Too long I've been afraid of. Losing love, I guess I've lost. Well if that's love, it comes at. At much too high a cost. [Chorus] I'd sooner by defying gravity. Kiss me goodbye, I'm defying Definition of stand-by phrasal verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. The song is an influence of the reggae hit of 1969 “ The Liquidator ” by Harry Johnson. The song features Mavis Staples tempting the listeners to seek Heaven. The lyrics of the song are of call-and-response that repeat the title of the song which shows an optimistic view. It is elemental and has one verse sung by Mavis and two chords. I'll stand by you Through everything I'll stand by you Through all the pain and laughter Now and ever after Through thick and thin I'll stand by you Friends are friends - some near or far It's only once in awhile - someone touches your heart And when something's right - and you feel so strong It's like coming home - yeah, you know you belong I'll stand by you. And when, when the night falls on you baby, You're feeling all alone, you're wandering on your own, I'll stand by you. I'll stand by you, won't let nobody hurt you, I'll stand by you, baby even to your darkest hour, And I'll never desert you, I'll stand by you, I'll stand by you. I'll stand by you, won't let nobody hurt you Meaning of i'll stand by you. What does i'll stand by you mean? Information and translations of i'll stand by you in the most comprehensive dictionary definitions When I grow older I'll be there at your side When you´re around the air but you cannot breathe When you're around water but you cannot swim Look inside, inside your soul Brake all the chains that hold you down, hold you down Write the story and make it true make it right I'll stand by you till you find yourself Lyrics, Meaning & Videos: mama said, Wind Beneath My Wings, Teach Your Children, Hero, what a wonderful world, You're My Best Friend, I Could Not Ask For More, You've Got a Friend in Me, Mama Used to Say, O-O-H Child, let it be, Take Me Home, Country Roads, When you think of talented voices, it is hard not to think about Josh Groban. In this video, the song “I'll Stand By You” is sung by Josh Groban in a live performance. This is a unique live stream concert experience. In this clip, we hear one of the songs. At the start of this performance, we hear and see the piano being played beautifully. When the night falls on you, baby Youre feeling all alone You won't be on your own I'll stand by you I'll stand by you Won't let nobody hurt you I'll stand by you Take me in, into your darkest IKcLrA.