I'll be there
Mariah Carey & Luther Vandross 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
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 so strong
I'll be your strength
You know I'll keep holding on
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness is all I'm after
Just call my name
And I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there to protect you
With an unselfish love that respects you
Just call my name
And I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
You know, I'm so glad I found you
I'll be there with a love so strong
I'll be your strength, you know I'll keep holding on
If you should ever find someone new
I know she'd better be good to you
'Cause if she doesn't
Then 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
And I'll be there
Just call my name
And I'll be there
The song "I'll Be There" by Mariah Carey and Luther Vandross is a beautiful and heart-warming homage to the power of love and support. The lyrics focus on two people coming together to bring salvation back with their love, and promise to hold on and comfort each other through life's up and downs. The chorus repeats the phrase "I'll be there" as a constant reassurance that no matter what comes their way, the singer will always be there for their loved one.
The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, emphasizing the importance of a pact between the two individuals to bring salvation back with their love. The second verse showcases the singer's willingness to reach out and have faith in their partner, promising to always be there to comfort and protect them. The bridge of the song is particularly poignant, with the singer promising to be there even if their loved one finds someone new, as long as that person is good to them.
Overall, "I'll Be There" is a touching and powerful tribute to the enduring nature of love and support in a relationship. The lyrics highlight the importance of being there for one another through thick and thin, and how that support can bring salvation and joy back into our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I must make a pact
We need to agree to something and make a promise
We must bring salvation back
We need to restore goodness, hope, and faith
Where there is love
In places where people care and show affection
I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will be present, available, and supportive
I'll reach out my hand to you
I will extend a gesture of help, guidance, or kindness
I'll have faith in all you do
I will trust and believe in your abilities and decisions
Just call my name
Let me know if you need me or want my attention
And I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will come and support you whenever you need me
I'll be there to comfort you
I will console, reassure, or soothe you when you're upset
Build my world of dreams around you
I will create a vision of happiness and fulfillment centered on you
I'm so glad that I found you
I am grateful and happy to have met you in my life
I'll be there with a love so strong
I will offer an affection and commitment that are powerful and unwavering
I'll be your strength
I will support you emotionally, mentally, or physically when you need it
You know I'll keep holding on
You can count on me to stay loyal, faithful, and devoted
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Let me make you feel happy, content, and amused
Togetherness is all I'm after
I want us to spend time, share experiences, and be close to each other
I'll be there to protect you
I will defend, guard, or shield you from harm, danger, or distress
With an unselfish love that respects you
With a pure and generous affection that honors and values you
If you should ever find someone new
If you happen to start a new relationship with someone else
I know she'd better be good to you
I hope that she treats you well, with care, respect, and love
'Cause if she doesn't
Because if she fails or hurts you
Then I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will still be here and offer you my support and love
Don't you know baby
Do you realize, my dear
I'll be there
I will always be here for you, in every way possible
Just call my name
Just let me know if you need me or want my help
And I'll be there
And I will show up and do what I can to make you happy
Just call my name
Don't hesitate to reach out and seek my presence or advice
And I'll be there
And I will be at your service, because I care about you
Contributed by Logan N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kumbenaier4294
My aunt is one of the back up singer. Mariah still sends them Christmas cards to this day.
@davidmouzayek3764
That’s awesome :)
@janelane1912
The backup singers were extremely talented in their own right as well!
@drakemiller5356
Wow that’s amazing
@clarence493
😢 u lie
@KillaK78
I find it very hard to believe that a person who often asks for no eye contact from staff when appearing on talk shows, could do something so selfless.
What you mean to say is your aunt is on her mailing list still
@noradenise
He's still her backup singer...thats loyalty
@michelleb4385
I know right!!! That’s a true friend she has:)
@yuriboyka2494
Iol
@iLolz19
Yeah, he's been singing backup for her since 1990. At least since her 1990 SNL performance.