Stand By Me
Embracing Love in Darkness: Florence + the Machine's 'Stand By Me' Meaning
Lyrics
When the night has come
Expressing a moment when darkness falls, typically associated with the night.
And the land is dark
Describing the obscurity of the surroundings.
And the moon is the only light we see
Highlighting the moon as the only source of illumination.
No I won't be afraid
Declaring the speaker's resolve not to succumb to fear.
Oh I won't be afraid
Reiterating the determination not to be afraid.
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
Stating that as long as the other person is present, fear is dispelled.
So darling, darling stand by me
Addressing the other person with affectionate repetition, urging them to stand together.
Oh stand by me, oh stand now
Repeating the plea for the other person to stand by the speaker.
Stand by me, stand by me
Emphasizing the importance of standing together in unity.
If the sky that we look upon
Contemplating a scenario where the sky might fall or collapse.
Should tumble and fall
Extending the imagery to include a potential collapse of a mountain into the sea.
Or the mountain should crumble to the sea
Expressing a commitment not to cry or shed tears in the face of adversity.
I won't cry, I won't cry
Reiterating the resolve not to cry, maintaining emotional strength.
No I won't shed a tear
Affirming the determination not to shed tears even in challenging situations.
Just as long as you stand, stand by me
Repeating the idea that as long as the other person stands by, there is strength.
And darling, darling stand by me
Addressing the other person again, emphasizing the importance of their presence.
Oh, stand by me
Reiterating the call for the other person to stand by the speaker.
Oh stand now, stand by me, stand by me
Encouraging the other person to stand by the speaker in the present moment.
And darling, darling stand by me
Affectionately addressing the other person, repeating the request to stand together.
Oh stand by me
Reiterating the plea for the other person to stand by the speaker.
Oh stand, stand by me, stand by me
Emphasizing the need for the other person's support, repeating the call to stand together.
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me
Asking for support from the other person during times of trouble.
Oh, stand by me
Repeating the request for the other person to stand by the speaker.
Oh, stand now, stand by me
Encouraging the other person to stand by the speaker in the present moment.
And darling, darling stand by me
Addressing the other person with affection, repeating the plea for them to stand by.
Oh stand by me
Reiterating the importance of the other person standing by the speaker.
Oh stand by now, stand by me
Emphasizing the need for the other person's support, repeating the call to stand together.
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand by me
Repeating the request for support from the other person in times of trouble.
Oh, stand by me
Encouraging the other person to stand by the speaker in the present moment.
Oh, stand now, stand by me, stand by me
Concluding with a final call for the other person to stand by the speaker.
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