Stand By Me
John Lennon(約翰藍儂) Lyrics
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And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we see
No I won't be afraid
No I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
And darling, darling stand by me
Stand by me, stand by me
If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
And the mountain should crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry
No I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
And darling, darling stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Stand by me, stand by me, stand by me
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me
Oh, now, now, stand by me
Oh, stand by me, stand by me, stand by me
Darling, darling stand by me
Stand by me
Oh stand by me, stand by me, stand by me
The lyrics of John Lennon's "Stand By Me" express a deep longing for companionship and support in times of darkness and uncertainty. The opening lines paint a vivid picture of a nighttime landscape where even the moon's light cannot dispel the darkness. However, the singer declares that they will not be afraid as long as the person they are addressing stands by their side. This sense of reassurance is repeated throughout the song, forming a powerful and uplifting message about the strength of human connection.
The second verse introduces the idea of cataclysmic events, such as a falling sky or a crumbling mountain. In the face of such overwhelming disaster, the singer will not cry or shed a tear as long as their companion remains steadfast. The repetition of "stand by me" throughout the song reinforces its central message and creates a sense of solidarity between the singer and the listener.
Overall, "Stand By Me" is a deeply emotional and powerful song about the human need for connection and support. The lyrics speak to a universal human experience, and Lennon's soulful delivery adds an extra layer of emotional depth.
Line by Line Meaning
When the night has come
As night has descended over us
And the land is dark
And darkness has engulfed the land
And the moon is the only light we see
And the only light we have is the one from the moon
No I won't be afraid
I refuse to be afraid
No I won't be afraid
I won't fear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
As long as you are standing with me, supporting me
And darling, darling stand by me
My dear, please stand by me
Oh, now, now, stand by me
Oh, right now, stand by me
Stand by me, stand by me
Please, stand by me
If the sky that we look upon
If the sky we see above us
Should tumble and fall
Should it collapse into chaos
And the mountain should crumble to the sea
And even mountains tremble and fall into the vast ocean
I won't cry, I won't cry
I won't shed tears
No I won't shed a tear
I won't break down and cry
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
As long as you are standing with me, supporting me
And darling, darling stand by me
My dear, please stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Oh, please stand by me
Stand by me, stand by me, stand by me
Please, stand by me
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me
Whenever you need a hand, please let me know and I will stand beside you
Oh, now, now, stand by me
Right now, please stand by me
Oh, stand by me, stand by me, stand by me
Please, stand by me
Darling, darling stand by me
My dear, please stand by me
Stand by me
Please stand by me
Oh stand by me, stand by me, stand by me
Please, stand by me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BELINDA ABERBACH STEVENSON AGAR REVOCABLE TRUST, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Ben King, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
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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 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
Or the mountain should crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry
No, I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand
Stand by me
And darlin', darlin', stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Oh, stand now
Stand by me, stand by me
And darlin', darlin', stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Oh, stand now
Stand by me, stand by me
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Won't you stand by
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@darthkurland
One take of this song from 1974 actually included the other Beatles as backing musicians. Yes, Paul included. That session featured all four of them reunited for the first time in five years.
• John Lennon: rhythm guitar/vocals
• Paul McCartney: bass guitar
• George Harrison: lead guitar
• Ringo Starr: drums
Additional musicians:
• Harry Nilsson:
• Jim Keltner: additional percussion
• Bobby Keys: saxophonist
• Stevie Wonder: keyboards
Recorded at Burbank Studios, LA in March, 1974
Released by Apple Records on March 10, 1975
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“Everything will be ok in the end, if it’s not ok, it’s not the end”
-John Lennon
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what a beautiful man...RIP John !! You are so. so. missed and loved...IMAGINE...
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Oh, Wow, Do you know, who said that to me TuPac, You just reminded me of that, and yes, he told me it was John Lennon's, it was actually one of his posts on his personal Facebook, wow!
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Still miss you John Lennon!
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someone listening to it in 2024?
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Me
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