Stand By Your Man
Margaret Singana Lyrics


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Sometimes it's hard
To be a woman
Giving your love
To just one man
Oh yeah
You'll have bad times
He'll have good times
Doing things
You do not understand
Oooh

If you love him
You'll forgive him
Ohhhh
You know
He's always hard to understand

If you love him
Be proud of him
'Cause after all
He's just a man

Stand by your man
He's the one to cling to
He's something warm to come home to
When the nights are cold and lonely

Stand by your man
And show the world you love him
Keep giving him all
The love you can

Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Stand by your man
He's the one to cling to
He's something warm to come home to
When the nights are cold and lonely

Stand by your man
And show the world you love him
Keep giving him all
The love you can

Stand by your man




He's the one to cling to
He's something warm to come home to

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Margaret Singana's "Stand By Your Man" communicate the challenges and rewards of loving just one man as a woman. The song begins by acknowledging that it can be difficult to commit to just one person, especially when there are bad times and misunderstandings involved. However, despite the challenges, the singer encourages her listeners to forgive and stand by their men because they are worth it.


The lyrics suggest that love is not always easy and that there are times when it requires patience, understanding, and forgiveness. The singer acknowledges that men can be hard to understand at times, but if you love them, you should be proud of them and show the world your love. The chorus repeats the message to stand by your man because he is the one to cling to and something warm to come home to when the nights are cold and lonely.


The song celebrates the resilience and strength of women who choose to love and stay committed to their partners despite the challenges. It encourages women to keep giving all the love they can and to show their love by standing by their men through thick and thin.


Line by Line Meaning

Sometimes it's hard
Occasionally it's difficult and challenging


To be a woman
Being a female can be tough


Giving your love
Displaying affection and care


To just one man
To a single male partner


Oh yeah
Expressing agreement and affirmation


You'll have bad times
There will be unfavorable and unpleasant moments


He'll have good times
He will encounter favorable and happy experiences


Doing things
Engaging in activities


You do not understand
That you don't comprehend


Oooh
Expressing emotion and feeling


If you love him
When you have affection for him


You'll forgive him
You will grant him pardon


Ohhhh
Expressing emotion and feeling


You know
You have the knowledge


He's always hard to understand
He is challenging to discern and grasp


If you love him
When you have affection for him


Be proud of him
Show admiration and satisfaction towards him


'Cause after all
Because ultimately


He's just a man
He is a mere human being


Stand by your man
Support and stay loyal to your partner


He's the one to cling to
He's the one to rely on


He's something warm to come home to
He provides comfort and security


When the nights are cold and lonely
During lonely and dark evenings


And show the world you love him
Demonstrate to others your affection for him


Keep giving him all
Continue to provide him with


The love you can
All the warmth, care and fondness that you are capable of giving.


Yeah yeah yeah yeah
Expresses affirmation.




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Comments from YouTube:

@user-dn3jj2zz5k

How I longed for this song.I have the fondest memory of my childhood with lady Africa's songs.I wonder why aren't they playing especially this song on the radio.

@francisomabi9129

I love this particular track since 1977 when I was in Teacher's Training College.

@InnocentQumbisa-xo4kv

This lady could sing

@martinsibara8881

Still an epic remake.

@PieterKyle-zh7wv

ลดOOOW & WOOOW. ๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…๐Ÿ˜…โค

@user-vr1dh9tb4d

The voice that will stay forever in our hearts and minds.

@samuelallotey6915

You inspired us by your lovely voice and sheer will ๐Ÿฅ‚

@kenikwuagwu9533

Just great ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘

@aneneonuora321

I played this song scores of time, post teen beyond. A knock out with so much meaning...

@namlajwayi2317

My goodness, the only thing I could say to my late teens and early childhood. The idea of love ๐Ÿ’˜ and what it looks like, night represent. Ooohh, contrast of what was then and might be. Thank you ๐Ÿ˜Š, Margaret for signing you thruth. I'm not mad about it but I hear you Follewd by the song, Ndino Sana lwam, got it.

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