Lean On Me
Kirk Franklin The Family Lyrics

This is for that little child with no father
Dedicated to the children who are growing up without a father figure in their life.

For that man that doesn't have a place to stay
For the homeless and destitute who have nowhere to go and no one to turn to for help.

For that little boy living with AIDS
For the children who are suffering from diseases that have yet to be cured or treated, like AIDS.

Can I tell you a story, tell you a story
Asking for permission to share a narrative, possibly to offer some hope or encouragement.

You can lean on me
Offering support and comfort to those who need it during times of distress or hardship.

There's a man (oh yes) Standing on the corner He has no home He has no food And his blue skies are gone (yes it is) Can't you hear him cryin' out
Describing the struggles of a homeless individual who has been robbed of everything - home, food, and happiness - and is crying out for help.

And there's a girl Searching for a father and a friend Praying that the storm someday will end But instead of walking away Open up your heart and say
Highlighting the struggles of a young girl who is desperately searching for guidance and support from both her father and friends, in the hope that the difficult times she is experiencing will soon pass.

I am here You don't have to worry I can see... I can see your tears ...your tears I'll be there in a hurry when you call Yes I will Friends are there to catch you when you fall Here's my shoulder Here's my shoulder, you can lean on me
Affirming that there is someone who is always willing to offer their help and support, no matter what the circumstances may be, and encouraging the listener to lean on them during times of need.

Oh, there's a child Who is sick and begging to be free But there is no cure for his disease He looks up to his mother and As she hold (holds), his hand (hand) Prayin' that someday The sun will shine again And the pain? And the pain will end Pain will end....Come on
Describing a sick child who is waiting for a cure that may never come, but is holding onto hope and relying on his mother for strength and support.

Tell me, how can I, how can I love Jesus When I've never seen His face Yeah, I see you dying And I turn and walk away
Asking a poignant question about the nature of faith and questioning how one can truly believe in a higher power when they have never had physical proof of His existence.

So hold my hand Let me take you to a friend of mine He's waiting just to ease your troubled mind Yeah, yeah, He loves you more than you'll ever know 'Stead of walking away Open up Open up your heart and say Come on
Offering to be a source of support and guidance to those who are struggling or in need, and urging them to open their hearts to love and hope instead of giving up or turning away from help.

Thank you Jesus, yeah
Expressing gratitude and thanks to a higher power who has given strength and support during difficult times.

Here's my shoulder, you can lean on me
Repeating the powerful message that there is always someone who is willing to offer support and comfort to those who need it most.