Stand By Me – English Lyrics

• By: Stereopony

Lyrics & Translation

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
heart /hɑːrt/ A2	noun - the organ that pumps blood through the body
voice /vɔɪs/ A2	noun - sound produced by humans when speaking or singing
wind /wɪnd/ A2	noun - natural movement of air verb - to twist or coil
tear /tɪər/ B1	noun - drop of liquid from the eye verb - to rip apart or split
shine /ʃaɪn/ B2	verb - to produce light
fly /flaɪ/ A2	verb - to move through the air using wings noun - an insect that can fly
hope /hoʊp/ B1	noun - feeling that what is wanted will happen verb - to desire or wish for something
dream /driːm/ B2	noun - thoughts during sleep or desired goals verb - to imagine or hope for something
believe /bɪˈliːv/ B2	verb - to accept as true
migrate /ˈmaɪgreɪt/ C1	verb - to move from one place to another
destiny /ˈdɛstɪni/ C2	noun - the events that will necessarily happen in the future; fate
connect /kəˈnɛkt/ B2	verb - to join or link together

Key Grammar Structures

• 高鳴る心臓の声は

  ➔ Noun + の + Noun (possessive)

  ➔ The phrase "高鳴る心臓の声" translates to "the voice of the beating heart," indicating possession.

• 泣きたくなったら 思い出して

  ➔ Verb stem + たくなる (to want to do)

  ➔ The phrase "泣きたくなったら" means "if you want to cry," expressing a desire.

• 今もまだ上手く飛べないけれど

  ➔ Verb + けれど (but)

  ➔ The phrase "上手く飛べないけれど" translates to "I still can't fly well, but..." indicating contrast.

• 隣にいてよ

  ➔ Verb + て (te-form) + よ (emphasis)

  ➔ The phrase "隣にいてよ" means "stay by my side," with an emphasis on the request.

• 君を探し出せるから

  ➔ Verb + ことができる (to be able to do)

  ➔ The phrase "君を探し出せる" means "I can find you," indicating ability.