Lean On Me, When You’re Not Strong Video
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Lean On Me, When You’re Not Strong Lyrics
Verse 1
Sometimes in our lives
We all have pain
We all have sorrow
But if we are wise
We know that there’s always tomorrow
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
Till I’m gonna need somebody to lean on
Verse 2
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
Bridge
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
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
Till I’m gonna need somebody to lean on
Bridge
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
Verse 3
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
Bridge
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
(call me) Call me
(call me) Call me
(call me)
If you need a friend
(call me)
Call me
(call me) Call me
(call me) Call me
(call me) Call me
(call me)
Notes
To a Christian, this song reflects the biblical call to love and support one another in community. Though widely known through Bill Withers, its message echoes Scripture’s teaching to “bear one another’s burdens” (Galatians 6:2).
The lyrics acknowledge that everyone experiences pain and sorrow, but they emphasize hope, humility, and mutual dependence.
“Lean on me” expresses the Christian belief that God often helps His people through other people. Admitting weakness and asking for help requires swallowing pride, which aligns with biblical humility.
The repeated promise to share another’s load reflects Christlike love—sacrificial, patient, and present. It also reminds believers that friendship and fellowship are gifts from God.
Ultimately, the song celebrates Christian community: no one is meant to walk alone, and through mutual care, believers reflect God’s compassion and strengthen one another in faith.