Stand by You (Rachel Platten song) explained

Stand by You
Cover:Rachel Platten - Stand by You.png
Type:single
Artist:Rachel Platten
Album:Wildfire
Recorded:2015
Genre:Pop
Label:Columbia
Producer:Jon Levine
Prev Title:Fight Song
Prev Year:2015
Next Title:Better Place
Next Year:2016

"Stand by You" is the second single by American singer and songwriter Rachel Platten's major label debut studio album, Wildfire (2016). The song was released on September 11, 2015, by Columbia Records.[1] The song peaked at number 37 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it her second consecutive top-40 song. "Stand by You" reached the top of the Adult Top 40 chart in February 2016.[2]

On October 5, 2016, Platten released the lyric video for a Spanish version of the song entitled "Siempre Estaré Ahí" (Spanish for "Always Be There"), featuring Argentine singer Diego Torres.[3]

Composition

According to the sheet music published at Musicnotes.com by Sony/ATV Songs LLC, "Stand by You" is written in the key of A major with a moderate tempo of 94 beats per minute. The song follows a chord progression of A – D – E, and Platten's vocals span from E3 to F5.[4]

Critical reception

The song received critical acclaim. Mike Wass of Idolator said it is a “mood-lifting anthem”.[5] Jason Scott of Popdust stated “Instead of projecting the message onto herself and her own journey, [...] she etches out a storyline of hope as she reaches out to her fellow underdog. Platten, who is a testament that age (sometimes) is no boundary to pop, then climbs higher on the monumental chorus. Her vocals are markedly more confident, too, exuding wisdom (and adorned with unfettered coolness). 'I’m gonna stand by you. Even if we’re breaking down, we can find a way to break through,' rings the resounding hook, an interplay between her career-defining moment and those severely aching for one." He also claimed, "The larger-than-life narrative is charming and only furthers the singer’s worthiness of being heard."[6]

Music video

On November 6, 2015, the official music video for the song was released to YouTube.[7] It was directed by Hannah Lux Davis.[8]

Track listing

CD single and digital download
  1. "Stand by You" – 3:39
Other versions

Charts and certifications

Weekly charts

Chart (2015–16)Peak
position
Canada AC (Billboard)[9] 5
Canada CHR/Top 40 (Billboard)[10] 47
Canada Hot AC (Billboard)[11] 9
Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[12] 10

Year-end charts

Chart (2016)Position
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[13] 17
US Adult Top 40 (Billboard)[14] 16

Certifications

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Stand By You - Single by Rachel Platten. April 18, 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20151129055152/https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/stand-by-you-single/id1038500275. November 29, 2015. iTunes Store (US). Apple Inc.
  2. News: Trust. Gary. Rachel Platten's 'Stand by You' Tops Adult Pop Songs Chart. 18 April 2016. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. February 8, 2016.
  3. Web site: Topham. Michelle. Watch Rachel Platten's 'Siempre Estaré Ahí' Lyrics Video featuring Diego Torres — So Romantic. Leo Sigh. February 19, 2017. October 5, 2016.
  4. Web site: Rachel Platten "Stand by You" Sheet Music in A Major (transposable) - Download & Print. Platten. Rachel. Musicnotes.com. 16 September 2015. 2016-03-25.
  5. Web site: Rachel Platten Unveils The Cover Of New Single "Stand By You" - Idolator. November 24, 2015. September 10, 2015. Idolator.
  6. Web site: The Singles Bar-Rachel Platten Rises Again With 'Stand By You'. November 24, 2015. September 11, 2015. pop dust.
  7. Web site: Rachel Platten - Stand By You - YouTube. November 24, 2015. November 6, 2015. YouTube.
  8. Web site: Stand By You - Rachel Platten - Vevo. November 24, 2015. November 6, 2015. Vevo.
  9. Web site: Chart Search. Billboard Canada AC for Rachel Platten. 24 March 2016.
  10. Web site: Chart Search. Billboard Canada CHR/Top 40 for Rachel Platten. 24 March 2016.
  11. Web site: Chart Search. Billboard Canada Hot AC for Rachel Platten. 24 March 2016.
  12. Web site: Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 8, 2016. sv. Sverigetopplistan. May 2, 2021.
  13. Adult Contemporary Songs: Year End 2016. Billboard. 2 January 2013. December 8, 2016.
  14. Adult Pop Songs: Year-End 2016. Billboard. 2 January 2013. December 18, 2016.