Stand By Me
Oasis · Time Flies... 1994-2009 [2010]
Got a lot of things to learn
Said I would and I believe in one day -
Before my heart starts to burn
So what's the matter with you?
Sing me something new... don't you know
The cold and wind and rain don't know
They only seem to come and go away
Times are hard when things have got no meaning
I've found a key upon the floor
Maybe you and I will not believe in the things we find
Behind the door
So what's the matter with you?
Sing me something new... don't you know
That cold and wind and rain don't know
They only seem to come and go away
Stand By Me - nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand By Me - nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand By Me - nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand By Me - nobody knows, yeah, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
If you're leaving will you take me with you
I'm tired of talking on my phone
There is one thing I could never give you
My heart will never be your home
So what's the matter with you?
Sing me something new... don't you know
That cold and wind and rain don't know
They only seem to come and go away
Stand By Me - nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand By Me - nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand By Me - nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand By Me - nobody knows, yeah, nobody knows the way it's gonna be
The way it's gonna be, yeah
Baby, I can see, yeah... don't you know
That cold and wind and rain don't know
They only seem to come and go away
Stand By Me - nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand By Me - nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand By Me - nobody knows the way it's gonna be
Stand By Me - nobody knows, yeah, God only knows the way it's gonna be
Stand By Me - Oasis
Released on the compilation album Time Flies... 1994-2009, 'Stand By Me' is a defining track from the British rock band Oasis. The song exemplifies the group's signature blend of melodic pop sensibilities with gritty, blues-inflected guitar work, characteristic of their mid-1990s era. As a staple of their live performances and radio rotation, the recording captures the band's ability to craft anthemic hooks that resonated deeply with audiences worldwide. It stands as a testament to their influence on the Britpop movement and their enduring capacity to produce emotionally resonant music that transcends fleeting trends. The track remains a cornerstone of their discography, often cited as one of their most accessible and emotionally direct compositions.