I'll Be There
The Jackson 5 Lyrics


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You and I must make a pact
We must bring salvation back
Where there is love, I'll be there (I'll be there)

I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll have faith in all you do
Just call my name and I'll be there (I'll be there)
And oh, I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with a love that's strong
I'll be your strength
I'll keep holdin' on (holdin' on)
Yes I will, yes I will

Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness, girl, is all I'm after
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there to protect you (yeah baby)
With unselfish love that respects you
Just call my name and I'll be there (I'll be there)

And oh, I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with a love that's strong
I'll be your strength
I'll keep holdin' on
Ooh ooh ooh
Yes I will (holdin' on, holdin' on)
Yes I will

If you should ever find someone new
I know he better be good to you
'Cause if he doesn't
I'll be there (I'll be there)

Don't you know, baby, yeah, yeah
I'll be there, I'll be there
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Just look over your shoulders honey, ooh
I'll be there, I'll be there
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)

Don't you know, baby
I'll be there, I'll be there




Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, I'll be there

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Jackson 5's "I'll Be There" convey a commitment between two people to always be there for one another through thick and thin. The opening line, "You and I must make a pact," signals the importance of both parties being fully committed to supporting each other. Together, they must "bring salvation back" and foster an environment of love and kindness. The main chorus of the song emphasizes this idea with the repetition of "I'll be there." The singer promises to reach out a hand, have faith in the other's abilities, and be present whenever they are needed.


The second verse emphasizes the importance of sharing a life together built on joy and togetherness. The singer pledges to protect the other person and show them "unselfish love that respects you." The song closes with a warning to any potential suitors: if they don't treat their partner well, the singer promises to still be there.


Overall, "I'll Be There" is a message of love, commitment, and support. It speaks to the importance of being there for those we care about as they navigate life's ups and downs.


Line by Line Meaning

You and I must make a pact
We need to make an agreement.


We must bring salvation back
We have to restore salvation.


Where there is love, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there when love is present.


I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll extend my hand to help you.


I'll have faith in all you do
I believe in everything you do.


Just call my name and I'll be there (I'll be there)
Just say my name and I'll be there to offer support.


And oh, I'll be there to comfort you
I'll be there to console you.


Build my world of dreams around you
I want to create a dream world around you.


I'm so glad that I found you
I'm happy that I met you.


I'll be there with a love that's strong
I'll be there with a powerful love.


I'll be your strength
I'll be your source of strength.


I'll keep holdin' on (holdin' on)
I'll always be there to support you.


Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Allow me to bring you happiness and make you laugh.


Togetherness, girl, is all I'm after
I desire togetherness above all else.


Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll always be there when you need me.


I'll be there to protect you (yeah baby)
I'll be there to keep you safe.


With unselfish love that respects you
My love will be selfless and respectful.


And oh, I'll be there to comfort you
I'll always be there to give you comfort.


Ooh ooh ooh
vocalization


If you should ever find someone new
If you should ever find a new partner


I know he better be good to you
He had better treat you well.


'Cause if he doesn't
Because if he fails to do so


I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll always be there for you.


Don't you know, baby, yeah, yeah
Don't you know, my dear


Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
All you have to do is call for me.


Just look over your shoulders honey, ooh
Just look behind you, my love.


I'll be there, I'll be there
I'll always be there.


Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll always be there for you when you need me.


Oh, oh, oh, oh, I'll be there
I'll always be there for you.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Berry Gordy Jr, Bob West, Hal Davis, Willie Hutch

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@theharshtruthoutthere

@@ItsJustTro Lyrics:
GOD will be there.

You and I must make a choice.
A way for salvation was made for us.
Where there is love,
GOD will be there.

GOD shall reach out His hand to you.
GOD have faith in you, you know He do.
Just call upon HIS name,
GOD will be there.

And oh – He`ll shall send His SPIRIT to comfort you,
Build you life up from the crash.
You`ll be glad that GOD found you.
He`ll be there with a love that`s strong.
He`ll be your strength.
He will not leave you nor forsake you, just be sure you know that.

Let GOD will your life with joy and laughter.
Togetherness, you both be after.
Whenever you need GOD, He`ll be there.

GOD shall be there to protect you,
with an unselfish love, He respect you,
Just call upon HIS name,
GOD will be there.

And oh – He`ll shall send His SPIRIT to comfort you,
Build you life up from the crash.
You`ll be glad that GOD found you.
He`ll be there with a love that`s strong.
He`ll be your strength.
He will not leave you nor forsake you, just be sure you know that.


If you should ever find to be left alone,
Be sure to know, GOD is working in you.
Cause if He doesn’t,
you`ll be with the crowed.


GOD will be there.
Just call upon HIS name,
GOD will be there.



@danielmota795

You and I must make a pact
We must bring salvation back
Where there is love, I'll be there
I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll have faith in all you do
Just call my name and I'll be there
I'll be there to comfort you
Fill my world with dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with love that strong
I'll be your strength
I'll keep holding on (yes, I will)
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness, well is all I'm after
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there to protect you (yeah baby)
With an unselfish love I'll respect you
I'll be there to comfort you
Fill my world with dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with love that strong
I'll be your strength
I'll keep holding on (yes, I will)
If you should ever find someone new
I know hde better be good to you
'Cause if he doesn't I'll be there
Don't you know baby, yeah, yeah
I'll be there, I'll be there
Just call my name I'll be there
Just look over your shoulders, honey
Uh, I'll be there, I'll be there
Whenever you need me I'll be there
Don't you know baby, yeah, yeah
I'll be there, I'll be there
Just call my name I'll be there
Uh-uh-uh-uh-uh
I'll be there to comfort you
Fill my world with dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with love that strong
I'll be your strength
I'll keep holding on (yes, I will)



@xinhuafan6746

You and I must make a pact
We must bring salvation back
Where there is love, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll reach out my hand to you
I'll have faith in all you do
Just call my name and I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with a love that's strong
I'll be your strength
I'll keep holdin' on (holdin' on)
Yes I will, yes I will
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter
Togetherness, girl, is all I'm after
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there to protect you (yeah baby)
With unselfish love that respects you
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I'll be there to comfort you
Build my world of dreams around you
I'm so glad that I found you
I'll be there with a love that's strong
I'll be your strength
I'll keep holdin' on
Ooh ooh ooh
Yes I will (holdin' on, holdin' on)
Yes I will
If you should ever find someone new
I know he better be good to you
'Cause if he doesn't
I'll be there (I'll be there)
Don't you know baby I'll be there
I'll be there I'll be there
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Just look over your shoulders honey, ooh!
I'll be there, I'll be there,
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Don't you know baby
I'll be there, I'll be there
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Oh oh oh oh I'll be there, I'll be there



All comments from YouTube:

@haneyyiskndr5592

the boy who made our childhood is the same boy who had no childhood
Rest In Peace
Michael Joseph Jackson

@tinashelby7731

Speaking of childhood. It was such a different time when Michael recorded this song. I think that's why a lot of people thats around my age... I'm 54 yrs. old can relate and love the song is because it reminds us of a time when things were much different. I don't know about everybody but I'm just sayin in the seventies it was more about love and being kind and nice to people and not being so offended by what everybody had to say, letting stuff roll off your back. If you were a party or bar and somebody accidentally bumped into you... It would be like " oh sorry dude... Oh no problem brother have yourself some fun ". Nowadays it seems like when something like that happens there's always a fight. It was a time when you can leave your doors unlocked and you didn't have to worry about you kids hanging out three blocks down the street. It just seemed like a much happier times. Everybody wasn't so damned UP TIGHT. If I could just tell one thing to try and make this world a better place before die. I would say the same thing that my dad always told me and I didn't and I didn't listen to it either. The first thing that I would want to stay is... Please don't grow up too fast because if you do the end comes to quick and you don't realize that until you're 50 and you look back and wonder where all the years went and another thing I would like to say would be just being nice to people. It is so much easier to say something kind then to say something nasty. The last thing would be... if you see someone that needs a hand... help them out you never know when you might need help. So if you do all three of those things now stick with me and just imagine this... Start using words like groovy or peace✌️and far out. They all might sound silly to you but just read the words again and say them out loud. If someone was walking by you and said something like that could you get mad. ✌️ You dig all that I was saying. Peace out man have a groovy night and I'll catch you on the flip flop. 😊😊😊😊

@marwatson7408

Wally Wayne I know what you are saying I’m 55 years old life seemed a lot simpler kids played outdoors all day long gone for hrs at a time groups of children riding their bikes all over the neighborhood, kids were more active back then played kickball out in the streets ,kids had more freedoms than they do today. You had stay at home moms dads supported their families on one paycheck most families had only one car. There wasn’t all of this PC crap that they have today people these days are to easily offended if someone says something to them. People seemed happier back then Everybody back in those days knew their neighbors, I remember my parents having BBQ’s get togethers had people over for coffee and desserts. Invited neighbors and their family members to the house It’s sad how things have turned out these days.

@tinashelby7731

@Hiking Blackwell anyone can change

@christopherclarkin9584

RIP Michael.

@waysstorm3371

@Hiking Blackwell just like Michael lol, he didn't had a childhood but he took care of kids lmao

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@andrewhavass6959

Nobody could beat this kid when he was young . Most talented child performer I ever saw in my life .

@donpaladino

You know THATs right.

@bleachpapi2883

His dad could

@missnieves7269

That's because you never met Jesus

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