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" reflect a message of support, reassurance, and loyalty. The song is a tribute to the ones who are always there for us when we need them the most. The opening lines create a picturesque scene where the night has fallen, and the moon's light is the only brightness in the land. However, the singer refuses to be afraid as long as someone is standing by them.

The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "Darlin' darlin' stand by me," emphasizing the need for someone to stay close when the world around us is uncertain. The second stanza paints a bleak picture where even the sky may tumble and fall, and the mountain might crumble to the sea. The singer, however, remains steadfast and resilient with the support of their loved one, even in the face of tragedy.

Overall, "Stand By Me" is a song about the importance of having someone you can rely on during the tough times. It's a message of hope and comfort, telling us that we're never alone as long as we have someone to stand by us.

Line by Line Meaning

When the night has come
When darkness surrounds us

And the land is dark
And there is no sight

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

No I won't be afraid
I won't be afraid

Oh I won't be afraid
Oh I won't be afraid

Just as long as you stand, stand by me
As long as you're with me, supporting me, I won't fear anything

So darlin' darlin' stand by me
My love, please stay by my side

Oh stand by me
Stay close to me

If the sky that we look upon
If the sky above us

Should tumble and fall
Falls apart

Or the mountain should crumble to the sea
Or the mountain collapses into the sea

I won't cry, I won't cry
I won't break down, I won't cry

No I won't shed a tear
I won't cry my heart out

Just as long as you stand, stand by me
With you by my side, I'll remain strong and not cry

And darlin' darlin' stand by me
Please stand by me, my love

Oh stand by me
Stay close by

Whoa stand now, stand by me, stand by me
Be with me and provide unwavering support

Whenever you're in trouble just stand by me
Whenever you face tough times, come to me for support

Oh stand by me
Stay with me

Whoa stand now, oh stand, stand by me
Be present, beside me, always

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

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