Seal - Soul album cover

Seal – Stand by Me Lyrics

Soul

When the night, has come
And the land is dark
And the moon, is the only, light we'll see

No I won't, be afraid
No I won't, be afraid
Just as long, as you stand, stand by me

So darlin', darlin' stand, by me
Oh-oh stand by me
Oh stand, stand by me, stand by me

If the sky, that we look upon, should tumble and fall
Or the mountains, should crumble, to the sea
I won't cry, I won't cry, no-no-no I won't shed a tear
Just as long, as you stand, by me

And darlin', darlin' stand, by me
Oh-oh-oh, stand, by me
Oh darling, stand by me, stand by me, stand by me

Whoa-oh-oh, ay-ay
Ma-ma-my, my-ee

If the mountains should crumble to the sea

Ma-ma-my-my-my

When the night, has come
And, and the land is dark
And the moon, is the only, only light we'll see

So darlin', darlin' stand, by me, oh-oh stand by me
Oh darling, stand by me, stand by me
Whenever you're in trouble won't you stand, by me
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, stand by me, stand by me, stand by me

So darlin', darlin', stand, oh-oh, oo-oo, oh-oh
As long as I know I got you right here
Right here by my side
Come on, come on, stand, stand right here

About This Song

"Stand By Me" is Seal's soulful 2008 cover of Ben E. King's timeless classic, transforming the original into a rich, gospel-tinged interpretation that showcases his powerful vocal range and emotional depth. The song explores themes of unwavering loyalty, companionship, and finding strength through love during life's darkest moments, using vivid imagery of darkness and natural disasters to represent life's challenges. Seal's version maintains the song's core message about the transformative power of having someone who will remain steadfast through any crisis, but adds his signature smooth R&B style with lush orchestration and passionate vocal delivery. The track demonstrates why this song has endured across generations-its universal appeal lies in the fundamental human need for reliable support and the comfort that comes from knowing someone will "stand by" you no matter what circumstances arise.

Comments (2)

  • Anonymous
    it's the only song i love. seal is my best artist.
  • Anonymous
    Hmmmm