Stand By Me
Disney (The Lion King) Lyrics

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When the night has come
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

Overall Meaning

The song Stand By Me from Disney's The Lion King is an emotional moment where two friends, Timon and Pumbaa, stand beside each other, ready to overcome whatever life throws at them. The first verse consists of the singer, presumably Pumbaa, acknowledging that the night has come, the land is dark and the only light they have is the moon, but he won't be afraid as long as Timon stands by him. The following verse talks about how even if the sky falls or mountains crumble, Pumbaa won't cry as long as Timon's by his side. The song's main message is that true friendships are unbreakable, and even the toughest of challenges can be faced with a loved one by your side.

The use of the song Stand By Me in The Lion King shows the universality of emotions and how it can convey an emotional message that can touch audiences of all ages, especially when it comes to the power of friendship. The lyrics and melody of this song were written by Ben E. King, Jerry Leiber, and Mike Stoller and were released as a single in 1961. The song was also notably covered by John Lennon in 1975. It was added to the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry, which preserves significant recordings or contributions to culture.

Line by Line Meaning

When the night has come
At the time when dark clouds gather

And the land is dark
In a situation where everything seems gloomy

And the moon is the only light we´ll see
In the absence of any ray of hope

Oh I won´t be afraid, no I won´t be afraid
I won't have any fear

Just as long as you stand, stand by me
As long as you support me

So Pumba, Pumba, stand by me, oh oh oh stand by me
Pumba, be my support during this tough time

If the sky that we look upon
If even the biggest thing around us

Should tumble and fall
Crumbles down to dust

Or the mountains they should crumble to the sea
The seemingly impossible thing happens

I won´t cry
I won't express my despair

You won´t cry?
Will you also maintain the same composure?