Lean On

• By: Major Lazer, DJ Snake, MØ
• Album: Peace Is The Mission

Lyrics:

Vocabulary in this song:

Vocabulary	Meanings
recall /rɪˈkɔːl/ B2	verb - to remember something
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move at a regular pace by lifting and setting down each foot in turn. noun - A journey on foot, especially for pleasure or exercise.
innocent /ˈɪnəsnt/ B2	adjective - not guilty of a crime or offense
care /keər/ A2	verb - feel concern or interest; attach importance to something. noun - the provision of what is necessary for the health, welfare, maintenance, and protection of someone or something.
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period from sunset to sunrise in each twenty-four hours
warm /wɔːrm/ A2	adjective - having or producing a comfortably high temperature
bold /bəʊld/ B2	adjective - showing an ability to take risks; confident and courageous
young /jʌŋ/ A1	adjective - having lived or existed for only a short time
wind /wɪnd/ A2	noun - the perceptible natural movement of the air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction verb - to move or cause to move in a spiral or circular course
blow /bləʊ/ B1	verb - (of wind) move creating an air current noun - a hard hit with the hand, a weapon, or other object.
kiss /kɪs/ A2	noun - an act of touching someone with your lips as a sign of affection verb - to touch with the lips as a sign of love
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A2	verb - discharge (a weapon) noun - combustion or burning, in which substances combine chemically with oxygen from the air and typically give out bright light, heat, and smoke.
gun /ɡʌn/ A2	noun - a weapon incorporating a metal tube from which bullets, shells, or other missiles are propelled by explosive force, typically making a loud, sharp noise.
lean /liːn/ B1	verb - be in or move into a sloping position
old /əʊld/ A1	adjective - having lived for a long time; no longer young
road /roʊd/ A1	noun - a wide way leading from one place to another, especially one with a specially prepared surface that vehicles can use
strong /strɒŋ/ A2	adjective - having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks.
waves /weɪvz/ A2	noun - a long body of water curling into an arch and breaking on the shore
roll /rəʊl/ B1	verb - move or cause to move in a particular direction by turning over and over
longing /ˈlɒŋɪŋ/ C1	noun - a strong feeling of wanting something, especially something that you cannot have or get easily
home /hoʊm/ A1	noun - the place where one lives permanently, especially as a member of a family or household.

Grammar:

• Do you recall, not long ago

  ➔ Auxiliary Verb 'Do' for Questions

  ➔ The auxiliary verb "Do" is used to form a question in the simple present tense. "Recall" means to remember.

• We would walk on the sidewalk?

  ➔ "Would" for Past Habits

  ➔ "Would" + base form of verb is used to describe habitual actions in the past. It suggests something that was a regular occurrence. The question mark indicates this statement is a question.

• All we did was care for each other

  ➔ Past Simple Tense and "All we did was..."

  ➔ This uses the past simple tense ("did") and the structure "All we did was + infinitive without 'to'" to emphasize the only action that was performed. "Care for" means to look after and feel affection towards.

• We were bold and young

  ➔ Past Simple with Adjectives

  ➔ The verb "were" (past form of "be") links the subject "We" to the adjectives "bold" and "young". It describes a state of being in the past.

• We all need someone to lean on

  ➔ Infinitive of Purpose

  ➔ The infinitive phrase "to lean on" explains the purpose of needing "someone". It shows why the need exists.

• What will we do when we get old?

  ➔ Future Simple with "will" and Conditional Clause with "when"

  ➔ "Will" expresses future action. The clause "when we get old" is a time clause introducing a condition for the main clause, using the present simple tense to refer to a future event.

• Will you be there by my side?

  ➔ Future Simple Question with "Will"

  ➔ "Will" at the beginning of the sentence creates a question about a future action or state. The phrase "by my side" means close to me, supporting me.

• Standing strong as the waves roll over

  ➔ Present Participle as Adverbial Modifier

  ➔ "Standing strong" modifies the preceding clause, describing *how* someone is present or supportive. The phrase depicts enduring through challenges.