Will you be there
Michael Jackson & Cleveland Orchestra Lyrics


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Hold me
Like the River Jordan
And I will then say to thee
You are my friend

Carry me
Like you are my brother
Love me like a mother
Will you be there?

When weary
Tell me will you hold me
When wrong, will you scold me
When lost will you find me?

But they told me
A man should be faithful
And walk when not able
And fight till the end
But I'm only human

Everyone's taking control of me
Seems that the world's got a role for me
I'm so confused will you show to me
You'll be there for me
And care enough to bear me

(Hold me)
(Lay your head lowly)
(Softly then boldly)
(Carry me there)

(Hold me)
(Love me and feed me)
(Kiss me and free me)
(I will feel blessed)

(Carry)
(Carry me boldly)
(Lift me up slowly)
(Carry me there)

(Save me)
(Heal me and bathe me)
(Softly you say to me)
(I will be there)

(Lift me)
(Lift me up slowly)
(Carry me boldly)
(Show me you care)

(Hold me)
(Lay your head lowly)
(Softly then boldly)
(Carry me there)

(Need me)
(Love me and feed me)




(Kiss me and free me)
(I will feel blessed)

Overall Meaning

The song "Will You Be There" by Michael Jackson and The Cleveland Orchestra is a plea for love, support, and friendship. The lyrics suggest a person who is struggling with the pressures of life and is searching for a friend who will stand by them through thick and thin, who will hold them up when they're weary, scold them when they're wrong, and find them when they're lost. The river Jordan is used as a metaphor for being baptized or reborn, possibly seeking forgiveness for one's imperfections or mistakes. The lyrics "But I'm only human" acknowledge the singer's limitations and vulnerabilities, and his desire for someone to be there for him even when he falls.


The repetition of "carry," "hold," "lift," and "save" in the song emphasizes the singer's need for physical and emotional support. The song's uplifting message encourages people to show compassion for one another and to be there for each other in times of need. The choir singing behind Michael Jackson during the bridge of the song, adds to the emotional intensity giving a sense of community, that everybody could relate to the unconditional love and support the lyrics are about.


Line by Line Meaning

Hold me
Hold me tightly


Like the River Jordan
Like the baptismal river


And I will then say to thee
And then I will acknowledge you


You are my friend
You are dear to me


Carry me
Take care of me


Like you are my brother
Like you love me unconditionally


Love me like a mother
Love me unconditionally like a mother would


Will you be there?
Will you support me?


When weary
When I am tired


Tell me will you hold me
Tell me that you will embrace me


When wrong, will you scold me
When I am wrong, will you reprimand me?


When lost will you find me?
When I am lost, will you come to my rescue?


But they told me
But they have taught me


A man should be faithful
A man must be loyal


And walk when not able
And keep going even if he is weak


And fight till the end
And fight until the very last breath


But I'm only human
But I am just a human being


Everyone's taking control of me
Everyone has power over me


Seems that the world's got a role for me
It looks like the world has a predefined role for me


I'm so confused will you show to me
I am so unsure, can you guide me?


You'll be there for me
Will you be there for me?


And care enough to bear me
And care enough to support me


Need me
Require me


Love me and feed me
Love me and provide for me


Kiss me and free me
Show me love and set me free


I will feel blessed
I will feel fortunate and content


(Hold me)
(Hold me tightly)


(Lay your head lowly)
(Rest your head on me humbly)


(Softly then boldly)
(Gently at first, then strongly)


(Carry me there)
(Take me to my destination)


(Carry)
(Carry me)


(Carry me boldly)
(Take care of me boldly)


(Lift me up slowly)
(Pick me up slowly)


(Save me)
(Rescue me)


(Heal me and bathe me)
(Heal me and cleanse me)


(Softly you say to me)
(Speak to me softly)


(I will be there)
(I will be present)


(Lift me)
(Raise me up)


(Show me you care)
(Demonstrate your affection)


(Need me)
(Require my presence)


(Love me and feed me)
(Love me and take care of me)


(Kiss me and free me)
(Show me love and release me)


(I will feel blessed)
(I will feel fortunate and content)




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL JACKSON

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@xxinstinctalxx

Hold me
Like the River Jordan
And I will then say to thee
You are my friend
Carry me
Like you are my brother
Love me like a mother
Will you be there?
Weary, tell me will you hold me?
When wrong, will you scold me?
When lost will you find me?
But they told me
A man should be faithful
And walk when not able
And fight 'til the end, but I'm only human
Everyone's taking control of me
Seems that the world's got a role for me
I'm so confused will you show it to me
You'll be there for me
And care enough to bear me
Hold me (show me)
Lay your head lowly (told me)
Softly then boldly (yeah)
Carry me there (I'm only human)
Lead me (hold me)
Love me and feed me (lead again)
Kiss me and free me (yeah)
I will feel blessed (I'm only human)
Carry (carry)
Carry me boldly (carry, yeah)
Lift me up slowly (yeah)
Carry me there (I'm only human)
Save me (lift me)
Heal me and bathe me (lift me up, lift me up)
Softly you say to me
I will be there (I will be there)
Lift me (told me, yeah)
Lift me up slowly
Carry me boldly (yeah)
Show me you care (will you be there?)
Hold me (woo)
Lay your head lowly (get lonely sometimes)
Softly then boldly (I get lonely, yeah, yeah)
Carry me there (will you be there?)
Need me (woo)
Love me and feed me (lift me up, hold me up)
Kiss me and free me (lift me up sometimes, up sometimes)
I will feel blessed (oh-yeah)



@matanzeilig4829

Lyrics:
Hold me
Like the River Jordan
And I will then say to thee
You are my friend
Carry me
Like you are my brother
Love me like a mother
Will you be there?
Weary, tell me will you hold me?
When wrong, will you scold me?
When lost will you find me?
But they told me
A man should be faithful
And walk when not able
And fight 'til the end, but I'm only human
Everyone's taking control of me
Seems that the world's got a role for me
I'm so confused will you show it to me
You'll be there for me
And care enough to bear me
Hold me (show me)
Lay your head lowly (told me)
Softly then boldly (yeah)
Carry me there (I'm only human)
Lead me (hold me)
Love me and feed me (lead again)
Kiss me and free me (yeah)
I will feel blessed (I'm only human)
Carry (carry)
Carry me boldly (carry, yeah)
Lift me up slowly (yeah)
Carry me there (I'm only human)
Save me (lift me)
Heal me and bathe me (lift me up, lift me up)
Softly you say to me
I will be there (I will be there)
Lift me (told me, yeah)
Lift me up slowly
Carry me boldly (yeah)
Show me you care (will you be there?)
Hold me (woo)
Lay your head lowly (get lonely sometimes)
Softly then boldly (I get lonely, yeah, yeah)
Carry me there (will you be there?)
Need me (woo)
Love me and feed me (lift me up, hold me up)
Kiss me and free me (lift me up sometimes, up sometimes)
I will feel blessed (oh-yeah)



All comments from YouTube:

@helenatjozongoro7894

Anyone watching this in 2024?

@kuanyshduyseev3942

Yes

@BRUNETTEGUERRIER

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@AntikaMondal-cq6mk

Yeah.....

@Matan-Ben

Yes 😊

@marilenesantos6625

Nao me canso de ver

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@marklionelli6751

No one holds a candle to him 😢❤

@shottyvelishorty7978

Not even his own nephew😢

@tracibeck1895

Nobody can

@Mrluckysummer

ladies and gentlemen whoever still listen to this song may GOD bless you

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