Richard Melville Hall (born September 11, 1965), known professionally as Mo… Read Full Bio ↴Richard Melville Hall (born September 11, 1965), known professionally as Moby, is an American musician, songwriter, singer, producer, and animal rights activist. He has sold 20 million records worldwide. AllMusic considers him to be "among the most important dance music figures of the early 1990s, helping bring dance music to a mainstream audience both in the United States and the United Kingdom." After taking up guitar and piano at age nine, he played in several underground punk rock bands through the 1980s before turning to electronic dance music. In 1989, he moved to New York City and became a prolific figure as a DJ, producer, and remixer. His 1991 single "Go" was his mainstream breakthrough, especially in Europe, where it peaked within the top ten of the charts in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. Between 1992 and 1997, he scored eight top 10 hits on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart including "Move (You Make Me Feel So Good)", "Feeling So Real", and "James Bond Theme (Moby Re-Version)". Throughout the decade, he also produced music under various pseudonyms, released the critically acclaimed Everything Is Wrong (1995), and composed music for films. His punk-oriented album Animal Rights (1996) alienated much of his fan base.

Moby found commercial and critical success with his fifth album Play (1999), which, after receiving little recognition, became an unexpected global hit in 2000 after each track was licensed to films, television shows, and commercials. It remains his highest selling album with 12 million copies sold. Its seventh single, "South Side", featuring Gwen Stefani, remains his only one to appear on the US Billboard Hot 100, reaching No. 14. Moby followed Play with albums of varied styles including electronic, dance, rock, and downtempo music, starting with 18 (2002), Hotel (2005), and Last Night (2008). His later albums saw him explore ambient music, including the almost four-hour release Long Ambients 1: Calm. Sleep. (2016). Moby continues to record and release albums; his twenty-first studio album, Resound NYC, was released in May 2023.

In addition to his music career, Moby is known for his veganism and support for animal rights and humanitarian aid. He was the owner of TeaNY, a vegan cafe in Manhattan, and Little Pine, a vegan restaurant in Los Angeles, and organized the vegan music and food festival Circle V. He is the author of four books, including a collection of his photography and two memoirs: Porcelain: A Memoir (2016) and Then It Fell Apart (2019).

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Discography
Moby (1992)
Ambient (1993)
Everything Is Wrong (1995)
Animal Rights (1996)
Play (1999)
18 (2002)
Hotel (2005)
Last Night (2008)
Wait for Me (2009)
Destroyed (2011)
Innocents (2013)
Long Ambients 1: Calm. Sleep. (2016)
These Systems Are Failing (2016)
More Fast Songs About the Apocalypse (2017)
Everything Was Beautiful, and Nothing Hurt (2018)
Long Ambients 2 (2019)
All Visible Objects (2020)
Live Ambient Improvised Recordings Vol. 1 (2020)
Reprise (2021)
Ambient 23 (2023)
Resound NYC (2023)

Lean On Me
Moby Lyrics

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Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Moby's song Lean on Me can be interpreted as a message of support and encouragement for someone who is going through a tough time. The repetition of "Lean on me" emphasises the importance of having a reliable and trustworthy person to turn to during difficult moments. The phrase "Lean on me" can also imply a physical support, suggesting that the person being referred to in the song may need a literal shoulder to lean on.

Additionally, the repetition of the phrase "Lean on me" creates a hypnotic and meditative effect, contributing to the overall calming and uplifting mood of the song. The use of electronic sounds and a simple melody further accentuate this effect. The lyrics can also be seen as an expression of empathy, as the singer acknowledges the struggles that the listener may be experiencing.

Line by Line Meaning

Lean on me
I am here for you, rely on me for support and comfort.

When you're not strong
During times when you don't feel capable or confident, I am here to provide strength.

And I'll be your friend
I am here to be a true friend to you, offering loyalty and companionship.

I'll help you carry on
I am here to assist you in moving forward with your life, even when it's difficult.

For it won't be long
The struggles you're facing won't last forever, and I will be here to help you through them.

Till I'm gonna need somebody to lean on
At some point, I may also require support and comfort, and I hope you will be there for me, just as I am here for you.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Richard Melville Hall

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