Stand By Me
Steel FSDW Gordon & Doyle Lyrics

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When the night has come
And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we′ll see
No, I won't be afraid
Oh, I won′t be afraid
Just as long as you stand, stand by me

And darling, darling

Stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand, stand by me
Stand by me

And darling, darling
Stand by me (me), oh stand by me (me)
Oh stand, stand by me
Stand by me

And darling, darling
Stand by me (me), oh stand by me (me)
Oh stand, stand by me
Stand by me

If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
Or the mountain should crumble to the sea
I won't cry (won't cry), I won′t cry (won′t cry)
No, I won't (I won′t) shed a tear (shed a tear)
Just as long (just as long) as you stand (as you stand), stand by me

And darling, darling
Stand by me, oh stand by me
Oh stand, stand by me
Stand by me

And darling, darling
Stand by me (me), oh stand by me (me)
Oh stand, stand by me
Stand by me

And darling, darling
Stand by me (me), oh stand by me (me)

Oh stand, stand by me
Stand by me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Steel FSDW Gordon & Doyle's song "Stand by Me" convey a message of trust and support between two individuals regardless of any difficult situation they may face. The opening lines paint a picture of a dark and uncertain night, but the vocalist declares that they will not be afraid as long as the other person is standing beside them. The repetition of the line "stand by me" reinforces the idea of someone's constant presence bringing comfort and reassurance.

As the song progresses, the vocalist addresses the person they are singing to as "darling," highlighting the deep emotional connection between them. The chorus again emphasizes the importance of standing by each other through thick and thin. The final verse provides a powerful conclusion as the vocalist declares that even if the world comes crashing down around them, they will not cry as long as the person they trust is standing by their side.

Overall, "Stand by Me" is a touching and heartwarming song that speaks to the power of human connection and the importance of showing up for each other in times of need.

Line by Line Meaning

When the night has come
When darkness falls

And the land is dark
And the world is engulfed in darkness

And the moon is the only light we'll see
And the only source of light is the moon above

No, I won't be afraid
I won't be frightened

Oh, I won't be afraid
I won't succumb to fear

Just as long as you stand, stand by me
As long as you are with me, I'll be brave and strong

And darling, darling
My dear, my love

Stand by me, oh stand by me
Stay by my side, support me

Oh stand, stand by me
Be my rock, my foundation

Stand by me
Be there for me in times of need

If the sky that we look upon
If the sky we gaze upon