Lean On Me (Ah-li-ayo)
Red Box
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Are we happy are we scared? Are we shouting never heard? Are we running, running brave? Are we fighting, making waves? The first man he gets up and he says "Well, can I have a say?" Singing Men on fire pray for rain Who are madmen, who is sane? So ten men they get up and they say "Well, can we have a say?" Have we lost the spoken word? From the very very young to the very very old Everybody now say aye From the centre of the earth to the corners of the globe Everyone of you say aye Nobody better let me down Mother earth on the other side Sing on Are we happy, are we scared? Are we shouting, never heard? The first man he gets up and he says "Well, can I have a say?" Cut of drama, power of sound Are we progress, don't lose ground? Ten men they get up and they say "Well, can we have a say?" Are we fighting, making waves? From the very very young to the very very old Everybody now say aye From the centre of the earth to the corners of the globe Everyone of you say aye Nobody better let me down We will see on the other side, lean on me Ah-li-ayo!
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Written by: JOHN CHARLES LODGE
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Lean on Me (Ah-li-ayo)" by Red Box belongs to the synth-pop genre, combining synth-driven melodies with pop music elements.
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Chart SuccessThe song was notably successful in the UK where it reached No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart in October 1985.
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Album Inclusion"Lean on Me (Ah-li-ayo)" is part of Red Box's debut album "The Circle & the Square" which was released in 1986.
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Inspirational RootsThe song's humanitarian messages were inspired by political issues of the time, echoing the socio-political themes found throughout the album.
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Unique SongwritingThe song contains lyrics in the Swahili language, which sets it apart from most synth-pop music of its era.
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Songwriters"Lean on Me (Ah-li-ayo)" was written by Red Box's primary members, Simon Toulson-Clarke and Julian Close.
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Musical StructureThe song has an interesting mix of African rhythms and electronic music, creating a unique sound that characterizes Red Box's style.
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Reception ClassificationCritical reviews were generally favorable for the song, noting its catchy melody and poignant lyrics.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song carries a strong visual narrative, featuring scenes of people from different cultures coming together.
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LegacyDespite its success during the time of its release, "Lean on Me (Ah-li-ayo)" has somewhat flown under the radar in modern pop culture, but it still maintains a cult following among fans of 80s synth-pop music.
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