I'll be there
Don White Lyrics

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There ain't no chains strong enough to hold me
Ain't no breeze big enough to slow me
I never have seen a river that's too wide

There ain't no jail tight enough to lock me
Ain't no man big enough to stop me
I'll be there if you ever want me by your side

There ain't no rope stout enough to bind me
Look for me, honey you will find me
Any old time, you're ready with your charm

I'll be there ready and a-waiting
There won't be any hesitating
I'll be there if you ever want me in your arms

Love me, if you're ever going to love me
Never have seen a road too rough to ride

There ain't no chain strong enough to hold me
Ain't no breeze big enough to slow me
I'll be there if you ever want me by your side

Love me, if you're ever going to love me
I never have seen a road too rough to ride

There ain't no chain strong enough to hold me

Ain't no breeze big enough to slow me
I'll be there if you ever want me by your side

Overall Meaning

The first set of lyrics in the song "I'll Be There" by Don White speaks about the singer's strength and resilience. He says that there is no chain strong enough to hold him down, no wind that is powerful enough to slow him down, and he has never seen a river that is too wide for him to cross. He further adds that there is no jail that can hold him and no man who can stop him from being with the person he wants to be with. He offers his unwavering loyalty to this person, saying that he will be there by their side if they ever want or need him.

The second verse speaks to the singer's unbreakable will and indomitable spirit. He says that no rope is stout enough to bind him and that whoever is looking for him will find him. He further adds that he will always be ready and willing to be with this person, that there won't be any hesitation on his part, and he'll be there to hold them in his arms. The chorus repeats the same sentiments, and he reinforces that he will be there for the person he loves, and he is ready to face any challenge that comes their way.

Line by Line Meaning

There ain't no chains strong enough to hold me
I am not easily restrained by external forces.

Ain't no breeze big enough to slow me
I am not slowed down by obstacles that may seem insurmountable.

I never have seen a river that's too wide
To me, there is no barrier that cannot be crossed.

There ain't no jail tight enough to lock me
I cannot be confined by traditional forms of punishment.

Ain't no man big enough to stop me
No one can stand in my way.

I'll be there if you ever want me by your side
I will be there to help you whenever you need me.

There ain't no rope stout enough to bind me
I cannot be restrained by any means.

Look for me, honey you will find me
You can always count on me to be there for you.

Any old time, you're ready with your charm
You can call on me at any time and I will be ready to help.

I'll be there ready and a-waiting
I will be prepared and waiting for your call.

There won't be any hesitating
I will respond quickly and without hesitation.

I'll be there if you ever want me in your arms
I will be there to comfort you in any way that you need.

Love me, if you're ever going to love me
If you want to love me, now is the time.

Never have seen a road too rough to ride
I am always up for a challenge.

I'll be there if you ever want me by your side
I will be there to support you no matter what.

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@GeorgePlantisAlive

I did some research on this, Freedom, and it turns out there are two different songs that have very similar titles:
- This song, entitled "I'll Be There (If You Ever Want Me)", written by Ray Price and Rusty Gabbard in 1953. This is the same song JJ Cale recorded on his "Okie" album.
- "I Will Be There", written by Paul Brady and John O'Kane in 1995, and covered by Eric Clapton and as a duet with Ed Sheeran.

Thanks for listening to the song, Freedom. You can find some interesting versions for it right here:

- JJ Cale's version:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SjmQKbchek8
- Ray Price's original:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=71XNbIgCLh8