I'll be there
Michael Jackson & Diana Ross Lyrics

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If you feel that you can't go on
'Cause all your hope is gone
And your life is filled with confusion
And hapiness is just an illusion
And your world around is tumblin' down
Darling, reach out
Reach out, reach out

I'll give you all the love you need
I'll be there
You can always depend on me

I can tell by the way you hang your head
Your with out of love, now you're afraid
And through your tears you look around
But there's no peace of mind to be found

I know what you're thinking
You're alone now, no love of your own
Darling, reach out
Reach out for me boy

I'll give you all the love you need
I'll be there
Hey baby, I'm gonna be right there
You can always depend on me

You can always, depend on me
You can always, when things get tough
You can always, cuddle mee, see you through
You can always, depend on me
Whatever else you do

You can always, ring my phone
Yeah, you can always catch me at home
You can always cuddle me

You can always depend on me
You can always depend on me
You can always depend on me
You can always depend on me

You can always depend on me
You can always depend on me
You can always depend on me
You can always depend on me
You can always depend on me

When you're lost and about to give up
'Cause your best ain't good enough
And you feel the world has grown cold
And you're driftin' on your own
When you need a hand to hold
When you need a little love

Reach out, I'll be there
Reach out, I'll be there
Reach out, I'll be there

To give you all the love you need
I'll try ro give you all the love you need
I'll be there to love and shelter you

I'll be there to always see you through
To give you all the love you need
I'm gonna give you all the love you need
I'll be there to love and shelter you

I'll be there to always see you through
To give you all the love you need

I'm gonna give you all the love you need
I'll be there...

Overall Meaning

The song I'll Be There by Michael Jackson and Diana Ross was released in August 1970 as the first single from Jackson's album Third Album. The song was written by Berry Gordy, Hal Davis, Willie Hutch, and Bob West. The song tackles the theme of love and optimism, reassuring someone that they can always rely on the singer to be there to offer love and support, even during their toughest times.

The song's opening lines, "If you feel that you can't go on, 'cause all your hope is gone And your life is filled with much confusion, until happiness is just an illusion" establishes the tone that the song aims to convey. The lyrics provide comfort to the listener, reminding them that even when they falter, they can always rely on the singer to be there. The song talks about the importance of reaching out and asking for help, even when one feels helpless and stranded.

The chorus of the song, "I'll give you all the love you need, I'll be there, you can always depend on me," portrays a sense of assurance and conviction. The song discusses that no matter how bad things get around you or how difficult life becomes, there is always someone nearby to lean on.

Overall, the song's theme portrays love and optimism in a world that seems to be crumbling. No matter what the circumstances look like, the message of the song is to hold on and seek out help from the people in your life who care about you.

Line by Line Meaning

If you feel that you can't go on
If you feel like you're at the end of your rope

'Cause all your hope is gone
Because you've lost all hope

And your life is filled with confusion
And your life is chaotic and unclear

And hapiness is just an illusion
And happiness seems unattainable

And your world around is tumblin' down
And everything in your world is falling apart

Darling, reach out
My dear, ask for help

Reach out, reach out
Keep asking for help

I'll give you all the love you need
I will provide all the love you require

I'll be there
I will always be there for you

You can always depend on me
You can rely on me completely

I can tell by the way you hang your head
I can sense that you're feeling down

Your with out of love, now you're afraid
You're feeling unloved and scared

And through your tears you look around
And even though you're crying, you're searching for help

But there's no peace of mind to be found
But you can't find any peace of mind

I know what you're thinking
I understand what you're going through

You're alone now, no love of your own
You feel alone and like you're not loved by anyone

Darling, reach out
My dear, seek help

Reach out for me boy
Ask specifically for my help

You can always, depend on me
You can always rely on me

You can always, when things get tough
No matter how difficult things become

You can always, cuddle mee, see you through
You can always seek comfort from me, and I'll help you overcome your struggles

You can always, ring my phone
You can always call me

Yeah, you can always catch me at home
I'll always be there at home for you

You can always cuddle me
You can always come to me for comfort

When you're lost and about to give up
When you feel lost and hopeless

'Cause your best ain't good enough
Because you don't feel like your best is sufficient

And you feel the world has grown cold
And you feel like the world has turned against you

And you're driftin' on your own
And you feel like you're alone in the world

When you need a hand to hold
When you need someone to lean on

When you need a little love
When you need love and support

Reach out, I'll be there
Ask for help, and I'll be there for you

To give you all the love you need
To provide you with all the love you require

I'll try ro give you all the love you need
I will do my best to provide you with all the love you require

I'll be there to love and shelter you
I'll be there to love and protect you

I'll be there to always see you through
I'll be there to help you overcome any difficulties

I'm gonna give you all the love you need
I am determined to provide you with all the love you require

I'll be there...
I'll always be there for you

You can always depend on me
You can always rely on me

Reach out, I'll be there
Ask for help, and I'll be there for you

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Edward Holland Jr., Lamont Dozier, Brian Holland

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Comments from YouTube:

Blackheart Bev

2y↑13

Michael, and the oldest brother: Jacky, have the best voices. Jackie's high range is hauntingly beautiful 💖

LIl18thletterking

@Blackheart Bev of course he can..I have heard Mj miss notes..I've never heard Marlon miss a note

Blackheart Bev

@Sojere Israeli stop.

Sojere Israeli

1y↑1

@Blackheart Bev Wydm😐 marlon can sing

Blackheart Bev

1y↑2

@Will I am Musiq Niooce!!! I always thought Jermaine sounded slightly nasal, especially when he was young. They all sound good tho. Cept for Marlon lol