Stand By Me
Johnny Proppa 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 won't be afraid, no 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 by me, stand by me

If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
Or the mountains 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 by me, 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

Overall Meaning

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When the night falls and darkness surrounds us, leaving only the moon to light our way, you promise to stand by me. Even if the sky falls or the mountains crumble into the sea, I won't be afraid, I won't cry a tear, as long as you're there to support me. You offer me a sense of security and comfort amidst the uncertainties of the world. Together we can face any obstacle or challenge that comes our way. The lyrics reflect the power of companionship, relying on one another and standing strong together.

The phrase "stand by me" is repeated throughout the song emphasizing the message and making it memorable. The simplicity of the melody and lyrics make it easy for people to sing along, and it's a popular karaoke and cover song. The song has been interpreted as a reflection of the civil rights movement's message of unity and solidarity between different races, as well as a representation of personal relationships.

Line by Line Meaning

When the night has come
When darkness falls upon us

And the land is dark
And everything around us is obscure

And the moon is the only light we'll see
And the only thing illuminating us is the moon above

No I won't be afraid, no I won't be afraid
I won't be scared or worried

Just as long as you stand, stand by me
As long as you are by my side

So darlin', darlin', stand by me, oh stand by me
My dear, my love, be with me

If the sky that we look upon
If the sky we perceive

Should tumble and fall
Should collapse or disintegrate

Or the mountains should crumble to the sea
Or the mountains should slide and dissolve into the ocean

I won't cry, I won't cry, no I won't shed a tear
I won't express sadness or despair

Just as long as you stand, stand by me
As long as you are with me