Will you be there
Michael Jackson (Live in Bucharest '92) 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

In "Will You Be There," Michael Jackson is reaching out to a friend or loved one and asking if they will be there for him in times of need. He compares the relationship to the strength and support of the River Jordan and asks the person to hold him and carry him like a brother or a mother would. He questions if they will scold him when he's wrong and find him when he's lost. The lyric "But they told me a man should be faithful and walk when not able and fight till the end, but I'm only human" suggests a vulnerability and acknowledges that no one can be strong and unbreakable all the time.


The song's chorus repeatedly asks the question "Will you be there?" as Jackson expresses his confusion and desires for someone to help guide and care for him. The bridge "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" could be interpreted as Jackson feeling overwhelmed and seeking clarity and stability in his relationships. Overall, the song is a plea for reassurance and support, a common theme in Jackson's music.


Line by Line Meaning

Hold me
Embrace me tightly


Like the River Jordan
With the same purity and holiness as the religious site


And I will then say to thee
I will express my gratitude


You are my friend
You are a person dear to me


Carry me
Support me


Like you are my brother
As if we share the same blood


Love me like a mother
With the nurturing and unconditional love of a mother


Will you be there?
Can I count on you?


When weary
When I am tired and exhausted


Tell me will you hold me
Promise to embrace me


When wrong, will you scold me
Will you confront me about my mistakes?


When lost will you find me?
Will you search for me if I am lost?


But they told me
I was advised


A man should be faithful
A man should be loyal


And walk when not able
Persevere even when it seems impossible


And fight till the end
And struggle until the very end


But I'm only human
But I am not invincible


Everyone's taking control of me
It feels like others are dictating my life


Seems that the world's got a role for me
It seems like I have a predetermined destiny to fulfill


I'm so confused will you show to me
I am lost and indecisive, can you guide me?


You'll be there for me
You will support and assist me


And care enough to bear me
And have enough concern to endure hardships for me


(Hold me)
(Embrace me)


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


(Softly then boldly)
(Gently, yet confidently)


(Carry me there)
(Transport me to a better place)


(Hold me)
(Embrace me)


(Love me and feed me)
(Provide me with love and sustenance)


(Kiss me and free me)
(Give me affection and liberation)


(I will feel blessed)
(I will feel fortunate)


(Carry)
(Lift and transport)


(Carry me boldly)
(Confidently carry me)


(Lift me up slowly)
(Raise me with care)


(Carry me there)
(Transport me to a better place)


(Save me)
(Rescue me)


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


(Softly you say to me)
(Gently speak to me)


(I will be there)
(I will be with you)


(Lift me)
(Raise me)


(Lift me up slowly)
(Gently raise me)


(Carry me boldly)
(Confidently carry me)


(Show me you care)
(Demonstrate your concern)


(Hold me)
(Embrace me)


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


(Softly then boldly)
(Gently, yet confidently)


(Carry me there)
(Transport me to a better place)


(Need me)
(Require my presence)


(Love me and feed me)
(Provide me with love and sustenance)


(Kiss me and free me)
(Give me affection and liberation)


(I will feel blessed)
(I will feel fortunate)




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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

🤚🏾

@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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