Daryl Hall (born Daryl Franklin Hohl on October 11, 1946) is an American si… Read Full Bio ↴Daryl Hall (born Daryl Franklin Hohl on October 11, 1946) is an American singer and songwriter, best known for his collaboration with John Oates in the duo Hall & Oates. He has released five albums as a solo artist: "Sacred Songs" (1980), "Three Hearts in the Happy Ending Machine" (1986), "Soul Alone" (1993), "Can't Stop Dreaming" (1996) and "Laughing Down Crying" (2011). He has been the host of the web music series "Live from Daryl's House" since 2007.

His mother played songs by Frank Sinatra to him as a child, and he later became a fan of Motown and other R&B/soul music. He took piano lessons as a child, but he did not like them. He would skip the lessons and ride his bicycle across the bridge from his grandfather's farm over to the heart of the black "Chicken Hill" ghetto, where he could just listen and absorb the music.

In the 1960s, Hall attended Temple University, but did not graduate, preferring instead to spend his time singing on the street corners and play with various musicians and groups. At that time, Daryl Hohl (as he was called then) sang backup for different bands. He eventually changed his last name to Hall. Daryl Hall idolized the Temptations and began to perform session work as a singer. He first met John Oates at a band competition.

After John transferred to a different school, Daryl joined the band Gulliver, which released one eponymous album in 1969 before being dropped from their label.

Daryl is the host of the wildly popular online show entitled "Live From Daryl's House", where Daryl and the band collaborate with artists from various musical genres on the 15th of each month. The first episode aired in 2007, and it's still going strong. Best of all, it's free to watch.

I'll Be Around
Daryl Hall Lyrics

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This is our fork in the road
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 want 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

Overall Meaning

Daryl Hall's song "I'll Be Around" is a love song that tells the story of two people who have come to a fork in the road, and one of them has chosen to end the relationship. The singer is saying that even though he knows the relationship is over, he will always be there for his love interest whenever they need him. The lyrics convey a sense of hopefulness that love can be rekindled despite the challenges and heartbreaks that come with it.

The first verse states that the relationship has reached its last episode, and the decision has been made. The singer acknowledges that his love interest has chosen to move on, but he will bow out gracefully and leave the key to the relationship in their hands. However, the chorus expresses the singer's availability and willingness to be there for their love interest at any time, even if it's not as a romantic partner. The singer repeats the phrase "I'll be around" several times to emphasize the point.

In the second verse, the singer reflects on how he had all the right words to say, but now they have slipped away. Despite this, he still believes that a tiny spark remains, and love can reignite. The lyrics suggest that the singer hopes his love interest will reach out to him one day and tell him that they still want him.

Overall, "I'll Be Around" is a song about the power of love, the hope that it brings, and the willingness to be there for someone even when the relationship has ended.

Line by Line Meaning

This is our fork in the road
This stage in our relationship marks a turning point where we must decide to either continue or end things

Love's last episode
Our love story has reached its climax and this could be the final chapter

There's nowhere to go, you made your choice
You have made a decision that has left us with no options or alternatives

Now it's up to me, to bow out gracefully
I will have to accept your decision with dignity and respect your choice

Though you hold the key
Despite the fact that you have control over our relationship's future, I am still here for you

Whenever you call me, I'll be there
I am always available for you whenever you need me for any reason

Whenever you want me, I'll be there
I am always willing to be there for you whenever you desire my presence and company

Whenever you need me, I'll be there
Whenever you require my help, my assistance, my comfort, I will be there for you

I'll be around
I am always available to support and care for you

I knew just what to say, now I found out today
Previously, I believed that I knew what words would lead to the best outcome, but now I have realized that might not be the case

Although the words have slipped away, but I know
Although I am not quite sure what to say now in this situation, I am still aware of my feelings about you

There's always a chance, a tiny spark will remain yeah
There's still a possibility that the love between us will continue, no matter how minimal it might seem

And sparks turn into flames and love can burn once again
Even the tiniest spark could potentially reignite the flames of love between us and provide us with the chance to rekindle our relationship

All you got to say
If you express to me that you want me back, I will be there for you

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Phil Hurtt, Thom Randolph Bell

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