I'll be there
Mark Lind and the Unloved Lyrics
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When I think I can't go on
When I'm feeling like I've got no one at all
Do you think you might be there?
When you're feeling down and out
When you're feeling all alone
When you're feeling like your back's against the wall
Just call my name and I'll be there
We're all feeling on the outs (sometimes)
We're all feeling insecure (at least I'm not ashamed)
We're all feeling like there ain't no one at all (I'm so alone)
Just call my name and I'll be there
Tom said "the waiting's the hardest part"
And I went and took it to the heart
When you're feeling down and out
When you're feeling all alone
When you're feeling like there ain't no one at all
Just call my name and I'll be there
In the song "I'll Be There", Mark Lind and the Unloved explore the universal feeling of loneliness and the need for human connection. The lyrics suggest that when we feel like we have hit rock bottom and have nowhere to turn, there's always someone who will be there for us when we call their name. The song is an anthem of hope, reminding us that we are not alone in our struggles.
The first verse sets the tone of the song, with Lind admitting that he feels like he's "out of rope" and "can't go on". These feelings of despair are very relatable as we all feel this way at times. However, the chorus offers a glimmer of hope, with the repeated promise that if you call out for someone, they will be there for you. The second verse reinforces the message by acknowledging that we all feel insecure and alone at some point in our lives.
The bridge of the song references a classic Tom Petty song, "The Waiting". The line "the waiting's the hardest part" is a nod to the idea that waiting for someone to help can be difficult when you feel like you're at rock bottom. But once again, the chorus brings the message of hope and reassurance that you can always call out to someone for help.
Overall, "I'll Be There" is a touching and relatable song that speaks to the human need for connection and support in times of need.
Line by Line Meaning
When I'm feeling out of rope
Sometimes I feel like I've reached the end of my ability to cope
When I think I can't go on
I feel completely overwhelmed and incapable of continuing on
When I'm feeling like I've got no one at all
I feel alone and disconnected from everyone around me
Do you think you might be there?
I'm seeking confirmation that there's someone out there who would be there for me
When you're feeling down and out
If you're feeling low and hopeless
When you're feeling all alone
If you feel like you have no one to turn to
When you're feeling like your back's against the wall
If you feel trapped and like there's no way out of your current situation
Just call my name and I'll be there
I'm here for you and will support you any way I can
We're all feeling on the outs (sometimes)
Feeling excluded or like an outsider is a common experience for many of us
We're all feeling insecure (at least I'm not ashamed)
It's okay to feel uncertain or doubtful about ourselves sometimes
We're all feeling like there ain't no one at all (I'm so alone)
Feeling like we have no one to turn to can be a lonely and isolating experience
Tom said "the waiting's the hardest part"
As Tom Petty once famously said, waiting for something can be incredibly difficult
And I went and took it to the heart
I internalized Tom's words and fully understand how hard waiting can be
Contributed by Ella D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
oldglorybootboy
Mark Lind is amazing...all his endeavors are golden in my eyes!