Stand By Me
Winchester 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

Well, I won't be afraid
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

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

Overall Meaning

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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