I'll Stand By You Lyrics

Lyric discussion by fireangel 

Cover art for I'll Stand By You lyrics by Pretenders, The

The lyrics and music of this song are profound. It's about parenting our own inner child. For those who don't know what that is, well, basically you can't truly love anyone else in a healthy way unless you learn to love yourself first. Usually this realisation comes about through recovery, after experiencing great sadness of some kind or loss of a loved one. That's why anyone who has suffered and listens to this song can relate to it and is deeply moved.

My Interpretation

Very true, Fireangel. Once you identify yourself as the person who is either singing or sung to, it takes on an incredible meaning that is meant to be shared between the two. It's amazing how a song can be that meaningful, that telling unto the collective soul of two.