Stand By Me
Paul Humphreys Lyrics
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Now tell me how long has it been
The last five years I just stopped counting
I guess you never did
Didn't mind walking a few steps behind me
Satisfied with me taking the lead
I've got some demons to conquer
And you've got the right to disagree
Stand by me, take hold of my hand
Tell me I'm always gonna be your man
Stand by me, through thick and thin
And I'll go on living and giving all that I can
Well how well I know, it ain't the first time
And I've been known to come in late
I had some people know, trying to tell me how
To walk tall stand up straight
This time around is gonna be real
I don't need no shaman, telling me how to feel
I've got some demons to conquer
And you've got the right, to say what you will
Now carrying that weight from some early days
We can't afford to wait
Or let the storms come and seal our fate
Yea you're only shown, when your on your own
On the road alone
Stand by me, take hold of my hand
Tell me I'm always gonna be your man
Stand by me, through thick and thin
And I'll go on living and giving
All that I can
Stand by me, Stand by me
Honey you know I'm your man
The lyrics of the song 'Stand By Me' by Paul Humphreys are about a couple who has finally found some time to themselves after a period of being away from each other. The singer highlights how long it's been since they last spent time together, probably due to the demons he had to conquer. He acknowledges his partner's loyalty and willingness to stay with him even when he was walking behind her, taking the lead. The singer admits that in the past, he had been influenced by other people's standards of how to behave or act. This time, he intends to be himself regardless of what others would perceive. The singer sings about his past, which he carries some weight and how he cannot afford to wait. He urges his partner to stand by him, take hold of his hand, and tell him that he'll always be her man, through thick and thin. He concludes by affirming that he is her man.
The lyrics highlight the importance of support and loyalty in a relationship. The singer acknowledges his partner's unwavering support and her sacrifice of allowing him to lead before. He is not oblivious to the fact that he has to confront his demons and seek self-actualization. He urges his partner to stand by him through thick and thin, assuring her that he will go on living while doing all he can.
Line by Line Meaning
Finally a moment to ourselves
Now that we have some privacy, let's make the most of it.
Now tell me how long has it been
I want to know how long it's been since we've had time alone like this.
The last five years I just stopped counting
I haven't been keeping track of time because it doesn't matter when I'm with you.
I guess you never did
You probably didn't stop counting the years either.
Didn't mind walking a few steps behind me
You were content to let me take the lead in our relationship.
Satisfied with me taking the lead
You were happy to let me be in charge.
I've got some demons to conquer
I have some personal issues to work through.
And you've got the right to disagree
You're entitled to your own opinion about how I should handle my problems.
Stand by me, take hold of my hand
Please be there for me when I need you.
Tell me I'm always gonna be your man
Assure me that you'll always love and support me.
Stand by me, through thick and thin
Promise to be with me no matter what happens.
And I'll go on living and giving all that I can
I'll continue to do my best for you and our relationship.
Well how well I know, it ain't the first time
I'm familiar with the challenges we've faced in the past.
And I've been known to come in late
I've made mistakes before.
I had some people know, trying to tell me how to walk tall stand up straight
Others have tried to give me advice or tell me how to act like a better person.
This time around is gonna be real
I'm going to make a genuine effort to improve myself and our relationship.
I don't need no shaman, telling me how to feel
I'm not looking for someone to solve all my problems or tell me how to feel about them.
Now carrying that weight from some early days
We've both been carrying the emotional baggage from our past for a long time.
We can't afford to wait
We need to address our issues and work on our relationship now.
Or let the storms come and seal our fate
If we don't fix our problems, our relationship could be destroyed by outside forces.
Yea you're only shown, when your on your own
You only discover your true strength when you're alone and have to rely on yourself.
On the road alone
In difficult times, we each have to face our challenges on our own.
Stand by me, Stand by me
Please be there for me in good times and bad.
Honey you know I'm your man
I'll always be here for you and love you no matter what.
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