I'll be there
JACKSON5 Lyrics


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You and I must make a pact
We must bring salvation back
Where there is love, I'll be there (I'll be there)

I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll have faith in all you do
Just call my name and I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you

I'll be there with a love that's strong
I'll be your strength
I'll keep holdin' on (holdin' on)
Yes I will, yes I will

Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness, girl, is all I'm after
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)

I'll be there to protect you (yeah baby)
With unselfish love that respects you
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)

I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you

I'll be there with a love that's strong
I'll be your strength
I'll keep holdin' on
Ooh ooh ooh
Yes I will (holdin' on, holdin' on)
Yes I will

If you should ever find someone new
I know he better be good to you
'Cause if he doesn't
I'll be there (I'll be there)

Don't you know baby I'll be there
I'll be there I'll be there

Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Just look over your shoulders honey, ooh!
I'll be there, I'll be there,
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)

Don't you know baby
I'll be there, I'll be there




Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Oh oh oh oh I'll be there, I'll be there

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I'll Be There" by Jackson5 celebrate the power of love and the importance of being there for the people we care about. The song opens with a call to action, a reminder that we must make a pact to bring salvation back. The idea of salvation goes beyond just the religious connotation - it encompasses the idea of making things right, of bringing hope into the world. The chorus repeats the line "Where there is love, I'll be there", emphasizing the importance of love in our lives and how it can help us overcome any obstacle.


The second verse focuses on the singer's promise to always be there to comfort his loved one, and to build a world of dreams around her. This shows the depth of his commitment - he is not just there to help her in times of trouble, but also to help her fulfill her every dream. The bridge is particularly powerful, as the singer promises to be there for his loved one even if she finds someone new. He reminds her that he will always be there, watching over her and making sure she is happy.


Overall, "I'll Be There" is a beautiful love song that captures the essence of what it means to be a reliable, supportive partner. It encourages us to be there for the people we love and to make sure they know that there is someone who will always have their back.


Line by Line Meaning

You and I must make a pact
We need to come to an agreement


We must bring salvation back
We must help others and make the world a better place


Where there is love, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will always be around love and positivity


I'll reach out my hand to you
I will always be there for you


I'll have faith in all you do
I will believe in your abilities


Just call my name and I'll be there (I'll be there)
You can always count on me to help you


I'll be there to comfort you
I will be there to make you feel better


Build my world of dreams around you
I want to create a beautiful life for us


I'm so glad that I found you
I am happy to have you in my life


I'll be there with a love that's strong
I will love you endlessly


I'll be your strength
I will support and encourage you


I'll keep holdin' on (holdin' on)
I will not give up on us


Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
I want to make you happy


Togetherness, girl, is all I'm after
I want to be with you always


Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Just reach out and I will be there for you


I'll be there to protect you (yeah baby)
I will make sure that you feel safe


With unselfish love that respects you
I will show you love that is genuine and respectful


I'll be there if you ever need me
I will be there to help you whenever you need me


I'll be there with a love that's strong
My love for you will never fade


I'll be your strength
I will be there to support you


I'll keep holdin' on
I will never give up on you


If you should ever find someone new
If you ever move on to someone else


I know he better be good to you
I hope that the other person will treat you well


'Cause if he doesn't
If he mistreats you


I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will be there to help you and show you love


Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
You can always count on me to be there for you


Just look over your shoulders honey, ooh!
I am always watching over you


Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Just let me know if you need me


Don't you know baby
Don't you already know


I'll be there, I'll be there
I will be there for you




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BERRY GORDY JR, BOB WEST, HAL DAVIS, WILLIE HUTCH

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@theharshtruthoutthere

@@ItsJustTro Lyrics:
GOD will be there.

You and I must make a choice.
A way for salvation was made for us.
Where there is love,
GOD will be there.

GOD shall reach out His hand to you.
GOD have faith in you, you know He do.
Just call upon HIS name,
GOD will be there.

And oh – He`ll shall send His SPIRIT to comfort you,
Build you life up from the crash.
You`ll be glad that GOD found you.
He`ll be there with a love that`s strong.
He`ll be your strength.
He will not leave you nor forsake you, just be sure you know that.

Let GOD will your life with joy and laughter.
Togetherness, you both be after.
Whenever you need GOD, He`ll be there.

GOD shall be there to protect you,
with an unselfish love, He respect you,
Just call upon HIS name,
GOD will be there.

And oh – He`ll shall send His SPIRIT to comfort you,
Build you life up from the crash.
You`ll be glad that GOD found you.
He`ll be there with a love that`s strong.
He`ll be your strength.
He will not leave you nor forsake you, just be sure you know that.


If you should ever find to be left alone,
Be sure to know, GOD is working in you.
Cause if He doesn’t,
you`ll be with the crowed.


GOD will be there.
Just call upon HIS name,
GOD will be there.



@xinhuafan6746

You and I must make a pact
We must bring salvation back
Where there is love, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll have faith in all you do
Just call my name and I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with a love that's strong
I'll be your strength
I'll keep holdin' on (holdin' on)
Yes I will, yes I will
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness, girl, is all I'm after
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there to protect you (yeah baby)
With unselfish love that respects you
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with a love that's strong
I'll be your strength
I'll keep holdin' on
Ooh ooh ooh
Yes I will (holdin' on, holdin' on)
Yes I will
If you should ever find someone new
I know he better be good to you
'Cause if he doesn't
I'll be there (I'll be there)
Don't you know baby I'll be there
I'll be there I'll be there
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Just look over your shoulders honey, ooh!
I'll be there, I'll be there,
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Don't you know baby
I'll be there, I'll be there
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Oh oh oh oh I'll be there, I'll be there



@CurlyFromTheSwirly

- Beautiful -
written by unknown author

She was not beautiful.
She was plain & average.
She did not stand out in a crowd.

She befriended a young rebel boy. He was handsome & kind. All the things she wanted, but he did not notice her. Not like that. She was not beautiful.

He met a woman & fell in love, but he did not know how to win her heart, so she helped him. She told him when to speak and when to kiss her and when to hold her.

It wasn't perfect, but it made her happy to know that he was happy...even with someone else. Cause she was not beautiful.

Then one day tragedy befell her precious guy friend. News reached her that his love had left him for someone else. She went to him, and held him, and consoled him.

She would be there for him, and help him get through it. Even if, just as a friend. Oh, how she wanted him...but she was not beautiful.

With time & his friend's help, he got through his heartache. Then one day he realized how special she was...and how beautiful. He began to see her as an object of perfection.

He thought for a while what to do. How would she react? Would it hurt their friendship?

Finally he decided to go to her, and no matter what, tell her how he feels...that he loved her. So he went to her, but there was no answer...she was gone.

He never knew why she just up & left, until one day he learnt that she had been ill & passed away. He cried for days, not knowing what to do or how to go on...knowing he would never see her beautiful face again.



@danielmota795

You and I must make a pact
We must bring salvation back
Where there is love, I'll be there
I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll have faith in all you do
Just call my name and I'll be there
I'll be there to comfort you
Fill my world with dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with love that strong
I'll be your strength
I'll keep holding on (yes, I will)
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness, well is all I'm after
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there to protect you (yeah baby)
With an unselfish love I'll respect you
I'll be there to comfort you
Fill my world with dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with love that strong
I'll be your strength
I'll keep holding on (yes, I will)
If you should ever find someone new
I know hde better be good to you
'Cause if he doesn't I'll be there
Don't you know baby, yeah, yeah
I'll be there, I'll be there
Just call my name I'll be there
Just look over your shoulders, honey
Uh, I'll be there, I'll be there
Whenever you need me I'll be there
Don't you know baby, yeah, yeah
I'll be there, I'll be there
Just call my name I'll be there
Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh
I'll be there to comfort you
Fill my world with dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with love that strong
I'll be your strength
I'll keep holding on (yes, I will)



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@haneyyiskndr5592

the boy who made our childhood is the same boy who had no childhood
Rest In Peace
Michael Joseph Jackson

@tinashelby7731

Speaking of childhood. It was such a different time when Michael recorded this song. I think that's why a lot of people thats around my age... I'm 54 yrs. old can relate and love the song is because it reminds us of a time when things were much different. I don't know about everybody but I'm just sayin in the seventies it was more about love and being kind and nice to people and not being so offended by what everybody had to say, letting stuff roll off your back. If you were a party or bar and somebody accidentally bumped into you... It would be like " oh sorry dude... Oh no problem brother have yourself some fun ". Nowadays it seems like when something like that happens there's always a fight. It was a time when you can leave your doors unlocked and you didn't have to worry about you kids hanging out three blocks down the street. It just seemed like a much happier times. Everybody wasn't so damned UP TIGHT. If I could just tell one thing to try and make this world a better place before die. I would say the same thing that my dad always told me and I didn't and I didn't listen to it either. The first thing that I would want to stay is... Please don't grow up too fast because if you do the end comes to quick and you don't realize that until you're 50 and you look back and wonder where all the years went and another thing I would like to say would be just being nice to people. It is so much easier to say something kind then to say something nasty. The last thing would be... if you see someone that needs a hand... help them out you never know when you might need help. So if you do all three of those things now stick with me and just imagine this... Start using words like groovy or peace✌️and far out. They all might sound silly to you but just read the words again and say them out loud. If someone was walking by you and said something like that could you get mad. ✌️ You dig all that I was saying. Peace out man have a groovy night and I'll catch you on the flip flop. 😊😊😊😊

@marwatson7408

Wally Wayne I know what you are saying I’m 55 years old life seemed a lot simpler kids played outdoors all day long gone for hrs at a time groups of children riding their bikes all over the neighborhood, kids were more active back then played kickball out in the streets ,kids had more freedoms than they do today. You had stay at home moms dads supported their families on one paycheck most families had only one car. There wasn’t all of this PC crap that they have today people these days are to easily offended if someone says something to them. People seemed happier back then Everybody back in those days knew their neighbors, I remember my parents having BBQ’s get togethers had people over for coffee and desserts. Invited neighbors and their family members to the house It’s sad how things have turned out these days.

@tinashelby7731

@Hiking Blackwell anyone can change

@christopherclarkin9584

RIP Michael.

@waysstorm3371

@Hiking Blackwell just like Michael lol, he didn't had a childhood but he took care of kids lmao

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@hartzaire

My mom and I use to sing this in the car. Last year my mom passed away unexpectedly this song makes me 😢.

@TonyGlss

May her beautiful soul Rest In Peace.

@NemoMMA

God bless you

@morrislay8437

So sorry you lost your mom. What.a song! Some of the best lyrics ever scribed.

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