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I used to think the singer of this song was requesting that somebody stand by him/her in times of trouble, but it is the opposite. The singer is saying that in times of trouble, come "stand by me," and I will help you through it.
I used to think the singer of this song was requesting that somebody stand by him/her in times of trouble, but it is the opposite. The singer is saying that in times of trouble, come "stand by me," and I will help you through it.