Stand By Me
The Drifters with Ben E. King Lyrics
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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
Oh, stand by 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, I won't cry
No, I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand
Stand by me
And darlin', darlin', stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Oh, stand now
Stand by me, stand by me
And darlin', darlin', stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Oh, stand now
Stand by me, stand by me
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Won't you stand by
The opening lines of the classic song "Stand By Me" sets up a scene - a dark night where only the moonlight illuminates the land. Despite the darkness, the singer assures his loved one that he won't be afraid as long as they are together. The repetition of "stand by me" throughout the chorus reinforces the importance of having someone by your side, especially during uncertain or challenging times.
The second verse takes the imagery even further and personifies the sky and mountains as potentially dangerous elements that could crumble and fall. Despite the potential destruction, the singer again assures his loved one that he won't cry or shed a tear, emphasizing the strength and comfort that comes from having someone stand by your side. The song ends with an invitation to stand by each other, not just in good times but also when trouble arises.
Overall, "Stand By Me" is a powerful testament to the importance of companionship, support, and loyalty. The lyrics can be interpreted as a message to a romantic partner, but it can also apply to friends, family, and any loved ones in your life. It's a timeless message that has resonated with generations since its release in 1961.
Line by Line Meaning
When the night has come
At the point in time when darkness has descended
And the land is dark
When the surrounding area is without light
And the moon is the only light we'll see
In the absence of any other luminosity, the moon serves as the solitary source of light
No I won't be afraid, no I won't be afraid
I will not experience any trepidation or uneasiness
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
As long as you remain close to me and provide support, I will not feel afraid
And darlin', darlin', stand by me, oh now now stand by me
My request to you, my dear, is to stay by my side and offer your loyalty
If the sky that we look upon
In the event that the atmosphere we observe
Should tumble and fall
Should abruptly collapse and descend
And the mountains should crumble to the sea
And the mountains disintegrate into the ocean
I won't cry, I won't cry, no I won't shed a tear
I will not weep or become distressed
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
Provided you stay alongside me and offer support
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me, oh now now stand by me
In the event that you encounter any difficulties, I request your help and presence
Darlin', darlin', stand by me, stand by me
My beloved, please stand alongside me and provide your support
Oh stand by me, stand by me, stand by me
Please remain close to me and assist me through any challenges that may arise
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ben King, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
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@trixoan1502
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
So darlin', darlin', stand by me
Oh, stand by 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, I won't cry
No, I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand
Stand by me
And darlin', darlin', stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Oh, stand now
Stand by me, stand by me
And darlin', darlin', stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Oh, stand now
Stand by me, stand by me
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me
Oh, stand by me
Won't you stand by
@jesserowbotham
I was adopted by my father who was African American I was a Caucasian boy. I was bullied all the time because my father and I looked so different but he would always tell me, we may look a little different on the outside but we are all the same it’s not what counts on The outside but what’s inside you as a person that’s where your real worth is .my father was an amazing man I worked hard In all aspects whether it would be school training martial arts self defence.
This man was truly my real father no one could make me feel otherwise.
Unfortunately 2 years ago he was diagnosed with a rare form of cancer very low life expectancy he battled on as he does he did everything he could to fight the cancer but slowly he deteriorated and
Then it was all of a sudden he was in his death bed.
He passed and we played
This song at his funerals which was one of his favourite as.
Everyone I hear this song I hurt so much just all the emotion coming bag from
Dad, but I also love
It because it make m e feel so close to him once
Again even though I know he’s not with us…
@JianKaruro0048
🎶 So darlin', darlin', stand by me
Oh, stand by me........
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@harleyatkins2008
In 1968 I head Ben E. King sing this song at a small club on the coast of SC. King had a small band of 3 or 4 guys and I can still remember the single violin. The venue was not air conditioned. I was 18. The girl I was with was 17. 52 years later we are still a couple. And I still love the song.
@paxi4165
Harley Atkins awwwwwwww
@mandrew296
That's so sweet. Very cool to see a fellow South Carolinian in the comments!
@aviralmittal89
May you guys have a long and happy life ❤️
@adrianrubionavarro4256
Wow
@toprock1301
Much respect sir. I tip my hat
@atlui415
When the boys are gone and you can listen to real music
@narfazlee5162
Be proud of your music taste bro
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