Stand By Me
Amy Lee 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
So darling, darling
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
Or the mountain should crumble to the sea
No, I won't, I won't cry
No, I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
So darling, darling
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand, oh oh stand by me, stand by me
Whenever you're in trouble you can stand by me, oh stand by me
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
The lyrics to Amy Lee's song "Stand by Me" describe finding comfort and security in the presence of a loved one during times of darkness and uncertainty. The opening lines set the scene of a dark night with no light except for the moon, emphasizing the feeling of loneliness and vulnerability. However, the singer declares that they will not be afraid as long as their partner stands by their side. The chorus repeats the message of standing together, solidifying the idea of relying on each other in difficult times.
The second verse proposes an even more extreme scenario, where the sky may fall or mountains crumble to the sea. Through it all, the singer pledges not to cry or shed a tear, as long as their loved one stands with them. The repetition of "stand by me" throughout the song reinforces the theme of support and loyalty, while the use of "darling" adds a touch of tenderness and affection.
Overall, the song presents an emotional appeal for companionship and assurance, reminding us that sometimes all we need is someone to stand by us through life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
When the night has come
When the darkness of life envelops and shadow falls,
And the land is dark
And hopelessness pervades,
And the moon is the only light we'll see
When depression takes hold and one can only see a glimmer of hope,
No I won't be afraid
I will face these challenges bravely,
No I won't be afraid
I will remain steadfast and unafraid,
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
As long as I have someone to rely on,
So darling, darling
Oh, my love,
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Please stay by my side,
If the sky that we look upon
If the future seems bleak,
Should tumble and fall
And all hope seems lost,
Or the mountain should crumble to the sea
If even the most steadfast appears to falter,
No, I won't, I won't cry
I will not despair,
No, I won't shed a tear
I will keep my resolve and not cry,
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
As long as I have someone to rely on,
So darling, darling
Oh, my love,
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Please stay by my side,
Oh stand, oh oh stand by me, stand by me
Stay with me and be my strength,
Whenever you're in trouble you can stand by me, oh stand by me
I will be there for you as you have been there for me,
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
As long as I have someone to rely on,
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Written by: Ben King, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
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