Just Out Of Reach
Irene 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 lyrics of "Just Out of Reach" by Irene Reid speak to someone who feels lost, confused, and unable to find happiness or love. It is a song about seeking comfort and finding hope in the love of another. The singer urges the listener to reach out for help and to not give up, promising to be there with a love that will provide shelter and comfort, no matter what.


In the first verse, the singer describes the listener's feelings of hopelessness and their crumbling world. They encourage the listener to reach out for help, promising to provide love that will see them through. The second verse offers similar encouragement, this time speaking to the listener's feelings of inadequacy and isolation. Again, the singer promises to provide love and comfort to the listener, no matter how lost or alone they feel.


The third verse offers some insight into the listener's situation, suggesting that they are without love and afraid. The singer acknowledges this fear, but urges the listener to reach out anyway, promising to be there with all the love they need.


Line by Line Meaning

Now if you feel that you can't go on
If you're feeling like you can't continue with life


Because all of your hope is gone,
Because you've lost all hope


And your life is filled with much confusion
And your life is chaotic and confusing


Until happiness is just an illusion,
To the point where even happiness seems unreal


And your world around is crumblin' down;
And everything around you is falling apart


Darling, reach out (come on girl, reach on out for me)
My love, reach out for my help


Reach out (reach out for me.)
Ask for my assistance


I'll be there, with a love that will shelter you.
I promise to be there with my love that will protect you


I'll be there, with a love that will see you through.
I promise to be there with my love that will guide you through tough times


I'll be there to always see you through.
I promise to 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
Because your best effort doesn't seem to be sufficient


And you feel the world has grown cold,
And you feel like the world has become unfeeling


And you're drifting out all on your own,
And you're alone and aimlessly wandering


And you need a hand to hold:
And you need someone to rely on


I'll be there, to love and comfort you,
I promise to be there with my love and support you emotionally


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


I'll be there to love and comfort you.
I promise to always be there to comfort and love you


I can tell the way you hang your head,
I notice the way you're feeling down


You're without love and now you're afraid
You're lonely and scared


And through your tears you look around,
Through your tears, you're searching for an answer


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


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


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


But darling, reach out (come on girl, reach out for me)
But my love, please ask for my help


Reach out (reach out for me.)
Please connect with me


Just look over your shoulder
Just turn around and see me


I'll be there, to give you all the love you need,
I promise to be there and give you all the love you require


And I'll be there, you can always depend on me.
And I promise to always be there for you to rely on




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

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