A type of song that we need more - Stand by me

It does not mean that I completely detest modern pop songs. I believe that the pop songs that we hear in our favorite radio stations entertain us equally as songs like "Stand by me" entertained its audience decades ago. I also believe that music has its own special influence over people's thoughts. In some ways, music is another representation of 'Zeitgeist'. It reflects the value and the personality of the people of a specific time.

The songs that were sung by the artists, who are considered as the foundation of modern pop music, had a meaning and a purpose other than the pop culture. It approached romance and friendship from a different angle. Although the pop culture may be appropriate for this era, something seems to be missing.

The song is simply about wanting someone to stand by you through any trouble. A classic is considered as such, because of its influence even after its time. A friend, who we need to stand next to, is not only needed when this song was sung initially, but even today. This is why this song is a classic. It arouses the same emotion to the contemporary audience in the same manner as the audience of the past generation. It brings out the same compassion. And it binds the audience together to reflect about the person they love and the person they want to stand by. Its lyrics is about a loyalty, friendship, and of course, love.

Ben E. King

Likewise, peace needs to be a classic. It is a classic until it is resolved. So in some sense, finding the word peace in a long lost dictionary would be the best case scenario, because peace would have been resolved and people would enjoy peace as ordinary. People sing about peace, because it is something they wish for and hope for, just like they want someone to stand next to them.

Another way of looking at this song is, we need someone next to us, as we achieve peace. Peace cannot be achieved by one man from the beginning to its end. We need people standing next to each other to achieve peace. This is why Mr. Man Hee Lee called for the peace advocates and peace ambassadors, who would preach peace in their own community. And even in the time of struggle, when we tumble and fall, if we have someone next to us, we don't need to be afraid and we don't need cry. I hope that each of us can find someone, who would stand by us and vice versa, in our journey towards peace.

When the night has come

And the land is dark

And the moon is the only light we'll see

No, I won't be afraid

Oh, I won't be afraid

Just as long as you stand, stand by me

So darling, darling

Stand by me, oh stand by me

Oh stand, stand by me

Stand by me

If the sky, that we look upon

Should tumble and fall

And the mountain should crumble to the sea

I won't cry, I won't cry

No, I won't shed a tear

Just as long as you stand, stand by me

And darling, darling

Stand by me, oh stand by me

Oh stand now, stand by me

Stand by me