Stand By Me
King Ben 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
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
me
The lyrics to the song "Stand By Me" by King Ben E convey a powerful message of loyalty, trust, and support. The singer suggests that in moments of darkness and uncertainty, the only thing that brings him comfort is the presence and support of a loved one. The moon, the only source of light, illustrates the loneliness and despair that the singer is feeling. However, his trust and faith in his loved one's support gives him the strength to overcome his fears and face the unknown.
The singer then acknowledges the uncertain nature of life, symbolized by the sky and mountains, and reinforces the idea that no matter what the future holds, he will remain steadfast as long as his loved one stands by his side. The song's chorus, with its repetition of the phrase "stand by me," emphasizes the importance of support and loyalty in the face of adversity. This powerful message has made "Stand By Me" a timeless classic and a staple in popular culture.
Line by Line Meaning
When the night has come
As the darkness creeps in at nightfall
And the land is dark
And the surroundings are no longer visible
And the moon is the only light we'll see
But the sole source of light being the moon
No I won't be afraid
I will not be fearful
No I won't be afraid
I won't have any fear
Just as long as you stand
So long as your presence is with me
Stand by me
Stay by my side
So darlin', darlin', stand by me
My dear, my dear, be with me
Oh stand by me
Please stand next to me
Oh stand
Just stand
Stand by me, stand by me
Be by my side, be by my side
If the sky that we look upon
If we gaze up at the sky
Should tumble and fall
And if it falls apart
Or the mountains should crumble to the sea
Or if the mountains collapse into the ocean
I won't cry, I won't cry
I will not shed tears
No I won't shed a tear
I will not cry
Just as long as you stand
As long as I have you beside me
Stand by me
Stay with me
And darlin', darlin', stand by me
My love, my love, be with me
Oh stand by me
Please stand next to me
Oh stand now
Please stand now
Stand by me, stand by me
Be by my side, be by my side
And darlin', darlin', stand by me
My love, my love, be with me
Oh stand by me
Please stand next to me
Oh, stand now
Please stand now
Stand by me, stand by me
Be by my side, be by my side
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me
When you're in need, won't you be by my side
Oh stand by me
Please stand next to me
Won't you stand by me
Will you stand beside me?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ben King, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
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