I'll Stand By You
Sarah Lyrics


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Oh why you look so sad
Tears are in your eyes
Come on and come to me now
Don't be ashamed to cry
Let me see you through
Cause I've seen the dark side too

When the night falls on you
You don't know what to do
Nothing you confess
Could make me love you less

I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you

So if you're mad get mad
Don't hold it all inside
Come on and talk to me now
Hey, what you got to hide
I get angry too
Well I'm a lot like you

When you're standing at the crossroads
And don't know which path to choose
Let me come along
Cause even if you're wrong

I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Take me in into you darkest hour
And I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you

And when, when the night falls on you, baby
You feeling all alone
You won't be on your own

I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
Won't let nobody hurt you
I'll stand by you
Take me in into you darkest hour
And I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you

I'll stand by you
I'll staaaaaand by you
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you
And I'll never desert you
I'll stand by you
I'll stand by you




And I'll never desert you
I'll staaaaaand by youuuu...

Overall Meaning

Sarah's song "I'll Stand By You" is a beautiful ballad about loyalty and unconditional love. The opening lines of the song express the singer's concern for a friend who is going through a tough time. The use of the word "ashamed" suggests that the friend is perhaps embarrassed or hesitant to reveal their vulnerability. Sarah reassures them that they have nothing to be ashamed of and encourages them to let their guard down and cry. The line "Cause I've seen the dark side too" shows that Sarah has experienced her own hardships and empathizes with her friend's pain.


The chorus of the song is a powerful affirmation of support and loyalty. Sarah promises her friend that she will stand by them through thick and thin and won't let anybody hurt them. The song acknowledges that experiencing negative emotions like anger is a natural part of the human experience. Sarah reminds her friend that she can relate to their anger and will be there to listen if they need to vent. The line "Well I'm a lot like you" draws a parallel between the two friends and highlights their similarities.


The final verse of the song takes the support and loyalty to the next level. Sarah offers to be there for her friend during their darkest hour and never leave their side. The repetition of the phrase "I'll stand by you" throughout the song drives home the message of unconditional love and support.


Overall, "I'll Stand By You" is a touching and heartfelt song that speaks to the importance of having a support system during difficult times.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh why you look so sad
Why do you look so sad?


Tears are in your eyes
I can see that you are crying


Come on and come to me now
Please come to me


Don't be ashamed to cry
Don't feel embarrassed for crying


Let me see you through
Let me help you get through this


Cause I've seen the dark side too
I understand that life can be tough, because I've been through tough times too


When the night falls on you
When you are feeling lonely or scared


You don't know what to do
You feel lost and don't know what steps to take


Nothing you confess
Nothing that you tell me


Could make me love you less
Could make me love you any less than I already do


I'll stand by you
I will support you


Won't let nobody hurt you
I won't let anyone hurt you


So if you're mad get mad
If you are angry, it is okay to express that emotion


Don't hold it all inside
Don't keep all of your feelings bottled up


Hey, what you got to hide
What are you keeping a secret?


I get angry too
I also feel angry at times


Well I'm a lot like you
We are very similar


When you're standing at the crossroads
When you are facing a life-changing decision


And don't know which path to choose
And you are uncertain about what to do next


Let me come along
Let me be there for you


Cause even if you're wrong
Even if you make a mistake


Take me in into you darkest hour
During your most difficult time


And I'll never desert you
I will never abandon you


And when, when the night falls on you, baby
And when you are feeling lonely or scared, my love


You feeling all alone
When you feel like you are the only one


You won't be on your own
I will always be there for you


I'll staaaaaand by youuuu...
I will always stand by you




Writer(s): Steinberg William E, Kelly Thomas F, Hynde Chrissie

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