
I'm trying my best to make this work and not mess things up, so please let me know if you're still there to support me and help me through it all

Was I fearless at seventeen years old Or was I faking it, I was just a kid leavin' home
At a young age, I thought I could handle anything and was fearless, but now I wonder if it was just a façade and if I was just a kid trying to navigate life

Now I get scared for reasons I don't know Is it just because I ain't tough enough to be alone?
I'm afraid of things I can't explain and I worry that it's because I'm not strong enough to face them alone

And I like what we got But I'm scared of what it's not So won't you let me know If I'm not alone Leaning on you
While I love what we have, I'm also scared of losing it and not having you there to support me through everything, so please let me know if you're still there for me

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Alana Mychal Haim, Danielle Sari Haim, Este Arielle Haim, Rostam Batmanglij

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