Collins wrote this for the Disney movie Tarzan, and it earned him an Oscar … Read Full Bio ↴Collins wrote this for the Disney movie Tarzan, and it earned him an Oscar for Best Original Song at the 1999 Academy Awards. It was Collins' first win in the category - he was previously nominated for "Against All Odds (Take A Look At Me Now)" for the movie Against All Odds and for "Two Hearts" from the movie Buster. (thanks, Logan - Troy, MT)

In the movie, this appears in a scene where a young Tarzan is comforted by his adoptive gorilla mother, voiced by Glenn Close.

You'll Be In My Heart
Phil Collins feat. Glenn Close Lyrics

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Come stop your crying
It will be alright
Just take my hand
Hold it tight
I will protect you
From all around you
I will be here
Don't you cry

For one so small
You seem so strong
My arms will hold you
Keep you safe and warm
This bond between us
Can't be broken

I will be here don't you cry

'Cause you'll be in my heart
Yes, you'll be in my heart
From this day on
Now and forever more
You'll be in my heart
No matter what they say

You'll be here in my heart

Always
Always...

Overall Meaning

The song "You'll Be In My Heart" by Phil Collins feat. Glenn Close is a heartfelt promise of love and protection from a parent or caregiver to a child. The opening lines of "Come stop your crying, it will be alright" express a reassurance that everything will be okay and that the child should not worry. The second line of "Just take my hand, hold it tight" symbolizes a bond and trust between the two individuals. This is followed by the promise of protection from anything that may cause harm to the child. The lines "My arms will hold you, keep you safe and warm" indicate a physical and emotional embrace that protects the child from any negative influence.

The following lyrics "This bond between us can't be broken. I will be here don't you cry" represent a committed and unbreakable bond between the parent or caregiver and the child. This shows that the caregiver will always be there for the child, no matter what happens. The chorus of the song emphasizes this bond and love with the lines "You'll be in my heart, yes, you'll be in my heart. From this day on, now and forever more. You'll be in my heart, no matter what they say". The phrase "no matter what they say" refers to any negative comments or judgments from others about the caregiver-child relationship, as it is a bond that is unshakable.

Line by Line Meaning

Come stop your crying
Stop crying and cheer up

It will be alright
Don't worry, everything will be okay

Just take my hand
Trust and hold on to me

Hold it tight
Don't let go

I will protect you
I'll keep you safe

From all around you
I'll protect you from everything

I will be here
I'm always here for you

Don't you cry
Stop crying

For one so small
Even though you're small and helpless

You seem so strong
You have inner strength

My arms will hold you
I'll embrace you