Stand By Me
J.Leiber 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.

No I wont, be afraid, no I wont be afaraid.
Just as long, as you stand
Stand by me.
So darlin, darlin,
Stand by me.
Ohh stand by me
Ohh stand,
Stand by me
Stand by me
Stand by me

When the night has come,
And the land is dark,
And the moon is the only light we'll see.

No I wont, be afraid, no I wont be afaraid.
Just as long, as you stand
Stand by me




Stand by me
Stand by me

Overall Meaning

J.Lieber's song "Stand by Me" is a powerful and emotional track that speaks to the idea of human companionship and the solace that can be found in standing with someone in the face of adversity. The song's opening lines set the tone, describing a dark and foreboding landscape where the only source of light is the distant moon. Despite this, the singer emphasizes that they will not be afraid, so long as the person they are addressing is with them. There is a sense of vulnerability and fragility in these early lyrics, as though the singer is acknowledging the precariousness of their situation, but still feels a sense of hope that things will turn out okay as long as they have someone to rely on.


As the song progresses, the focus shifts more squarely to the person that the singer is addressing, with repeated entreaties to "stand by me." There is a sense of desperation and urgency in these lines, as though the singer is pleading with their companion not to leave them alone. The repetition of the phrase "stand by me" underscores the importance of this sentiment, emphasizing that the core of the song is this idea of standing together, no matter what.


Overall, J.Lieber's "Stand by Me" is a powerful and evocative meditation on the human need for connection and support. It speaks to the common experience of feeling anxious and uncertain in the face of difficult circumstances, and the way that having someone by our side can make all the difference in the world.


Line by Line Meaning

When the night has come,
When darkness overtakes my world,


And the land is dark,
And everything around me is obscured by shadows,


And the moon is the only light we'll see.
And the only illumination comes from the moon.


No I won't be afraid, no I won't be afraid.
I'll be brave and not give in to fear.


Just as long, as you stand
As long as you're there with me, supporting me,


Stand by me.
Please stay close and don't leave my side.


So darlin', darlin',
My love, my dear,


Stand by me.
Please stay close and don't leave my side.


Ohh stand by me
Be there for me, don't abandon me.


Ohh stand,
Don't just stand idly by,


Stand by me
Stand by my side and support me.


Stand by me
Stay with me, be my rock.




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Comments from YouTube:

@javr56

Una canción deliciosa. La primera vez que la oí fue a The Drifters. Más tarde supe que era de Ben E. King y, desde entonces, ninguna versión me ha parecido superior. Un buen homenaje, como todos.

@javr56

Yendo hoy en el coche, en "Toma Uno", de RNE 3, hacían un homenaje a Jerry Leiber. Se puede escuchar el programa completo en la web de RNE3 / Toma Uno (esto no deja poner enlace).

@ClauJerezano

Chavaaal! yo soy rapero pero lloro con esto.

@MontseAntares

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@fairygodmomma2313

Awwwwww😓

@MontseAntares

@javr56 Si señor!!! Opino exactamente igual que tu.... ¡¡Es un maravilloso tema!!.... para mi de lo mejor que compusieron en su larga carrera Leiber & Stoller...... Jamás me canso de escucharla.... Miles de gracias por tu opinión .. Un abrazo fuerte para ti!!!

@MontseAntares

@javr56 Miles de gracias!! .. tengo el Link!! Ya que casi nunca puedo escuchar a Manolo en directo..y lo escucho cuando tengo tiempo...pero te agradezco de corazón el detalle!! Un Abrazo muy fuerte!!!

@MontseAntares

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@MontseAntares

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