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Stand By Me
Disney Lyrics
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And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we´ll see
Oh I won´t be afraid, no I won´t be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
So Pumba, Pumba, stand by me, oh oh oh stand by me
Ooh stand, stand by me, stand by me
If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
Or the mountains they should crumble to the sea
I won´t cry
You won´t cry?
Noo I won´t shed a tear
Not shed tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
So Pumba, Pumba, stand by me, oh oh won´t you stand by me
Ooh stand, stand by me, stand by me
Eeh, I don´t think I like this sooong!
So Pumba, Pumba, stand by mee, oh oh won´t you stand by me
Ooh stand, come on! stand by me, stand by me
Timon?
Timon:
Yes?
Can I sing the next song?
Sure, as long as you stand by me!
Whenever you´re in trouble won´t you stand by me
Oh oh ooh stand by me
I know you need me, stand by me, oh oh oh oh stand by me oooh heey
The song Stand By Me is performed in Disney's The Lion King and serves as a joyful and upbeat number that is featured once Timon and Pumba, two iconic characters in The Lion King, start to take care of Simba. The song highlights the universal sense of companionship that provides strength in difficult times. The opening verse sets the scene of a dark night, but reassures the listener that as long as they have someone to stand by them, they will not be afraid. The chorus reinforces this sentiment, as the singer asks Pumba to stand by him, solidifying their friendship and bond.
The following verse contains a more dire situation, in which the sky tumbles and falls, and the mountains crumble into the sea. This could be taken as a metaphor for extremely trying times, but the singer reiterates that as long as they have someone to stand by them, they will not shed a tear. The chorus repeats with enthusiasm and is reinforced when the singer convinces Timon to sing with him and adds that he knows Timon needs him to stand by him too.
Overall, the song is an ode to the power of friendship and loyalty, even in the face of challenges that seem insurmountable. It encourages listeners to seek out people who will stand by them in life and to do the same for others.
Line by Line Meaning
When the night has come
When the darkness looms round us
And the land is dark
And our surroundings are dimly lit
And the moon is the only light we´ll see
And the moon will be the only glimmer we'll have
Oh I won´t be afraid, no I won´t be afraid
I won't succumb to fear, absolutely not
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
So long as you support me, I'll be brave and strong
If the sky that we look upon
Even if the sky that we view
Should tumble and fall
Is about to collapse
Or the mountains they should crumble to the sea
Or the mountains fall into the sea
I won´t cry
I won't lament
Noo I won´t shed a tear
No, I will not cry
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
So long as you support me, I'll be brave and strong
So Pumba, Pumba, stand by me, oh oh oh stand by me
Oh Pumba, please stand next to me, support me completely
Eeh, I don´t think I like this sooong!
Hmm, I don't think I enjoy this melody!
So Pumba, Pumba, stand by mee, oh oh won´t you stand by me
Oh Pumba, please support me completely
Ooh stand, come on! stand by me, stand by me
Come on, stand alongside me, support me strongly
Timon?
Timon?
Yes?
What is it?
Can I sing the next song?
May I sing the next tune?
Sure, as long as you stand by me!
Of course, just as long as you support me!
Whenever you´re in trouble won´t you stand by me
Whenever you are in need, won't you support me?
Oh oh ooh stand by me
Please, support me!
I know you need me, stand by me, oh oh oh oh stand by me oooh heey
I understand that you also require me; please support me wholeheartedly.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ben King, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
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