He had a duet with Kylie Minogue in 1991 called "If You Were with Me Now", which went Top Ten in the UK.
His biggest hit in the U.S. was called "Kissing You", which won him a 1992 Soul Train Music Award for Best R&B/Soul Single, Male. The single was released in May 1991 and peaked at No. 1 on the Billboard magazine R&B charts. It reached #40 on the Billboard Hot 100.
He next charted in 1998 with "Bring It On". It reached #63 on the Billboard Hot 100.
I'll be there
Keith Washington Lyrics
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And I can understand how you feel, what you feel
So listen...
Something's going on inside your mind
I can see right through your smile
Pull up a chair and sit with me
And let's talk about you awhile
So tell me all that's on your mind
When you need a shoulder to cry on you can rely on me
When another love has come and gone
I'll be there
As lovers often do
I'll be there
When you need someone to see you through
Lady, I'll be there for you
He's hurt you once before I know
How could anyone be so cruel
To throw away a tender love like yours
You know he's got to be a fool
But don't worry baby, he's history
And the future belongs to you and me
When you need a shoulder to cry on
You can rely on me
When another love has come and gone, lady
I'll be there
As lovers often do
I'll be there
When you need someone to see you through
Lady, I'll be there for you
When another love has come and gone
I'll be there
As lovers often do
I'll be there
Just call my name, I'll be around
Lady, I'll be there for you
I hope that time has made you see
Baby there's no better one for you than me
And maybe now that you are free
Baby this is our time
True love is the bottom line
It's yours and it's mine, ours for the taking
Put your trust in me, and I'll guarantee
Everything's gonna be alright
Oh lady, I'll be there for you
When another love has come and gone
I'll be there
As lovers often do
Just call my name, I'll be around
I'll be there for you
The song "I'll Be There" by Keith Washington is about being there for someone who has been hurt by love and letting them know that they can trust you. The song begins with the singer telling the listener that he knows how they feel because he has been there before. He then encourages them to talk to him about what's on their mind and that he has plenty of time to listen. The chorus is all about being there for the listener when another love has come and gone, and when they need someone to see them through.
The singer also acknowledges that the listener has been hurt before and that the person who hurt them was a fool to throw away a tender love like theirs. He then tells the listener not to worry because he is there for them and that the future belongs to them. The second verse is similar to the first, where the singer again promises to be there for the listener whenever they need him.
The song ends on a positive note, with the singer telling the listener that true love is the bottom line and that they can trust him with everything. He guarantees that everything will be alright and reminds the listener that he will always be there for them.
Overall, the song is about being a supportive and trustworthy person for someone who has been hurt by love. It's about being a shoulder to cry on and a friend to rely on during tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
You know, I've been there before
I've experienced what you're going through
And I can understand how you feel, what you feel
I empathize with your emotions
Something's going on inside your mind
You're troubled and deep in thought
I can see right through your smile
I know you're hiding your pain behind a smile
Pull up a chair and sit with me
Let's sit down and have a conversation
And let's talk about you awhile
Let's discuss what's on your mind
So tell me all that's on your mind
Don't hold back, share everything with me
Honey for you, I've got plenty of time
I have all the time in the world to listen and help
When you need a shoulder to cry on you can rely on me
I'm here for you when you need a comforting presence
When another love has come and gone
When you face another heartbreak
I'll be there
I'll be by your side to help you heal
As lovers often do
Being there for each other is what true love is about
Lady, I'll be there for you
I'm your unwavering support system
He's hurt you once before I know
I understand the pain you're going through because of him
How could anyone be so cruel
What he did to you was terribly unfair
To throw away a tender love like yours
He let go of a love that deserved to be cherished
You know he's got to be a fool
He doesn't see how great you are
But don't worry baby, he's history
He's not a part of your future anymore
And the future belongs to you and me
We can write our own love story from now on
Just call my name, I'll be around
I'm available whenever you need me
I hope that time has made you see
I hope you realize that I'm the right person for you
Baby there's no better one for you than me
I'm the perfect match for you
And maybe now that you are free
Now that you're single, we can be together
Baby this is our time
This is our opportunity to be together
True love is the bottom line
Our love is genuine and real
It's yours and it's mine, ours for the taking
Our love is meant to be
Put your trust in me, and I'll guarantee
Believe in me and I'll make sure everything is okay
Everything's gonna be alright
Things will be okay, I promise
Writer(s): Barry Eastmond, Jolyon Skinner
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