Stand By Me
The Magical 50s 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
No, I won't be afraid
Just as long as you stand,
stand by me
So darling, darling stand by me,
oh stand by me
Oh stand, stand by me
Stand by me
Stand by me

If the sky, that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
And 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 darling, darling stand by me,
oh stand by me
oh stand now,
stand by me
stand by me

So darling, darling 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,
stand by me




stand by me
stand by me

Overall Meaning

The song "Stand By Me" by The Magical 50s talks about the reassurance and comfort that can be found in the support of a loved one during dark and uncertain times. The lyrics suggest that even in situations where everything seems to be breaking apart, as long as one has the support of someone they love, they can get through anything.


The first verse makes a reference to the night, which is often associated with darkness and fear. However, the singer asserts that they won't be afraid as long as their loved one stands by them. This theme of reassurance is carried on in the chorus which repeatedly asks the loved one to stand by them. The second verse takes the theme of the first and expands upon it, likening the crumbling of the sky and the mountains falling into the sea as a metaphor for life's challenges. Nevertheless, the reassurance of the loved one's support remains constant.


Overall, the lyrics to "Stand By Me" are a message of hope and solidarity, emphasizing the importance of human connection and the support that we can provide each other during difficult times.


Line by Line Meaning

When the night has come
It's when darkness descends upon the world


And the land is dark
And everything is cloaked in shadow


And the moon is the only light we'll see
And the only thing illuminating the world is the pale light of the moon


No I won't be afraid
I won't feel scared


No, I won't be afraid
I won't feel fearful


Just as long as you stand,
As long as you are around


stand by me
Offering me support and comfort


If the sky, that we look upon
If the heavens above us


Should tumble and fall
Come crashing down


And the mountain should crumble to the sea
And the mighty mountains turn into nothing and merge with the ocean


I won't cry, I won't cry
I won't weep or shed tears


No, I won't shed a tear
I won't let a single drop of tear roll down from my eyes


Just as long as you stand,
Provided that you are with me


stand by me
Stay by my side


Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand
In times of distress or adverse situations, would you please support


by me
Beside me or with me


So darling, darling stand by me,
So my dear one, please stand beside me


oh stand by me
Just be with me, I need your presence


Oh stand, stand by me
Please put yourself beside me


Stand by me
Support me unconditionally


stand by me
Always be by my side




Writer(s): Jerry Leiber, Ben King, 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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MABUHAY!!!!! 🙌🙌🙌



All comments from YouTube:

@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

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@atlui415

When the boys are gone and you can listen to real music

@narfazlee5162

Be proud of your music taste bro

@tonov451

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@frostysugartits1725

@@tonov451 “YOU’RE FIRED” back to the future reference...

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