Stand By Me
The Mainland Lyrics

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(Stand by me, oh baby)

Some nights I don't like the way I act
Some nights all my demons don't hold back
Breaks me down when you look at me that way
So nights oh I wish I could take back

We're in the back of the car

Wondering where we are
She pulls away from my lips
How did it end up like this?
Oh I need to know

I'm beggin' baby
Don't leave now
I'm sorry if I
Let you down
Don't you know that

Broke it all, won't heal itself
She took it in to someone else
Please, don't leave now

(Stand by me, oh baby)

Can't pretend that I'm doin' alright
In the end I know what's on the line
Breakin' down and I wish that you would stay
So naive to think we'd never change

We're in the back of the car
Wondering where we are
She pulls away from my lips
How did it end up like this?
Oh I need to know

I'm beggin' baby
Don't leave now
I'm sorry if I
Let you down
Don't you know that

Broke it all, won't heal itself
She took it in to someone else
Please, don't leave now

(Stand by me, oh baby)

Don't leave now
(Stand by me, oh baby)
Don't leave now
(Stand by me, oh baby)

We're in the back of the car
Wondering where we are
We're in the back of the car
Wondering where we are

Don't you know that
Broke it all, won't heal itself
She took it in to someone else

I'm beggin' baby
Don't leave now
I'm sorry if I
Let you down
Don't you know that
Broke it all, won't heal itself
She took it in to someone else
Please, don't leave now

(Stand by me, oh baby)

Don't leave now
(Stand by me, oh baby)

Don't leave now
(Stand by me, oh baby)

Overall Meaning

The Mainland's song "Stand by Me" is a touching ballad about an individual in a tumultuous relationship, begging their partner not to leave them. The lyricist describes feeling inadequate on some nights, aware that their demons can get the better of them, and wishes they could undo past mistakes. This is followed by a realization that the relationship may be in jeopardy, leading to a plea for their partner not to leave.

The bridge then switches to a flashback of the couple in the back of a car, uncertain of their current location. The singer thinks back to their lover pulling away from their kiss, and they wonder how their relationship deteriorated to its current state. With the chorus repeating throughout, a sense of desperation is conveyed through the lyrics. The lyricist acknowledges that they may have "broke it all" and that their actions may have "won't heal itself." They implore their partner not to abandon them, culminating in the repetition of "stand by me, oh baby."

The song explores the pain and regret in a failed relationship and captures the feeling of wanting to turn back time to fix past mistakes. The lyrics also emphasize the importance of not giving up on someone, even when things seem hopeless.

Line by Line Meaning

Stand by me, oh baby
Please stay by my side and support me

Some nights I don't like the way I act
There are times when I don't approve of my own behavior

Some nights all my demons don't hold back
On certain nights, all my inner troubles and fears come to the surface

Breaks me down when you look at me that way
Your disapproving gaze makes me feel defeated

So nights oh I wish I could take back
There have been some nights that I wish I could undo

We're in the back of the car
We are sitting in the rear seat of a vehicle

Wondering where we are
Feeling uncertain about our current location or situation

She pulls away from my lips
She moves away from me after a kiss

How did it end up like this?
I'm questioning how we arrived at this point in our relationship

Oh I need to know
I have an urgent desire to find out the answer

I'm beggin' baby
I am pleading with you

Don't leave now
Please don't go away at this moment

I'm sorry if I
I apologize if I

Let you down
Disappointed or failed to meet your expectations

Don't you know that
Do you realize that

Broke it all, won't heal itself
The problems between us are severe and won't resolve on their own

She took it in to someone else
She confided in another person instead of me

Please, don't leave now
I am imploring you not to leave at this moment

Can't pretend that I'm doin' alright
I can't fake that everything is fine

In the end I know what's on the line
Ultimately, I am aware of what is at stake

Breakin' down and I wish that you would stay
I am falling apart and I desire for you to remain with me

So naive to think we'd never change
We were foolish to believe that things would never be different

Don't you know that
Do you understand that

Don't leave now
Please don't go away at this moment

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Jordan Topf, Corey Mullee, Alex Pitta, Lyle Riddle

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