Major Lazer first rattled the scene in 2009 and since then created a complete of two albums, six EPs, and multiple remixes. To date, the group – comprised of Diplo, Jillionaire and Walshy Fire – went on collaboration with French DJ and producer DJ Snake to finish the single “Lean On” with the featured vocals of Danish recording artist MØ (Karen Marie Ørsted).
The group is known for their Moombahton, trap, EDM, reggaeton, dancehall, and electropop genre; and this single is not any different. However, there’s minimal dancehall influences that is signature of Major Lazer and the melody is a bit toned down following a path that is reminiscent of MØ songs. Amidst the jam packed percussion, big beats, and thump- melody is MØ’s sultry voice that will make you “…focus!” even without her singing it.
Lyrically, the first verse tells us about a young love, like a stroll on the sidewalk – innocent. Putting in reality, the inevitable is soon to come and they know they would be breaking each other’s heart. And as MØ sings the chorus, “Blow a kiss, fire a gun,” it reminds us the metaphor of love and war; and between those two, “All we need is somebody to lean on.” And as the song passes the climax, there’s a transition in perspective as she sings “What will we do when we get old? / Will we walk down the same road?” This proposes juxtaposition in the previous verses – although this one’s layered with doubt and pessimism.
The music video premiered last March 23, 2015 featuring all artists that collaborated for this single. It was shot in India and Sweden with the artists dancing and swaying gently as opposed to their “usual’s”.
The track received commercial success both in international charts and radio airplays. It graced the charts usually at first to third places. It only placed 52nd on US Billboard Hot 100, but peaked at 4th in Us Billboard Hot Dance/Electronic Songs.
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