Lean on Me
Embracing Tomorrow Together: Finding Strength in 'Lean on Me'
Lyrics
Sometimes in our lives, we all have pain, we all have sorrow
Sometimes in our lives, we all experience pain and sorrow.
But if we are wise, we know that there's always tomorrow
Being wise, we recognize that there is always hope for a better tomorrow.
Lean on me, when you're not strong, yes I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on
Encourages leaning on the speaker for support when feeling weak, assuring friendship and assistance.
For you know, it won't be long til we're all gonna need somebody to lean on
Emphasizes the universality of needing someone to lean on in difficult times.
Please swallow your pride, if I've got things that you can borrow
Advises putting aside pride and seeking help from others when needed, offering to share resources.
For you know, nobody can give all of those things that you won't let show
Highlights the importance of openness, as people can't provide support for issues they aren't aware of.
You just call on me brother, when you need a hand
Encourages reaching out to the speaker (brother) for assistance when facing challenges.
We all need somebody to lean on
Stresses the commonality of everyone needing somebody to rely on.
I just might have a problem that only you can understand
Suggests the speaker may have unique insights or solutions to problems that others can understand.
We all need somebody to lean on
Reiterates the universal need for support from others in challenging times.
So if you've got a load, that you must bear, that you can't carry
Addresses the burden that individuals may carry alone and offers assistance.
Well you just call, I'm right up the road and I'll share your load
Expresses the proximity of the speaker and willingness to share the load when called upon.
But you must call me, you just call me, you just call me
Emphasizes the importance of communication, underlining the need to reach out for help.
Yes lean on me when you're not strong
Repeats the offer to lean on the speaker for support when feeling emotionally or physically weak.
I'll be your friend, I'll help you carry on
Reassures friendship and willingness to help carry the burdens of others.
For you know, it won't be too long to we're all gonna need somebody to lean on
Reiterates the inevitability of everyone needing support from others at some point in life.
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