Lean on Me (Cheat Codes song)
# Lean on Me (Cheat Codes song)

"Lean on Me" is a song by American DJ trio Cheat Codes featuring American singer Tinashe. It was released on May 6, 2021, as the ninth single from their debut studio album Hellraisers, Pt. 1. It was written by Ivy Adara, Adam Halliday, Tinashe, B HAM, Trevor Dahl and Ryan Ogren, who also produced with the last three and Prince Fox.

## Background

Tinashe told Elite Daily: “This song is really on brand with everything we're going through, I think that's probably why I connected with it so much. I think we've all been through quite the year and we've all had ups and downs. It's really rewarding to see the type of people who have come through for us and have been there for us. It's all about friendship and love, and those types of relationships that have really kept us all going."

"Lean on Me" is a song for fans who have felt isolated amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and talks about the importance of friendship.

## Music video

The music video was released on May 26, 2021. The video tells a story about overcoming difficult times with the help of others.

## Release history

| Region | Date | Format | Label | Ref. |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| Various | May 6, 2021 | Digital download | Cheat Codes LLC | |
| United States | May 18, 2021 | Contemporary hit radio | Cheat Codes LLC | |
