Stand By Me
Joseph Leo Bwarie 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, 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, stand by me, stand by me
Oh stand by me, oh stand now, stand by me, stand by me
If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
And 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 just stand, stand by me
And darlin', darlin', stand by me,
Oh stand by me, oh stand now, stand by me, stand by me
So darlin', darlin', stand by me, stand by me, stand by me
So darlin', stand by me
So darlin', darlin', stand by me, oh stand by me
No oceans, no mountains can't stop what's meant to be
So darlin', darlin', stand by me baby,
You know your sweet sweet love drives me crazy
Stand by, stand by, stand by me
So darlin', darlin', stand by me, stand by me, stand by me.
So take my hand and baby just come stand by me
So darlin', darlin', stand, stand by me, stand by me, stand by me
So darlin', stand by me
So little darlin', stand by me
The song "Stand By Me" by Joseph Leo Bwarie is a beautiful ballad that expresses the comfort that comes with having someone to lean on during dark times. The song opens by describing a bleak and lonely night where the only light comes from the moon. However, the singer reassures his loved one that he won't be afraid as long as she stands by him. The chorus urges his beloved to "stand by me" and repeats it multiple times.
The second verse describes a catastrophic scenario where the sky is falling and the mountains are crumbling around them. Despite the chaos, the singer doesn't shed a tear because he knows his love will stand by him. The chorus repeats again and in the bridge, the singer insists that nothing can stop their love, not even mountains or oceans. He professes that her love drives him crazy and he beseeches her to stand by him multiple times. The song concludes by pleading for his lover to come and stand by him, reaffirming his commitment to her.
Overall, "Stand By Me" is a testament to the power of love during trying times. The lyrics are heart-warming and deliver a powerful message that if one finds someone they love, they can weather any storm.
Line by Line Meaning
When the night has come
When darkness creeps in
And the land is dark
And there is no light to guide me
And the moon is the only light we'll see
And the only thing to illuminate our paths is the moon
No I won't be afraid, no I won't be afraid
I won't be scared, I won't be frightened
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
As long as you are there to support me
If the sky that we look upon
If the world as we know it
Should tumble and fall
Were to crumble and collapse
And the mountains should crumble to the sea
Even if the mountains were to fall into the ocean
I won't cry, I won't cry, no I won't shed a tear
I won't be emotional, I won't weep
Just as long as you just stand, stand by me
As long as you are still there beside me
So darlin', darlin', stand by me, oh stand by me
Sweetheart, obey me, always support me
Oh stand, stand by me, stand by me
Don't leave, remain by me
No oceans, no mountains can't stop what's meant to be
No obstacle can keep us apart when we are meant to be together
So darlin', darlin', stand by me baby,
Sweetie, be beside me, my love
You know your sweet sweet love drives me crazy
Your affection makes me go insane
Stand by, stand by, stand by me
Stay with me, stay with me, stay with me
So take my hand and baby just come stand by me
Take my hand and come by my side
So darlin', darlin', stand, stand by me, stand by me, stand by me
Thus, honey, always support me
So darling, stand by me
Therefore, dear, stay with me
So little darlin', stand by me
So my dearest, don't leave my side
Writer(s): Ben E King, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
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