What does Lean on Me mean?

The Temptations: Lean on Me Meaning

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Lean on Me Lyrics

Sometime in our lives we all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise we know that there's
Always tomorrow

Lean on me when you're not strong and
I'll be your friend
I'll help you carry on
For it won't be long till I'm gonna...

  1. anonymous
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    Oct 12th 2017 !⃝

    Lean on me is about how friendship.

  2. MrsCDogg
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    May 24th 2011 !⃝

    This song was written by Bill Withers who grew up in Slab Fort West Virginia which was a coal mining town. The song is about his life as a child in the coal town.

  3. kamododude
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    Jul 1st 2006 !⃝

    Obviously this song refers to brotherhood---and friendship--and how ever one needs someone to have their back and need a helping hand from a friend.


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