I'll Be There
Michael & Jackson 5 Lyrics


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You and I must make a pact
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)
And oh, 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 (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 and I'll be there (I'll be there)

And oh, 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, yeah, yeah
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

Overall Meaning

The song, “I’ll Be There” by Michael Jackson and The Jacksons, is about love, commitment, and support. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song - "You and I must make a pact, we must bring salvation back, where there is love, I'll be there." This highlights the importance of the commitment the singer is making to their partner - they need to work together to bring love and hope back into their lives.


The chorus reinforces this commitment -"I'll be there, to comfort you, build my world of dreams around you." The singer promises to always be there for their partner, to be a source of support and strength. The lyrics also detail the depth of the singer’s love - "Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter, togetherness, girl, is all I'm after." The singer wants to bring happiness and fulfillment to their relationship and make them feel loved and appreciated.


In the bridge, the singer warns the partner about other potential love interests - "If you should ever find someone new, I know he better be good to you, 'cause if he doesn't, I'll be there." The singer is not threatened by other potential partners but wants to make sure that their partner is treated with respect and kindness.


Overall, "I'll Be There" is a song about love and commitment, promising to always be there for one's partner and build a fulfilling life together.


Line by Line Meaning

You and I must make a pact
We need to agree to work together to achieve our goal


We must bring salvation back
We have to restore hope and save people from despair


Where there is love, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will always be present for those I love, wherever they may be


I'll reach out my hand to you
I will offer my help when you need it, without hesitation


I'll have faith in all you do
I believe in you and your abilities


Just call my name and I'll be there (I'll be there)
You can always count on me, just ask and I will come to you


And oh, I'll be there to comfort you
I will be there to ease your pain and give you comfort


Build my world of dreams around you
I want to create a beautiful life with you, full of possibilities and happiness


I'm so glad that I found you
I am grateful to have you in my life, you mean everything to me


I'll be there with a love that's strong
My love for you is unbreakable and will never fade away


I'll be your strength
I will support you and give you the strength you need to overcome any obstacle


I'll keep holdin' on (holdin' on)
I will never let go of you, no matter what happens


Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
I want to bring happiness to your life and make you smile


Togetherness, girl, is all I'm after
I only want to be with you, to share my life and my love with you


Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
You can always count on me, no matter what time or place


I'll be there to protect you (yeah baby)
I will be your shield, your defender, and your safe haven


With unselfish love that respects you
My love for you is sincere and unconditional, I will always treat you with respect


If you should ever find someone new
If you move on and find someone else


I know he better be good to you
I hope he treats you well and makes you happy


'Cause if he doesn't
But if he doesn't treat you right


I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will still be here for you, even if someone else comes into your life


Just look over your shoulders honey, ooh
You don't have to worry about me being there, just glance over your shoulder


Ooh ooh ooh
Vocalization of emotion


Yes I will (holdin' on, holdin' on)
I will always be here for you, holding on to our love


Don't you know, baby, yeah, yeah
You should know by now, my love for you is genuine


Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will always be available to you, no matter what


Oh, oh, oh, oh, I'll be there
I will always be by your side, bringing you love and happiness




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore
Written by: Berry Gordy Jr, Bob West, Hal Davis, Willie Hutch

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@theharshtruthoutthere

@@ItsJustTro Lyrics:
GOD will be there.

You and I must make a choice.
A way for salvation was made for us.
Where there is love,
GOD will be there.

GOD shall reach out His hand to you.
GOD have faith in you, you know He do.
Just call upon HIS name,
GOD will be there.

And oh – He`ll shall send His SPIRIT to comfort you,
Build you life up from the crash.
You`ll be glad that GOD found you.
He`ll be there with a love that`s strong.
He`ll be your strength.
He will not leave you nor forsake you, just be sure you know that.

Let GOD will your life with joy and laughter.
Togetherness, you both be after.
Whenever you need GOD, He`ll be there.

GOD shall be there to protect you,
with an unselfish love, He respect you,
Just call upon HIS name,
GOD will be there.

And oh – He`ll shall send His SPIRIT to comfort you,
Build you life up from the crash.
You`ll be glad that GOD found you.
He`ll be there with a love that`s strong.
He`ll be your strength.
He will not leave you nor forsake you, just be sure you know that.


If you should ever find to be left alone,
Be sure to know, GOD is working in you.
Cause if He doesn’t,
you`ll be with the crowed.


GOD will be there.
Just call upon HIS name,
GOD will be there.



@xinhuafan6746

You and I must make a pact
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)
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 (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



@CurlyFromTheSwirly

- Beautiful -
written by unknown author

She was not beautiful.
She was plain & average.
She did not stand out in a crowd.

She befriended a young rebel boy. He was handsome & kind. All the things she wanted, but he did not notice her. Not like that. She was not beautiful.

He met a woman & fell in love, but he did not know how to win her heart, so she helped him. She told him when to speak and when to kiss her and when to hold her.

It wasn't perfect, but it made her happy to know that he was happy...even with someone else. Cause she was not beautiful.

Then one day tragedy befell her precious guy friend. News reached her that his love had left him for someone else. She went to him, and held him, and consoled him.

She would be there for him, and help him get through it. Even if, just as a friend. Oh, how she wanted him...but she was not beautiful.

With time & his friend's help, he got through his heartache. Then one day he realized how special she was...and how beautiful. He began to see her as an object of perfection.

He thought for a while what to do. How would she react? Would it hurt their friendship?

Finally he decided to go to her, and no matter what, tell her how he feels...that he loved her. So he went to her, but there was no answer...she was gone.

He never knew why she just up & left, until one day he learnt that she had been ill & passed away. He cried for days, not knowing what to do or how to go on...knowing he would never see her beautiful face again.



@danielmota795

You and I must make a pact
We must bring salvation back
Where there is love, 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 to comfort you
Fill my world with dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with love that strong
I'll be your strength
I'll keep holding on (yes, I will)
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness, well 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 an unselfish love I'll respect you
I'll be there to comfort you
Fill my world with dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with love that strong
I'll be your strength
I'll keep holding on (yes, I will)
If you should ever find someone new
I know hde better be good to you
'Cause if he doesn't I'll be there
Don't you know baby, yeah, yeah
I'll be there, I'll be there
Just call my name I'll be there
Just look over your shoulders, honey
Uh, I'll be there, I'll be there
Whenever you need me I'll be there
Don't you know baby, yeah, yeah
I'll be there, I'll be there
Just call my name I'll be there
Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh
I'll be there to comfort you
Fill my world with dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with love that strong
I'll be your strength
I'll keep holding on (yes, I will)



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@haneyyiskndr5592

the boy who made our childhood is the same boy who had no childhood
Rest In Peace
Michael Joseph Jackson

@tinashelby7731

Speaking of childhood. It was such a different time when Michael recorded this song. I think that's why a lot of people thats around my age... I'm 54 yrs. old can relate and love the song is because it reminds us of a time when things were much different. I don't know about everybody but I'm just sayin in the seventies it was more about love and being kind and nice to people and not being so offended by what everybody had to say, letting stuff roll off your back. If you were a party or bar and somebody accidentally bumped into you... It would be like " oh sorry dude... Oh no problem brother have yourself some fun ". Nowadays it seems like when something like that happens there's always a fight. It was a time when you can leave your doors unlocked and you didn't have to worry about you kids hanging out three blocks down the street. It just seemed like a much happier times. Everybody wasn't so damned UP TIGHT. If I could just tell one thing to try and make this world a better place before die. I would say the same thing that my dad always told me and I didn't and I didn't listen to it either. The first thing that I would want to stay is... Please don't grow up too fast because if you do the end comes to quick and you don't realize that until you're 50 and you look back and wonder where all the years went and another thing I would like to say would be just being nice to people. It is so much easier to say something kind then to say something nasty. The last thing would be... if you see someone that needs a hand... help them out you never know when you might need help. So if you do all three of those things now stick with me and just imagine this... Start using words like groovy or peace✌️and far out. They all might sound silly to you but just read the words again and say them out loud. If someone was walking by you and said something like that could you get mad. ✌️ You dig all that I was saying. Peace out man have a groovy night and I'll catch you on the flip flop. 😊😊😊😊

@marwatson7408

Wally Wayne I know what you are saying I’m 55 years old life seemed a lot simpler kids played outdoors all day long gone for hrs at a time groups of children riding their bikes all over the neighborhood, kids were more active back then played kickball out in the streets ,kids had more freedoms than they do today. You had stay at home moms dads supported their families on one paycheck most families had only one car. There wasn’t all of this PC crap that they have today people these days are to easily offended if someone says something to them. People seemed happier back then Everybody back in those days knew their neighbors, I remember my parents having BBQ’s get togethers had people over for coffee and desserts. Invited neighbors and their family members to the house It’s sad how things have turned out these days.

@tinashelby7731

@Hiking Blackwell anyone can change

@christopherclarkin9584

RIP Michael.

@waysstorm3371

@Hiking Blackwell just like Michael lol, he didn't had a childhood but he took care of kids lmao

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@hartzaire

My mom and I use to sing this in the car. Last year my mom passed away unexpectedly this song makes me 😢.

@TonyGlss

May her beautiful soul Rest In Peace.

@NemoMMA

God bless you

@morrislay8437

So sorry you lost your mom. What.a song! Some of the best lyrics ever scribed.

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