I'll Be Around
Daryl Hall/John Oats Lyrics
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Love's last episode
There's nowhere to go, you made your choice
Now it's up to me, to bow out gracefully
Though you hold the key
[Chorus]
Whenever you call me, I'll be there
Whenever you need me, I'll be there
I'll be around
I knew just what to say, now I found out today
Although the words have slipped away, but I know
There's always a chance, a tiny spark will remain yeah
And sparks turn into flames and love can burn once again
[Chorus]
I'll be around
I'll be around
I'll be around
All you got to say
If you really want me
"I'll Be Around" is a soulful song that seems to be a bittersweet goodbye to a lover who has decided to move on. In this fork in the road, love's last episode, there's nowhere else to go. The singer accepts that the lover has made their choice and that it's up to them to bow out gracefully. The lover still holds the key to his heart though, and whenever they need him, he'll be there. He knows what to say, but now the words have slipped away. The song is hopeful, and he believes there's always a chance that a tiny spark will remain, and that spark could turn into flames of love once again.
It's as if the singer is saying goodbye to someone they still love dearly, but they understand they can't force the other person to be with them. They're willing to give them space and time, but they want the lover to know that if they ever need them, they'll be around.
Line by Line Meaning
This is our fork in the road
This marks the end of our relationship where we must make a choice
Love's last episode
This is the final chapter of our love story
There's nowhere to go, you made your choice
There are no more options since you have already decided what you want
Now it's up to me, to bow out gracefully
I will have to exit our love story with dignity
Though you hold the key
You have the power to change your mind and rekindle our love at any time
Whenever you call me, I'll be there
I will always be available for you if you need me
Whenever you want me, I'll be there
You can always count on me no matter what
Whenever you need me, I'll be there
I will never turn my back on you when you need me
I knew just what to say, now I found out today
I thought I had all the answers but have just realized that I was wrong
Although the words have slipped away, but I know
Even though I can't find the right words to say, I am hopeful
There's always a chance, a tiny spark will remain yeah
There is still a glimmer of hope for our love to reignite
And sparks turn into flames and love can burn once again
If we work together, our love can still be rekindled and flourish
All you got to say
All you need to do is express to me that you want me
If you really want me
If you are truly committed to me
I'll be around
I will always be there for you no matter what you decide
I'll be around
My love for you is unwavering
I'll be around
Whenever you need me, I'll be there for you
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHILLIP LEVI HURTT, THOM BELL, THOMAS RANDOLPH BELL
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@pammcmonigle9210
I absolutely love these guys! Just saw them Sept 24th. The band is still tight!
@petersilverman2356
Daryl Hall is one of the great soul singers of all-time. The band is so tight and talented.
@nycosmos9
These guys are magical and dynamic!! I never get tired of hearing this music/voices over and over and over..................................
@montewhitefield2723
Oh man their band is tight! I'm so glad I grew up in the 70's and 80's!
@curtismichael4703
I love the percussion on this arrangement!
@williamgoldrick2341
i really like the way these cats cover this nice work guys the band is so freakn tight
@terrypos
T-Bone was the jam for Hall and Oates. Darryl and John will tell you the same thing. These guys are among the best artists and musicians ever! I could listen for hours. Thanks for sharing.
@paulmcwatters4200
Just a great feel good song.
@JMichael65
T-Bone was unusually blessed. The one who layer down all of those great bass lines in Hall and Oats' best days (and could play anything with strings plus a mean accordion) will be so missed.
@nidasalarzon853
All band member r great