20 Songs About Help, Support & Helping Someone
Helping someone is a noble and compassionate act that can make a significant positive impact on both the giver and the receiver. Whether it’s offering support to a friend, assisting a family member, or helping a stranger in need, acts of kindness and assistance contribute to creating a more caring and supportive community. Below is a list of songs about helping someone:
1. Justin Bieber & The Kid Laroi – Unstable
The song is from the album Justice (2021) and the first official collaboration between the two artists. They are singing about how their partners supported them during their time of need without any judgment. Speaking to Vogue, Justin had this to say about where he drew inspiration to do the track:
I was in a really, really bad place maybe a year ago. My wife [Hailey Baldwin] was just there for me through it all. So the whole message is, like, you’ve been there for me while I’m really unstable. So that song really resonates with where I was at. There’s probably a lot of people who have been in this position. That is always the goal: to make music that’s relatable and can touch people.
2. Bill Withers – Lean On Me
The song has been termed as one that works as a Black Nationalism anthem and as an educational song for little children. Bill offers emotional support to those who are not strong enough to carry on. He knows that at some point he will also need similar support. He also asks the listeners to get over themselves and accept that some issues can only be fixed by a friend. You need to open yourself to them.
3. The Rembrandts – I’ll Be There For You
This is the official theme song for the popular sitcom Friends. It is seen as an anthem about the hardships of adulthood and the restorative powers of friendship. The whole series is centered around friends helping each other through different difficulties in life.
4. Lukas Graham – Share That Love
Lukas Graham walks down memory lane when in the car with his partner. She didn’t have much to her name but she turned to him and assured him that if he is ever in need she is willing to help him in whatever way he can.
5. Avicii – Hey Brother
Avicii drew inspiration from the movie O Brother, Where Art Thou? It is about a boy growing up in wartime after his father passed away during the Vietnam War.
The lyrics share the message of being willing to do anything for family and the importance of putting family in high regard. The family bond is always stronger than any other relationship.
6. Bruno Mars – Count On Me
This is the fifth single from Doo-Wops and Hooligans which was Bruno Mars’ debut album. It was featured in a commercial for Blue Cross Shield Association, in the movie A Turtle’s Tale: Sammy’s Adventures and the television show Suburgatory.
Lyrically, Bruno sings about friends should be able to count on each other and it should be as easy as counting on your fingers. He states he will always be there for his friend and holds the relationship very close to his heart.
7. Major Lazer feat Justin Bieber – Cold Water
This is about coming together to face adversity and to say that you have your partner’s back no matter the situation. ‘Lifeline’ is associated with any service that provides aide and Justin is willing to be that. MØ sings from the point of view of the person Justin is saving and uses the metaphor of a rocking boat alone at sea to represent her life’s instability and isolation. The waves of life are overwhelming her and she isn’t able to resist the tide on her own.
8. Brandy – Right Here
This is the lead single from Human and was her first release with Epic Records. It peaked at number 34 on the Billboard Hot 100. Brandy puts out the message that she will be her partner’s main protection and he will never be alone no matter the situation.
9. Ed Sheeran & Ella Mai- Put It All On Me
The singers sing about someone they love and assure them they can always rely on them. Ed sings about feeling low and looking forward to going back home since he will get comfort from his partner. When he is alone with her and in her arms, he feels like all his problems have gone away.
10. Avril Lavigne – Keep Holding On
This is a ballad that was used as the theme song for the 2006 film Eragon. Avril encourages her listeners not to give up and that they aren’t alone. They aren’t alone and they will make it through together.
11. Justin Bieber – Hold On
The song is part of the album Justice (2021). It tackles the idea of overcoming cyclical feelings of worthlessness. Justin offers a helping hand if his partner needs someone to help pick up the pieces. He stated this about the track:
The song is just a hopeful record of just holding on, because a lot of us want to give up at times. There’s a lot to look forward to. There’s a lot we can’t control sometimes, but there’s always hope.
12. Rachel Platten – Stand By You
The empowering song is for those who feel lonely on their battles in life. People with depression often feel like they are on their own falling apart. The message is that no matter what happens, there is someone willing to give a helping hand.
13. Charlie Puth – One Call Away
This was the lead single from Charlie’s debut album Nine Track Mind. It was meant for those who are in love with somebody but don’t get to see that person every day. Speaking to iHeart, Charlie had this to say about the song:
One Call Away is about anybody who is in love with somebody, and doesn’t get to see that person every single day. That’s the e-cards that people used to send to you over email. I feel like people use them more as memes now. Well, this is your musical meme for not seeing a person that you love so dearly for a really, really long time.
14. Birdy – People Help People
The song was taken from Cherry Ghost’s debut album, Thirst for Romance, and Birdy recorded a cover version of the song. It encourages people to help each other and mentions that sometimes they worry that if they help a person in need they will be obligated to continue helping each time they ask for more help. He reassures them this scenario is just imaginary.
15. Justin Bieber – Pray
Justin sings about being uneasy as he keeps thinking about all the unfortunate people around the world. He even struggles to eat since he keeps thinking about the starving kids out there. He feels the urge to make an impact and make someone’s life better than it was. He stated this about the song:
It’s a very uplifting song, very motivational. It definitely comes from the heart. It’s very beautiful. I definitely thought of Michael [Jackson’s] ‘Man in the Mirror’ when I was writing it.
16. Mariah Carey – Anytime You Need A Friend
This song peaked at #12 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is part of the 1993 album Music Box. Mariah is asking her friend to believe in her and that she will be there to provide love anytime the friend feels lonely.
17. Kygo feat Ella Henderson – Here For You
The singer sings about being there for someone when they feel they are at their lowest. She promises to help the person get through their problems and light a new fire in their heart.
18. Carrie Underwood – I’ll Stand By You
Throughout the song, Carrie implies that she will be the support for the people who need her. She encourages people to confide in her since she too has experienced hard times. When someone has experienced the same aspects of life as another, oftentimes it is easier to connect and confide in them.
19. Enrique Iglesias – Hero
This is a serenading song where Iglesias convinces his significant other that he will always be there for her even in hard times. He also questions the reciprocity of her feelings for him and wants that they position themselves as each others’ emotional savior. Speaking to Rolling Stone, Enrique had this to say about the track:
I wrote that song a year and a half ago. It’s just a love song. When it came out three weeks before September 11th, the reaction to the song was good. The song talks about helping the one you love. Everybody needs a song like that sometime in their lives.
20. Devin Dawson – All On Me
The song was on Devin’s first album, Dark Horse and they wrote it together with Jacob Durrett and Austin Smith. Devin sings to his partner assuring her that he is always ready to unburden her from her problems and she shouldn’t hesitate to ask him. He is always ready to give her a shoulder to cry on and she shouldn’t; let the ups and downs of life destroy her from the inside.