Reach Out
Gerald LeVert / The Funk Brothers Lyrics


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Now if you feel that you can't go on
Because all of your hope is gone,
And your life is filled with much confusion
Until happiness is just an illusion,
And your world around is crumblin' down;
Darling, reach out (come on girl, reach on out for me)
Reach out (reach out for me.)
I'll be there, with a love that will shelter you.
I'll be there, with a love that will see you through.
I'll be there to always see you through.

When you feel lost and about to give up
'Cause your best just ain't good enough
And you feel the world has grown cold,
And you're drifting out all on your own,
And you need a hand to hold:
Darling, reach out (come on girl, reach out for me)
Reach out (reach out for me.)
I'll be there, to love and comfort you,
And I'll be there, to cherish and care for you.
I'll be there to love and comfort you.

I can tell the way you hang your head,
You're without love and 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 thinkin',
You're alone now, no love of your own,
But darling, reach out (come on girl, reach out for me)
Reach out (reach out for me.)
Just look over your shoulder




I'll be there, to give you all the love you need,
And I'll be there, you can always depend on me.

Overall Meaning

The song "Reach Out" by Gerald LeVert / The Funk Brothers is a message of hope and support for those going through difficult times. The lyrics speak directly to those who feel like they can't go on because their hope is gone, and their world is falling apart. The song urges them to reach out for help and promises that someone will be there to love and comfort them. The tone is reassuring, loving, and encouraging.


The song is about the power of love and support to see us through challenging times. The verses highlight all the ways life can get tough, from feeling lost and alone to lacking love, but the chorus promises that if you reach out, someone will be there to help you. The message is universal and compassionate, offering a hand to anyone who needs it. The song reminds us that we are not alone and that help is always available if we are brave enough to ask for it.


Line by Line Meaning

Now if you feel that you can't go on
If you feel like you can't continue anymore


Because all of your hope is gone,
If you have no hope left


And your life is filled with much confusion
If your life is full of chaos and you are lost


Until happiness is just an illusion,
If you can’t achieve happiness


And your world around is crumblin' down;
If your world is falling apart


Darling, reach out (come on girl, reach on out for me)
Ask for help despite the circumstances (addressed to a woman but also applies to men)


Reach out (reach out for me.)
Ask for help, don't suffer alone


I'll be there, with a love that will shelter you.
I'll provide love that will protect you


I'll be there, with a love that will see you through.
My love will guide you through the difficult times


I'll be there to always see you through.
I'll always be there to help you


When you feel lost and about to give up
When you feel hopeless and ready to quit


'Cause your best just ain't good enough
When you've tried your best but failed


And you feel the world has grown cold,
When you feel like the world is against you


And you're drifting out all on your own,
When you feel alone and unsupported


And you need a hand to hold:
When you need support


I'll be there, to love and comfort you,
I'll provide love and comfort to you


And I'll be there, to cherish and care for you.
I'll appreciate and take care of you


I'll be there to love and comfort you.
I'll be there to comfort you with my love


I can tell the way you hang your head,
I can see that you look sad or defeated


You're without love and now you're afraid
You don't have love and it makes you fearful


And through your tears you look around,
You're crying and looking for help


But there's no peace of mind to be found.
You can't find any peace or reassurance


I know what you're thinkin',
I understand what you're going through


You're alone now, no love of your own,
You're alone and without love in your life


But darling, reach out (come on girl, reach out for me)
Don't be afraid to ask for help (addressed to a woman but also applies to men)


Reach out (reach out for me.)
Don't suffer alone, reach out for help


Just look over your shoulder
Just take a moment to look around


I'll be there, to give you all the love you need,
I'll provide the love and support you need


And I'll be there, you can always depend on me.
I'll always be there to support you and you can count on me




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: PAUL VINCENT COLLINS, LAMONT DOZIER, BRIAN HOLLAND, EDWARD JR. HOLLAND

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@rambowbizz

Love this. RIP legends.

@PearsAreOkay

Amazing amazing version 😌

@stevenserna910

That bass tho...

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