I'll be there
Diana Ross and Michael Jackson Lyrics


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If you feel that you can't go on
'Cause all your hope is gone
And your life is filled with confusion
And hapiness is just an illusion
And your world around is tumblin' down
Darling, reach out
Reach out, reach out
I'll give you all the love you need
I'll be there
You can always depend on me

I can tell by the way you hang your head
Your with out of love, now you're afraid
And through your tears you look around
But there's no peace of mind to be found

I know what you're thinking
You're alone now, no love of your own
Darling, reach out
Reach out for me boy

I'll give you all the love you need
I'll be there
Hey baby, I'm gonna be right there
You can always depend on me

You can always, depend on me
You can always, when things get tough
You can always, cuddle mee, see you through
You can always, depend on me
Whatever else you do

You can always, ring my phone
Yeah, you can always catch me at home
You can always cuddle me

You can always depend on me
You can always depend on me
You can always depend on me
You can always depend on me

You can always depend on me
You can always depend on me
You can always depend on me
You can always depend on me
You can always depend on me

When you're lost and about to give up
'Cause your best ain't good enough
And you feel the world has grown cold
And you're driftin' on your own
When you need a hand to hold
When you need a little love

Reach out, I'll be there
Reach out, I'll be there
Reach out, I'll be there

To give you all the love you need
I'll try ro give you all the love you need
I'll be there to love and shelter you

I'll be there to always see you through
To give you all the love you need
I'm gonna give you all the love you need
I'll be there to love and shelter you

I'll be there to always see you through
To give you all the love you need




I'm gonna give you all the love you need
I'll be there...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Diana Ross's song Reach Out I'll Be There convey a message of support and unconditional love. The chorus, "I'll give you all the love you need, I'll be there, you can always depend on me," reinforces this idea. The first stanza sets up the scenario of a person who feels overwhelmed and hopeless. They seem to be searching for something that they cannot find on their own: "And through your tears you look around, but there's no peace of mind to be found." However, the singer tells them that they do not have to face their troubles alone and to reach out for help.


The second stanza elaborates on this theme, with the lyrics "When you're lost and about to give up, 'cause your best ain't good enough." The song seems to be addressing a person who is in a vulnerable state and encourages them to not lose hope. The singer assures them that they will be there to offer emotional support, love, and shelter. The song's closing refrain of "I'll be there" reinforces this message.


Overall, the song appears to be a message of comfort and support to someone who is going through a difficult time. It encourages them to reach out and let others help them rather than facing their challenges alone.


Line by Line Meaning

If you feel that you can't go on
When you feel like you can't continue


'Cause all your hope is gone
Because you've lost all hope


And your life is filled with confusion
And your life is full of confusion


And happiness is just an illusion
And happiness seems unattainable


And your world around is tumblin' down
And your world is falling apart


Darling, reach out
Reach out for help and support


Reach out, reach out
Don't be afraid to seek help


I'll give you all the love you need
I will provide you with all the love necessary


I'll be there
I will be there for you


You can always depend on me
You can always trust and rely on me


I can tell by the way you hang your head
I can see from your body language


Your without love, now you're afraid
You feel like you have no love, and are now afraid


And through your tears you look around
Through your tears, you search around


But there's no peace of mind to be found
But you can't find any peace of mind


I know what you're thinking
I understand what you're thinking


You're alone now, no love of your own
You feel like you're alone without anyone who loves you


Darling, reach out
Seek help and support


Reach out for me boy
Seek help and support from me


You can always depend on me
You can always trust and rely on me


Hey baby, I'm gonna be right there
I will be there for you, no matter what


You can always depend on me
You can always trust and rely on me


You can always, when things get tough
You can always rely on me when things get difficult


You can always, cuddle mee, see you through
You can always turn to me for comfort and support, I will see you through


Whatever else you do
Regardless of everything else


You can always, ring my phone
You can always call me


Yeah, you can always catch me at home
You can always find me at home


I'll be there...
I will be there for you


When you're lost and about to give up
When you are lost and considering giving up


'Cause your best ain't good enough
Because your best efforts are not enough


And you feel the world has grown cold
And the world seems unfeeling and uncaring


And you're driftin' on your own
And you feel like you are drifting without support


When you need a hand to hold
When you need someone to lean on


When you need a little love
When you need some love and care


Reach out, I'll be there
Reach out for support, and I will be there for you


To give you all the love you need
To provide you with all the love necessary


I'll try to give you all the love you need
I will make an effort to provide you with all the necessary love


I'll be there to love and shelter you
I will be there to shelter and care for you


I'll be there to always see you through
I will be there to support and help you


Reach out, I'll be there
Reach out for help, and I will be there for you


Reach out, I'll be there
Reach out for help, and I will be there for you


Reach out, I'll be there
Reach out for help, and I will be there for you


You can always depend on me
You can always trust and rely on me


You can always depend on me
You can always trust and rely on me


You can always depend on me
You can always trust and rely on me


You can always depend on me
You can always trust and rely on me


You can always depend on me
You can always trust and rely on me




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Holland Jr., Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland

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Comments from YouTube:

Blackheart Bev

Michael, and the oldest brother: Jacky, have the best voices. Jackie's high range is hauntingly beautiful 💖

LIl18thletterking

​@Blackheart Bev of course he can..I have heard Mj miss notes..I've never heard Marlon miss a note

Blackheart Bev

@Sojere Israeli stop.

Sojere Israeli

@Blackheart Bev Wydm😐 marlon can sing

Blackheart Bev

@Will I am Musiq Niooce!!! I always thought Jermaine sounded slightly nasal, especially when he was young. They all sound good tho. Cept for Marlon lol

Blackheart Bev

@bigi jackson fans yep, the oldest actually 🤗

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Justine Rolf Servidad

Diana Ross' intro was used at the This Is It version of Jackson 5 Medley (I Want You Back/The Love You Save/I'll Be There)

Cory R

Jermaine did his thing on this performance.

Guitarj

Jermaine is the most underrated in terms of his role in the Jackson 5

MOA

I've always said they sound similar. And Marlon and Jermaine sound quite similar.

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