I'll Be There
Byron Lee & The Dragonaires Lyrics


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You and I must make a pact
We must bring salvation back
Where there is love, I'll be there (I'll be there)

I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll have faith in all you do
Just call my name and I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you

I'll be there with a love that's strong
I'll be your strength
I'll keep holdin' on (Holdin' on)
Yes I will, yes I will

Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness, girl, is all I'm after
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)

I'll be there to protect you, (yeah baby)
With unselfish love that respects you
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)

I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you

I'll be there with a love that's strong
I'll be your strength
I'll keep holdin' on
Ooh ooh ooh
Yes I will (Holdin' on, holdin' on)
Yes I will

If you should ever find someone new
I know he better be good to you
'Cause if he doesn't
I'll be there (I'll be there)

Don't you know baby I'll be there
I'll be there I'll be there

Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Just look over your shoulders honey, ooh
I'll be there, I'll be there
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)

Don't you know baby
I'll be there, I'll be there




Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Oh oh oh oh I'll be there, I'll be there

Overall Meaning

The song "I'll Be There" by Byron Lee & The Dragonaires is a beautiful and heartfelt love song that speaks of a commitment to supportive and caring love. The lyrics express a promise that the singer will be there for their loved one always, through thick and thin. The opening lines urge both the singer and the person they love to make a pact to bring back salvation wherever there is love. This line suggests that they believe their love has the power to heal and save the world.


The chorus then repeats the phrase "I'll be there," emphasizing the singer's commitment to being there for their loved one. They promise to reach out a hand, have faith, and be a source of comfort and strength. They pledge to build their world of dreams around the person they love and protect them with unselfish love that respects them. The song ends with the singer reassuring their love that they will always be there for them, no matter what.


Overall, "I’ll Be There" is a beautiful declaration of commitment and a promise to always support and be there for a loved one. The song's message is all about the transformational and healing power of love, and its enduring ability to lift us up through tough times.


Line by Line Meaning

You and I must make a pact
We need to make a commitment


We must bring salvation back
We need to restore hope, redemption and goodness back to the world


Where there is love, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will always be present where there is love


I'll reach out my hand to you
I will extend my hand for help or support


I'll have faith in all you do
I will believe in your abilities and actions


Just call my name and I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will be there when you need me. Just call out to me


I'll be there to comfort you
I will be there to provide emotional solace


Build my world of dreams around you
I will create an imaginative world of wonder just for you


I'm so glad that I found you
I am happy to have found you in my life


I'll be there with a love that's strong
I will love you deeply and strongly


I'll be your strength
I will be the pillar of support for you


I'll keep holdin' on (Holdin' on)
I will remain steadfast and not let go


Yes I will, yes I will
Absolutely, I will do it


Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
I want to bring happiness and merriment to your life


Togetherness, girl, is all I'm after
All I want is to be together with you


Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there for you whenever you need me


I'll be there to protect you, (yeah baby)
I will keep you safe from harm


With unselfish love that respects you
I will love you selflessly and show you respect


Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Just reach out to me and I will come to you


If you should ever find someone new
If you ever meet someone else


I know he better be good to you
I hope that he will treat you well


'Cause if he doesn't
Because if he doesn't do right by you


I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will be there for you


Don't you know baby I'll be there
I am letting you know that I will always be there for you


Just look over your shoulders honey, ooh
If you ever need me, just look over your shoulder and I will be there


Oh oh oh oh I'll be there, I'll be there
I will, I will be there




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Tratore, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Berry Gordy Jr, Bob West, Hal Davis, Willie Hutch

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