I'll Be
Edwin McCain Lyrics

The strands in your eyes that color them wonderful
Your captivating eyes are like strands that have the power to steal my breath away.

Stop me and steal my breath
You leave me breathless with your beauty.

Emeralds from mountains and thrust towards the sky
Your eyes sparkle like emeralds on top of mountains, reaching for the sky, and yet they reveal so little about their depth.

Never revealing their depth
Your eyes, like emeralds, hide their depth, and I long to uncover their mysteries.

Tell me that we belong together
If you confirm that we are meant to be together, it will be a great relief for me.

Dress it up with the trappings of love
Make our love a beautiful thing that we can cherish and celebrate with all the trappings that come with being in love.

I'll be captivated, I'll hang from your lips
I'll be held captive by your words and will hang on every word that you say.

Instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above
Rather than experiencing the pain and heartache that comes with loving someone, I would rather be captivated by you and hang on your every word.

I'll be your cryin' shoulder
I'll be there for you when you need a shoulder to cry on.

I'll be love suicide
I'll completely devote myself to you and our love, even if it costs me everything.

I'll be better when I'm older
As time passes, I'll only become a better version of myself for you.

I'll be the greatest fan of your life
I'll support and adore you more than anyone else ever could.

And rain falls angry on the tin roof
As the rain beats down on the tin roof, we find comfort and safety in each other's arms.

As we lie awake in my bed
We lay awake, wrapped up in each other, comforted by the sound of the rain outside.

You're my survival, you're my living proof
You are my reason for living, and because of our love, I know that I am truly alive.

My love is alive and not dead
Contrary to past experiences of heartache and pain, our love is alive and thriving.

And I've dropped out, burned up, fought my way back from the dead
I've experienced my share of failures and obstacles, but I've fought to overcome them to be with you.

Tuned in, turned on, remembered the thing you said
I'm fully invested and devoted to our love, and I cherish the sweet things you say to me.

The greatest fan of your life
I will stand by you and support you always, as your biggest fan and most devoted lover.