Stand By Me
Ernie Sabella/Gary Imhoff 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 lyrics of "Stand By Me" are a testament of loyalty and friendship. It talks about the fear of being alone and how the presence of a trusted friend can make all the difference. The song begins with a description of a dark night where the only source of light is the moon. In this setting, the singer acknowledges his fears but immediately assures himself that he won't be afraid as long as his trusted friend stands by him. This sentiment is further emphasized in the chorus with the repetition "stand by me" where the singer is pleading for his friend's assistance.

The second verse is even more dramatic and uses the metaphor of a sky falling or mountains crumbling to the sea. The singer asks his friend if he would cry in such a scenario, to which his friend replies in disbelief, "You won't cry?" The singer replies with assurance that he won't shed a tear as long as his friend is standing by him. The song concludes with the reaffirmation of the bond of friendship and the promise of standing by each other in times of trouble.

Overall, the lyrics of "Stand By Me" carry a profound message of trust, loyalty and faith in the power of friendship.

Line by Line Meaning

When the night has come
When darkness has fallen upon us

And the land is dark
And everything around us is obscured by the absence of light

And the moon is the only light we'll see
And the only illumination we will have is that of the moon

Oh I won't be afraid, no I won't be afraid
I will not fear any potential challenges that may arise

Just as long as you stand, stand by me
As long as you remain by my side, I will be steadfast

So Pumba, Pumba, stand by me, oh oh oh stand by me
Oh Pumba, stay with me and lend me your strength when I need it

Ooh stand, stand by me, stand by me
Remain with me and offer me the support I require when I require it most

If the sky that we look upon
If the sky that we gaze upon

Should tumble and fall
Should it crumble and collapse

Or the mountains they should crumble to the sea
Or if mountains fall to the depths of the ocean

I won't cry
I will not weep nor express sadness

You won't cry?
You will also refuse to cry in the given conditions?

Noo I won't shed a tear
No, I will not shed a single tear

Just as long as you stand, stand by me
Provided you stand by my side, I will be resolute and unwavering

So Pumba, Pumba, stand by me, oh oh won't you stand by me
Oh Pumba, stay by my side and lend me your constancy and fortitude

Ooh stand, stand by me, stand by me
Remain with me and provide me with the support I require when I require it the most

Eeh, I don't think I like this sooong!
Hmm, I do not think I am a fan of this song

So Pumba, Pumba, stand by mee, oh oh won't you stand by me
It still stands that I require your support and strength, Pumba

Ooh stand, come on! stand by me, stand by me
Come now, Pumba, stand with me and together we can weather any obstacle

Timon?
Timon, are you listening?

Yes?
Yes, what do you require?

Can I sing the next song?
May I perform the next melody?

Sure, as long as you stand by me!
Of course, just provided you remain with me and support me

Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me
In times of duress, will you not stay by my side?

Oh oh ooh stand by me
Oh, lend me the strength and support I require

I know you need me, stand by me
I am aware that I also need you to stand by me in my times of need

Oh oh oh oh stand by me oooh heey
Lend me your unwavering support and remain with me no matter the cost

Lyrics © DistroKid, TuneCore Inc., BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, The Voyager
Written by: Ben King, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller

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