I'll Take Care of You
Etta James Lyrics
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I can tell by the way you carry yourself
But if you let me here’s what I’ll do
I’ll take care of you
I, I’ve loved and lost the same as you
So you see I know just what you’ve been through
But if you’ll let me here’s what I’ll do
Oh, I just got to take care of you
You won’t ever have to worry
You won’t ever have to cry
I’ll be there beside you
To dry your weeping eyes
So darling tell me that you’ll be true
For there is no doubt in my mind I know what I want to do
Understand, sure as one and one is two
Oh, you know I’ll take care of you
I’ll take care of you
The lyrics to Etta James's song "I'll Take Care of You" are a declaration of love and commitment to someone who has been hurt in the past. From the opening lines, James acknowledges that the person she is addressing has been hurt by someone else, and she empathizes with their pain. She tells them that if they let her, she will take care of them - a promise she repeats throughout the song.
The chorus is particularly powerful, as James makes several promises to the person she is addressing. She assures them that they won't ever have to worry or cry, and that she will be there beside them to dry their weeping eyes. This imagery is incredibly comforting, and it speaks to the kind of emotional support that we all need in our lives.
The final verse is a declaration of James's commitment to the person she is addressing. She asks them to tell her that they will be true, and she tells them that there is no doubt in her mind that she knows what she wants to do. She uses the metaphor of "one and one is two" to underscore the fact that their connection is unbreakable, and reaffirms that she will always take care of them.
Overall, "I'll Take Care of You" is a beautiful and powerful love song that speaks to the importance of emotional support and commitment in relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
I know you’ve been hurt by someone else
I can sense the pain you carry from the hurt inflicted by someone else.
I can tell by the way you carry yourself
The way you carry yourself speaks volumes about the pain you bear.
But if you let me here’s what I’ll do
If you give me a chance, I promise to do something special for you.
I’ll take care of you
I will offer you love, care, and support.
I, I’ve loved and lost the same as you
I have shared similar experiences of love and heartbreak like you.
So you see I know just what you’ve been through
Understanding your situation is something I am familiar with.
Oh, I just got to take care of you
I feel an overwhelming urge to protect you and make you feel loved.
You won’t ever have to worry
Rest assured, I will take on your worries so you don't have to.
You won’t ever have to cry
I do not want to see you hurt or shed a tear again.
I’ll be there beside you
I will always be there to support you.
To dry your weeping eyes
I will offer you comfort when you need it the most.
So darling tell me that you’ll be true
Please commit to our relationship and promise to be truthful.
For there is no doubt in my mind I know what I want to do
I know exactly how I feel about you and what I want to offer you.
Understand, sure as one and one is two
There is no question that my feelings for you are genuine and strong.
Oh, you know I’ll take care of you
I reiterate my promise to offer you love, care, and support.
Contributed by John H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@marmar6894
I know you’ve been hurt by someone else
I can tell by the way you carry yourself
But if you let me here’s what I’ll do
I’ll take care of you
I, I’ve loved and lost the same as you
So you see I know just what you’ve been through
But if you’ll let me here’s what I’ll do
Oh, I just got to take care of you
You won’t ever have to worry
You won’t ever have to cry
I’ll be there beside you
To dry your weeping eyes
So darling tell me that you’ll be true
For there is no doubt in my mind I know what I want to do
Understand, sure as one and one is two
Oh, you know I’ll take care of you
I’ll take care of you
@su8410
Perfect lyrics
I know you've been hurt
By someone else
I can tell by the way
You carry yourself
But if you let me
Here's what I'll do
Whoa, I'll take care of you
I, I've loved and lost
The same as you
So you see I know, I know
Just what you've been through
But if you let me
Here's what I'll do
Oh, I'll take care of you
You won't ever have to worry
You won't ever
You won't ever have to cry
And I'll be there, And I'll be there
I'll be there, right there beside you
To dry, dry your, dry your weeping eyes
So darling tell me, tell me
That you'll be true
'Cause there's no doubt in my mind
I know, know what I wanna do
And just to sure
As one and one is two
Whoa, oh...
How to take care of you
Take care of you
You won't ever have to worry
No vain, you won't ever
You won't ever have to cry
And I'll be there, And I'll be there...
And I'll be there, right there beside you
To dry, to dry your weeping eyes
So darling tell me
That you'll be true
And there's no doubt in my mind
I know, I know what I want to do
And just to sure
As one and one is two
Whoa, oh...
I'll take care of you
I'm gonna take care of you
I'm gonna take care of you, babe
Take care of you...
@angelscovens-thomas1845
This woman is a true soulful singer. Her strength in her voice and her class and style is just awesome.
@allenanderson3277
Absolutely the best female vocalist of all time.
@francovojtisek6180
Allen Anderson a soluto yes
@francovojtisek6180
Absoluly yes
@nelsonh.568
Allen Anderson I agree one of the greats
@calamityjane1581
Allen Anderson You got that right, there will never be anyone as good as Etta.
@monicabella7894
For your education:
First of all is ❤ Billie Holiday !
2. Sarah Vaughn
3. Dinah Washington
4. Etta James
@heathera4197
Man..she is sooooo amazing!! If she doesn't touch you to your soul with that voice and the raw emotion, then you have no soul..incredible
@Your-mom417
Brilliant how many artists take inspiration from this godess with an angel voice RIP Etta
@joanjett8814
What a voice... and what a message that’s he is sending to us about a beautiful experience for two people.. she is absolutely a incredible artist..