Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey, (born January 8, 1937), is a Welsh singer, pe… Read Full Bio ↴Dame Shirley Veronica Bassey, (born January 8, 1937), is a Welsh singer, perhaps best-known for performing the theme songs to the James Bond films Goldfinger (1964), Diamonds Are Forever (1971), and Moonraker (1979). She is the only singer to have recorded more than one James Bond theme song.

She now resides in Monaco and has recently sold her London apartment. Many of its furnishings were auctioned for charity. Two very popular 'Audiences With Shirley Bassey' have aired on British TV, the most recent being in March 2006.

In 2006, UK retailer Marks and Spencer hired Bassey for their Christmas advertising campaign, with Dame Shirley singing a cover of P!nk's 'Get the Party Started'.

In late 2009 Bassey released 'The Performance' her first studio album for two decades, which was released in a maelstrom of anticipation. Still popular well into one of the longest and most illustrious musical careers in British and indeed international history, Bassey is considered by Brits to be a national treasure.

I'll Stand By You
Shirley Bassey Lyrics

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Oh, why you look so sad, the tears are in your eyes,
Come on and come to me now, and 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 there, what you got to hide?
I get angry too, well, I'm alive like you.
When you're standing at the cross roads,
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.
Baby, even to your darkest hour, and I'll never desert you,
I'll stand by you.
And when, when the night falls on you baby,
You're feeling all a lone, you're wandering on your own,
I'll stand by you.

I'll stand by you, won't let nobody hurt you,
I'll stand by you, baby even to your darkest hour,
And I'll never desert you,
I'll stand by you,

I'll stand by you.
I'll stand by you, won't let nobody hurt you,
I'll stand by you, baby even to your darkest hour,

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Shirley Bassey's "I'll Stand By You" offer a message of unconditional love and support to the listener, assuring them that no matter what struggles they face in life, they will always have someone there for them. The singer addresses the listener directly, urging them to open up and share their troubles, reminding them that there is no shame in crying or feeling vulnerable. The chorus emphasizes the singer's commitment to standing by the listener through thick and thin, never judging or deserting them no matter what mistakes they make or challenges they face.

Throughout the song, the singer emphasizes that everyone struggles at times, and that even when we feel lost or alone, there is always someone who cares for us. The lyrics are a powerful reminder that no matter what trials we face, we are never truly alone. The uplifting message of "I'll Stand By You" has resonated with many listeners over the years and has made the song a favorite for weddings, funerals, and other important events.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, why you look so sad, the tears are in your eyes,
I can see that something is troubling you and it's making you feel upset.

Come on and come to me now, and don't be ashamed to cry,
Please come and talk to me so that I can help you, and don't worry about showing your emotions.

Let me see you through, 'cause I've seen the dark side too.
I've been through tough times myself, so I understand what you're going through and I'll support you.

When the night falls on you, you don't know what to do,
When you feel lost and overwhelmed, I'll be there to guide you through the darkness.

Nothing you confess could make me love you less,
No matter what you tell me, I'll continue to care for you and stand by your side.

I'll stand by you,
I'll be there for you, no matter what happens.

I'll stand by you, won't let nobody hurt you,
I'll protect you and keep you safe from harm.

So if you're mad, get mad, don't hold it all inside,
If you're feeling angry, it's okay to express that and talk to me about it.

Come on and talk to me now. Hey there, what you got to hide?
Please open up to me and don't hide anything from me, I'm here to listen.

I get angry too, well, I'm alive like you.
I'm human too and I understand what it's like to feel angry or upset.

When you're standing at the cross roads, And don't know which path to choose,
When you're faced with a difficult decision and don't know what to do, I'll be there to help you choose the right path.

Let me come along, 'cause even if you're wrong
Let me join you on your journey, even if you make mistakes.

Baby, even to your darkest hour, and I'll never desert you,
Even in your toughest times and when you feel alone, I'll always be there for you and never abandon you.

And when, when the night falls on you baby, You're feeling all a lone, you're wandering on your own,
When you feel lost and alone, I'll be there to offer guidance and support, so you don't have to wander on your own.

I'll stand by you.
I'll be there for you, no matter what happens.

I'll stand by you, won't let nobody hurt you,
I'll protect you and keep you safe from harm.

Baby even to your darkest hour, and I'll never desert you,
Even in your toughest times and when you feel alone, I'll always be there for you and never abandon you.

I'll stand by you,
I'll be there for you, no matter what happens.

I'll stand by you, won't let nobody hurt you,
I'll protect you and keep you safe from harm.

And I'll never desert you
I'll always be there for you.

Lyrics © DistroKid, Regard Music, Peermusic Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Thomas Kelly, Christine Hynde, Billy Steinberg

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