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The Jackson Southernaires is an American traditional black gospel music group from Jackson, Mississippi, producer Frank Crisler formed the group in 1940, yet they did not become active until 1969, with the release of Too Late by Song Bird Records. At its inception, The group consisted of five members; Huey Williams, Roger Bryant Jr., Maurice Surrell, James Burks, and Luther Jennings. The group received a nomination for a Grammy Award in the Best Traditional Gospel Album category at the 34th Annual Grammy Awards. The group has released 28 albums, including their 2010 release, Back Again, with Blackberry Records. Eleven albums have charted on the Billboard magazine charts, only on the Gospel Albums chart.
Members
Current
Huey Williams
Maurice Surrell
James Burks
Former
Roger Bryant Jr. (Deceased)
Willie Banks (Deceased)
Frank Williams (Deceased)
Luther Jennings (Deceased)
I'll be there
JACKSON SOUTHERNAIRES Lyrics
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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)
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
In the lyrics to "I'll Be There" by the Jackson Southernaires, the message is about making a commitment and being there for someone. The singer is telling his loved one that they need to work together to bring salvation back, indicating that they are facing some sort of struggle. However, where there is love, he promises to be there. The singer is declaring his faith in the capabilities of his significant other and promises to always be there when called upon.
The singer promises to fill his loved one's heart with joy and laughter and to build his world of dreams around her. He acknowledges that he is glad that he found her and promises to be a source of strength and protection with unselfish love that respects her.
The chorus of the song reinforces that the singer will always be there, no matter what. He will be there to comfort, protect, and hold on. He ends the song with a warning that if his loved one ever finds someone new, he hopes that person will be good to her, but if not, he will always be there for her.
Overall, the lyrics convey a strong message of commitment, perseverance, and unconditional love. The singer promises to be a constant presence and support for the one he loves.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I must make a pact
We need to agree on something important
We must bring salvation back
We must restore what has been lost
Where there is love, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will always be there for you when you are loved
I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll extend myself to help you
I'll have faith in all you do.
I'll trust and believe in everything you do
Just call my name and I'll be there (I'll be there)
Whenever you need me, I'll be there for you
I'll be there to comfort you,
I'll be there to give you the emotional support you need
Build my world of dreams around you,
I'll create a beautiful dream world for us
I'm so glad that I found you.
I'm grateful to have found you and to be with you
I'll be there with a love that's strong,
My love for you will be unwavering and potent
I'll be your strength,
I'll support you through tough situations
I'll keep holdin' on (Holdin' on)
I'll always hold on to our relationship and love
Yes I will, yes I will
I promise to always be there for you
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter,
I'll bring happiness and laughter into your life
Togetherness, girl, is all I'm after,
Being together with you is all I want
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Whenever you need my presence, I'll be there for you
I'll be there to protect you, (yeah baby)
I'll defend and safeguard you from harm
With unselfish love that respects you.
I'll show you love that puts your needs before mine and respects you
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
All you need to do is call and I'll be there for you
If you should ever find someone new
If you ever find someone else
I know he better be good to you
He should treat you well
'Cause if he doesn't
If he fails to treat you right
I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll still be there for you
Don't you know baby I'll be there
You should know that I'll always be there for you
Just look over your shoulders honey, ooh!
Even if you don't call my name, know that I'm watching over you
Ooh ooh ooh
Yes I will (Holdin' on, holdin' on)
Yes I will
I promise to hold on to our love and relationship
I'll be there, I'll be there,
I'll always be there for you
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Whenever you need my presence, I'll be there for you
Don't you know baby,
I'll be there, I'll be there
You should know that I'll always be there for you
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
All you need to do is call and I'll be there for you
Oh oh oh oh I'll be there, I'll be there
You can always count on me to be there for you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: Berry Gordy Jr, Bob West, Hal Davis, Willie Hutch
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