I'll Be Around
The Detroit Spinners Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Love's last episode
There's nowhere to go, oh no
You made your choice, now it's up to me
To bow out gracefully
Though you hold the key, but baby
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
Now I found out today
That all the words had slipped away, but I know
There's always a chance
A tiny spark remains, yeah
And sparks turn into flames
And love can burn once again, but 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...yeah
Whenever you call me, I'll be there
Whenever you want me, I'll be there
Even if I have to call, I'll be there
I'll be around
Just call me at home, I'll be there
I'll never leave you alone, I'll be there
Just call out your name you know I know you know
I'll be around
The song I'll Be Around by The Detroit Spinners talks about a couple who are at a crossroads in their relationship. They have reached the fork in the road where the outcome of their love is about to be determined. It's the last episode of their love, and there is no way out. One of them had already made a choice to leave, and the other person had no option but to bow out gracefully. However, the one who is leaving still holds the key to making it work, and the other person assures that they will be always there for them whenever they need them.
The singer of the song realizes that all the promises of love were just empty words that have slipped away, but he still sees a tiny spark of hope in the relationship. He believes that sparks can turn into flames, and love can burn once again. Even though he knows that things might not work out, he is still willing to be there for his partner whenever they need him. He promises to be around even if he has to call them home.
The lyrics convey the message that true love never fades away, and it's the commitment to the relationship that keeps it going. The song promises to be there for the person you love, no matter what. It's an optimistic message that true love can overcome any obstacle if we are willing to work through it.
Line by Line Meaning
This, is our fork in the road
This moment is where we must make a decision about the future of our relationship
Love's last episode
This is the final chapter of our love story
There's nowhere to go, oh no
We have reached the end of the line and have no other options
You made your choice, now it's up to me
You have made your decision, and now it's up to me to respond
To bow out gracefully
I will leave the relationship with dignity and respect
Though you hold the key, but baby
You have the power to control the fate of our relationship, but I still care for you
Whenever you call me, I'll be there
I will always be available for you whenever you need me
Whenever you want me, I'll be there
I will not hesitate to be by your side whenever you want me to
Whenever you need me, I'll be there
In your time of need, I promise to be there for you
I'll be around
I am not going anywhere, I will always be here for you
I, knew just what to say
I thought I had the right words to keep our love going
Now I found out today
I recently discovered that may not be the case
That all the words had slipped away, but I know
I may have lost my way with words, but I still have hope for our relationship
There's always a chance
Although it seems doubtful, there is still a possibility
A tiny spark remains, yeah
There is a small glimmer of hope that our love can be rekindled
And sparks turn into flames
Small sparks can turn into a roaring flame
And love can burn once again, but I know you know
Our love can be reignited, but it must be a mutual effort
Just call me at home, I'll be there
You can always reach me when you need me
I'll never leave you alone, I'll be there
In your time of need, I will always be by your side
Just call out your name you know I know you know
I am fully aware of your needs, and I am ready to meet them when you call upon me
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHIL HURTT, THOM BELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@HolmesfromMercury
This is our fork in the road
Love's last episode
There's nowhere to go, oh no
You made your choice
Now it's up to me
To bow out gracefully
Though you hold the key, but 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
Now I found out today
That all the words had slipped away, but I know
There's always a chance
A tiny spark will remain, yeah
And sparks turn into flames
And love can burn once again, but 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, yeah
Whenever you call me, I'll be there
Whenever you want me, I'll be there
Even if I have to crawl, 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 you know
I'll be around
I'll be skippin' and a-jumpin', I'll be there
I'll be a-rippin' and running, I'll be there
I'll be calling out your name to let you know
I'll be around
@socialmaven3346
RIP Henry Fambrough. You were the last original member of the Spinners who passed away yesterday at 85. You lived in my neighborhood where I live now, and it was an honor to know you lived here. You were a member of an amazing group! I listened to every song the Spinners ever released. AMAZING TALENT!
@sandyfox9947
R.I.P. You and the band are much missed. I love all the music of the Spinners, it was super meaningful to me and always will be. Thank you.
@CRZOMBIE67
LEGEND!
@loyduncan3728
Rest with Jesus ❤
@mariechristinechopin4677
RIP
@troydaigle7902
@CRZOMBIE67 you look very young to know of or remember the spinners, just an observation 😊😊
@spencehogg2410
I'd like to dedicate this song to my father as well. He died just about one year ago. I was holding his hand when he passed. As a father, he really did it all. I had the sense today that he was sending me this Spinners song... ☺
-John H.
@Eric4471066
Congratulations to The Spinners. They finally getting inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for 2023!!! I'm so proud of them!!! By the way, this song is my absolute favorite from them!!!
@MsBenlane
except they are hardly rock anymore than missy elliot.
@karlthomas7363
@@MsBenlane music like this is what was originally called rock n roll in the 1950s before the white people took it over.doo wop groups like frankie lymon, the coasters,moonglows,the dominoes etc were considered rock n roll.