4 The Cause is a band from Oak Park near Chicago, largely considered an one… Read Full Bio ↴4 The Cause is a band from Oak Park near Chicago, largely considered an one-hit-wonder. In early 1998, they hit the charts with a souped-up cover of Ben E. King's "Stand By Me" in 1998. The song was a Number-1-Hit in Switzerland and reached No. 2 in Germany and Austria. It also appeared in the UK charts. Their follow-up singles did not reach the same lofty heights as their breakthrough single.

The band members were:
Shonna „Miss Lady“ Edwards
Bennie „BJ“ Edwards Jr.
Jason „J-Man“ Edwards
Reshona „Shorty“ Edwards

Stand By Me
4 The Cause Lyrics

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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
Whoa stand now, stand by me, stand by me

Darlin' darlin' stand by me
Oh stand by me
Oh stand now, stand by me, stand by me

Whenever you're in trouble just stand by me

Oh stand by me
Whoa stand now, oh stand, stand by me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to 4 The Cause's "Stand By Me" are a call for support and companionship during dark times. The opening lines of the song describe a dark and uncertain world, where the only light is the moon. Despite the bleak surroundings, the singer insists that they will not be afraid as long as someone stands by their side. This illustrates the importance of having a support system and how it can help a person feel less alone during difficult periods.

The second verse continues with the theme of overcoming obstacles, even in the face of destruction. The idea of the sky falling, and the mountain crumbling into the sea, describes a world where everything is falling apart. However, the singer insists that they will not cry or shed a tear, as long as they have someone by their side. This message of emotional resilience is a powerful reminder that no matter what life throws at us, we can push through and overcome with the help of those we trust and who support us.

Overall, "Stand By Me" is a song about the power of companionship and resilience, urging us to stand by each other through the difficult times.

Line by Line Meaning

When the night has come
When darkness blankets the world

And the land is dark
And the surroundings are obscure

And the moon is the only light we'll see
And the only luminescence is from the moon

No I won't be afraid
I refuse to feel apprehension

Oh I won't be afraid
I won't succumb to timidity

Just as long as you stand, stand by me
As long as you're with me, offering support

So darlin' darlin' stand by me
My sweetheart, please stay with me

If the sky that we look upon
In the event that the sky we behold

Should tumble and fall
Falls in a heap around us

Or the mountain should crumble to the sea
Or the mountainous peak tumbles into the sea

I won't cry, I won't cry
I won't shed tears

No I won't shed a tear
I solemnly swear not to cry

Just as long as you stand, stand by me
Provided that you're here, supporting me

Whenever you're in trouble just stand by me
If you require assistance, count on me being there for you

Oh stand by me
Stay by my side

Whoa stand now, oh stand, stand by me
Please don't hesitate, stand with me

Oh stand now, stand by me, stand by me
Please stand here with me, right next to me

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Anthem Entertainment
Written by: Ben King, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller

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