Stand By Me
0320 BEN E. KING 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
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 mountains 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
me
Stand by me
The song "Stand by Me" by Ben E. King is a testament to the power of friendship and loyalty. The lyrics describe a sense of comfort in the presence of someone who is willing to stand by the singer during the dark and uncertain times of night. The song speaks to the universal human desire for companionship and support, and the comfort that can be found in shared experiences.
The opening lines of the song create a vivid image of a dark and lonely landscape, where the only source of light is the moon. The singer acknowledges that fear can be a natural response to this type of environment, but takes comfort in knowing that their companion will be standing by their side. This idea is reinforced throughout the song, as the singer repeats the phrase "Stand by me" multiple times, emphasizing the importance of this support.
One of the most powerful parts of the song comes in the second verse, where the singer describes the possibility of catastrophic events such as the sky falling or the mountains crumbling. Even in the face of such destruction, the singer remains steadfast and unafraid, knowing that their companion will be there to support them. This sentiment speaks to the idea of resilience in the face of adversity, and the power of a strong support system.
Overall, "Stand by Me" is a song that speaks to the human need for connection and support. Through its simple yet powerful lyrics, the song reminds us of the comfort and strength that can be found in companionship.
Line by Line Meaning
When the night has come
When darkness engulfs us
And the land is dark
And everything around seems obscured
And the moon is the only light we'll see
And the only ray of hope we have is the moonlight
No I won't be afraid
I will not fear
No I won't be afraid
I will not fear
Just as long as you stand
As long as you stand with me
Stand by me
Stay by my side
So darlin', darlin', stand by me
My dear, stay with me
Oh stand by me
Please, stay with me
Oh stand
Just stand still
Stand by me, stand by me
Stay close to me, stand by my side
If the sky that we look upon
If the very sky we look above us
Should tumble and fall
Comes crashing down and collapses
Or the mountains should crumble to the sea
Or if the mountains we see start falling down into the waters
I won't cry, I won't cry
I won't let my tears fall
No I won't shed a tear
I won't cry
Just as long as you stand
As long as you stand with me
Stand by me
Stay by my side
And darlin', darlin', stand by me
My dear, stay with me
Oh stand by me
Please, stay with me
Oh stand now
Stand still now
Stand by me, stand by me
Stay close to me, stand by my side
And darlin', darlin', stand by me
My dear, stay with me
Oh stand by me
Please, stay with me
Oh, stand now
Just stand still now
Stand by me, stand by me
Stay close to me, stand by my side
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me
If you ever fall in trouble, will you stay by my side?
Oh stand by me
Please, stay with me
Won't you stand by me
Will you not stay by my side?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ben King, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
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