I'll Be There
Jackson Michael And The Jackson 5 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 and I'll be there (I'll be there)
And oh, 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, yeah, yeah
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" is a classic love song that emphasizes the importance of being there for someone through thick and thin. The first two lines of the song set the mood for the rest of it: "You and I must make a pact, we must bring salvation back." This line implies that the two individuals are making a commitment to each other to save each other from any kind of trouble. Additionally, the line emphasizes the importance of salvation, which can be viewed as emotional or spiritual.
The song then goes on to explain that as long as there is love, the singer will always be there. The repetition of "I'll be there" emphasizes the importance of this promise. The singer promises to reach out their hand and have faith in their partner while also comforting them and building a world of dreams around them. The line "Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter" emphasizes the role of a partner in filling the other person's life with positivity.
Furthermore, the song emphasizes the importance of a strong love that is unselfish and respectful. If the partner were to ever leave or find someone else, the singer promises to still be there and hopes that the other person will find someone who is good to them. The repetition of "I'll be there" throughout the song emphasizes that love is about being there for someone through all of life's ups and downs.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I must make a pact
We need to make a promise to each other
We must bring salvation back
We must work to restore hope and goodness in the world
Where there is love, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will always be there for you wherever there is love
I'll reach out my hand to you
I will extend myself to help you
I'll have faith in all you do
I believe in you and have confidence in your actions
Just call my name and I'll be there (I'll be there)
You only need to ask for my help and I will be there for you
And oh, I'll be there to comfort you
I will be there to provide you with emotional support
Build my world of dreams around you
I want to create a happy and loving life with you
I'm so glad that I found you
I am grateful to have you in my life
I'll be there with a love that's strong
My love for you is unwavering and powerful
I'll be your strength
I will support and encourage you
I'll keep holdin' on (holdin' on)
I will never let go of you
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
I want to bring happiness to your life
Togetherness, girl, is all I'm after
Being close to you and having a strong relationship is my desire
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I am always here for you whenever you require my assistance
I'll be there to protect you (yeah baby)
I will keep you safe and secure
With unselfish love that respects you
My love is selfless and respects who you are
And oh, I'll be there to comfort you
I will always be there to provide comfort to you
Build my world of dreams around you
I want to create a life of happiness and dreams with you
I'm so glad that I found you
I am grateful to have found you and cherish our relationship
I'll be there with a love that's strong
My love for you is mighty and influential
I'll be your strength
I will be your support and backbone
I'll keep holdin' on
I will never give up on you
If you should ever find someone new
In case you find someone else
I know he better be good to you
I hope he treats you well
'Cause if he doesn't
Because if he mistreats you
I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will still be there for you
Don't you know, baby, yeah, yeah
My dear, you should know
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Just ask for me and I will be there for you
Just look over your shoulders honey, ooh
You can always rely on me
I'll be there, I'll be there
I will always be by your side
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will be there whenever you need me
Don't you know, baby
My dear
I'll be there, I'll be there
I will be there for you
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
All you need to do is call me and I will be there for you
Oh, oh, oh, oh, I'll be there
I will be there for you always and forever
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: Berry Gordy Jr, Bob West, Hal Davis, Willie Hutch
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!♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟💔💔💔