Stand By Me

 

The song “Stand by Me” by Ben E. King is a popular and excellent song with a great message. The song is familiar worldwide because everyone can relate to it. The message in the song “Stand by Me” is that no matter how strong you are, at some point we all just need someone to stand by us. 

 

The artist Ben E. King communicates through the song that it is ok for anyone to need someone by their side because as humans we all need somebody. He also communicates that things are easier to handle when you have someone standing by your side because there’s less weight for one person to carry. For example, when he says, “No I won’t shed a tear, just as long as you stand by me.”

 

I love the message that the song conveys because it tells us that it is ok to be vulnerable. I believe that this a good message for everyone to hear especially with us being in such an egoic society, many people believe that they do not need anyone. This song reminds them that we all need someone at some point and there is no need to feel ashamed for that. I also love that this message was put in a song because music has a way of appealing to people’s emotions. According to Positive Psychology, music therapy reduces anxiety and physical effects of stress. Because this message was conveyed in a song, it is easy for anyone with access to music to listen to and understand. 

 

So, the next time that you feel overwhelmed or down about something, just remember that you do not have to go through everything by yourself. We are all on this planet together to help one another because we all need each other. Never feel ashamed to ask someone to stand by you. 






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