He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother
Neil Diamond Lyrics
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With many a winding turn
That leads us to who knows where
Who knows when
But I'm strong
Strong enough to carry him
He ain't heavy, he's my brother
His welfare is of my concern
No burden is he to bear
We'll get there
For I know
He would not encumber me
He ain't heavy, he's my brother
If I'm laden at all
I'm laden with sadness
That everyone's heart
Isn't filled with the gladness
Of love for one another
It's a long, long road
From which there is no return
While we're on the way to there
Why not share
And the load
Doesn't weigh me down at all
He ain't heavy, he's my brother
He's my brother
He ain't heavy, he's my brother
Neil Diamond's song "He Ain't Heavy...He's My Brother" is an emotional tribute to the bond between two individuals, who happen to be brothers. The lyrics of the song highlight how the road of life is long and unpredictable, and it is not clear where it will take us or when it will end. Despite the challenges, the singer assures that he is strong enough to carry his brother, who is not a burden to him but of his concern. The lyrics emphasize that the singer is willing to help his brother in any way possible and is willing to go on this journey together. The singer isn't just talking about physical and emotional weight on this journey but there is a deeper sadness at the core of the song where he wishes everyone's heart to be filled with love for one another.
Furthermore, the lyrics define that the singer sees his brother as a blessing, and he has no weight on him. The burden of sadness he carries is from not seeing the world filled with love for their fellow man. The song's lyrics highlight the importance of mutual support and love between individuals and the fact that it's not as much weight as it might seem.
Line by Line Meaning
The road is long
The journey of life is often long and full of unexpected twists and turns.
With many a winding turn
There are many obstacles and challenges we must face along the way.
That leads us to who knows where
We never really know where life will take us.
Who knows when
Or when it will happen.
But I'm strong
Despite the challenges, I am strong enough to keep going.
Strong enough to carry him
I can also help others who may need support and assistance.
He ain't heavy, he's my brother
I don't see his struggles as a burden, because he's family and I care about him deeply.
So on we go
We will keep moving forward together, no matter what.
His welfare is of my concern
I am invested in his well-being and want to see him thrive.
No burden is he to bear
His problems and issues do not make him a burden to me or to anyone else who cares for him.
We'll get there
We will overcome these struggles and achieve our goals eventually.
For I know
I have faith and hope that things will work out for us.
He would not encumber me
He would never hold me back or cause unnecessary trouble for me.
If I'm laden at all
If I feel weighed down or burdened by anything, it's not because of him.
I'm laden with sadness
It's because I feel sad that not everyone has the same love and compassion for one another.
That everyone's heart
It is a shame that so many people lack empathy and kindness.
Isn't filled with the gladness
If only more people could experience the joy and happiness that comes from caring for others.
Of love for one another
If we could all love and support each other like family, the world would be a better place.
It's a long, long road
The journey towards a more caring, compassionate society will not be easy or quick.
From which there is no return
But we must keep striving towards that goal, because there's no turning back now.
While we're on the way to there
As we continue on this path towards a better future for all.
Why not share
We should share our burdens with others and help each other along the way.
And the load
Because when we work together, the load becomes lighter for us all.
Doesn't weigh me down at all
In fact, supporting and caring for others only makes me stronger and more fulfilled.
He's my brother
Because no matter what, he will always be family to me.
He ain't heavy, he's my brother
And I will never see him as a burden, because he is someone I love and care for deeply.
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Written by: Bob Russell, Bobby Scott
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Enrique Aldanondo
El camino es largo
con muchas vueltas sinuosas
que nos lleva quién sabe dónde,
quién sabe dónde,
pero soy fuerte
lo suficientemente fuerte para llevarlo
No pesa, es mi hermano.
Así que nos vamos
su bienestar es de mi incumbencia
no debe soportar ninguna carga
Llegaremos allí, porque sé
(que) Él no me molestará
No pesa, es mi hermano.
Si estoy saturado del todo
estoy cargado de tristeza,
De que el corazón de todos
no está lleno de alegría
de amor, del uno para el otro.
Es un largo, largo camino.
de donde no hay retorno
Mientras estamos en camino hacia allí
¿por qué no compartirlo?
Y la carga ... no me pesa en absoluto.
No pesa, es mi hermano.
Él es mi hermano ...
No pesa, es mi hermano
No pesa, es mi hermano.
Dennis Hoskins
I'm 60 and my brother is 57 with Crones Disease, and has had about 16 or more surgeries removing his intestines, as long as he lives, I will make sure his bills are all paid ,as he can't work . He's no burden to me, He's my brother. Our parents are gone and he's all I have left of my family here in Ohio. If I have a dollar , then he has 50 cents. This song brings me to tears .I Love You brother........
Herb Basso
That’s how we should roll👌🏽
Jon Sparks
HUMANITY IS RESTORED
jenny Holland
I healed from chrohns disease but it may have not been far gone. Alkaline foods . Probiotics. Pineapple has the enzyme BROMELAIN which you can get as a pill. And I used psyilliium husk to make it easy to go. Keeping myself away from acidic foods ...I also took milk thistle (is an herb) that cleans out the liver. Mine started w ibs.. then chrohns...and I knew the next step was colon cancer .. so I ran to do the research and bought the stuff and changed my eating habits . There are good books about the disease at Barnes and nobles n good sources on you tube. Watch out for biased information . God bless him
Margie Crabtree
Dennis, you are a caring and loving brother.. Best to you and your brother!
Kelly Sabin
Thankyou for being his brother who I am proud of you and I don’t even know you
cherry m
If there was a most beautiful mans eyes of all time contest, then ND must surely be the outright winner. Does anyone agree with me? Please vote with a thumbs up if you do.
The Crow
To me, he looks like a drag Queen who hasn’t had sleep in weeks! Lol.
Great singer though.
pauline mccabe
No need for mascara there.Blessed with fabulous eyes.
Sonja de Waal
Maurice gibb first. Neil is a good second.