Stand By Me
Jay & The Americans Lyrics
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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
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
Well I'm a lot like you
When you're standing at the crossroads
And 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 feelin' 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
Yeah
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
No, no, no, no, no
Take me in, into your darkest hour
And I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
The lyrics of "Stand By Me" by Jay & The Americans convey a message of unconditional support, empathy, and understanding. The singer addresses someone who appears to be going through a difficult time, as indicated by their sadness and tears. The singer encourages this person to open up and not be ashamed to express their emotions, assuring them that they will be there to provide comfort and understanding. The singer acknowledges their own experiences with darkness and feelings of being lost, letting the person know that they can relate to their struggles.
The chorus emphasizes the commitment of the singer to stand by the person through thick and thin, promising that nobody will be allowed to hurt them. The singer encourages the person to share their anger and frustrations, emphasizing that they too can get angry and are willing to listen. In moments of indecision, the singer offers to accompany the person, even if they make the wrong choices. The lyrics convey a sense of unwavering loyalty and support, assuring that the person will never be alone, even in their darkest hours.
Overall, the song "Stand By Me" reflects the importance of having a trustworthy person to lean on during challenging times, as well as the power of empathy, understanding, and unwavering support in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, why you look so sad?
Why do you have such a sorrowful expression?
Tears are in your eyes
I can see that you are crying
Come on and come to me now
Please approach me at this moment
Don't be ashamed to cry
There's no need to feel embarrassed about shedding tears
Let me see you through
Allow me to support you and guide you
'Cause I've seen the dark side too
Because I have also experienced difficult and challenging times
When the night falls on you
When you find yourself in a time of darkness and uncertainty
You don't know what to do
You feel lost and unsure about the next steps to take
Nothin' you confess, could make me love you less
Nothing you reveal or share with me will diminish my love for you
I'll stand by you, I'll stand by you
I will support and stand by your side
Won't let nobody hurt you
I will protect you from any harm
So, if you're mad, get mad
If you are angry, allow yourself to express it
Don't hold it all inside
Don't keep your anger bottled up
Come on and talk to me now
Open up and share your feelings with me
Hey, what you got to hide?
Why are you keeping something secret?
I get angry too
I also experience anger
Well I'm a lot like you
Because we share similarities
When you're standing at the crossroads
When you are faced with a difficult decision
And don't know which path to choose
And are uncertain about which option to take
Let me come along
Allow me to accompany you
'Cause even if you're wrong
Because even if you make a mistake
I'll stand by you, I'll stand by you
I will continue to support you
Take me in, into your darkest hour
Allow me to be there during your most difficult times
And I'll never desert you
And I will never abandon or leave you
I'll stand by you
I will remain loyal and supportive
And when, when the night falls on you, baby
And when darkness surrounds you, my dear
You're feelin' all alone
When you are overwhelmed with a sense of loneliness
You won't be on your own
You won't be left by yourself
I'll stand by you, I'll stand by you
I will stand by your side
Take me in, into your darkest hour
Allow me to be with you during your most challenging moments
And I'll never desert you
And I will never abandon or forsake you
I'll stand by you, I'll stand by you
I will support and stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I will protect you from any harm
I'll stand by you
I will be there for you
Yeah
Won't let nobody hurt you
I will ensure that no one causes you pain
I'll stand by you
I will remain by your side
I'll stand by you
I will support and stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I will protect you from any harm
I'll stand by you
I will stay by your side
No, no, no, no, no
Take me in, into your darkest hour
Allow me to be with you during your most challenging times
And I'll never desert you
And I will never abandon or forsake you
I'll stand by you
I will support and remain loyal to you
I'll stand by you
I will be there for you
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