I'll Be There
Escape Club Lyrics
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Over Trees
Over Oceans
Over Seas
I'll be there
In a whisper on the wind
On the smile of a new friend
And I'll be there
Don't be afraid, oh my love
I'll be watching you from above
And I'd give all the world tonight,
To be with you
Because I'm on your side,
And I still care
I may have died,
But I've gone nowhere
Just think of me,
And I'll be there
On the edge of a waking dream
Over Rivers
Over Streams
Through Wind and Rain
I'll be there
Across the wide and open sky
Thousands of miles I'd fly
To be with you
I'll be there
Don't be afraid, oh my love
I'll be watching you from above
And I'd give all the world tonight,
To be with you
Because I'm on your side,
And I still care
I may have died,
But I've gone nowhere
Just think of me,
And I'll be there
In the breath of a wind that sighs
Oh, there's no need to cry
Just think of me,
And I'll be there
The lyrics of Escape Club's "I'll Be There" describe a comforting message to a loved one, promising to always be there for them in spirit even if they are physically apart. The song starts by painting a picture of vast distances being crossed ("over mountains, over trees, over oceans, over seas") and continues to suggest that the singer's presence can be found in the whispers of the wind or the smile of a new friend. The chorus reassures the listener that the singer is watching over them from above and would give anything to be with them. The bridge of the song conveys a sense of determination ("across the wide and open sky, thousands of miles I'd fly") and the promise to be there even in difficult times such as through wind and rain.
The song touches on themes of love, separation, and loss but ultimately offers a sense of hope and reassurance. The singer's promise to always be there in spirit echoes messages of love that transcend time and space. The lyrics are further enhanced by the moody, reflective music that accompanies them, which helps to convey the sense of longing and distance that can be heard throughout the song.
Interestingly, "I'll Be There" was not initially a huge hit when it was first released in 1991, but it has since grown to become a classic of its era. It was the second single released from Escape Club's album "Dollars and Sex" and peaked at number 8 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Chart. It remains one of their most famous songs and has been featured in numerous films and TV shows.
Line by Line Meaning
Over Mountains
I will go wherever necessary, even if it involves crossing mountains.
Over Trees
I will cross even the tallest of trees to get to where you are.
Over Oceans
I am willing to travel across the vast oceans to be with you.
Over Seas
No sea is too big for me to cross to be by your side.
I'll be there
I will never abandon you and will always be there for you.
In a whisper on the wind
Even if my presence cannot be physically felt, it will still be there in a subtle way.
On the smile of a new friend
The kindness of a new friend will remind you of my love for you.
Just think of me
I will come to mind and be with you even when physically apart.
Don't be afraid, oh my love
Do not fear because I will always be watching over you.
I'll be watching you from above
My love exists beyond physical boundaries and I will always be there to protect you.
And I'd give all the world tonight,
I would do anything and everything to be with you.
To be with you
All I want is to be by your side.
Because I'm on your side,
My love and support will always be with you.
And I still care
Even if I am not physically present, my love and care for you will never fade.
I may have died,
I may no longer be alive, and yet my love for you still persists.
But I've gone nowhere
My love for you is eternal and I will always be by your side in spirit.
Through Wind and Rain
I will brave any storm to be by your side.
Across the wide and open sky
Even the vast sky will not stop me from reaching you.
Thousands of miles I'd fly
I will travel however far it takes to be with you.
In the breath of a wind that sighs
I exist in the briefest of moments, in even the softest sighs of the wind.
Oh, there's no need to cry
Do not weep because my love will remain present and unwavering, even in my physical absence.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: John Christoforou, John David Holliday, Trevor David Steel, Milan Derek Zekavica
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I'LL BE THERE
by
THE ESCAPE CLUB
Over mountains
Over trees
Over oceans
Over seas
Across the desert
I'll be there
In a whisper on the wind
On the smile of a new friend
Just think of me
And I'll be there
Don't be afraid, oh my love
I'll be watching you from above
And I'd give all the world tonight
To be with you
Because I'm on your side
And I still care
I may have died
But I've gone nowhere
Just think of me
And I'll be there
On the edge of a waking dream
Over rivers
Over streams
Through wind and rain
I'll be there
Across the wide and open sky
Thousands of miles I'd fly
To be with you
I'll be there
Don't be afraid, oh my love
I'll be watching you from above
Then I give all the world tonight
To be with you
Because I'm on your side
And I still care
I may have died
But I've gone nowhere
Just think of me
And I'll be there
Just think of me
And I'll be there
In the breath of a wind that sighs
Oh, there's no need to cry
Just think of me
And I'll be there
Don't be afraid, oh my love
I'll be watching you from above
And I'd give all the world tonight
To be with you
Because I'm on your side
And I still care
I may have died
But I've gone nowhere
Just think of me
I'll be there
Just think of me
And I'll be there
Just think of me
I'll be there
@christopherthomas9798
It's been almost 6 yrs that my wife was send to the Lord. Until today I will always visit her at her resting place....but today is the day after visiting then back to my car and was driving away the radio played this wonderfull song..Really miss her so much..my love for her will never faith away..RIP Branda
@story_rook1581
She's with you still. ❤
@billylim5268
Having Jesus and what He did at the Cross for us all as the perspective of this song raises the song to a whole new level!!
@vishalpatel3880
How? Just how can you thumbs down this song?? I lost my wife in 2014. My son was 12 and my daughter was 7. RIP Erika Patel. We miss you. Please keep being our angel.
@MamaBoots007
This song came out in May of 1991, I lost the love of my life that very next month, June 15th, 27years ago today. It was as though he was speaking.g to me through these lyrics. When our son was married the first ow song these played, after the bride/groom dance was this (without his knowledge of its significance). No one will ever convince me it wasn't from him....NO ONE. To this day it plays at times that only God could ordain. What a blessing and comfort it has been. Thank you Lord.
I.think of you, and you are ALWAYS there Richard ❤
@bradstafford485
This song was released in 1986. God bless..
@MammaOVlogs
wow l lost the love of my life on June 15th too in 2021
@cocoaorange1
It came out in the early 90's.
@danilomacalino9889
Yup! First time I heard this song around June of 1991
@michellevangestel797
The most beautiful heart felt song ever created.