Lean On Sheena
The Bouncing Souls Lyrics


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Did you intimidate her?
Her mother says you wouldn't let her use the phone
Or were you intoxicated
passed the point of knowing what was going on

better yet, don't forget, leave the keys on the t.v. set
hoping your gone for the corner bar
here we are after dark
knocking back the makers mark
scrounging up the dollars from my buddy's car
and

lean on sheena
she leans on me a lot
hold on, hold on, hold on to what you've got

intimidate her
how'd you make her feel?
worse than she did before

and i heard you
came back later
had the upstairs neighbors
banging on the floor

better yet, don't forget, leave the keys on the t.v. set
hoping your gone for the corner bar
here we are after dark
knocking back the makers mark
scrounging up the dollars from my buddy's car
and

lean on sheena
she leans on me a lot
hold on, hold on, hold on to what you've got
hold on to what you've got

intimidate her
Her mother said you wouldn't let her use the phone
were you intoxicated
passed the point of knowing WHAT WAS GOING ON

better yet, don't forget, leave the keys on the t.v. set (Ohhhh Ohhh Ohhh)
hoping your gone for the corner bar (Ohhhh Ohhh Ohhh)

here we are after dark (Ohhhh Ohhh Ohhh)
knocking back the makers mark (Ohhhh Ohhh Ohhh)
scrounging up the dollars from my buddy's car (Ohhhh Ohhh Ohhh)
and

lean on sheena
she leans on me a lot and
hold on, hold on, hold on to what you've got
hold on to what you've got
[x2]

HOLD ON TO WHAT YOU GOT!!!
better yet, don't forget, grab your keys off the t.v. set (Ohhhh Ohhh Ohhh)
say goodbye to the corner bar (Ohhhh Ohhh Ohhh)
not a friend till' the end (Ohhhh Ohhh Ohhh)
but she's never coming back again (Ohhhh Ohhh Ohhh)
now its on my mind and in my heart and (Ohhhh Ohhh Ohhh)
lean on sheena [x2]

lean on sheena




she leans on me a lot and
hold on, hold on, hold on to what you've got

Overall Meaning

The Bouncing Souls' song "Lean on Sheena" is a story of a tumultuous and unhealthy relationship between two people. The first two stanzas appear to be directed toward the male character in the relationship. The lyrics suggest that the man may have intimidated the woman and may have been intoxicated during their interactions. The woman's mother noted that the man wouldn't let her daughter use the phone, suggesting perhaps he was controlling, jealous, or abusive.


The chorus, "Lean on Sheena, she leans on me a lot," and the second half of the song, however, suggest that the woman may have been a problematic person in the relationship as well. As the song progresses, it becomes clear that neither character is good for the other. While the man may have intimidated the woman and been controlling, the woman may have relied excessively on the man and potentially been an enabler. It is unclear what eventually happened to the two, but the lyrics suggest that the relationship has ended and that it was a painful experience for both parties.


Line by Line Meaning

Did you intimidate her?
Did you make her feel scared or threatened?


Her mother says you wouldn't let her use the phone
According to her mother, you were controlling and didn't allow her to use the phone.


Or were you intoxicated
Were you under the influence of alcohol or drugs?


Passed the point of knowing what was going on
You were so drunk or high that you had no idea what was happening around you.


Better yet, don't forget, leave the keys on the t.v. set
It would be better if you left your keys on the television set so you won't drive while drunk.


Hoping your gone for the corner bar
I hope you're at the bar on the corner.


Here we are after dark
We are out at night.


Knocking back the makers mark
We are drinking Makers Mark, a type of bourbon whiskey.


Scrounging up the dollars from my buddy's car
We are trying to find enough money to pay for our drinks and we are searching for money in my friend's car.


Lean on Sheena
Sheena is a person who can be relied upon for emotional support.


She leans on me a lot
She trusts me and often seeks my help and support.


Hold on, hold on, hold on to what you've got
Hold onto the people and things you cherish, don't take them for granted.


How'd you make her feel?
What was the effect of your actions on her?


Worse than she did before
You treated her poorly and made her feel worse than she did originally.


And I heard you
I am aware of what you did.


Came back later
You returned after leaving earlier.


Had the upstairs neighbors
You were loud and disruptive enough to disturb the people living above you.


Banging on the floor
You were making so much noise that they had to hit the ceiling to get you to stop.


Grab your keys off the t.v. set
Take your keys with you when you leave so you won't drive while drunk.


Say goodbye to the corner bar
It's time to leave the bar on the corner.


Not a friend till' the end
You were not a true friend to her.


But she's never coming back again
You have lost her trust and she will not return to your life.


Now its on my mind and in my heart and
I am thinking about what happened and it is affecting me emotionally.


Lean on Sheena
Sheena is still someone who can be relied upon for support.


Lean on Sheena
Sheena is still someone who can be relied upon for support.


She leans on me a lot and
She still trusts me and relies on me for support.


Hold on, hold on, hold on to what you've got
Hold onto the people and things you cherish, don't take them for granted.




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@ash7324

This band means so much to me, the band that your dad gets dewy eyed over and has 1000's of stories about, this is that band for me. I met my friends, had the best teenage years I could ever have with The Bouncing Souls as one of the bands playing the soundtrack. I still can't listen to True Believers without crying. Partly because back then I knew I'd listen to the lyrics like I do now, looking back at a youth lived perfectly how I wanted it, with people around me I love, but partly because I'm fucking glad I was lucky enough to have those years.

I've met some people along the way
Some of them split some of them stayed
Some of them walk some walk on by
I've got a few friends I'll love till I die
From all of these people I try to learn
Some of them shine some of them burn
Some of them rise some of them fall
For good or bad I've known them all



@mattiacontarino9552

Did you intimidate her?
Her mother says you wouldn't let her use the phone
Or were you intoxicated
Past the point of knowing what was going on?

Better yet, don't forget, leave the keys on the TV set
Hoping you're gone for the corner bar
Here we are after dark, knocking back the Makers Mark
Scrounging up ten dollars from my buddy's car, and

Lean on Sheena
She leans on me a lot
Hold on, hold on
Hold onto what you've got

Intimidate her
How'd you make her feel worse than she did before?
And I heard you came back later
Had the upstairs neighbors banging on the floor

Better yet, don't forget, leave the keys on the TV set
Hoping you're gone for the corner bar
Here we are after dark, knocking back the Makers Mark
Scrounging up ten dollars from my buddy's car, and

Lean on Sheena
She leans on me a lot
Hold on, hold on
Hold onto what you've got
Hold onto what you've got

Intimidate her
Her mother says you wouldn't let her use the phone
Were you intoxicated
Past the point of knowing what was going on?

Better yet, don't forget, leave the keys on the TV set
Hoping you're gone for the corner bar
Here we are after dark, knocking back the Makers Mark
Scrounging up ten dollars from my buddy's car, and

Lean on Sheena
She leans on me a lot
Hold on, hold on
Hold onto what you've got

Lean on Sheena
She leans on me a lot
Hold on, hold on
Hold onto what you've got
Hold onto what you've got

Better yet, don't forget, grab your keys off the TV set
Say goodbye to the corner bar
Got a friend 'til the end, she's never coming back again
Now it's on my mind and in my heart, and

Lean on Sheena
Lean on Sheena
Lean on Sheena
She leans on me a lot
Hold on, hold on
Hold onto what you've got



All comments from YouTube:

@ash7324

This band means so much to me, the band that your dad gets dewy eyed over and has 1000's of stories about, this is that band for me. I met my friends, had the best teenage years I could ever have with The Bouncing Souls as one of the bands playing the soundtrack. I still can't listen to True Believers without crying. Partly because back then I knew I'd listen to the lyrics like I do now, looking back at a youth lived perfectly how I wanted it, with people around me I love, but partly because I'm fucking glad I was lucky enough to have those years.

I've met some people along the way
Some of them split some of them stayed
Some of them walk some walk on by
I've got a few friends I'll love till I die
From all of these people I try to learn
Some of them shine some of them burn
Some of them rise some of them fall
For good or bad I've known them all

@adrianozuna2149

I feel really happy for you, i'm fifteen now and i hope i can say the same thing about these years when i grow older

@ash7324

@@adrianozuna2149 its bittersweet to lookc back bro, it hurts those precious years are over, you're at an age where you're just about to start living the fuck out of life, for christ sake do it. Party, do dangerous shit, break the law, have sex with women or men or both. Trust me being young with your friends, those golden years of your late teens and very early 20's are going to be a blast, just make sure you put yourself out there and live the fuck out of it.

@regulardudeasdefinedbyscie3454

That's what's up

@COCCmath

Dewy-eyed dad right here, right now. I'll forever love these guys. <3

@danielarents510

Cock Sparrer or the Casualties for me

@andrewward1796

to an old friend who lost the battle with addiction....r.i.p.

@vsk2377

I'm sure you'll meet again, somewhere, sometime

When you get there, just call their name and they'll come running. Be at peace buddy.

@crashcocaineify

@Edward Baladinakis love you buddy, stay strong

@GasperSavs

Sadly, same here :( Stay strong!

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