The project started in 2004 with the organization's self described goal to "inspire, connect, and bring peace to the world through music". The creators of the project travelled around the world to places such as New Orleans, Moscow, Zimbabwe, Tibet and using a mobile recording studio, had local musicians perform the same song, interpreted into their own local style. The project's first single Stand by Me, began with a Santa Monica street performer named Robert Ridley, who they had perform the tune. They then travelled around the world and had more musicians add their versions.
Stand by Me
Playing For Change Lyrics
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No matter where you go in your life
At some point you're going to need
Somebody to stand by you.
Oh yeah! Oh my darlin' stand by me!
No matter who your are, no matter where you go in life
You gon' need somebody, to stand by you.
You gon' need somebody, to stand by you
When the night has come, and the way is dark,
And that moon is the only light you see.
No I won't be afraid, no I-I-I won't be afraid
Just as long as the people come and stand by me.
Darlin' darlin' stand by me, ooh stand by me Oh stand
Stand stand by me C'mon stand by me stand by me
If the sky that we look upon
Well should tumble and fall
And the mountains should crumble to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry, no I won't she'd a tear
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
Oh darling, darling stand by me, oh stand by me,
Oh please stand, stand by me, stand by me.
Oh darling, darling stand by me, oh stand by me,
Please stand, stand by me, stand by me.
Oh baby, baby
Oh darlin' darlin' stand la la nomie
Ooh stand la la nomie, O stand O stand stand
Stand by me c'mon stand by me, stand by me.
Stand la la nomie, oh won't you stand, la la nomie,
Oh stand la la nomie, stand by me, c'mon stand by me.
When the night has come, and the way is dark
And the moon, is the only light you see
I won't be afraid, lala nomie, I won't be afraid
Not as long, not as long as you stand by me.
The lyrics of Playing For Change's Stand by Me speak to the universal human need for companionship and support. It begins by saying that no matter who we are, and where we go in life, at some point, we will need someone to stand by us. The song suggests that regardless of how wealthy or popular we may become, we will still need someone in our lives whom we can count on to be there when we need them the most. The chorus repeats the phrase "stand by me " several times, emphasizing the importance of having someone to depend on through hard times.
The second stanza describes the darkness of the night, and how sometimes the only thing we can see is the moonlight. However, even in such dark times, the lyrics suggest that as long as we have people who stand by us, we have nothing to fear. The bridge section of the song describes a scenario where everything that was once stable and secure - the sky, the mountains - starts falling apart. Nevertheless, the singer assures us that they won't cry as long as someone is standing by them.
Overall, the song creates a sense of intimacy and connection through its message, reminding us that even in tough times, we can get through it all if we stand by each other.
Line by Line Meaning
No matter who your are, no matter where you go in life
This song says that everyone, regardless of who they are and where they go in life, will eventually need someone to stand by them.
You gon' need somebody, to stand by you.
No matter the amount of money and friends a person has, they will still need someone to stand by them at some point in their life.
And that moon is the only light you see.
During times of darkness and uncertainty, when there is no light to be found, the only thing that brings comfort is the presence of another person.
No I won't be afraid, no I-I-I won't be afraid
With someone standing by your side, fear is not an option.
Just as long as the people come and stand by me.
As long as there are people willing to stand by you, you never have to face life alone.
And the mountains should crumble to the sea
Even if the world seems to be falling apart and everything is uncertain, having someone standing by your side is a constant source of strength.
I won't cry, I won't cry, no I won't she'd a tear
With someone standing by you, there's no need to cry or worry about what the future holds.
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
Knowing that someone is willing to stand by you through anything is a powerful and comforting feeling.
Please stand, stand by me, stand by me.
This song is a plea to those listening to stand by the singer, no matter what comes their way.
Not as long, not as long as you stand by me.
With someone standing by your side, there's no fear that you won't be able to handle everything life throws your way.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ben King, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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