Stand By Me – English Lyrics

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Lyrics & Translation

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
stand /stænd/ A1	verb - to be in an upright position on your feet. verb - (idiom 'stand by') to be present and ready to support or assist.
darkness /ˈdɑːrknəs/ B1	noun - the absence of light; a state of gloom or difficulty.
sunrise /ˈsʌnraɪz/ A2	noun - the time in the morning when the sun appears above the horizon.
sunlight /ˈsʌnlaɪt/ A2	noun - the natural light that comes from the sun.
striking /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/ B2	adjective - very noticeable, impressive, or attractive.
wind /wɪnd/ A1	noun - a current of air moving horizontally.
temperature /ˈtɛmprətʃər/ A2	noun - the degree or intensity of heat present in a substance or object.
rain /reɪn/ A1	noun - drops of water falling from clouds. verb - (of water) fall in drops from clouds.
fire /ˈfaɪər/ A1	noun - combustion or burning, producing light, heat, and smoke.
starry /ˈstɑːri/ B1	adjective - full of or lit by stars.
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the expanse of air over the earth, appearing blue or dark at night.
black /blæk/ A1	adjective - of the darkest color; lacking light.
hole /hoʊl/ A2	noun - a hollow place in a solid body or surface.
rope /roʊp/ B1	noun - a length of strong cord made of twisted strands of fiber, used for tying or pulling.
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness in each 24 hours between sunset and sunrise.
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist, including the fingers and thumb.
courage /ˈkɜːrɪdʒ/ B1	noun - the ability to do something that frightens one; bravery.
motivation /ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃn/ B1	noun - the reason or reasons one has for acting or behaving in a particular way; a general desire or willingness to do something.
clear /klɪr/ A2	adjective - transparent; free from clouds or haze. verb - to become free of clouds or mist (of the sky or weather).
horizon /həˈraɪzn/ B1	noun - the line at which the earth's surface and the sky appear to meet.

Key Grammar Structures

• 黑暗中等到日出

  ➔ Time adverbial + Verb complement

  ➔ The phrase "黑暗中" (hēidòng zhōng), meaning "in the dark," functions as a time/place adverbial indicating the setting. The character "中" here means "within" or "during." "等到" (děngdào) is a verb-complement structure: "等" (děng) means "to wait," and "到" (dào) acts as a resultative complement, indicating the completion or achievement of waiting until a specific point (sunrise).

• 你如阳光般醒目

  ➔ Comparison structure "如...般..."

  ➔ The structure "如...般..." (rú...bān...) is used to make a comparison, meaning "like..." or "as...". It's a more formal or literary way of saying "像...一样..." (xiàng... yīyàng...). "如" means "like/as" and "般" acts as a particle here, completing the comparison, indicating a manner or kind.

• 如果某天下起了雨

  ➔ Conditional clause + Verb complement "起"

  ➔ "如果..." (rúguǒ...) introduces a conditional clause, meaning "if." "下起了" (xià qǐ le) uses the directional/resultative complement "起" (qǐ) after the verb "下" (xià - to fall, to rain). "起" here indicates the start or initiation of an action, specifically that the rain *started* to fall. The "了" (le) marks the completion or change of state.

• 当星空变成黑洞

  ➔ Temporal adverbial clause "当..."

  ➔ "当..." (dāng...) introduces a temporal clause, meaning "when" or "at the time that." It sets the condition or timing for the main clause. It is often followed by "的时候" (de shíhou), but this can be omitted in more concise expressions.

• 因为你给了我勇气

  ➔ Causal conjunction "因为" + Double object

  ➔ "因为" (yīnwèi) means "because" and introduces a reason or cause. "给了我勇气" (gěi le wǒ yǒngqì) is a verb phrase with a double object: "我" (wǒ - me) is the indirect object, and "勇气" (yǒngqì - courage) is the direct object. The verb "给" (gěi - to give) often takes this structure.

• 我可以紧握你的手告诉你

  ➔ Modal verb "可以" + Verb serialization

  ➔ "可以" (kěyǐ) is a modal verb meaning "can" or "be able to," indicating possibility or permission. The sentence uses verb serialization, where multiple verbs or verb phrases follow each other to describe a sequence of actions or a means to an end: "紧握你的手" (firmly hold your hand) is the first action, which leads to or is followed by "告诉你" (tell you).

• 天会放晴

  ➔ Auxiliary verb "会" (huì) indicating prediction/future

  ➔ "会" (huì) is an auxiliary verb used to express a future action or a prediction about what will happen, often implying certainty or high probability based on current conditions or knowledge.

• 你有我 stand by you

  ➔ Structure "有" indicating companionship and support

  ➔ The structure "你有我" (nǐ yǒu wǒ) literally means "you have me," but in this context, it idiomatically conveys the meaning "I am with you," "I am by your side," or "You have my support." It expresses assurance of presence and assistance.

• 陪你到天际

  ➔ Verb + directional/resultative complement "到"

  ➔ "到" (dào) serves as a directional or resultative complement after the verb "陪" (péi - to accompany). It indicates the destination, extent, or result of the action, meaning "accompany you *until* the horizon" or "accompany you *to* the ends of the sky."