He is perhaps best known for his roles as Tom Frank in Robert Altman's Nashville, Wild Bill Hickok in the HBO series Deadwood, FBI agent Frank Lundy in Dexter and US President Conrad Dalton in Madam Secretary. In addition, he is a Golden Globe- and Academy Award-winning songwriter. As a member of the Carradine family, he is part of an acting dynasty that began with his father, John Carradine. In 1976, he won an Oscar for Best Original Song, with his song "I'm Easy" from the film "Nashville", directed by Robert Altman.
I'll Be There
Keith Carradine 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
The lyrics to Keith Carradine's song "I'll Be There" speak of a commitment to be supportive of a loved one through thick and thin. The singer is saying that they and their partner "must make a pact," to bring "salvation back." This suggests that the relationship may have experienced some challenges, but the singer is committed to restoring love and harmony. They promise to always be there for their partner, providing comfort and strength, building a world of dreams around them, and protecting them with "unselfish love that respects" them.
The lyrics are characterized by a tone of unwavering support and dedication. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'll be there," emphasizing the singer's commitment to being present for their partner. They say that they will be there to fill their partner's heart with joy and laughter, and to provide togetherness. The use of words like "comfort," "protect," and "strength" indicate a desire to create a safe and secure space for the relationship to flourish.
Overall, the lyrics to this song are a powerful expression of love and commitment. They suggest a desire to be a source of constant support and comfort for a loved one, and to work together to overcome any obstacles that may arise.
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 need to bring back love and goodness to 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'll extend myself to help you.
I'll have faith in all you do.
I'll believe in you and support you in everything you do.
Just call my name and I'll be there (I'll be there)
Whenever you need me, I will be there for you when you call my name.
I'll be there to comfort you,
I'll be there to provide comfort and support to you.
Build my world of dreams around you,
I want to create a dream world just for you with me.
I'm so glad that I found you.
I'm happy and grateful that we found each other.
I'll be there with a love that's strong,
I'll love you with a strong and unwavering love.
I'll be your strength,
I'll be the person who gives you strength to overcome any difficulty.
I'll keep holdin' on (Holdin' on)
I'll keep holding onto you and our relationship.
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter,
I want to make you happy and fill your heart with joy and laughter.
Togetherness, girl, is all I'm after,
All I want is to be together with you.
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will always be there for you whenever you need me.
I'll be there to protect you, (yeah baby)
I'll protect you and take care of you.
With unselfish love that respects you.
I'll love you selflessly and always respect you as a person.
I'll be there to comfort you,
I'll be there for you to provide comfort and support.
Build my world of dreams around you,
I'll create a dream world just for you with me.
I'm so glad that I found you.
I'm happy and grateful that we found each other.
I'll be there with a love that's strong,
I'll love you with a strong and unwavering love.
I'll be your strength,
I'll be the person who gives you strength to overcome any difficulty.
I'll keep holdin' on.
I'll keep holding onto you and our relationship.
Ooh ooh ooh
Sound of joy and happiness.
Yes I will (Holdin' on, holdin' on)
I will hold onto you and our relationship.
If you should ever find someone new
If you ever find someone else.
I know he better be good to you
I hope he is good and treats you well.
'Cause if he doesn't
If he doesn't treat you well.
I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will be there for you.
Don't you know baby I'll be there
You know that I will be there for you.
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Whenever you need me, just call my name and I'll be there.
Just look over your shoulders honey, ooh!
Without even calling my name, I'll be there for you in times of need.
I'll be there, I'll be there,
I will always be there for you.
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Whenever you need me, I will be there to help you.
Don't you know baby,
You know that.
I'll be there, I'll be there
I will always be there for you.
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Just call my name when you need me and I'll be there for you.
Oh oh oh oh I'll be there, I'll be there
I will always 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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