I'll Be There
Michael Jackson; 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, 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 of Jackson 5's I'll Be There convey a commitment to being there for someone in need. The singer recognizes that there are times when life can be difficult, and thus makes a pact to bring salvation back. This can be interpreted as a promise to make things better, to offer comfort and support to someone who needs it.
The lyrics express a desire to build a world of dreams around the person who needs support, to be their strength, and to hold on to them. The singer wants to fill their heart with joy and laughter, and to ensure that they feel loved and protected with unselfish love that respects them. This is an expression of pure, selfless love – a promise to be there for someone no matter what.
Overall, the song's message is that love and support can conquer all, and that the singer is committed to this truth. It is a beautiful and heartfelt song that continues to resonate with people around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I must make a pact
We have to agree on something very important
We must bring salvation back
We have to restore something very valuable
Where there is love, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will always support and stick with you when there is love
I'll reach out my hand to you
I will offer my help to you
I'll have faith in all you do
I will believe in your abilities
Just call my name and I'll be there (I'll be there)
You can count on me, just ask for my help
I'll be there to comfort you
I will be by your side to provide consolation
Build my world of dreams around you
I will create a beautiful reality for you
I'm so glad that I found you
I am very happy that I met you
I'll be there with a love that's strong
I will be there with great affection
I'll be your strength
I will be the source of strength for you
I'll keep holdin' on (holdin' on)
I will continue to support and be with you
Yes I will, yes I will
I am determined to do it
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
I want to cheer you up and make you happy
Togetherness, girl, is all I'm after
I want to be with you and stay connected
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Anytime you require my support, I will be there
I'll be there to protect you (yeah baby)
I will keep you safe from harm
With unselfish love that respects you
I will love you without any selfish motive and show you respect
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
All you have to do is call me, and I'll come to you
If you should ever find someone new
If you ever find another person
I know he better be good to you
He needs to be good to you as you deserve the best
'Cause if he doesn't
Because if he fails to treat you right
I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll still be here for you
Just look over your shoulders honey, ooh!
Just glance behind you, and you'll see me
Ooh ooh ooh
Don't you know baby I'll be there
Haven't you realized yet that I'll always be there for you?
Oh oh oh oh I'll be there, I'll be there
I will be there, I will be there
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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!♥️🌟♥️🌟♥️🌟💔💔💔