I'll be there
Jackson 5 Michael Jackson Lyrics
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Got to be there in the morning
When she says hello to the world
Got to be there (got to be there)
Got to be there in her down time
And show her that she's my girl
Ooh what a feeling there'll be
Cause when I look in her eyes I realize
I need her sharing the world beside me
So I got to be there (got to be there)
Got to be there in the morning
And welcome her into my world
And show her that she's my girl
When she says hello world (got to be there) (got to be there)
I need her sharing the world beside me
That's why I got to be there (got to be there)
Got to be there where it all begins
And that's everywhere she goes
I got to be there so she knows
That when she's with me
She's home (ooh she's home) (ooh she's home) yea
(Got to be there) got to be there, got to be there
(Got to be there) got to be there, got to be there
(Got to be there) ooh baby, baby, got to be there, got to be there
(Got to be there) got to be there, got to be there
(Got to be there) ooh, got to be there, got to be there
(Got to be there) ooh, got to be there, got to be there
The song "Got to Be There" by Michael Jackson and The Jackson 5 is a sweet and sentimental love song. The lyrics express the singer's desire to be there for his love interest in both the good times and the bad. He wants to be there in the morning to welcome her into his world and show her that she's his girl. He also wants to be there during her down time to comfort her and let her know that he loves her.
The song is about the importance of being present in a relationship, and the deep connection that comes from sharing experiences with someone else. The singer recognizes that he needs his love interest to share the world beside him, and that he can't imagine living without her. The line "When she says hello to the world" captures the idea that the singer wants to be there for every moment, no matter how small or insignificant it may seem.
Overall, "Got to Be There" is a beautiful expression of love and commitment. It emphasizes the importance of being there for the people we care about, and cherishing the time we have with them.
Line by Line Meaning
Got to be there (got to be there)
It is absolutely necessary to be present and available for her.
Got to be there in the morning
Being there in the morning is crucial for her happiness.
When she says hello to the world
Being present and supportive when she wakes up is important to her.
Got to be there in her down time
It's important to be present and supportive when she needs emotional support.
And show her that she's my girl
Letting her know that she is loved and valued is important.
Ooh what a feeling there'll be
Anticipating the joy and happiness of being loved in return.
The moment I know she loves me
The moment when she reciprocates the love is anxiously awaited.
Cause when I look in her eyes I realize
The realization of how much she means to him happens by looking in her eyes.
I need her sharing the world beside me
The presence and support of her is necessary to experience life alongside him.
And welcome her into my world
Making her feel comfortable and welcome in his life is important.
When she says hello world (got to be there) (got to be there)
Being present and supportive when she approaches the day is important.
That's why I got to be there (got to be there)
The importance of being present and supportive for her is reiterated again.
Got to be there where it all begins
Being there at the start of any situation is important for her happiness and comfort.
And that's everywhere she goes
Being present and supportive wherever she is will help her feel loved and supported.
I got to be there so she knows
The importance of being present and supportive for her is emphasized once again.
That when she's with me
The presence of him makes her feel safe and loved.
She's home (ooh she's home) (ooh she's home) yea
He is the home for her, where she finds comfort, love, and support.
(Got to be there) got to be there, got to be there
The necessity of being present and supportive for her is reiterated.
(Got to be there) ooh baby, baby, got to be there, got to be there
The importance of being present and supportive is emphasized, with endearing terms.
(Got to be there) ooh, got to be there, got to be there
The importance of being present and supportive is emphasized again.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ELLIOT WILLENSKY, ELLIOTT WILLENSKY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Jackson5Things
I've had a few comments on this video asking if they were lip syncing in this appearance and the answer is yes... but let me tell you why:
This appearance was performed to playback of the official record - from what I've seen the first time they debuted new songs on television they would usually do this. It seems to be so viewers would hear the exact record version the first time round upon release. If people are going to be buying this version of course they'd want to hear it first. When they would perform the song the next time they would record a new version on the show. It makes sense really & isn't to do with them not being able to sing live! Later on they perform this song on the Diana! TV special and you can hear it is a different version recorded on the show.
Here are some examples:
I Want you Back on the Hollywood Palace 1969 - You can hear it is playback of the original record.
Subsequent performances of IWYB (Ed Sullivan 1969, Andy Williams 1970, American Bandstand 1970 etc) - all alternative vocals recorded on the shows.
ABC on American Bandstand 1970 - Again, playback of the original record.
Subsequent ABC performances (Ed Sullivan 1970, Flip Wilson 1971 etc) - All alternative recordings.
Stop The Love You Save Ed Sullivan 1970 - Playback again.
Subsequent performances (Jim Nabors 1970, Diana! 1971 etc ) Are alternative recordings.
If you follow my timeline playlist you'll be able to see what I mean and it's what logically makes sense to me. If anyone knows more about how it worked though and I'm off the mark let me know!
@Jackson5Things
I've had a few comments on this video asking if they were lip syncing in this appearance and the answer is yes... but let me tell you why:
This appearance was performed to playback of the official record - from what I've seen the first time they debuted new songs on television they would usually do this. It seems to be so viewers would hear the exact record version the first time round upon release. If people are going to be buying this version of course they'd want to hear it first. When they would perform the song the next time they would record a new version on the show. It makes sense really & isn't to do with them not being able to sing live! Later on they perform this song on the Diana! TV special and you can hear it is a different version recorded on the show.
Here are some examples:
I Want you Back on the Hollywood Palace 1969 - You can hear it is playback of the original record.
Subsequent performances of IWYB (Ed Sullivan 1969, Andy Williams 1970, American Bandstand 1970 etc) - all alternative vocals recorded on the shows.
ABC on American Bandstand 1970 - Again, playback of the original record.
Subsequent ABC performances (Ed Sullivan 1970, Flip Wilson 1971 etc) - All alternative recordings.
Stop The Love You Save Ed Sullivan 1970 - Playback again.
Subsequent performances (Jim Nabors 1970, Diana! 1971 etc ) Are alternative recordings.
If you follow my timeline playlist you'll be able to see what I mean and it's what logically makes sense to me. If anyone knows more about how it worked though and I'm off the mark let me know!
@jn.s9059
Your explanation makes sense. I always thought it was to save their voices cos apparently if you sing too much it can strain your vocal chords and you can lose your voice for a while, or not sound as good.
@patrickdale2603
One different feature though...lip sync on the group yes but Micheal never lip synced ever
@jenjoseph9394
YOU DO KNOW THAT LIP SYNCING WAS NOT AROUND THOSE DAYS RIGHT!!?? IF YOU KNEW MUSIC YOU COULD SEE THEM SINGING IN TIME WITH THEIR MUSIC AND BODY MOVEMENTS YOU WOULD SEE THAT THEY WERE NOT LIP SYNCING AT ALL .....LIP SYNCING GET REAL , WHOEVER YOU ARE . MICHAEL JACKSON NEVER EVER DID LIP SYNCING ALSO HE WAS NOT A FAN OF THAT KIND OF DECEPTION.THANK YOU VERY MUCH.THEY COULD REPLAY MUSIC AND SKIP CERTAIN BARS THOSE YEARS AGO ,BUT LIP SYNCING CAME INTO PLAY LATER ON ,(I.E.) , YEARS LATER.....
@Jackson5Things
@Jen Joseph They may well have sang it live to the audience on the actual show, however this performance was clearly matched up to the audio from the official track in post production, which was of course possible at the time. It's the same audio and by that I don't just mean 'it's as good as the official track', I mean it is the exact same piece of audio (only with half of Jermaines solo cut out). It is nothing to do with deception & there are plenty of instances of them singing live (in fact I think they sounded even better live) It's just about selling the record & the viewers knowing what they were getting. Michael was also only a preteen at the time, he won't have had much of a say in the production process of a show he was guesting on.
@musiccoachtito
The only thing I noticed different is that they didn’t air all of Jermaine’s lead either time he did it. Was there a reason for that? I’m only curious!
@augusto5218
Regardless of whether you agree or not, Michael was born to shine!
@marinayamashita5199
Com tenra idade já se mostrava qual seria o seu futuro, mostrando todo o talento,mas perdeu-se na vida e pagou com a sua própria vida! A nós só nos resta a linda lembrança e orações p que esteja bem onde estiver!
@machodon8769
I back u 1000000% on that comment
@mariaperezalonso8833
My love litle Michael!♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟💔💔💔