I'll Stand By You
Âå.Ê·¶¼»ª(Rod Stewart) Lyrics


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[Originally by The Pretenders]

Oh, why you look so sad?
Tears are in your eyes
Come on and come to me now
Don't be ashamed to cry
Let me see you through
'cause I've seen the dark side too
When the night falls on you
You don't know what to do
Nothing you confess
Could make me love you less

I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you

So if you're mad, get mad
Don't hold it all inside
Come on and talk to me now
Hey, what you got to hide?
I get angry too
Well I'm a lot like you
When you're standing at the crossroads
And don't know which path to choose
Let me come along
'cause even if you're wrong

I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Take me in, into your darkest hour
And I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you

And when...
When the night falls on you, baby
You're feeling all alone
You won't be on your own

I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you

I'll stand by you
Take me in, into your darkest hour
And I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you




Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you

Overall Meaning

This song is a comforting and supportive pledge of loyalty and understanding by the singer to someone who is going through a hard time. The opening lines show empathy for the person's sorrow and tears, inviting them to open up without fear of judgment. The sincerity of the singer is further emphasized by the assertion that they too have seen the "dark side," suggesting that they have themselves been through difficult times and can relate to the other person's pain. The chorus serves as a powerful and catchy affirmation of the singer's commitment to stand by the person and not let anyone hurt them, no matter what struggles they face. The second verse encourages the person to express any anger or frustration, emphasizing that the singer can handle it and will not abandon them, even if they make mistakes or take a wrong turn. The final verse reiterates the promise to stand by the person through lonely times, lending strength and solidarity. The overall message is one of unconditional support and love, a reminder that no one has to face hardship alone.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, why you look so sad?
Why do you appear so unhappy?


Tears are in your eyes
I can see tears in your eyes, indicating that you're upset.


Come on and come to me now
Please come to me now and don't hesitate.


Don't be ashamed to cry
There is nothing wrong with crying, don't feel ashamed of expressing your emotions.


Let me see you through
Allow me to be there for you and offer support.


'cause I've seen the dark side too
I understand how tough things can get because I've experienced it as well.


When the night falls on you
When you feel lost and alone in the darkest hour of the night.


You don't know what to do
You're unsure of what to do or where to turn towards.


Nothing you confess
There is nothing you can say that will change the way I feel about you.


Could make me love you less
My love for you is unwavering and unconditional.


I'll stand by you
I will be there for you and offer support.


I'll stand by you
I will always be there no matter what.


Won't let nobody hurt you
I will protect you from anyone who wants to hurt you.


So if you're mad, get mad
It's okay to feel angry, allow yourself to feel it fully.


Don't hold it all inside
Don't keep your feelings bottled up inside, let them out.


Come on and talk to me now
Please talk to me about what's going on, I'm here to listen.


Hey, what you got to hide?
What are you keeping from me? It's okay, you can trust me.


I get angry too
I also feel anger and can relate to how you're feeling.


Well I'm a lot like you
I am similar to you in many ways and understand what you're going through.


When you're standing at the crossroads
When you're facing a tough decision or situation with no clear path forward.


And don't know which path to choose
When you're unsure of what choice to make or which direction to take.


Let me come along
Allow me to support and guide you during this difficult time.


'cause even if you're wrong
Even if you make a mistake, I will still be there for you.


Take me in, into your darkest hour
Let me be by your side even in the toughest and darkest moments.


And I'll never desert you
I will never leave you alone or abandon you.


And when... When the night falls on you, baby
And when you feel alone and lost in the darkest moments.


You're feeling all alone
You feel isolated and like no one understands you.


You won't be on your own
You won't have to face your problems by yourself because I will be there for you.


Won't let nobody hurt you
I will make sure that no one can hurt you and will protect you from harm.


Won't let nobody hurt you
I will do everything in my power to ensure that you are safe and protected.


I'll stand by you
I will always stand by you, no matter what challenges we face.




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