In 1986, the band signed with EMI, and they subsequently recorded their first album, White Fields. which was released in 1987. Later in 1987, the group moved to Atlantic Records, frustrated with their energetic mix of hook-filled pop rock with dance music failing to break into the mainstream. Their next album, Wild Wild West, was released by Atlantic Records in the summer of 1988.
The first single, "Wild Wild West" (also known as "Wild,Wild West"), climbed to the number one slot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song's distinctive video also received a lot of MTV airplay. According to the Wild Wild West Songfacts, the song distinguished the Escape Club as being the only British group to have charted number one in the U.S. while never charting at all in the U.K.
In 1989, the group released two further singles from Wild Wild West: "Shake For The Sheik", which climbed to number 28, and "Walking Through Walls", which peaked at number 81. Hitting their stride, the Escape Club also had a cover single of The Doors' hard rock track "20th Century Fox" on the multi-artist collection 'The Wonder Years: Music From the Emmy Award-Winning Show & Its Era', which, in addition, meant long airplay on MTV. The band's official website reports that the song was produced by former Doors member Ray Manzarek.
In 1990, the band returned to the studio to record their what would be their final album, Dollars & Sex, which saw a March 1991 release. The first single, "Call It Poison", failed to crack the U.S. Top 40, which did not bode well for the quartet. Just when it seemed they would be considered a one-hit-wonder, Atlantic Records next released the slow ballad "I'll Be There". The group said the song was heavily influenced by the 1990 box office hit movie Ghost. "I'll Be There" reached number eight on the Billboard Hot 100. The group then called it quits in 1992. Frontman Trevor Steel has since worked as a solo singer-songwriter as well as a producer and television commentator.
I'll Be There
The Escape Club Lyrics
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Over Trees
Over Oceans
Over Seas
I'll be there
In a whisper on the wind
On the smile of a new friend
And I'll be there
Don't be afraid, oh my love
I'll be watching you from above
And I'd give all the world tonight,
To be with you
Because I'm on your side,
And I still care
I may have died,
But I've gone nowhere
Just think of me,
And I'll be there
On the edge of a waking dream
Over Rivers
Over Streams
Through Wind and Rain
I'll be there
Across the wide and open sky
Thousands of miles I'd fly
To be with you
I'll be there
Don't be afraid, oh my love
I'll be watching you from above
And I'd give all the world tonight,
To be with you
Because I'm on your side,
And I still care
I may have died,
But I've gone nowhere
Just think of me,
And I'll be there
In the breath of a wind that sighs
Oh, there's no need to cry
Just think of me,
And I'll be there
The Escape Club's song "I'll Be There" is about the love between two people that transcends physical distance and death. The lyrics begin with the singer promising to be there for their loved one no matter the physical barriers, as they can be present in whispers and smiles. The song then takes a more poignant turn as the singer tells their love not to be afraid, as they will watch over them from beyond the grave.
The song emphasizes the depth of the singer’s feelings, as they state they would "give all the world tonight, to be with you” - expressing a love so powerful that it can only be understood as completely selfless. The singer reassures their love that, even in death, they remain on their side and continue to care for them.
The chorus repeats the phrase "just think of me, and I'll be there" as a reminder that the singer will always be present with their love in one form or another, such as in dreams or in memories. The song closes on a hopeful note, with the singer saying there's no need to cry, as they are always watching over their love, present in the breath of a sighing wind.
Line by Line Meaning
Over Mountains
I can overcome any obstacle
Over Trees
Nothing can stop me
Over Oceans
I'm unstoppable
Over Seas
I can reach you no matter how far
I'll be there
I'm always here for you
In a whisper on the wind
My presence can be felt quietly
On the smile of a new friend
My love can be found in the kindness of others
Just think of me
I'm always with you in spirit
And I'll be there
I will be here for you
Don't be afraid, oh my love
You have nothing to fear
I'll be watching you from above
I'm always looking over you
And I'd give all the world tonight,
I would do anything for you
To be with you
To be close to you
Because I'm on your side,
I support you always
And I still care
My care for you has not diminished
I may have died,
I may be gone
But I've gone nowhere
I am still present in your life
Through Wind and Rain
I will endure anything for you
Across the wide and open sky
I will travel anywhere for you
Thousands of miles I'd fly
I would go to great lengths for you
In the breath of a wind that sighs
My love can be felt in a gentle breeze
Oh, there's no need to cry
You don't have to be sad
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: John Christoforou, John David Holliday, Trevor David Steel, Milan Derek Zekavica
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I'll Be There
The Escape Club
Over Mountains
Over Trees
Over Oceans
Over Seas
I'll be there
In a whisper on the wind
On the smile of a new friend
Just think of me
And I'll be there
Don't be afraid, oh my love
I'll be watching you from above
And I'd give all the world tonight,
To be with you
Because I'm on your side,
And I still care
I may have died,
But I've gone nowhere
Just think of me,
And I'll be there
On the edge of a waking dream
Over Rivers
Over Streams
Through Wind and Rain
I'll be there
Across the wide and open sky
Thousands of miles I'd fly
To be with you
I'll be there
Don't be afraid, oh my love
I'll be watching you from above
And I'd give all the world tonight,
To be with you
Because I'm on your side,
And I still care
I may have died,
But I've gone nowhere
Just think of me,
And I'll be there
In the breath of a wind that sighs
Oh, there's no need to cry
Just think of me,
And I'll be there
Songwriters: John Christoforou, John David Holliday, Trevor David Steel, Milan Derek Zekavica
I'll Be There lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc, Spirit Music Group
@janefidgeon3871
The song came out in 91 I loved it as soon as it came I'm now 51 and still love it
It has given me so much strength through the years ❤
@misplacednewyawker
Even though I am an atheist. I give this song poetic license. Such a beautiful song.
@truethought7288
Please cherish and love your loved ones while they’re still here
@vasnibran8732
Damn right about that!
Actually this is the best comment I've come upon!
@davidcannane199
My wife recommended this song to me shortly before she passed away recently. It had given her great strength dealing with her mom's death years ago. She knew that she was leaving and that I would need something to hang on to for strength to get through her passing. She was so right (like she always was).
@gottqla
David Cannane Sorry for your loss hope you are doing ok👊🏼
@candelariosanchez273
David Cannane literally made me teary sorry for your loss
@77gregorymoey
Sorry for you, rest assured she's in peace. Stay strong
@deancoronado4898
Damn...
@evilubuntu9001
I see these comments in every "inspirational" song and most of them are from attention trolls trying to get likes but I feel your story is true. I don't know how I know but I do. Bless your heart.