I'll be there
Chic & Nile Rodgers Lyrics
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I'll be there
I'll be there
Life began for me
When a single DJ
dropped the needle on my vinyl (everybody Dance)
People on the dancefloor
living proof of our revival
Every night night was a blast
We were flying fast
flying free, we were driven
No I don't (wanna live in the past
But it is a nice place to visit)
And if you come along
I'll be there
If you come along
I'll be there
And if you come along
I'll be there
And if you come along
I'll be there
If you come along
Equal days and nights
All around the world
There was an explosion (the clock keeps turning)
I was more alive (it's getting late)
'Cause we worship music and it symbolized emotion
Smash after smash after smash
I appreciate all the gifts I was given
Now I don't wanna live in the past
But its a nice place to visit
So if you come along
I'll be there
If you come along
I'll be there
And if you come along
I'll be there
And if you come along
I'll be there
If you come along
I'll be there
I'll be there
And if you come along
I'll be there
If you come along
I'll be there
And if you come along
I'll be there
No place like home
I'll be there
So if you come along
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
(Let's get through it, we almost did it)
The song "I'll Be There" by Chic & Nile Rodgers is a disco-infused track that pays tribute to the disco scene of the past. The lyrics talk about the singer's love for music and the impact it has had on their life. They describe how their life began when they discovered their love for music, and how there was an explosion of music that made them feel more alive. The line "equal days and nights all around the world" suggests that the music they love transcends borders and has a universal appeal.
The chorus of the song repeats the line "If you come along, I'll be there," emphasizing the importance of community in the disco scene. The singer is inviting others to join them in experiencing the joy and freedom of dancing to music. They acknowledge that they don't want to live in the past but that it's a nice place to visit. This suggests that the singer understands that the disco era is over but still looks back on it fondly.
Overall, the song celebrates the power of music to bring people together and make them feel alive.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be there
I will be present and available
I'll be there
I will be present and available
Life began for me
When a single DJ
dropped the needle on my vinyl (everybody Dance)
My life truly began when I first heard a DJ drop the needle on my vinyl and everyone started dancing
I look out to see
People on the dancefloor
living proof of our revival
When I look out and see people dancing, it is proof that our musical style is still alive and thriving
Every night night was a blast
We were flying fast
flying free, we were driven
Every night was fun and exciting, we felt liberated and energized
No I don't (wanna live in the past
But it is a nice place to visit)
Although I don't want to live in the past, I can appreciate the happiness and joy that it brought
And if you come along
I'll be there
If you join me, I will be there for you
Equal days and nights
All around the world
There was an explosion (the clock keeps turning)
There was a musical explosion happening all around the world, with equal enjoyment during both day and night
I was more alive (it's getting late)
'Cause we worship music and it symbolized emotion
Music brought me to life and made me feel more alive because it embodied emotion and meaning
Smash after smash after smash
I appreciate all the gifts I was given
Song after song after song, I am grateful for all of the musical gifts I have received
Now I don't wanna live in the past
But its a nice place to visit
Although I don't want to dwell on the past, nostalgia has its own pleasant appeal
So if you come along
I'll be there
If you decide to join me, I will be there for you
No place like home
I'll be there
There is no place like our musical home, and I will be present there
I'll be there
I'll be there
I'll be there
I will be there, over and over again
(Let's get through it, we almost did it)
Let's push through and finish the song, we are almost there
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NILE RODGERS, BERNARD EDWARDS
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