Stand By Me
Oasis (by Víctor Gómez) Lyrics
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Gotta lot of things to learn
Said I would and I'll be leaving one day
Before my heart starts to burn
So what's the matter with you?
Sing me something new...don't you know
The cold and wind and rain don't know
Times are hard when things have got no meaning
I've found a key upon the floor
Maybe you and I will not believe in the things we find
Behind the door
Stand by me...nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me...nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me...nobody knows the way it's gonna be
If you're leaving will you take me with you
I'm tired of talking on my phone
There is one thing I can never give you
My heart will never be your home
The lyrics to Oasis' song Stand By Me tell the story of a person reflecting on their life and the things they still have to learn. The singer has made mistakes in the past, symbolized by the line "made a meal and threw it up on Sunday," and realizes they have a lot to learn before they can leave. They acknowledge their own personal struggle, stating "before my heart starts to burn," showing that they have recognized the importance of taking care of oneself before venturing out into the world.
The second verse describes the singer's perception of the world around them. They express that times are hard when things have no meaning and have found a key on the floor, symbolizing the discovery of something new and meaningful. The lines "maybe you and I will not believe in the things we find behind the door" emphasize the mysteriousness of the future and the unknown possibilities that might be discovered through continuous learning.
The chorus, "stand by me...nobody knows the way it's gonna be," conveys the idea that no one knows what the future holds, but it's important to have someone by your side through it all. The final lines, "if you're leaving will you take me with you, I'm tired of talking on my phone, there's one thing I can never give you, my heart will never be your home," express a desire to connect with others and a fear of being left behind, but an acknowledgment that one can't always give everything to their relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Made a meal and threw it up on Sunday I've
I messed up on Sunday by making a meal that didn't settle well in my stomach
Gotta lot of things to learn
I have many life lessons yet to learn
Said I would and I'll be leaving one day
I promised to leave someday
Before my heart starts to burn
Before I become too emotionally invested and get hurt
So what's the matter with you?
What is troubling you?
Sing me something new...don't you know
Entertain me with a fresh song, don't you understand?
The cold and wind and rain don't know
Environmental elements are unaware of the impact they have on us
They only seem to come and go away
These elements appear and disappear cyclically
Times are hard when things have got no meaning
Life becomes difficult when there is a lack of purpose or significance
I've found a key upon the floor
I discovered a solution to a problem unexpectedly
Maybe you and I will not believe in the things we find
Perhaps we will doubt the significance of the things we discover
Behind the door
After exploring and discovering what's hidden
Stand by me...nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Support me because the future is unknown
If you're leaving will you take me with you
If you're departing, can I come along?
I'm tired of talking on my phone
I'm fatigued by prolonged phone communication
There is one thing I can never give you
One thing I lack the capability of providing for you is my heart
My heart will never be your home
You cannot belong in my heart
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: WILLIE NELSON
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@mohdredzuan9
Made a meal and threw it up on Sunday
I've gotta lot of things to learn
Said I would and I'll be leaving one day
Before my heart starts to burn
So what's the matter with you?
Sing me something new...
Don't you know?
The cold and wind and rain don't know
They only seem to come and go away
Times are hard
When things have got no meaning
I've found a key upon the floor
Maybe you and I will not believe in
The things we find behind the door
So what's the matter with you?
Sing me something new...
Don't you know?
The cold and wind and rain don't know
They only seem to come and go away
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows
Yeah, nobody knows, the way it's gonna be
If you're leavin', will you take me with you?
I'm tired of talkin' on my phone
There is one thing I could never give you
My heart will never be your home
So what's the matter with you?
Sing me something new...
Don't you know?
The cold and wind and rain don't know
They only seem to come and go away
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows
Yeah, nobody knows, the way it's gonna be
The way it's gonna be, maybe I can see, yeah
Don't you know?
The cold and wind and rain don't know
They only seem to come and go away
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows
Yeah, God only knows the way it's gonna be
@PeterZeeke
I dont know why but this may be objectively the best oasis song... There are of other good songs, but this one is has what all those other songs have and its massively popular.
Liam and noel singing together - check
brass - check
strings -check
pretty much original line up - check
good lyrics - check
sounds good acoustic - check
dunno just putting out there
@ThisFeatureisPointlessLmao
0:31 [Verse 1]
Made a meal and threw it up on Sunday
I've got a lot of things to learn
Said I would and I'll be leaving one day
Before my heart starts to burn
0:53 [Bridge]
So what's the matter with you?
Sing me something new
Don't you know the cold and wind and rain don't know
They only seem to come and go away
1:16 [Verse 2]
Times are hard when things have got no meaning
I've found a key upon the floor
Maybe you and I will not believe in
The things we find behind the door
1:38 [Bridge]
So what's the matter with you?
Sing me something new
Don't you know the cold and wind and rain don't know
They only seem to come and go away
2:02 [Chorus]
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows
Yeah, nobody knows, the way it's gonna be
2:56 [Verse 3]
If you're leaving will you take me with you?
I'm tired of talking on my phone
There is one thing I can never give you
My heart will never be your home
3:18 [Bridge]
So what's the matter with you?
Sing me something new
Don't you know the cold and wind and rain don't know
They only seem to come and go away
3:41 [Chorus 1]
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows
Yeah, nobody knows, the way it's gonna be
4:33 [Bridge 2]
The way it's gonna be, yeah
Maybe I can see, yeah
Don't you know the cold and wind and rain don't know
They only seem to come and go away (hey, hey)
4:58 [Chorus 2]
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand by me, nobody knows
Yeah, God only knows, the way it's gonna be
@shashsrivas
You can't have a favourite oasis song, they keep changing all the time
@maplestorms6224
That is the most true statement I've ever heard.
@user-yq3gx9rr6h
it's true. everyday changing
@shashsrivas
Oasis are one of those bands that can lift your mood the second you start hearing one of their songs.
@thelegendkillersshittyduff1335
@MrGoodkat what about coldplay or radiohead
@vintagexela
depends what's currently happening in your life
@Mrsteisag2
"Times are hard when things have got no meaning"
One of Noel's best lyrics in my opinion.
@Mrsteisag2
David Young what's up?
@FM-to3gy
wow ! that's what I love most too !
@peterdunne2756
You Told Me That uhff