Stand By Me
- John Lennon Lyrics
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And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll see
No I won't be afraid
No I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
And darling, darling stand by me
Stand by me, stand by me
If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
And the mountain should crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry
No I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
And darling, darling stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Stand by me, stand by me, stand by me, yeah
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me
Oh, now, now, stand by me
Oh, stand by me, stand by me, stand by me
Darling, darling stand by me
Stand by me
Oh stand by me, stand by me, stand by me
Ah
The lyrics of John Lennon's song Stand By Me express the idea of someone seeking shelter and support from a loved one during challenging times. The opening lines convey a sense of darkness and uncertainty, symbolized by the imagery of a dark land with only the moon to provide a glimmer of hope. However, the singer asserts that they will not be afraid as long as the person they are addressing stands with them. The phrase "stand by me" is repeated throughout the song as a plea for emotional and physical support, emphasizing the importance of human connection and solidarity in times of need.
The second verse presents a hypothetical scenario in which the sky falls and mountains crumble, which symbolizes the unpredictable and chaotic nature of life. However, the singer once again reassures their loved one that they will remain strong as long as they have their support. The chorus is repeated once more, with the addition of the lyrics "whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me", signifying a mutual support system between the two people.
Overall, Stand By Me is an anthem for the power of love and human connection in times of uncertainty and darkness. The lyrics are simple and direct, but convey a deep sense of emotion and vulnerability that is relatable to anyone who has ever needed someone to lean on.
Line by Line Meaning
When the night has come
As darkness falls over everything
And the land is dark
And the world around us is full of shadows and uncertainties
And the moon is the only light we'll see
And the only source of illumination is the pale glow of the moon
No I won't be afraid
I will not succumb to fear
No I won't be afraid
I will not succumb to fear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
As long as you remain with me, I will not lose hope
And darling, darling stand by me
My dear one, stay beside me
Oh, now, now, stand by me
In this moment, please be with me
Stand by me, stand by me
Support me, support me
If the sky that we look upon
In the event that the world we see around us
Should tumble and fall
Becomes chaotic and falls apart
And the mountain should crumble to the sea
As the very foundations of what we know become something unrecognizable
I won't cry, I won't cry
I will not allow myself to break down or despair
No I won't shed a tear
I refuse to display weakness in the face of such adversity
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
So long as you remain by my side, I can find the strength to keep going
And darling, darling stand by me
Please, do not leave me to face this alone
Oh, stand by me
Be there for me
Stand by me, stand by me, stand by me, yeah
Stay with me, support me, be there for me, please
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me
Just as I am in need of your help, I vow to always be there for you when you are in need
Oh, now, now, stand by me
In this instant, stand beside me
Oh, stand by me, stand by me, stand by me
Please, please, stay with me
Darling, darling stand by me
Beloved one, support me
Stand by me
Stay with me
Oh stand by me, stand by me, stand by me
Please be with me, now and always
Ah
A sound of longing and hopefulness
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Written by: Ben King, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
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When the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll see
No, I won't be afraid
Oh, I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand
Stand by me
So darlin', darlin', stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Oh, stand
Stand by me, stand by me
If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
Or the mountain should crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry
No, I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand
Stand by me
And darlin', darlin', stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Oh, stand now
Stand by me, stand by me
And darlin', darlin', stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Oh, stand now
Stand by me, stand by me
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Won't you stand by
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One take of this song from 1974 actually included the other Beatles as backing musicians. Yes, Paul included. That session featured all four of them reunited for the first time in five years.
• John Lennon: rhythm guitar/vocals
• Paul McCartney: bass guitar
• George Harrison: lead guitar
• Ringo Starr: drums
Additional musicians:
• Harry Nilsson:
• Jim Keltner: additional percussion
• Bobby Keys: saxophonist
• Stevie Wonder: keyboards
Recorded at Burbank Studios, LA in March, 1974
Released by Apple Records on March 10, 1975
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“Everything will be ok in the end, if it’s not ok, it’s not the end”
-John Lennon
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what a beautiful man...RIP John !! You are so. so. missed and loved...IMAGINE...
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Oh, Wow, Do you know, who said that to me TuPac, You just reminded me of that, and yes, he told me it was John Lennon's, it was actually one of his posts on his personal Facebook, wow!
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Still miss you John Lennon!
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someone listening to it in 2024?
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