Based on sales, Boyz II Men is one of the most successful R&B groups of all time, having recorded five #1 pop hits between 1992 and 1997. They have since topped sales of 25 million records. Three of their #1 hits, "End of the Road", "I'll Make Love to You", and "One Sweet Day" (a duet with Mariah Carey), set and broke records for the longest period of time a single remained at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Boyz II Men were originally signed to Motown Records from 1990 to 2000, at which point they were moved to parent label Universal Records. After the 2000 album Nathan Shawn Michael Wanya, Boyz II Men moved to Arista Records. In 2003, Michael McCary left the group due to chronic back problems resulting from scoliosis. As of 2005, Wanya Morris, Shawn Stockman, and Nathan Morris continue to tour and record as a trio.
Will You Be There
Boyz II Men Lyrics
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Not just when the skies are clear but when the tears form in my eyes
Sometimes is rough but strange enough you stay through all the pain
I know you're somewhere out there, can you by my umbrella in the rain?
[Chorus]
Will you be there
When the storm clouds roll in
When the nights get colder
Will you be there
To be the one I am holding
I need you, where are you
Will you be there
When the winds are blowing
Will you be there
You feel the changes coming
Will you be there
Just tell me so
What I want to know is can you step away
Life can be so suffocating and makes it hard to breath
Love is over rated for the ones who don’t believe
But I know somewhere out there what I want will surely find me
Like the eye of a hurricane will you be the piece that I need
When I find you I ain’t going nowhere
When the weather is ragin' hope you'll be there
When you are in my life I won’t be ashamed
So be my umbrella in my life?
[Chorus]
When the sunrise kisses the sky
And the clouds clear girl I know you're gonna be here with me
Through adversity if this feeling stays the same
Only then I know that you can stand our rain
[Chorus]
When the walls fall crashing
Could your love everlasting
I've been looking for someone
Is it you, is it you girl?
Is it you, hope it's you girl?
Is it you, is it you girl?
Is it you, hope it's you girl?
What I want to know is can you stand the rain?
The lyrics of Boyz II Men's song "Will You Be There" express the hope and desire of finding a person who will be a constant source of support and companionship through life's challenging circumstances. The opening lines find the singer stating his need for someone to be there when the waters rise, not just when things are easy. He seeks somebody who'll be his umbrella in the rain of life. Through this description, the song seems to address the universal human need for a supportive companion, reminding listeners that when times are tough, they need someone who will stick with them, no matter what.
The second verse of the song continues the theme of finding love and companionship in the midst of difficulties, with the singer describing how love can seem impossible to find. But he knows that somewhere out there, someone is waiting to be his eye of the hurricane, the one person who can provide the stability in the midst of chaos that he craves. The chorus repeats the theme of finding someone who will be there through life's storms, inquiring if this person will be there when the winds are blowing or the nights are colder.
Overall, "Will You Be There?" is a plea for companionship in the difficult times of life. Yet, it is not only a need; it is also about the search for hope, love, and companionship. The lyrics of the song portray this message in a poetic manner, and with its unforgettable melody, it remains an inspiring and uplifting tune.
Line by Line Meaning
I have be looking for someone to be there when the water rise
I am searching for someone who will be there for me during difficult times.
Not just when the skies are clear but when the tears form in my eyes
I need someone who will not abandon me during sad times.
Sometimes is rough but strange enough you stay through all the pain
Even when things are tough, you've been there for me through it all.
I know you're somewhere out there, can you by my umbrella in the rain?
I believe that there is someone out there who will be able to support me when I need it most - will you be that person?
Will you be there
When the storm clouds roll in
Can I count on you to be there for me when things get difficult?
Will you be there
When the nights get colder
Will you stick with me through the tough times?
Will you be there
To be the one I am holding
I want you to be the person who is there for me, physically and emotionally.
I need you, where are you
Will you be there
I am in need of someone who can provide me with support and love during difficult times.
Will you be there
When the winds are blowing
Can I rely on you during times of change and uncertainty?
Will you be there
You feel the changes coming
I sense that changes are coming in my life - can I count on you to help me navigate them?
Will you be there
Just tell me so
Please let me know if I can count on you.
What I want to know is can you step away
If I need you, are you willing to put your own needs aside to be there for me?
Life can be so suffocating and makes it hard to breath
Life can be challenging and overwhelming at times.
Love is over rated for the ones who don’t believe
Those who don't believe in love don't understand its true value.
But I know somewhere out there what I want will surely find me
Despite the challenges I face, I believe that I will find the love and support that I need.
Like the eye of a hurricane will you be the piece that I need
Can you be the calm and stable force in the midst of the chaos of life?
When I find you I ain’t going nowhere
When I find the person who will support and love me, I will not let them go.
When the weather is ragin' hope you'll be there
I am hopeful that I can count on you during difficult times.
When you are in my life I won’t be ashamed
Having you in my life brings me joy and pride, not shame.
So be my umbrella in my life?
Will you provide me with the love and support that I need?
When the sunrise kisses the sky
And the clouds clear girl I know you're gonna be here with me
When things get better, I believe that you will still be by my side.
Through adversity if this feeling stays the same
Only then I know that you can stand our rain
If our love can endure hard times, then I know that I can count on you during any storm.
When the walls fall crashing
Could your love everlasting
When life gets really hard, will your love and support for me last?
I've been looking for someone
Is it you, is it you girl?
I've been looking for someone who can provide me with the love and support I need - are you that person?
Is it you, hope it's you girl?
I hope that you are the one who can provide me with the love and support I need.
What I want to know is can you stand the rain?
Can you endure through the hard times with me?
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: BOWEN ANDRADE, PAUL A. HENTON, BRADY ROBINSON, KEVOR WILLIAMS, ANDREW AYRE, GARTH FORESTER
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