He started playing guitar and writing his own songs at the age of 14 and soon learned how to record and produce himself, even making his own house tracks and DJing. At 20 he moved to London, started a band, played live and got signed to Island Records.
His second album, Revolve, was released in 2015. The lead single, Come and Get It, was released on 17th July 2015.
His older brother, James Newman represented United Kingdom in the Eurovision Song Contest 2021 with the song Embers, which ended on a 26th and last place with nul points.
Stand By Me
John Newman Lyrics
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And you taste every word that hasn't passed my lips
You know my every smile and what they all mean
Happy, sad and broken or in between
I know you've seen all my imperfections
You've seen all my rough
You've seen that I ain't that perfect
You stand by me
Through the longest nights
You stand by me
Through the hardest times
You stand by me
I know at times I get too much
You must feel like giving up
But you stand by me
You've seen me dance on my two left feet
But you're not ashamed to dance with me
When you make me lose my breath, you're the air that I need
You stand by me
You stand by me
Through the longest nights
You stand by me
Through the hardest times
You stand by me
I know at times I get too much
You must feel like giving up
I know you've seen all my imperfections
You've seen all my rough
You've seen that I ain't that perfect
But still you give me love
You stand by me
Through the longest nights
You stand by me
Through the hardest times
You stand by me
I know at times I get too much
You must feel like giving up
But you stand by me
The lyrics of John Newman's Stand by Me clearly express the inestimable value of having someone who is willing to stand by you through thick and thin. The song is a tribute to that person who sees you in your entirety, including the scars and all imperfections that you keep hidden from the world. The lines "you've seen every scar I don't show on my skin" and "you know my every smile and what they all mean" convey a sense of complete understanding between two people who have a close relationship.
The song celebrates unconditional love, and the chorus drives home Newman's point: "You stand by me / Through the longest nights / You stand by me / Through the hardest times." The repetition of these lines further emphasizes the unwavering commitment that the other person has towards the singer. Newman knows that at times he may be too much to handle, but even then, they never give up on him.
The song's bridge speaks of the moments of vulnerability and the unwavering presence of the other person. "You've seen me dance on my two left feet, but you're not ashamed to dance with me," John sings, acknowledging the freedom his friend has given him to be himself. Despite his flaws, the other person remains by his side; they have always been there and will continue standing by him.
Overall, Stand by Me is an emotional and inspiring tribute to human connection and love in times of difficulty. The song emphasizes that it is possible to find someone who cares about you unconditionally and stands by you, no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
You've seen every scar I don't show on my skin
You know all of my emotional wounds that I hide from others
And you taste every word that hasn't passed my lips
You understand the unspoken words and feelings that I keep to myself
You know my every smile and what they all mean
You can tell what my different smiles mean, whether I'm happy, sad, or somewhere in between
Happy, sad and broken or in between
No matter what emotional state I'm in, you know me and stay by my side
I know you've seen all my imperfections
You are aware of all my flaws and shortcomings
You've seen all my rough
You've witnessed the difficult moments and situations in my life
You've seen that I ain't that perfect
You know that I'm not flawless and have my share of mistakes and weaknesses
Still you give me love
Despite all of my imperfections, you continue to love and support me
You stand by me
You remain loyal to me and stay by my side
Through the longest nights
During the most difficult and lonely times in my life
Through the hardest times
During the most challenging and trying moments
I know at times I get too much
I understand that my emotional burdens can be overwhelming at times
You must feel like giving up
You may feel like giving up on me because of the difficulties in our relationship
But you stand by me
But you continue to be there for me, no matter what
You've seen me dance on my two left feet
You've watched me embarrass myself and make mistakes, but it doesn't change how you feel about me
But you're not ashamed to dance with me
You don't mind being associated with me, even when I'm not at my best
When you make me lose my breath, you're the air that I need
When you take my breath away or cause me astonishment or surprise, you are exactly what I need to recover
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Emma Bertilsson, Fredrik Haeggstam, John Newman, Litens Anton Nilsson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Stand by me - Lyrics
You’ve seen every scar I don’t show, on my skin
And you taste every word that hasn’t passed my lips
You know my every smile and what they all mean
Happy sad and broken or in between
I know you’ve seen all my imperfections
You’ve seen all my rough
You’ve seen that I ain’t that perfect, still you give me love
You stand by me, through the longest nights
You stand by me, through the hardest times
You stand by me
I know at times I get too much,
You must feel like giving up
But you stand by me
You’ve seen me dance on my two left feet
But you’re not ashamed to dance with me
When you make me lose my breath you’re the air that I need
You stand by me
You stand by me, through the longest nights
You stand by me, through the hardest times
You stand by me
I know at times I get too much,
You must feel like giving up
I know you’ve seen all my imperfections
You’ve seen all my rough
You’ve seen that I ain’t that perfect
But still you give me love
You stand by me, through the longest nights
You stand by me, through the hardest times
You stand by me
I know at times I get too much,
You must feel like giving up
But you stand by me.
lorely mendoza
Yo he escuchado a John Newman desde que tengo 8 años, hoy tengo 14 y lo sigo amando a él y a su música. Desde México 🇲🇽 te mando un abrazo y un beso enorme 💖😘
Giacomo RUFFINI
W guardado, El mejor jugador del mundoooo
Humood Alkhudher ...
Am always glad to receive positive comments from my lovely fans 🤍🖤 it's absolutely my pleasure bringing sweet melody to you. May God bless you awesomely 🙏
I hope you have fun listening to this music 🎧❤️💜. Have you been to any of my concert?
K Y Z H A
Found this song just today. I listen 7 times in a row. I cry on how wonderful it is. Full respect, John.
Екатерина М
Тембр голоса бомбезный❤️Колыбельная для моих ушей👍🏻
Alex Hernández
¡México presente hermanos! 👍🇲🇽
Esta canción ya está en mi Playlist...
Dc Games
X2
Giacomo RUFFINI
Guardadoooooo!! Que jugador!!!!!!!
Estrella
siii
Paulina Flores Velázquez
En la mía también 😍