I'll Stand by You
Glee Cast Lyrics


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Oh, why you look so sad?
Tears are in your eyes
Come on and come to me now
Don't be ashamed to cry
Let me see you through
'Cause I've seen the dark side too

When the night falls on you
You don't know what to do
Nothing you confess
Could make me love you less

I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you

So, if you're mad, get mad!
Don't hold it all inside
Come on and talk to me now
Hey, what you got to hide?
I get angry too
But I'm a lot like you

When you're standing at the crossroads
Don't know which path to choose
Let me come along
'Cause even if you're wrong

I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Take me in into your darkest hour
And I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you

And when, when the night falls on you baby
You're feeling all alone
You won't be on your own

I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Take me in into your darkest hour
And I'll never desert you

I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you

And I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you




Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Glee Cast's "I'll Stand By You" is a powerful message of unconditional love and support. The song begins with the singer noticing the sadness in the eyes of the person they are addressing. They encourage the person to open up to them and cry if necessary, expressing that they understand the feeling of being on the "dark side" too. The chorus, "I'll stand by you, won't let nobody hurt you," showcases the unconditional love and support that the singer is offering.


The second verse encourages the person to express their anger instead of holding it inside, as the singer is someone who also feels anger. The lyrics continue with the singer assuring the person that they will always stand by their side even when they make wrong decisions. The bridge of the song specifically addresses the person's darkest moments, emphasizing that the singer will be there to provide comfort and support through those tough times.


Overall, "I'll Stand By You" is a powerful ballad that speaks to the strength of unconditional love and support. The lyrics encourage the listener to open up, express their emotions, and know that they are not alone in their struggles. The song has a timeless quality and has become a beloved anthem for those in need of comfort and strength.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, why you look so sad?
I see that you're feeling down and I want to know what's going on with you.


Tears are in your eyes
Your sadness is evident in the tears that are in your eyes.


Come on and come to me now
Please don't hesitate to come to me for help or support.


Don't be ashamed to cry
Crying is okay and there is no shame in showing your emotions.


Let me see you through
I want to help you get through this difficult time.


'Cause I've seen the dark side too
I have experienced difficult times as well, so I can empathize with what you're going through.


When the night falls on you
When you feel overwhelmed by darkness or despair...


You don't know what to do
...and don't know where to turn for help or guidance...


Nothing you confess
...no matter what you say or do, it won't change my loyalty to you.


Could make me love you less
My love for you is unwavering and cannot be diminished by anything you do or say.


I'll stand by you
I will support you and be there for you no matter what.


Won't let nobody hurt you
I will do my best to protect you from harm, both physical and emotional.


So, if you're mad, get mad!
It's okay to feel angry and express that anger when you need to.


Don't hold it all inside
Don't keep your feelings bottled up, it's important to let them out.


Come on and talk to me now
I'm here to listen and support you, so please don't hesitate to share your thoughts and feelings with me.


Hey, what you got to hide?
You can be open and honest with me, there's no need to hide anything.


I get angry too
I also experience anger, so I can relate to what you're feeling.


But I'm a lot like you
Despite our emotions, we have a lot in common and can support each other.


When you're standing at the crossroads
When you're faced with a difficult decision or uncertain about which path to take...


Don't know which path to choose
...and feel lost or unsure of what to do, I want to come along and help you through it.


Let me come along
I want to be there with you to help and support you.


'Cause even if you're wrong
Even if you make a mistake or choose the wrong path, I will still be there to support you.


Take me in into your darkest hour
When you're going through your toughest times...


And I'll never desert you
...you can count on me to stay by your side and not abandon you.


You won't be on your own
Don't worry about facing difficult times alone, because I will be there to support you.


And I'll never desert you
You can trust that I will always be there for you and not leave you behind.


I'll stand by you
I will stand by you no matter what, and offer my support and love.


Won't let nobody hurt you
I will do what I can to protect you from any harm or pain.




Lyrics © DistroKid, Regard Music, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Thomas Kelly, Christine Hynde, Billy Steinberg

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Comments from YouTube:

christina pringle

Rest in peace cory❤ 10 years ago today we lost our quarterback. You'll be missed forever

Harry Madison

Always in my heart! this version it's perfect ❤

Andi Flores

This song helps me when I’m sad, I miss u sm Cory, RIP❤️

Rhonda Baroli

Hugs it git to be very painful losing a child. After I read this comment I find a butterfly pin near my nightlight. The universe gives us signs. Ask them for help healing. Namaste love and light and healing prayer s

Ben Miller

It's been nearly 10 years since his passing

oboh emma

RIP cory we miss you

Rhonda Baroli

Famous last words to the paparazzi omg please remember the good in this life too :/ namaste love and light. Few notice the good so I get grrr and this song is dedicated to her. She knows :-)

SabrinaSpellman101 Morningstar

With love cory RIP❤❤❤

Aaron Connolly Monteith

I love u so much Cory ❤️❤️

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