Pennywise's current line-up consists of Jim Lindberg (vocals), Fletcher Dragge (guitars), Randy Bradbury (bass) and Byron McMackin (drums). They had kept their original line-up together until bassist Jason Thirsk died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound in 1996, due to issues with his alcoholism, after which Bradbury joined as his replacement. In August 2009, Lindberg decided to leave the band; he was replaced in February 2010 by Ignite singer Zoli Téglás. With Téglás, the band recorded their tenth studio album All or Nothing, which was released on May 1, 2012. Lindberg rejoined the band later that year after Téglás was sidelined by a back injury.
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Studio albums
Pennywise (1991)
Unknown Road (1993)
About Time (1995)
Full Circle (1997)
Straight Ahead (1999)
Land of the Free? (2001)
From the Ashes (2003)
The Fuse (2005)
Reason to Believe (2008)
All or Nothing (2012)
Yesterdays (2014)
Never Gonna Die (2018)
Stand By Me
Pennywise Lyrics
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Has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll see
Well I won't be affraid
No I won't be affraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
So darling, darling stand by me
Won't you stand by me
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
When the sky that we look upon
Thumble and falls
And the mountains crumble to the sea
I wont cry, I won't cry
No I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand by me
So darling, darling stand by me
Oh won't you stand by me
Oh won't you stand, won't you stand, stand by me
So darling, darling stand by me
Oh won't you stand by me
Oh won't you stand, won't you stand, stand by me
When the night
Has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll see
I wont cry, no I won't cry
No I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you fuckin stand by me
So darling, darling stand by me
Oh won't you stand by me
Oh won't you stand, won't you stand, stand by me
Darling, darling stand by me
Oh won't you stand by me
Oh won't you stand, won't you stand, stand by me
The lyrics of Stand by Me by Pennywise are a call for companionship and solidarity during difficult times. The song presents a scenario where the night has fallen, darkness has overcome the land and the only light is the moon. In this context, the artist confesses that they will not be afraid as long as their companion remains by their side. The chorus of the song, which is repeated several times, is a plea for this person to stand by the artists in the face of hardships.
The second verse of the song reinforces the first one's message by presenting a scenario where the sky falls and mountains crumble to the sea. Again, the artist declares that they will not shed a tear if their companion remains by their side. The song ends by repeating the chorus and emphasizing how important it is for the subject of the song to not abandon the artist when the night comes.
Overall, Stand by Me can be seen as a tribute to close friendships and the importance of having someone to rely on when things get tough. It highlights that a supportive figure can play a major role in overcoming life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
When the night
When things seem dark and scary
Has come
Arrived
And the land is dark
Everything around us is bleak and frightening
And the moon is the only light we'll see
The only comfort and hope we have is the moon's light
Well I won't be affraid
I won't allow fear to control me
No I won't be affraid
I am determined not to feel afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
As long as you are with me, I will feel strong and unafraid
So darling, darling stand by me
My beloved, please stay by my side
Won't you stand by me
Please don't leave me alone
When the sky that we look upon
When even the sky appears to be falling apart
Thumble and falls
Crumbling and collapsing
And the mountains crumble to the sea
Even the seemingly unshakeable can fall
I wont cry, I won't cry
I won't break down and weep
No I won't shed a tear
I am determined to stay strong
Just as long as you stand by me
As long as I know I am not alone
Oh won't you stand by me
Please, please stay with me
Oh won't you stand, won't you stand, stand by me
I need you now more than ever to be with me through this
I wont cry, no I won't cry
I am determined to not show weakness
Just as long as you fuckin stand by me
I need you here, right now, with no exceptions
Darling, darling stand by me
I am begging you to stay by my side
Oh won't you stand by me
Please don't leave me alone
Oh won't you stand, won't you stand, stand by me
I am alone and afraid, please be my anchor and stay with me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ben King, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
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Jenny- GrammyJ Gilmore
My son played the Ben E. King original version of this song as he walked down the aisle to get married. Once the vows were said they were introduced to the room, they walked hand in hand back down aisle to this version!! He has passed since then, but this versiom always makes me smile because he was so happy in that moment and they and their song were a part of it!
Alisha Healey
This is sensational! I love it. Tell your son and his wife they are bloody champions!!
slim jesus
That's bad ass!
Denver Spotted Bear
❤
shunnerofevil
rip
magincap70
yesssss!
Kate Forrest
This was my first dance with my husband at our wedding... punk love forever 💘🤘
Alexis Oliveira
Há tempos atrás, muitos anos, em um carro de telemensagens, usei essa música para encantar o amor da minha vida... boas lembranças.
ZAYUM ZADDY
this is the first punk song i ever heard. I was 11 or so. I still love it. makes my eyes water up when I think back to childhood. in a good way I mean.
Vargas XR
Blew me away how he carried this tune...amazing