Lean On Me
Toxic Audio Lyrics


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Turn it up, turn it up, turn it upside down
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it upside down
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it upside down
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it upside down

Turn the beat around
Love to hear the percussion
Turn it upside down
Love to hear the percussion
Love to hear it

Blow horns you sure sound pretty
Your violins keep movin' to the nitty gritty
When you hear the scratch of the guitars scratchin'
Then you'll know that rhythm carries all the action, so
Woah yeah

Turn the beat around
Love to hear the percussion
Turn it upside down
Love to hear the percussion
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Love to hear it

Turn the beat around
Love to hear the percussion
Turn it upside down
Love to hear the percussion
Love to hear it

Flute player play your flute cause
I know that you want to get your thing off
But you see I've made up my mind about it
Its got to be the rhythm, no doubt about it, woah woah
Cause when the guitar player start playing
With the syncopated rhythm, with the scratch, scratch, scratch
Makes me want to move my body yeah, yeah, yeah
And when the drummer starts beating that beat
He nails that beat with the syncopated rhythm
With the rat, tat, tat, tat, tat, tat on the drums, hey

Turn the beat around
Love to hear the percussion
Turn it upside down
Love to hear the percussion
Love to hear it
Love to hear it
Love to hear it
Love to hear it

Turn it up, turn it up, turn it upside down
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it upside down
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it upside down
Turn it up, turn it up, turn it upside down

Turn the beat around
Love to hear the percussion
Turn it upside down




Love to hear the percussion
Love to hear it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Toxic Audio's "Lean on Me" are an ode to the power of rhythm and percussion. The song emphasizes the importance of the beat, urging listeners to turn it up and turn it upside down. The repetition of this phrase throughout the song serves to reinforce the message, highlighting the transformative power of rhythm. The lyrics also highlight the different elements of music that contribute to the overall sound, from the horns to the violins to the scratch of the guitars. Ultimately, the song celebrates the ability of music to bring people together and move them physically and emotionally.


Line by Line Meaning

Turn it up, turn it up, turn it upside down
Increase the intensity, volume, and energy of the music by turning it up and flipping it around


Turn the beat around
Change the rhythm and tempo of the music to keep it fresh and exciting


Love to hear the percussion
The sound of the drums and other percussion instruments is pleasing to the ears and serves as the backbone of the song


Blow horns you sure sound pretty
The brass section playing their instruments adds a beautiful, melodic element to the music


Your violins keep movin' to the nitty gritty
The strings section adds a lively, rhythmic aspect to the music that complements the percussion and horn sections


When you hear the scratch of the guitars scratchin', Then you'll know that rhythm carries all the action
The electric guitars create a distinct, edgy sound with their scratching and strumming, and the rhythm they play is the driving force behind the music


Flute player play your flute cause I know that you want to get your thing off
The flute player has a unique musical contribution to make, and the other musicians encourage them to showcase their talents


But you see I've made up my mind about it, Its got to be the rhythm, no doubt about it
While each instrument adds something special to the music, the rhythm is the most crucial element that ties everything together


Cause when the guitar player start playing with the syncopated rhythm, with the scratch, scratch, scratch, Makes me want to move my body yeah, yeah, yeah
The syncopated rhythm of the guitar playing creates a lively, infectious beat that inspires people to dance and move to the music


And when the drummer starts beating that beat, He nails that beat with the syncopated rhythm, With the rat, tat, tat, tat, tat, tat on the drums, hey
The drummer's syncopated rhythm is perfectly timed and coordinated with the rest of the instruments, including the guitar scratching and the horns blaring




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GERALD JACKSON, PETER JACKSON, PETER JACKSON JR.

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