Today as I meditated on what to write about, this song sang out in my mind. I just want to use it to encourage someone today. No need to write anything totally new this morning; these words, if digested, will reach you in a new way. If you don’t know how to sing this song, check it out on YouTube.
Simply read the lyrics; I resist every urge to salaye (explain).
Lean on Me. By Bill Withers.
Hmm… hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm
Hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm
Hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm-hmm
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
Till 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 (or sister), 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
Till I’m gonna need somebody to lean on
… You just call on me brother (or Sister)
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
(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)
Kind Regards,
Adeolu Akinyemi.
