He Ain't Heavy He's My Brother
Wynners Lyrics

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The road is long
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

So on we go
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
And love for one another
It's a long long road
From which there used no return
While we're on the way to there
Why not share
And the load
Doesn't weigh me downdown at all
He ain't heavy
he's my brother
He's my brother
He ain't heavy

he's my brother
He ain't heavy

Overall Meaning

The song "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother" by The Wynners is about the strength and bond between two brothers. The lyrics depict a difficult journey through life, with many obstacles and unknown paths ahead. The singer states that he is strong enough to carry his brother, even though the road is long and winding. The welfare of his brother is always on his mind, and he sees no burden in carrying him along the way. The weight he carries is not a physical one, but rather a sadness that comes from knowing not everyone has the same love and care for each other.

The chorus of the song emphasizes the message that the singer's brother is not a burden, but rather a source of strength and support. He is willing to carry him through the ups and downs of life, no matter how difficult the road may seem. The song is a reflection of the bond that exists between siblings and the love and care that they have for each other.

Line by Line Meaning

The road is long
Life can be long and full of twists and turns

With many a winding turn
It can be difficult to navigate the twists and turns of life

That leads us to who knows where
We don't always know where life will take us

Who knows when
Nor do we know when we'll get there

But I'm strong
But I am strong enough to handle it

Strong enough to carry him
Strong enough to help my brother along the way

He ain't heavy
And although he may seem like a burden, he is not

He's my brother
Because he is family and I care for him deeply

So on we go
So we will keep moving forward despite the challenges

His welfare is of my concern
I am always concerned for his well-being

No burden is he to bear
He does not deserve to be seen as a burden