Stand By was the Sammarinese entry at the Eurovision Song Contest 2011 in Düsseldorf performed by Senit.
It was performed 12th in the first semifinal following Malta and preceding Croatia. At the close of voting, it finished in 16th place with 34 points, failing to qualify for the final.
Lyrics[]
Oh, the sea
Waves of eternity, waves of serenity…
As I stare through them
All around me just dies
Tonight,
can we pretend there’s no more time?
Let’s lock our doors and leave
This endless world outside…
But if you don’t mind, I will be here
Holding back those years that pass us by!
(Stand By)
And in a natural high you’ll hold my hand
We’ll take a breath…
So tonight, if you don’t mind, I will stand by!
Oh, this life,
Something so beautiful but hard at the same time
Taught me it could be gone in a blink of an eye…
Tonight,
can we pretend there’s no more time
Let’s lock our doors and leave
This endless world outside…
If you don’t mind, I will be here,
Holding back those years that pass us by!
And in a natural high you’ll hold my hand
We’ll take a breath…
So tonight, if you don’t mind, I will stand by!
I will be here,
Holding back...
Holding back those years that pass us by!
And in a natural high you’ll hold my hand,
We’ll take a breath…
So tonight, if you don’t mind, I will stand by!