Lyrical Breakdown of Stand By Me - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Stand By Me" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

• Lyric Overview: Witness how Lil Durk weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Stand By Me" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
• Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that Lil Durk employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
• Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to Lil Durk's narrative.

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(Oh, oh, oh) (Oh, oh, oh-oh, oh) (Oh, oh, oh) If tomorrow I lost it all And everything that I have was gone When there's nobody else to call Would you stand by me? Would you stand by me? When the world tries to keep me down (when the world tryna keep me down) And there's nobody else around (and there's nobody else around) Keep it real, can you tell me now? (Tell me now) Would you stand by me? Would you stand by me? (Oh, yeah) I don't know why they be playin' with me I lose it all, you stayin' with me Amsterdam, I skipped the red district She love my dawg, but he bad business I could've been in the bed with you I decided to hang with some bad bitches Gave me another chance to prove, but she ain't playin' with me I'm so sorry for that Can I explain? Just give me a second You showed me love and I'll never forget it Say you don't get it, they think you dramatic Loyalty, baby, that shit automatic Brought me to tears, my bro for years Told me no, say he ain't got it Ran it up and I ain't panic How you gon' ride for me? You don't switch no sides with me (yeah) I need your honesty, no, baby, don't lie to me (yeah, yeah) Are you gon' stand ten toes? You supposed to give time to me (yeah) Baby, when shit gets real, I need your loyalty If tomorrow I lost it all And everything that I have was gone When there's nobody else to call Would you stand by me, would you stand by me? When the world tries to keep me down (when the world tryna keep me down) And there's nobody else around (and there's nobody else around) Keep it real, can you tell me now? (Tell me now) Would you stand by me? Would you stand by me? (Oh yeah) What if it all goes south, I get ran out of town For good this time, would you still wanna Wanna hold my hand? Let me be your man Let me drive you crazy, are you still gonna Be somebody I can lean on And be somebody I can dream on all night? The kind of flame I wanna leave on If you ain't tryna be that, then, be gone If tomorrow I lost it all And everything that I have was gone When there's nobody else to call Would you stand by me, would you stand by me? When the world tries to keep me down (when the world tryna keep me down) And there's nobody else around (and there's nobody else around) Keep it real, can you tell me now? (Tell me now) Would you stand by me? Would you stand by me? (Yeah) Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh-oh, oh Oh, oh, oh Would you stand by me? Would you stand by me? (Oh, yeah) Oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh-oh, oh Oh, oh, oh Would you stand by me? Would you stand by me? (Yeah) How you gon' ride for me? You don't switch no sides with me (yeah) I need your honesty, no, baby, don't lie to me (yeah, yeah) Are you gon' stand ten toes? You supposed to give time to me (yeah) Baby, when shit gets real, I need your loyalty