Stand By You
Rachel Platten Lyrics
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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 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
Rachel Platten's song "Stand By You" starts with the line "Even if we can't find heaven," and repeats it throughout the song. This line sets the tone for the theme of enduring love and support, even through tough times. The lyrics address the idea that no matter what happens in life, the singer will always stand by their loved one, supporting and caring for them, even if they can't always find a solution to their problems.
The lines "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" exemplify the idea of being there for someone wholly and accepting them, scars and all. The metaphor of wings suggests that people may feel like they can't get off the ground without the help of someone else. The singer offers their "wings" as support to help their loved one heal.
The song also speaks to the idea of mutual support, with the singer stating that they will cry with their loved one on "hands and knees" if they are struggling. They also promise to be someone their loved one can rely on even if they can't find Heaven. The overall message of the song is powerful and emphasizes the importance of support and love in all relationships, even during difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Hands, put your empty hands in mine
Join me and let me hold your hand
And scars, show me all the scars you hide
Share with me all your hidden scars
And hey, if your wings are broken
If you feel lost and helpless
Please take mine so yours can open too
Let me help you spread your wings again
'Cause I'm gonna stand by you
I'm here for you always
Oh, tears make kaleidoscopes in your eyes
Your tears reflect all the colors of emotions you feel
And hurt, I know you're hurting, but so am I
I feel your pain, and it hurts me too
And love, if your wings are broken
If you feel lost and helpless
Borrow mine so yours can open too
Take my strength and let me help you rise
'Cause I'm gonna stand by you
I'm here for you always
Even if we're breaking down, we can find a way to break through
Together, we can overcome any obstacle
Even if we can't find Heaven, I'll walk through Hell with you
I'll be there for you through thick and thin
Love, you're not alone, 'cause I'm gonna stand by you
You're never alone as long as I'm here for you
Yeah, you're all I never knew I needed
You complete me in ways I never realized
And the heart, sometimes it's unclear why it's beating
Life can be confusing, but my heart knows it needs you
And love, if your wings are broken
If you feel lost and helpless
We can brave through those emotions too
Together, we can work through any emotion
'Cause I'm gonna stand by you
I'm here for you always
And oh, truth, I guess truth is what you believe in
Your truth is what matters to me
And faith, I think faith is having a reason
Having faith means having hope and a reason to believe
No, no, no, love, if your wings are broken
If you feel lost and helpless
Borrow mine so yours can open too
Take my strength and let me help you rise
'Cause I'm gonna stand by you
I'm here for you always
I'll be your eyes 'til yours can shine
Let me guide you until you can see clearly again
And I'll be your arms, I'll be your steady satellite
I'll hold you close and be your support system
And when you can't rise
When you feel like giving up
Well, I'll cry with you on hands and knees
I'll be there for you, even in your lowest moments
'Cause I'm gonna stand by you
I'm here for you always
Love, you're not alone
You're never alone as long as I'm here for you
No, I'm gonna stand by you
I'll never leave your side
(Even if we can't find heaven, heaven, heaven)
(Even in the toughest times)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group, Hipgnosis Songs Group
Written by: Matthew B Morris, Jack Antonoff, Joy Williams, Rachel Platten
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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
@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
@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!!!