After releasing their first EP, dubbed “Disassembling Rainbows” by Stars’ Amy Milan, Winchester closed off 2011 with airplay on 88.3 CJIQ FM and their appearance on Care Humphries’ Indie Rock Invasion Show, where she described their sound as “so different”. Winchester then brought in the New Year, making track #39 on Indie Rock Playlist’s January 2012 collection, picking up an internet following overnight. After a brief hiatus in 2012 as Lauren relocated to Peru and Monty moved to Rotterdam, the duo are now back together in Toronto to release “A Million Years Under the Sun”.
The duo came together in Toronto in 2010 after years of working together, self-producing their first EP—Disassembling Rainbows. Together, Lauren and Monty blend their love of rock and electronic music with the meticulousness of classical music and the accessibility of pop music. Between them they utilize their experience in classical piano, classical guitar, vocals, rock guitar, fiddle, music theory, DJing, and synthesizer programming to craft their unique sound from an immense range of influences.
Now, after two years of labor they have once again self recorded, produced, and mastered what will be their second EP—“A Million Years Under the Sun”.
Stand By Me
Winchester Lyrics
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And the land is dark
And the moon is the only light we'll see
Well, I won't be afraid
No, I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand by me
Stand by me, stand by me
Stand by me, stand by me
Stand by me
If the sky that we look upon
Should tumble and fall
And the mountains
Would crumble to the sea
Well, I won't, I won't cry
No I won't shed a tear
Just as long as you stand by me
And, darling, darling
Stand by me, stand by me
Stand by me, stand by me
Stand by me
The song "Stand By Me" by Ben E. King is a classic love ballad that has been covered by numerous artists over the years. The opening verse sets the scene for a dark and uncertain night, where the only light comes from the moon. However, despite the darkness and the unknown, the singer declares that they won't be afraid as long as their loved one stands by them. The chorus repeats the phrase "Stand by me" several times, emphasizing the importance of having someone to rely on, especially during tough times.
The second verse takes things up a notch, with the singer imagining a scenario where even the sky and the mountains crumble to the ground. However, they still maintain their resolve to not cry or shed a tear, as long as their partner is with them. The chorus repeats again, this time with more intensity and passion. The repetition of the phrase "Stand by me" throughout the song is a powerful reminder that having someone to lean on can make all the difference in the face of adversity.
Overall, "Stand By Me" is a timeless classic that captures the essence of love, companionship, and the human need for support and security.
Line by Line Meaning
When the night has come
As night descends upon us
And the land is dark
And darkness engulfs the land
And the moon is the only light we'll see
And we rely solely on the moon for illumination
Well, I won't be afraid
Despite the dark and fear-inducing environment
No, I won't shed a tear
I won't allow myself to succumb to sadness
Just as long as you stand by me
As long as you remain by my side
And, darling, darling
My beloved, my beloved
Stand by me, stand by me
Stay with me, stay with me
Stand by me, stand by me
Stay with me, stay with me
If the sky that we look upon
In the event that the sky above us
Should tumble and fall
Would crumble and collapse
And the mountains
And even the mountains
Would crumble to the sea
Would break apart and fall into the ocean
Well, I won't, I won't cry
I will not allow myself to cry or be sad
No I won't shed a tear
I will not break down emotionally
Just as long as you stand by me
As long as you remain by my side
And, darling, darling
My beloved, my beloved
Stand by me, stand by me
Stay with me, stay with me
Stand by me, stand by me
Stay with me, stay with me
Stand by me
Stay with me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ben King, Jerry Leiber, Mike Stoller
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