Stand By You
Platten Rachel Lyrics


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(Even if we can't find heaven, heaven, heaven, heaven)

Hands, put your empty hands in mine
And scars, show me all the scars you hide
And hey, if your wings are broken
Please take mine so yours can open too
'Cause I'm gonna stand by you
Oh, tears make kaleidoscopes in your eyes
And hurt, I know you're hurting, but so am I
And love, if your wings are broken
Borrow mine so yours can open too

'Cause I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we're breaking down, we can find a way to break through
Even if we can't find Heaven, I'll walk through Hell with you
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find Heaven, I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find Heaven, I'll walk through Hell with you
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you

Yeah, you're all I never knew I needed
And the heart, sometimes it's unclear why it's beating
And love, if your wings are broken
We can brave through those emotions too
'Cause I'm gonna stand by you

And oh, truth, I guess truth is what you believe in
And faith, I think faith is having a reason
No, no, no, love, if your wings are broken
Borrow mine so yours can open too

'Cause I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we're breaking down, we can find a way to break through
Even if we can't find Heaven, I'll walk through Hell with you
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find Heaven, I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find Heaven, I'll walk through Hell with you
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you

I'll be your eyes 'til yours can shine
And I'll be your arms, I'll be your steady satellite
And when you can't rise
Well, I'll cry with you on hands and knees
'Cause I

I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we're breaking down, we can find a way to break through (come on)
Even if we can't find Heaven, I'll walk through Hell with you
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find Heaven, I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find Heaven, I'll walk through Hell with you
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you
Love, you're not alone
No, I'm gonna stand by you




(Even if we can't find heaven, heaven, heaven)
I'm gonna stand by you

Overall Meaning

"Stand by You" by Rachel Platten is a song about unconditional love and support, even during the toughest times. The song encourages the listener to put their trust in the singer and know that they are not alone. The lyrics are empowering and inspiring, assuring the listener that they will never be abandoned, no matter what happens.


The song begins with the singer urging the listener to take her hand, revealing that she knows they have been hiding their scars. She encourages them to share their pain with her because she is there to stand by them. The chorus emphasizes the message of standing by the listener's side through tough times, including going through hell and braving through their emotions. The singer reminds them that they are not alone and she will help them find a way to break through any challenge that comes their way.


In the bridge, the singer reminds the listener that they have someone who will be their eyes and their arms, who will stand by them even when they're on hands and knees. The song ends by repeating the chorus, emphasizing that the singer will always be there even if they can't find heaven.


Overall, "Stand by You" is a beautiful song about the power of love and the importance of standing by the people we care about. It is a reminder that we all need someone to rely on during tough times.


Line by Line Meaning

Hands, put your empty hands in mine
I want to be with you and support you, let's hold hands and face this together.


And scars, show me all the scars you hide
I want you to trust me enough to show me your deepest secrets and pain.


And hey, if your wings are broken
If you feel burdened or lost, let me help you.


Please take mine so yours can open too
Let me help you fly again.


'Cause I'm gonna stand by you
I promise to be there for you no matter what.


Oh, tears make kaleidoscopes in your eyes
Your tears have a beauty to them even in your darkest moments.


And hurt, I know you're hurting, but so am I
I can feel your pain and I want to help.


And love, if your wings are broken
I will always be here to help you heal.


Borrow mine so yours can open too
Let me help lift you up when you're feeling low.


Even if we're breaking down, we can find a way to break through
Even if everything feels like it's falling apart, we will be able to get through it together.


Even if we can't find Heaven, I'll walk through Hell with you
No matter how hard life gets, I will always be by your side.


Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you
You don't have to face your struggles alone because I will always be here for you.


Yeah, you're all I never knew I needed
You have become an essential part of my life and I couldn't imagine living without you.


And the heart, sometimes it's unclear why it's beating
Life can be confusing, but my love for you is always steady.


We can brave through those emotions too
We can face difficult emotions together and come out stronger.


And oh, truth, I guess truth is what you believe in
The truth is subjective and personal to each individual.


And faith, I think faith is having a reason
Having faith means having a reason to keep going, even in tough times.


I'll be your eyes 'til yours can shine
I will support you and guide you until you're able to see things clearly on your own.


And I'll be your arms, I'll be your steady satellite
I will be your support system and guide you through life.


And when you can't rise
When you feel defeated or lost, I will be there to help you back up.


Well, I'll cry with you on hands and knees
I will share in your pain and sadness, no matter how hard it may be.


No, I'm gonna stand by you
I will always stand by you, no matter what life brings.


(Even if we can't find heaven, heaven, heaven)
Even in the toughest of times, I will always be here for you.




Lyrics © WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Matthew B Morris, Jack Antonoff, Joy Williams, Rachel Platten

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@saradziarnowska3641

Hands, put your empty hands in mine
And scars, show me all the scars you hide
And hey, if your wings are broken
Please take mine so yours can open too
'Cause I'm gonna stand by you
Oh, tears make kaleidoscopes in your eyes
And hurt, I know you're hurting, but so am I
And love, if your wings are broken
Borrow mine so yours can open too
'Cause I'm gonna stand by you

Even if we're breaking down, we can find a way to break through
Even if we can't find heaven, I'll walk through hell with you
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find heaven, I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find heaven, I'll walk through hell with you
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you

Yeah, you're all I never knew I needed
And the heart, sometimes it's unclear why it's beating
And love, if your wings are broken
We can brave through those emotions too
'Cause I'm gonna stand by you
Oh, truth, I guess truth is what you believe in
And faith, I think faith is helping to reason
No, no, no, love, if your wings are broken
Borrow mine so yours can open too
'Cause I'm gonna stand by you

Even if we're breaking down, we can find a way to break through
Even if we can't find heaven, I'll walk through hell with you
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find heaven, I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find heaven, I'll walk through hell with you
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you

I'll be your eyes when yours can't shine
I'll be your arms, I'll be your steady satellite
And when you can't rise, well, I'll cry with you on hands and knees
'Cause I
(I'm gonna stand by you)

Even if we're breaking down, we can find a way to break through (come on)
Even if we can't find heaven, I'll walk through hell with you
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find heaven, I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find heaven, I'll walk through hell with you
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you
Love, you're not alone
No, I'm gonna stand by you
(Even if we can't find heaven, heaven, heaven)
I'm gonna stand by you



@amy3617

Hands, put your empty hands in mine
And scars, show me all the scars you hide
And hey, if your wings are broken
Please take mine so yours can open too
'Cause I'm gonna stand by you
Oh, tears make kaleidoscopes in your eyes
And hurt, I know you're hurting, but so am I
And love, if your wings are broken
Borrow mine so yours can open too
'Cause I'm gonna stand by you

Even if we're breaking down, we can find a way to break through
Even if we can't find heaven, I'll walk through hell with you
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find heaven, I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find heaven, I'll walk through hell with you
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you

Yeah, you're all I never knew I needed
And the heart, sometimes it's unclear why it's beating
And love, if your wings are broken
We can brave through those emotions too
'Cause I'm gonna stand by you
Oh, truth, I guess truth is what you believe in
And faith, I think faith is helping to reason
No, no, no, love, if your wings are broken
Borrow mine so yours can open too
'Cause I'm gonna stand by you

Even if we're breaking down, we can find a way to break through
Even if we can't find heaven, I'll walk through hell with you
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find heaven, I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find heaven, I'll walk through hell with you
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you

I'll be your eyes when yours can't shine
I'll be your arms, I'll be your steady satellite
And when you can't rise, well, I'll cry with you on hands and knees
'Cause I
(I'm gonna stand by you)

Even if we're breaking down, we can find a way to break through (come on)
Even if we can't find heaven, I'll walk through hell with you
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find heaven, I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find heaven, I'll walk through hell with you
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you
Love, you're not alone
No, I'm gonna stand by you
(Even if we can't find heaven, heaven, heaven)
I'm gonna stand by you



@DonaBologna

I first heard this song when my brother was in ICU. He suffered 3rd degree burns on 90% of his body following an explosion and fought for his life for months. I stayed in ICU with him for 6 weeks while he was in a coma and gave him a voice when he didn't have one. Recovering from a burn injury is true hell on Earth. By God's grace and my brother's willpower he made a miraculous recovery and survived the unsurvivable.

Even if we're breaking down, we can find a way to break through
Even if we can't find heaven, I'll walk through hell with you
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you

If your wings are broken
Please take mine so yours can open too
'Cause I'm gonna stand by you ❤



@harkarai7228

lyric: Hands, put your empty hands in mine
And scars, show me all the scars you hide
And hey, if your wings are broken
Please take mine so yours can open too
'Cause I'm gonna stand by you
Oh, tears make kaleidoscopes in your eyes
And hurt, I know you're hurting, but so am I
And love, if your wings are broken
Borrow mine so yours can open too
'Cause I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we're breaking down, we can find a way to break through
Even if we can't find heaven, I'll walk through hell with you
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find heaven, I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find heaven, I'll walk through hell with you
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you
Yeah, you're all I never knew I needed
And the heart, sometimes it's unclear why it's beating
And love, if your wings are broken
We can brave through those emotions too
'Cause I'm gonna stand by you
Oh, truth, I guess truth is what you believe in
And faith, I think faith is helping to reason
No, no, no, love, if your wings are broken
Borrow mine so yours can open too
'Cause I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we're breaking down, we can find a way to break through
Even if we can't find heaven, I'll walk through hell with you
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find heaven, I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find heaven, I'll walk through hell with you
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you
I'll be your eyes when yours can't shine
I'll be your arms, I'll be your steady satellite
And when you can't rise, well, I'll cry with you on hands and knees
'Cause I
(I'm gonna stand by you)
Even if we're breaking down, we can find a way to break through (come on)
Even if we can't find heaven, I'll walk through hell with you
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find heaven, I'm gonna stand by you
Even if we can't find heaven, I'll walk through hell with you
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you
Love, you're not alone
No, I'm gonna stand by you
(Even if we can't find heaven, heaven, heaven)
I'm gonna stand by you



All comments from YouTube:

@AdrianGruszka

This song is amazing.
Her voice is great! :)

@amyrahbadani3079

ikr!

@joshuajurado4425

This song is very comforting

@samanthareyes4044

It is great

@Chriswrld_999

it really is man

@bob_greene

it doesn't hurt that she's gorgeous, too

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@sowick

You rock, Miss Platten! <3

@sarahvictor4222

she is Mrs platten

@asrozaidi

+Sarah Victor Wait, she's married?

@rachella14horgan29

+Sarah Victor No, she's not married, is she? No she's too young!!!

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