Lyrics
When the night has come
Expresses a setting, possibly a challenging time represented by "night."
And the land is dark
Describes a dark land, emphasizing a difficult or uncertain situation.
And the moon
Highlights the moon as the sole source of light, suggesting a metaphorical guide.
Is the only light we see
Emphasizes reliance on minimal illumination, reinforcing a sense of vulnerability.
No I won't be afraid
Declares a commitment to face challenges without fear.
Oh, I won't be afraid
Reiterates courage in the face of adversity.
Just as long as you stand
Links the feeling of security to the presence of someone else.
Stand by me
Repeats the pledge to stand by someone, offering support and unity.
If the sky that we look upon
Introduces a hypothetical situation of the sky falling, representing potential crises.
Should tumble and fall
Expands on the idea of facing significant challenges, symbolized by a falling sky.
Or the mountains
Extends the metaphor to mountains crumbling, suggesting monumental difficulties.
Should crumble to the sea
Envisions challenges reaching an overwhelming scale, comparable to the vast sea.
I won't cry, I won't cry
Declares emotional resilience in the face of adversity.
No, I won't shed a tear
Reiterates emotional strength, expressing a determination not to cry.
Just as long as you stand
Connects emotional resilience to the presence and support of a significant other.
Stand by me
Reaffirms the commitment to stand together, emphasizing unity in difficult times.
Darling, darling, darling stand by-
Repeatedly calls on the significant other to stand by, intensifying the plea for support.
Darling, darling, darling stand by me
-Darling, darling, darling stand by-
-Darling, darling, darling stand by me
-If the sky that we look upon
Recalls the earlier hypothetical scenario of challenges represented by a falling sky.
Should tumble and fall
Reiterates the potential for adversity, underscoring the importance of unwavering support.
Or the mountains
Repeats the metaphor of mountains crumbling, emphasizing the gravity of challenges.
Should crumble to the sea (stand by me)
Links the challenges to the vastness of the sea, reinforcing the metaphor's scale.
I won't cry, I won't cry
Restates emotional resilience in the face of adversity.
No, I won't shed a tear
Reiterates the determination not to show vulnerability through tears.
Just as long as you stand
Emphasizes the enduring strength derived from the constant support of a loved one.
Stand by me
Reiterates the commitment to stand by each other, concluding the song with a sense of unity.
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