Stand By Me
Ddendyl 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
Oh, I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
So darling, darling
Oh stand, stand by me
Stand by me
If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
All the mountains 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 darling, darling
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand now, stand by me
Stand by me
So darling, darling
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, oh won't you stand now, stand
Stand by me
The song "Stand By Me" is an emotional tribute to the power of friendship and loyalty. The lyrics speak of a time of darkness and uncertainty, but the singer finds solace and strength in the knowledge that they are not alone. The relationship between the singer and the person being addressed is clearly very close, as they repeatedly call each other "darling". The first verse sets the scene, with the singer expressing their lack of fear as long as this person stands by them. The imagery of an empty night and a solitary moon creates a sense of loneliness and isolation, which is immediately countered by the knowledge that someone they trust is with them.
The second verse takes the emotion to an even deeper level. The idea that the very sky could fall, and that the mountains could crumble to the sea, underscores the sense of uncertainty and instability that the singer is feeling. But rather than breaking down in tears, they maintain their composure, convinced that they can handle anything as long as their loved one stands with them. The chorus repeats the message of the song - that no matter what happens, as long as this person stands by them, they can face anything.
Overall, the song is a powerful message about the importance of friendship and loyalty, and the strength that can come from these relationships in times of struggle.
Line by Line Meaning
When the night has come
When darkness falls
And the land is dark
When everything around us seems bleak and hopeless
And the moon is the only light we'll see
When there seems to be no hope or guidance
No I won't be afraid
I am not scared
Oh, I won't be afraid
I will not let fear control me
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
As long as you support me through tough times
So darling, darling
My beloved,
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Support me always, be by my side,
Oh stand, stand by me
Stand with me through thick and thin,
If the sky that we look upon
If our future seems uncertain,
Should tumble and fall
Crumble and fall apart,
All the mountains should crumble to the sea
If everything we know and believe in falls apart
I won't cry, I won't cry
I won't let myself be consumed by grief
No, I won't shed a tear
I will stay strong even in the hardest moments
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
As long as you are with me
And darling, darling
My dearest love,
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Stay with me always, support me through life,
Oh stand now, stand by me
Be my support, my rock,
Stand by me
Be by my side always
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me
If you ever need me, I will be there for you
Oh stand by me, oh won't you stand now, stand
Be there for me, don't leave me alone
Contributed by Lucy N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.