Stand By Me
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This song says, no matter who you are,
No matter where you go in your life
At some point you're going to need
Somebody to stand by you.

Oh yeah! Oh my darlin' stand by me!
No matter who your are, no matter where you go in life
You gon' need somebody, to stand by you.

No matter how much money you got, or the friends you got,
You gon' need somebody, to stand by you

When the night has come, and the way is dark,
And that moon is the only light you see.
No I won't be afraid, no I-I-I won't be afraid
Just as long as the people come and stand by me.

Darlin' darlin' stand by me, ooh stand by me Oh stand
Stand stand by me C'mon stand by me stand by me

If the sky that we look upon
Well should tumble and fall
And the mountains should crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry, no I won't she'd a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me

Oh darling, darling stand by me, oh stand by me,
Oh please stand, stand by me, stand by me.

Oh darling, darling stand by me, oh stand by me,
Please stand, stand by me, stand by me.
Oh baby, baby

Oh darlin' darlin' stand la la nomie
Ooh stand la la nomie, O stand O stand stand
Stand by me c'mon stand by me, stand by me.
Stand la la nomie, oh won't you stand, la la nomie,
Oh stand la la nomie, stand by me, c'mon stand by me.

When the night has come, and the way is dark
And the moon, is the only light you see

I won't be afraid, lala nomie, I won't be afraid
Not as long, not as long as you stand by me.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of this song convey a simple but powerful message of the importance of human connection and the need for companionship. The repeated phrase "stand by me" serves as a plea and a reminder that everyone, no matter who they are, will face difficult times at some point in their lives and will need the support of others to overcome their struggles. The singer acknowledges that material possessions and social status are irrelevant in the face of these challenges, and that ultimately, it is the presence of loved ones that provides the greatest comfort.

The lyrics also use the imagery of night and darkness to create a sense of uncertainty and fear, which is countered by the reassuring message of standing by someone. The final repetition of the phrase "stand by me" is a powerful and emotional plea for support and reassurance, and invites listeners to join in and offer their own support to those in need.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh yeah! Oh my darlin' stand by me!
No matter who you are, no matter where you go in life, you'll need somebody to stand by you.

When the night has come, and the way is dark, And that moon is the only light you see.
There will be times in life when it seems like everything is lost and darkness is all around you.

If the sky that we look upon Well should tumble and fall And the mountains should crumble to the sea
Even if everything around you seems to be falling apart, you can stay strong as long as you have someone to stand by you.

Oh darling, darling stand by me, oh stand by me, Oh please stand, stand by me, stand by me.
This is a plea for someone to stand by and support the artist in difficult times.

Oh darlin' darlin' stand la la nomie Ooh stand la la nomie, O stand O stand stand Stand by me c'mon stand by me, stand by me.
The repeated phrase 'la la nomie' is used as a non-specific term to invite anyone to stand by the artist in times of need.

When the night has come, and the way is dark And the moon, is the only light you see
This line is repeated to emphasize the idea that there will be dark times in life where support from others is crucial.

I won't be afraid, lala nomie, I won't be afraid Not as long, not as long as you stand by me.
With someone by their side, the singer feels brave and not afraid to face whatever hardships come their way.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Ben King, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller

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