In 1958, Ben Nelson joined a doo wop group, The Five Crowns. Later that same year, The Drifters' manager fired the members of the group and replaced them with The Five Crowns, who had performed several engagements with The Drifters. He co-wrote the first hit by the new version of The Drifters, "There Goes My Baby" (1959). He also sang lead, using his birth name, on "Save the Last Dance for Me," a song written by Doc Pomus and Mort Shuman, "Dance With Me," "This Magic Moment," "I Count the Tears," and other The Drifters hits.
In 1960 he left the group after failing to gain a salary increase and a fairer share of the group's royalties. At this point he assumed the more memorable stage name Ben E. King in preparation for a solo career. Remaining on Atlantic, King scored his first solo hit with the stylish, Latin-tinged ballad "Spanish Harlem" (1961). "Stand by Me" was his next recording. "Stand by Me", written by King along with Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller was voted one of the Songs of the Century by the Recording Industry Association of America. "Stand by Me" and "Spanish Harlem" were named as two of The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll and were both also given a Grammy Hall of Fame Award.
King's records continued to place well on the pop charts until 1963, when British pop bands began to dominate the popular music scene. His hits after 1963 were "What is Soul?" (1967), "Supernatural Thing, part 1" (1975), and the re-issue in 1986 of "Stand by Me" following the song's use as the theme music to the movie of the same name.
Ben E. King
Ben E. King Lyrics
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Skirt up to their waist
All black hoodie
Hearts all on their face
Blood dripping down
Looking like it's some paint
Calling up my phone
Got me going insane
Goth e-girls always hitting me up
Acting like some demons
I think i had me enough
Messaged in the pm
Always asking to fuck
Tryna add me to your server
But you're shit out of luck
I do not fuck with these bitches
I swear that all of them fake
Say that they really for me
And then they lie to my face
It's why don't even try
There's not a point in the chase
Hundred girls in vc
But yet they all act the same
She keep on calling me daddy
Just like she's luke, i'm her father
Want my attention they @ me
But fuck i can't even bother
That little hoe got a fatty
But personality's missing
Want me to fly to her addy
But bitch i don't do no simping
Feelings down in the dirt
Cause they mean nothing to me
My last girl left me hurt
My hearts been resting in peace
Don't wanna play their games
Not finna visit their stream
So go ahead and be sad
I am aware that i'm mean
Her status pepehands
Cause like peepo imma leave
Only focus is bands
See all i want is the cheese
Said that i'm worthless trash
And that's all i'll ever be
But you can stay being mad
Cause that shits funny to me
I might fuck on that bitch
And leave her ass saying poggers
Might just give her the tip
And let her drip just like water
She just gave me some head
And now i don't even want her
Cast her out in the dark
Like she was the imposter
When they message my phone
I don't pay em no mind
I just take a deep breath
Like i was snorting a line
Had to give it a break
Cause they were wasting my time
Kept on carrying the baggage
That shit was breaking my spine
Long thigh highs
Skirt up to their waist
All black hoodie
Hearts all on their face
Blood dripping down
Looking like it's some paint
Calling up my phone
Got me going insane
Goth e-girls always hitting me up
Acting like some demons
Think i had me enough
Messaged in the pm
Always asking to fuck
Tryna add me to your server
But you're shit out of luck
The lyrics to this song by Ben E. King depict the experiences of a man who is being contacted by goth e-girls who seem to be obsessed with him. The first verse describes these girls' attire, which appears to be a mix of revealing clothing and dark colors. The second verse talks about how these girls are constantly messaging him, telling him they want to have sex and adding him to their servers, and he is fed up with their behavior. He states that he does not have time for these girls because they are all the same, fake and only after attention. The last verse reveals a little bit more of the singer's character, where he talks about how he's been hurt before by a past relationship, and how he's just in it for the money now. He ends the song by telling these girls to stay mad, as he finds it humorous.
The underlying theme behind the lyrics of this song is that the singer does not wish to engage in the same predictable behavior of chasing after girls or the pursuit of romantic relationships. He appears to have been hurt before and has become cynical as a result. His focus has shifted to making money, and he is not interested in wasting his time on goth e-girls who only want attention. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of detachment, emotional numbness, and weariness.
Line by Line Meaning
Long thigh highs
Goth e-girls dress provocatively
Skirt up to their waist
Their skirts are short and revealing
All black hoodie
Goth e-girls wear dark outfits
Hearts all on their face
They have hearts painted on their faces
Blood dripping down
Their make-up looks like blood
Looking like it's some paint
Despite the appearance, it is just make-up
Calling up my phone
They constantly message me
Got me going insane
I am tired of their constant messages
Goth e-girls always hitting me up
These girls are constantly messaging me
Acting like some demons
Their behavior is selfish and demonic
Think I had me enough
I have reached my limit with them
Messaged in the pm
They message me privately
Always asking to fuck
They are constantly trying to initiate sexual activity
Tryna add me to your server
They are trying to add me to their group chat
But you're shit out of luck
I am not interested in joining their chat
I do not fuck with these bitches
I do not associate with these girls
I swear that all of them fake
They are all insincere and dishonest
Say that they really for me
They claim to be supportive of me
And then they lie to my face
They are deceptive and two-faced
It's why don't even try
I do not bother to engage with them
There's not a point in the chase
There is no reason to pursue them
Hundred girls in vc
Many girls are on voice chat
But yet they all act the same
Their behavior is unoriginal and predictable
She keep on calling me daddy
This girl is trying to appeal to me
Just like she's Luke, I'm her father
She is trying to relate to me like a daughter
Want my attention they @ me
They are trying to get my attention by mentioning me
But fuck I can't even bother
I am not interested or invested in their attention-seeking behavior
That little hoe got a fatty
This girl has a nice body
But personality's missing
However, her personality is lacking
Want me to fly to her addy
She wants me to visit her
But bitch I don't do no simping
But I am not going to be a sucker for her
Feelings down in the dirt
I feel disappointed and depressed
Cause they mean nothing to me
Their opinions and feelings do not matter to me
My last girl left me hurt
My previous romantic relationship left me emotionally wounded
My heart's been resting in peace
My heart is not ready for a new relationship
Don't wanna play their games
I am not interested in their manipulative behavior
Not finna visit their stream
I am not going to watch their live broadcasts
So go ahead and be sad
They can be upset, but I do not care
I am aware that I'm mean
I know that I come across as callous
Her status Pepehands
She is feeling sad
Cause like peepo imma leave
Because of my indifference, I will leave her
Only focus is bands
My goal is to make money
See all I want is the cheese
All I desire is wealth
Said that I'm worthless trash
They insult my character
And that's all I'll ever be
They believe I cannot change or improve
But you can stay being mad
They can continue to be angry, but I will not be bothered by it
Cause that shits funny to me
Their negative emotions do not affect me
I might fuck on that bitch
I could have sex with that girl
And leave her ass saying poggers
And then leave her satisfied and happy
Might just give her the tip
Or I could just tease her sexually
And let her drip just like water
Get her aroused and wet
She just gave me some head
She performed oral sex on me
And now I don't even want her
But I am no longer interested
Cast her out in the dark
I will reject her
Like she was the imposter
As if she was a deceitful imposter in Among Us
When they message my phone
When they send me text messages
I don't pay em no mind
I do not give them attention
I just take a deep breath
I just try to calm myself down
Like I was snorting a line
As if I was taking a hit of drugs
Had to give it a break
I needed to take a break from their messages
Cause they were wasting my time
Because their messages were pointless and unproductive
Kept on carrying the baggage
I continued to be weighed down by their messages
That shit was breaking my spine
It was negatively affecting my mental health
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Written by: king eboy
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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
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
@jesserowbotham
I was adopted by my father who was African American I was a Caucasian boy. I was bullied all the time because my father and I looked so different but he would always tell me, we may look a little different on the outside but we are all the same it’s not what counts on The outside but what’s inside you as a person that’s where your real worth is .my father was an amazing man I worked hard In all aspects whether it would be school training martial arts self defence.
This man was truly my real father no one could make me feel otherwise.
Unfortunately 2 years ago he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer very low life expectancy he battled on as he does he did everything he could to fight the cancer but slowly he deteriorated and
Then it was all of a sudden he was in his death bed.
He passed and we played
This song at his funerals which was one of his favourite as.
Everyone I hear this song I hurt so much just all the emotion coming bag from
Dad, but I also love
It because it make m e feel so close to him once
Again even though I know he’s not with us…
@JianKaruro0048
🎶 So darlin', darlin', stand by me
Oh, stand by me........
Lumalabas, lumalabas
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Maligayang Pasko sa ating lahat ❄️☃️🎅🎄
MABUHAY!!!!! 🙌🙌🙌
@harleyatkins2008
In 1968 I head Ben E. King sing this song at a small club on the coast of SC. King had a small band of 3 or 4 guys and I can still remember the single violin. The venue was not air conditioned. I was 18. The girl I was with was 17. 52 years later we are still a couple. And I still love the song.
@paxi4165
Harley Atkins awwwwwwww
@mandrew296
That's so sweet. Very cool to see a fellow South Carolinian in the comments!
@aviralmittal89
May you guys have a long and happy life ❤️
@adrianrubionavarro4256
Wow
@toprock1301
Much respect sir. I tip my hat
@atlui415
When the boys are gone and you can listen to real music
@narfazlee5162
Be proud of your music taste bro
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