Stand By Me
Neville Aaron 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 darling, darling

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 mountains should crumble in 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
So darling, darling
Stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Oh, stand

Stand by me
Stand by me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ben E. King's "Stand By Me" are those of a devoted lover, who expresses his love, affection, and admiration of his partner. The song opens with the line, "When the night has come, and the land is dark, and the moon is the only light we'll see." It sets the stage for the listener to picture themselves in a world of darkness, with nothing but the presence of their loved one to guide them through.

The singer reassures his beloved that he won't be afraid as long as she is with him. Even if the world we knew was crumbling before our eyes, the singer tells his partner, "I won't cry, I won't cry, no I won't shed a tear, just as long as you stand, stand by me." The lines are a touching reminder of the value of love and the importance of having someone to stand by us through everything.

In conclusion, the lyrics to Ben E. King's "Stand By Me" are a testament to the power and significance of love. The song's message is timeless and universal, offering hope and reassurance to listeners that they're never alone as long as they have someone to stand by them.

Line by Line Meaning

When the night has come
At the point when darkness prevails

And the land is dark
And the whole world is enveloped by obscurity

And the moon is the only light we'll see
And the only source of illumination we have is the moon

No, I won't be afraid
No, I will not allow fear to overcome me

Just as long as you stand
As long as you are present with me

Stand by me
Please remain present beside me

So darling, darling
So beloved one(s),

Stand by me
Please remain present beside me

Oh, stand by me
Oh, please remain present beside me

Oh, stand
Oh, please remain

Stand by me
Please remain present beside me