I'll Be There
Rhythm Aces Lyrics
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For quite some time
Puttin' down a lot of scotch
One eye is winkin' at me
And another's lookin' at your watch
Well I don't want to hear about
No headache, baby
As strong as you've been comin' on
Honey, I'll be gone
Well, baby well, maybe
I shouldn't call you baby no more
You say business like this
You don't want to sell me no bacon
Don't you haul it out the door
Cause I want you, I need you
Baby, don't you read me wrong
If you don't want me, just say
Honey, I'll be gone
Well I learned my lesson a long time ago
When I was back in school
I treat you like the Queen of Sheba
But, baby, don't you play me no fool
'Cause I want you, I need you
Baby, don't you string me along
If you don't want me, just say
Honey, I'll be gone
Oh
You're lookin' real good tonight, mama
You've got all your green lights on
Well, every time I try to talk to you
It's just like talkin' on the phone
Well, I need some lovin' from your soul
It ain't enough that your legs are long
If you don't want me, just say
Honey, I'll be gone
Well, I learned my lesson a long time ago
When I was just back in school
I treat you like the Queen of Sheba
Oh but, baby, don't you play me no fool
'Cause I want you, I need you
Baby, don't you read me wrong
If you don't want me, just say
Honey, I'll be gone
If you don't want me, just say
Honey, I'll be gone
The Rhythm Aces’ “I’ll Be There” is a song about a man trying to woo a woman who is giving mixed signals. The first verse describes the woman as being at a bar, drinking scotch, and winking at the man, but also looking at her watch. She tells the man that she has a headache, but he doesn't believe her, and tells her that if she doesn't want him, she should just say so because he'll leave. The second verse sees the man trying to convince the woman to stop playing games and stringing him along. He reminds her that he treats her like royalty and that he wants and needs her, but if she doesn't feel the same, she should let him know. The final verse sees the man complimenting the woman's appearance, but lamenting that she isn't giving him what he really wants: her love.
The song’s lyrics are straightforward and direct. They convey the frustration of a man who is not getting the attention he desires from a woman he is trying to court. The song is also notable for its smooth sound, which combines elements of soul and R&B. The lyrics are sung in a sweet, almost romantic tone, but there is an undercurrent of anxiety and insecurity that gives the song a bittersweet quality. Overall, "I'll Be There" is a classic tale of unrequited love that is told in a way that is both poignant and catchy.
Line by Line Meaning
You've been sittin' here
You have been sitting here for quite some time.
For quite some time
You've been sitting here for an extended period of time.
Puttin' down a lot of scotch
You have been drinking a significant amount of scotch.
One eye is winkin' at me
One of your eyes is winking at me.
And another's lookin' at your watch
Your other eye is checking the time.
Well I don't want to hear about
I am not interested in hearing about.
No headache, baby
Your headache is not of interest to me.
As strong as you've been comin' on
Despite your advances towards me.
If you don't want me, just say
If you are not interested in me, please tell me.
Honey, I'll be gone
And I will leave.
Well, baby well, maybe
Perhaps it is possible that.
I shouldn't call you baby no more
I should stop referring to you as baby.
You say business like this
You are speaking in a business-like manner.
You don't want to sell me no bacon
You are not interested in selling me anything.
Don't you haul it out the door
Do not take anything out the door with you.
Cause I want you, I need you
I want and need you.
Baby, don't you read me wrong
Please do not misinterpret my intentions.
Well I learned my lesson a long time ago
I have already learned my lesson in the past.
When I was back in school
During my time in school.
I treat you like the Queen of Sheba
I treat you like royalty.
But, baby, don't you play me no fool
Please do not try to deceive me.
'Cause I want you, I need you
I really want and need you.
You're lookin' real good tonight, mama
You are looking great tonight.
You've got all your green lights on
You are showing me all the signs that you are interested.
Well, every time I try to talk to you
Whenever I attempt to speak with you.
It's just like talkin' on the phone
It feels as though I am speaking with you over the phone.
Well, I need some lovin' from your soul
I am in need of love from your soul.
It ain't enough that your legs are long
It is not sufficient that you have long legs.
Well, I learned my lesson a long time ago
I have already learned my lesson in the past.
If you don't want me, just say
If you are not interested in me, please tell me.
Honey, I'll be gone
And I will leave.
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Written by: SMITH
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