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Stand By Your Man Lyrics
Sometimes it's hard
to be a woman
Giving all your love
to just one man
You'll have bad times
And he'll have good times
Doing things
that you don't understand
But if you love him
you'll forgive him
Even though
he's hard to understand
And if you love him
Oh be proud of him
'Cause after all he's just a man
Stand by your man
Give him two arms to cling to
And something warm to come to
When nights are cold and lonely
Stand by your man
And show the world you love him
Keep giving all the love you can
Stand by your man
Stand by your man
And show the world you love him
Keep giving all the love you can
Stand by your man
to be a woman
Giving all your love
to just one man
You'll have bad times
And he'll have good times
Doing things
that you don't understand
you'll forgive him
Even though
he's hard to understand
And if you love him
Oh be proud of him
'Cause after all he's just a man
Give him two arms to cling to
And something warm to come to
When nights are cold and lonely
Stand by your man
And show the world you love him
Keep giving all the love you can
Stand by your man
And show the world you love him
Keep giving all the love you can
Stand by your man
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This song is about getting beaten up by your husband and not calling the cops. Such a great song.
Spitlord, you're totally wrong about the meaning of this song. It's a love song. Listen to the lyrics then you'll understand.
It's not a love song either. It's a song about complexity of relationships in general. It is said from the point of view of a woman... but there are many other songs written from a man's perspective. The woman who is singing was probably hurt by a man (perhaps multiple men? yep) many times. But she decides to still love hers lover/husband/partner or whoever he is. And she advices other women to do the same. The problem is, again, love is not that simple. Can you trust anybody just because you love them? No. So be sure to check if he is worth it before you give it all to him. Otherwise he might simply "use" you, lie to you and then leave heartbroken!
Totally a love song, if by "Love" one means "desperate and self-loathing". Absolutely cringe-worthy sentiment. I'm all about gooshy, squishy, stickysweet love, forgiveness even ; but this "tolerate all manner of neglect" just icks me right out. Nasty, nasty song.