Pearson was a semi-finalist on the renewed United States nationally-syndicated talent show, Star Search, starring Arsenio Hall but has also appeared on a Christmas episode of Jenny Jones' talk show, performed at Universal Studios in Hollywood, The Del Mar Fair located in San Diego, and performed twice at the famed House of Blues in Hollywood, CA, among other venues.
He earned awards from Ed McMahon's Next Big Star internet contest, a KidsTalk Young Achievers Award and a Billy Gilman Billyheads Rising Star Award. Joey is an animal lover, animal right's activist and vegetarian.
Joey is represented by Josquin Des Pres, producer, songwriter, best-selling author and former Warner Chappell songwriter and co-writer with Bernie Taupin and is also represented by Scott Carlson, manager of the rock band Veruca Salt as well as the late Corey Haim and Corey Feldman, among others.
Joey categorizes himself as a pop/r&b/soul singer and musician and cites as his biggest influences, Stevie Wonder, Donny Hathaway, Otis Redding, Curtis Mayfield, Ray Charles, Aretha Franklin, and more currently, John Legend, and Elton John.
Stand By Me
Joey Pearson Lyrics
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And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll see
No I won't be afraid, oh I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
So darlin', darlin', stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand, stand by me, stand by me
If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
Oh the mountain should crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry, oh I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
So darlin', darlin', stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand, stand by me, stand by me
So darlin', darlin', stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand, stand by me, stand by me
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand, stand by me, stand by me
The lyrics of Joey Pearson's Stand by Me express a deep sense of comfort and security that comes from having someone you love by your side. The opening lines of the song refer to the darkness of the night and the presence of the moon as the only source of light. This sets up a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty, but the singer is reassured by the presence of their partner. The lines "No I won't be afraid, oh I won't be afraid/ Just as long as you stand, stand by me" emphasize the emotional support that the singer is receiving.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Stand by me" with increasing passion and urgency. The singer addresses their lover with the endearment "darling" and implores them to stand by them through any hardship or challenge. The second verse goes on to describe a particularly catastrophic scenario of the sky falling and the mountains crumbling into the sea. The singer remains resolute, stating that they won't cry or shed a tear as long as their partner remains standing by their side.
Overall, the song Stand by Me highlights the importance of having someone by your side in difficult times. It speaks to the deep human desire for companionship and emotional support.
Line by Line Meaning
When the night has come
The darkness has engrossed everything and the night has set in
And the land is dark
There is complete absence of light everywhere
And the moon is the only light we'll see
The moon is the sole source of light amidst the darkness
No I won't be afraid, oh I won't be afraid
Despite the darkness, I won't be scared since your presence will be there to comfort me
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
As long as you remain by my side, I will feel safe and fearless
If the sky that we look upon
If the vast sky that we see
Should tumble and fall
Comes crashing down in ruins
Oh the mountain should crumble to the sea
Even if the giant mountain meets the same fate as the sky and falls to the sea level
I won't cry, I won't cry, oh I won't shed a tear
In such trying times, I will hold my emotions back and remain composed
So darlin', darlin', stand by me, oh stand by me
Hence, I implore you, my beloved, to stand by my side and support me
Oh stand, stand by me, stand by me
Be my unwavering pillar of strength and lend your unwavering support to me
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me, oh stand by me
With the understanding that I will always be there for you, please don't hesitate to seek my help when you're in trouble
Oh stand, stand by me, stand by me
I will always stand by your side and remain supportive of you no matter the situation
Contributed by Sophie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.