Lean On

Major Lazer

Meaning

It's about young love looking into the future and hoping that person is still by their side to lean on

True love grows, and Lean On asks if we're ready for true, mature love that doesn't let go. Mere attraction can ebb and flow - we were bold and young, all around the wind blows, we would only hold on to let go - but true love holds on and stands the trials of time - standing strong as the waves roll over. When you're more experienced and no longer naive - innocent - will you still keep your youthful promises? And the blow a kiss fire a gun refrain references the older Lean On by Bill Withers Medley: kissing and shooting are the extremes of humanity that love has to face and bridge.

Lyrics

Do you recall?
Not long ago we would walk on the sidewalk
Innocent, remember?
All we did was care for each other

But the night was warm
We were bold and young
All around the wind blows
We would only hold on to let go

Blow a kiss, fire a gun
We need someone to lean on
Blow a kiss, fire a gun
All we need is somebody to lean on

Blow a kiss, fire a gun
We need someone to lean on
Blow a kiss, fire a gun
All we need is somebody to lean on

What will we do when we get old?
Will we walk down the same road?
Will you be there by my side?
Standing strong as the waves roll over

When the nights are long
Longing for you to come home
All around the wind blows
We would only hold on to let go

Blow a kiss, fire a gun
We need someone to lean on
Blow a kiss, fire a gun
All we need is somebody to lean on

Blow a kiss, fire a gun
We need someone to lean on
Blow a kiss, fire a gun
All we need is somebody to lean on
All we need is somebody to lean on
All we need is somebody to lean on
Lean on, lean on, lean on, lean on...

Blow a kiss, fire a gun
We need someone to lean on
Blow a kiss, fire a gun
All we need is somebody to lean on

Blow a kiss, fire a gun
We need someone to lean on
Blow a kiss, fire a gun
All we need is somebody to lean on
Play with the song, fill the gaps
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Legend
  • The video player plays from the time specified
  • Chorus
  • People Talking

Vocabulary

hold on

To manage to stay alive or to deal with a difficult situation:
We just had to hold on until help arrived.

hold on

stay courageous or patient. wait, maintain position
Hold on till I get there!

roll over sth

move over, turn to other side
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