Stand
A Band of Bees/The Bees Lyrics

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You can choose not to listen
To the words in the lie
You can choose if you want to
Stand by my side, by my side

Stand by my side
Stand by my side
Stand by my side

From the Garden of Eden
Come the seas and the season
Living life without reason
And they know who they are

Don't come forward too much
Don't go back so far
When your presence is enough
You can stay where you are

When you're out in the open
Where the sea meets the land
When you're tired of your running
Stand by my side, by my side

Stand by my side
Stand by my side
Stand by my side

When deeds are outspoken
And [Incomprehensible]
Request the feeling
And all who you want

Stay real to what matters
Stay still or you shatter
Your presence is enough
You can stay where you are

You can choose not to listen
To the words in the lie
You can choose
To stand by my side

Stand by my side
Stand by my side

Stand by my side

Stand by my side
Stand by my side

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of A Band Of Bees’s song, Stand, have a simple, straightforward message about friendship and companionship. The singer is asking the listener to choose whether to stand by their side or not, regardless of whether they listen to the lies around them or not. The second verse uses metaphorical language to describe how life is unpredictable and leads us to places we may not have expected to be. However, when we find ourselves in those situations, we can still choose to stand by our friends and support each other through the journey. The third verse encourages us to stay true to ourselves and our values, as well as stay grounded, even when things become overwhelming.

The chorus repeats the phrase “Stand by my side”, emphasizing the importance and value of having someone to rely on during difficult times. The song’s instrumentation includes a mix of acoustic and electronic sounds, with a strong rhythm section and catchy melodies. The vocal harmonies add to the uplifting and positive nature of the track. Overall, the song is a simple and charming call to friendship and solidarity.

Line by Line Meaning

You can choose not to listen
You have the option to ignore what is being said

To the words in the lie
Specifically talking about lies - you can choose to ignore them and not believe them

You can choose if you want to
You have the choice in the matter

Stand by my side, by my side
Offering companionship and support

From the Garden of Eden
Referencing the story of Adam and Eve

Come the seas and the season
Talking about the natural world

Living life without reason
Living life without a purpose or meaning

And they know who they are
Referencing people who live life this way and are aware of it

Don't come forward too much
Don't be too aggressive or overly assertive

Don't go back so far
But don't be too passive or submissive either

When your presence is enough
In some situations, simply being there is all that's needed

You can stay where you are
You don't have to do more than that - you can remain in the same place and be helpful

When you're out in the open
When you're vulnerable and exposed

Where the sea meets the land
A metaphorical description of a place that is both dangerous and promising

When you're tired of your running
When you're exhausted from constant activity or escapism

Stand by my side, by my side
Offering support and stability

When deeds are outspoken
When actions speak louder than words

And [Incomprehensible]
The lyrics are unclear here

Request the feeling
Seeking emotional connection

And all who you want
Referring to the people who you desire to be with

Stay real to what matters
Remain dedicated to the things in life that are truly important

Stay still or you shatter
If you're not careful, you can easily become overwhelmed and lost

You can stay where you are
Once again emphasizing that being present and supportive is enough

You can choose not to listen
Repeating an earlier line

To the words in the lie
Repeating an earlier line

You can choose
Repeating an earlier line

To stand by my side
Repeating an earlier line

Stand by my side
Repeating an earlier line

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL JAMES BUTLER, AARON FLETCHER, MICHAEL JOHN CLEVITT, TIMOTHY DAVID PARKIN

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