Our topic for today is a song
from the 1970s. This song is what we call a “golden oldie.” This means that the
song is old but it’s good.
The title of the song is “Lean On
Me.” It was written and sung by American artist Bill Withers. During its time,
the song scored No.1 among all the R&B Songs and in the Billboard Hot 100
charts.
According to Rolling Stone
magazine, it’s one of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.”
Here are the complete lyrics of
the song:
Sometimes 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
'Til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on
Please, swallow your pride
If I have things you need to borrow
For no one can fill those of your needs
That you won't let show
You just call on me, brother, when you
need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'll
understand
We all need somebody to lean on
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
'Til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on
You just call on me, brother, when you
need a hand
We all need somebody to lean on
I just might have a problem that you'll
understand
We all need somebody to lean on
If there is a load
You have to bear that you can't carry
I'm right up the road, I'll share your
load
If you just call me
Call me (if you need a friend)
Call me (call me)
Call me (if you need a friend)
Call me (if you ever need a friend)
Call me (call me)
Call me
Call me (if you need a friend)
“Lean On Me” is often played at charity
events. Many versions of this song have also been made by different artists.
In fact, the musical TV series Glee
also recorded their own version of this song for one episode.
Here’s a video from Youtube
featuring Glee’s new version:
Friendship
This song is all about
friendship. It’s a good song for true friends.
The writer of the song, Bill
Withers, grew up in the poor area of a coal mining town. But when he moved to
Los Angeles, he missed the togetherness and closeness of the community in his
hometown.
This was the inspiration for the
song “Lean On Me.”
You can feel it from the words in
the song’s chorus:
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
'Til I'm gonna need somebody to lean on
These words are very positive and will give encouragement to your friend when he has some trouble. This message will cheer him up and give him strength.
About the Word “Lean”
The Verb “lean” has at least 5
different meanings. They are:
1.
Meaning: To move or bend the body
in one direction
Structure:
S + lean + Adverb
S + lean + Preposition + someone
S + lean + Preposition + something
Examples:
If you want to relax, just lean back.
He leaned forward.
She leaned toward me.
He leaned across the table.
2.
Meaning: To support yourself or
something in a sloping position against a wall or other surface
Structure:
S + lean + against + something
S + lean + on + something
S + lean + something +
against + something
S + lean + something + on
+ something
Examples:
He’s leaning against the wall.
The bikes are leaning against the wall.
He’s leaning his bike against
the wall.
3.
Meaning: To slope or bend, not
stand straight
Structure:
S + lean
Examples:
The tree is leaning a little.
The Tower of Pisa leans.
4.
Meaning: To depend on someone
Structure:
S + lean + on + someone
Examples:
You can lean on me.
He leans on his friends when he has a problem.
5.
Meaning: To tend to support
something
Structure:
S + lean + toward + Noun /
Ving
S + lean + to + Noun / Ving
S + lean + in favor of + Noun
/ Ving
Examples:
The country is leaning towards military action.
The board of directors is leaning in favor of supporting the
merger.
Hope You Learned
Something!
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