Stand By Me
Golden Earring Lyrics


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I don't care if you need more lovin'
More than I can give you everyday
I don't mind if you sleep all over town
If you only care for me,
Than I don't have to say

Stand by me, stand by me
Stand by me, stand by me

I don't mind if you need more money
Go out with friends and dance all night
And give your body when you're stoned and wasted
When you're with me, I want you on my side

Stand by me, stand by me
Stand by me, stand by me

I don't care if you drive my car
And go ridin' with some rock 'n roll star
You want to make love and you tell him you're free
But when we're together, please stand by me





Stand by me, stand by me
Stand by me, stand by me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Golden Earring’s “Stand by Me” convey a sense of unconditional love and trust in a relationship. The singer expresses that they don’t care if their partner needs more affection, sleep around, or even use drugs as long as they stand by them. This attitude of acceptance and non-judgmental love is highlighted in the chorus, with its repeated plea for the lover to stay by their side no matter what.


In a way, the lyrics suggest that the singer is fully aware of the flaws and imperfections of the relationship, but chooses to embrace them rather than fight them. By choosing to stand by each other, the couple is effectively saying that they will weather the storm together, and not let any external distractions or temptations come between them. Even when the partner drives the singer's car and goes out with other people, the singer is not bothered, as long as they come back and stick with them.


Overall, the song is a touching expression of a love that is built on trust, mutual understanding, and a willingness to accept each other’s faults without judgment or fear.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't care if you need more lovin'
I am indifferent to whether you want more affection than what I can provide.


More than I can give you everyday
I am only able to give a limited amount of love and attention each day.


I don't mind if you sleep all over town
It doesn't bother me if you have relationships with others outside of ours.


If you only care for me,
As long as you prioritize me above others, it's okay with me.


Than I don't have to say
I don't have to verbalize my affection if you demonstrate it through your actions.


Stand by me, stand by me
Be there for me and support me through thick and thin.


I don't mind if you need more money
Financial stability is not a concern for me and I can support you if needed.


Go out with friends and dance all night
You have the freedom to have a social life and pursue your interests without interference from me.


And give your body when you're stoned and wasted
Even if you are not in a sober condition, I do not judge or condemn you.


When you're with me, I want you on my side
When you are with me, I want you to prioritize me over others in terms of attention and affection.


I don't care if you drive my car
My possessions do not matter to me as much as your companionship.


And go ridin' with some rock 'n roll star
You are free to pursue your interests and hobbies, even if it means meeting new people.


You want to make love and you tell him you're free
You have the freedom to engage in physical intimacy with others, but I would appreciate your honesty about it.


But when we're together, please stand by me
When we are spending time together, I would like you to prioritize me and be loyal to our relationship.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREAS JONAS SAMMY ROMDHANE, SAVAN HARISH KOTECHA

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