Randy Crawford (born Veronica Crawford, February 18, 1952, in Macon, Georgi… Read Full Bio ↴Randy Crawford (born Veronica Crawford, February 18, 1952, in Macon, Georgia, USA), is a jazz and R&B singer.

Crawford first polished her craft at club gigs from Cincinnati to St. Tropez, but made her name in mid 1970s in New York, where she sang with jazzmen George Benson on his album "Big Man" 1975) and Cannonball Adderley.

She then led Jazz veterans The Crusaders on the transatlantic big hit "Street Life" (1979). Her follow up solo efforts included "'One Day I'll Fly Away" (1980, Grand Prize for Tokyo International Music Festival); "'You Might Need Somebody" (1981); and "'Rainy Night In Georgia" (1981); which all became soul standards. Secret Combination (1981) stayed on the Billboard album chart for 60 weeks, after which her profile dipped, despite a return to the Top 10 with "Almaz" in (1986).

Naked And True (1995) brought Crawford back to her roots: it included Benson's "Give Me The Night", and confirmed her soul heritage by featuring Funkadelicists Bootsy Collins, Bernie Worrell and The Fred Wesley Horns. But she enjoyed her highest profile of the decade when rising starlet Shola Ama had a worldwide hit with a cover of " You Might Need Somebody" in 1997.

She still continues to make great R&B hits and performs on various Jazz Festivals around the world.

I'll Be Around
Randy Crawford Lyrics

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This, is our fork in the road
Love's last episode
There is nowhere to go, ohh, no

You made your choice, now it's up to me
To bow out gracefully
Though you hold the key, baby

Whenever you call me, I'll be there
Whenever you want me, I'll be there
Whenever you need me, I'll be there
I'll be around

I, knew just what to say
When I found out today
All the words had slipped away, I know

There's always a chance
A tiny spark remains
And sparks turn into flames
And love can burn once again, I know you know

Whenever you call me, I'll be there
Whenever you want me, I'll be there
Whenever you need me, I'll be there
I'll be around

Whenever you call me, I'll be there
Whenever you want me, I'll be there
Whenever you need me, I'll be there
I'll be around

Just call me on the phone, I'll be there
I'll never leave you alone, I'll be there
Just call out my name, I know, I know, I know you know
I'll be around

You don't have to worry, I'll be there
I'll get there in a hurry, I'll be there
Just call out my name, I know, I know, I know you know
I'll be around

Call me on the phone, I'll be there
I'll never leave you alone, I'll be there

Just call out my name, I know, I know, I know you know
I'll be around

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Randy Crawford's song I'll Be Around describe a love that has reached a fork in the road, with both parties having to face the reality that things have come to an end. The singer acknowledges that a decision has been made, and now it's up to her to exit gracefully, despite holding the key to the relationship. However, there's a sense of hope that remains between the two as the singer promises to be there for her partner whenever they need her. They know that there's a chance of reigniting their love, and they'll be around to make it happen.

In the chorus, the repetition of "Whenever you call me, I'll be there" underscores the singer's willingness to be there for her partner, no matter the circumstances. Despite the sadness that accompanies the end of a relationship, there's a feeling of comfort and reassurance in knowing that someone will always be there for you.

The verses hint at the possibility of reconciliation, with the singer acknowledging that "sparks turn into flames." Despite the pain of heartbreak, there's always a chance at love. The line "All the words had slipped away" could be interpreted as the end of communication, possibly indicating that the couple had stopped talking to each other. However, there is still hope that they may find their way back to each other again.

Overall, the song acknowledges the pain of a breakup while also providing a glimmer of hope for a future where love can be reignited. It emphasizes the importance of being there for the people we care about, even when things aren't going well.

Line by Line Meaning

This, is our fork in the road
We have reached a point where we must choose whether to continue our relationship or end it.

Love's last episode
This may be the final chapter in our love story.

There is nowhere to go, ohh, no
We have come to the end of the road and there are no other options or directions to take.

You made your choice, now it's up to me
You have decided what you want, and now it's my turn to decide what I do next.

To bow out gracefully
I will exit this relationship with dignity and respect.

Though you hold the key, baby
Although you have the power to change things, the decision to stay or leave is ultimately up to me.

Whenever you call me, I'll be there
I will always be available for you even if we are no longer together.

Whenever you want me, I'll be there
You can always count on me to be there for you, no matter what you need.

Whenever you need me, I'll be there
I will always make myself available to help you out in any way I can.

I'll be around
I will always be present in your life in one way or another.

I, knew just what to say
I was prepared for this moment and know exactly what I want to say.

When I found out today
When I discovered the truth or the reality of our situation.

All the words had slipped away, I know
I couldn't find the right words to say to make things better or to change the situation.

There's always a chance
Even though things seem hopeless, there is still a possibility that things can change.

A tiny spark remains
There is a small glimmer of hope that our love can reignite.

And sparks turn into flames
If we nurture that small spark, our love can grow and become strong once again.

And love can burn once again, I know you know
We both know that our love can be rekindled and reignited.

Just call me on the phone, I'll be there
If you need me, all you have to do is reach out and I will be there for you.

I'll never leave you alone, I'll be there
No matter what, I will always be by your side and support you.

Just call out my name, I know, I know, I know you know
You know that you can always count on me and I understand that you need me right now.

You don't have to worry, I'll be there
You don't have to stress or be anxious, I will always be there for you.

I'll get there in a hurry, I'll be there
I will drop everything and come to you as quickly as I can.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Phil Hurtt, Thom Bell, Thom Randolph Bell

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