Lean on Me (Ah-li-Ayo)

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About Lean on Me (Ah-li-Ayo)

"Lean On Me (Ah-Li-Ayo)" is a 1985 song by British group Red Box from their album The Circle & the Square. It was the band's highest charting single, reaching no. 3 in the UK in October 1985.


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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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Red Box

Red Box are a British pop group first active from the early 1980s to the early 1990s, founded by Simon Toulson-Clarke and Julian Close. They scored two UK Top Ten hits with the singles "Lean on Me (ah-li-ayo)" in 1985 and "For America" in 1986, both of which were included on their debut album The Circle & the Square. more »

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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.
Chart Success
The song was notably successful in the UK where it reached No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart in October 1985.
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.
Inspirational Roots
The song's humanitarian messages were inspired by political issues of the time, echoing the socio-political themes found throughout the album.
Unique Songwriting
The song contains lyrics in the Swahili language, which sets it apart from most synth-pop music of its era.
Songwriters
"Lean on Me (Ah-li-ayo)" was written by Red Box's primary members, Simon Toulson-Clarke and Julian Close.
Musical Structure
The song has an interesting mix of African rhythms and electronic music, creating a unique sound that characterizes Red Box's style.
Reception Classification
Critical reviews were generally favorable for the song, noting its catchy melody and poignant lyrics.
Music Video
The music video for the song carries a strong visual narrative, featuring scenes of people from different cultures coming together.
Legacy
Despite 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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