I'll Be There
The Starship Lyrics


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People need their reasons
Reasons to live and reasons to die
Just something to believe in
Whatever it takes to get through the night
When the road just leads to nowhere
And your faith can't follow through
I'll be there for you, I'll be there for you
Black is black and white is white
And the blues are sometimes gray
When you hurt and you don't know why
And your tears won't go away
There's a rainbow out there somewhere
And one thing is always true
I'll be there for you, I'll be there for you

[Chorus]
I'll be there for you, when hope seems thin and your chances are few
I'll be there for you, I'll share the pain and be someone to hold
And there's so much more I can do, I'll be there for you

We could talk forever
There's reasons to stay and reasons to go
But while we're here together
I might as well make my intentions known
There's a light that shines in my window
It's a place you can run back to
And I'll be there for you, I'll be there for you

I'll be there for you, when hope seems thin and your chances are few
I'll be there for you, when the outside world turns your inside cold
And no one will tell you the truth, I'll be there for you

And if the day should come in this lifetime (I will be there)
I hope one mornin' you'll wake up to find
Anyone with half a heart could see, we might cross this great divide

When the road just leads to nowhere
And faith can't follow through
I'll be there for you, I'll be there for you

I'll be there for you, when hope seems thin and your chances are few
I'll be there for you, I'll share the pain and be someone to hold
There's so much more I can do, so much more
Baby I'll be there for you, yes I will, you know that
I will be there for you, yes I will, I will be there (I'll be there for you)
I will be there (I'll be there for you)




(I'll be there for you) Don't you worry baby
(I'll be there for you) I will, I will

Overall Meaning

The Starship's song "I'll Be There for You" speaks about the importance of having somebody to rely on during difficult times. The lyrics suggest that people need reasons to live, something to believe in, and somebody to hold when faced with pain, hopelessness, and sadness. The song presents the idea that the world can be a confusing and overwhelming place in which it's easy to lose faith and direction. However, the song argues that even when the roads of life lead to nowhere, and faith falls apart, there's always someone who can be there to provide support and guidance.


The first verse of the song starts by stating that people need reasons to live and reasons to die. The lyrics suggest that having something to believe in can be a powerful motivation for moving forward. In times when the tears won't go away, and the pain seems too overwhelming, there is always a rainbow out there somewhere. It's the person who offers unconditional support and love that can guide one back towards that rainbow.


The second verse of the song suggests that there are reasons to stay and reasons to go. But while people are together, it's essential to make one's intentions known. Having someone who offers a safe place and who will be there no matter what happens is a precious thing. When the world seems cold and unforgiving, it's the one who offers warmth and truth that can help us to keep moving forward.


Line by Line Meaning

People need their reasons
Everyone needs motivation in their life


Reasons to live and reasons to die
Motivation could be to live or die for someone or something.


Just something to believe in
People need things to believe in to find comfort and move forward.


Whatever it takes to get through the night
Anything can help to overcome difficulties.


When the road just leads to nowhere
When someone is lost or does not know where to go.


And your faith can't follow through
When someone lacks the courage to continue.


I'll be there for you, I'll be there for you
I will support and comfort you.


Black is black and white is white
Things are clear and certain; no ambiguity.


And the blues are sometimes gray
Sadness is not always the same; it can be nuanced.


When you hurt and you don't know why
When someone feels pain without understanding the cause.


And your tears won't go away
When someone is unable to stop crying.


There's a rainbow out there somewhere
Hope exists even in difficult situations.


And one thing is always true
There is always something positive to hold onto.


I'll be there for you, I'll be there for you
I will comfort and support you.


I'll be there for you, when hope seems thin and your chances are few
I will be there when the future seems bleak.


I'll share the pain and be someone to hold
I will help you by carrying your burden and being there for you.


And there's so much more I can do, I'll be there for you
I am willing to do whatever it takes to help you.


We could talk forever
There are endless topics to discuss.


There's reasons to stay and reasons to go
There are advantages and disadvantages to every choice.


But while we're here together
While we are alive and in each other's company.


I might as well make my intentions known
I will reveal my feelings and goals.


There's a light that shines in my window
A beacon of hope that can be reached.


And I'll be there for you, I'll be there for you
I will always be supportive and comforting.


When the outside world turns your inside cold
When someone is hurt and feeling disconnected from the world.


And no one will tell you the truth
When someone feels like no one explains things honestly to them.


And if the day should come in this lifetime (I will be there)
If a difficult day should arrive while alive.


I hope one mornin' you'll wake up to find
I wish for them to find a new better state of happiness or realization.


Anyone with half a heart could see, we might cross this great divide
Everyone knows we might end up being apart from each other.


I'll be there for you, when hope seems thin and your chances are few
I will be there when things seem to fall apart.


I'll share the pain and be someone to hold
I will help take away the pain and be someone to lean on.


There's so much more I can do, so much more
I have endless ways to help and support you.


Baby I'll be there for you, yes I will, you know that
I will always be there for you.


I will be there for you, yes I will, I will be there (I'll be there for you)
I will never leave you alone.


I will be there (I'll be there for you)
I will be by your side.


(I'll be there for you) Don't you worry baby
I will relieve the stress and anxiety.


(I'll be there for you) I will, I will
I promise to always be there for you.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CRAIG CHAQUICO, STEVE DIAMOND, MICKEY THOMAS

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Comments from YouTube:

@JoseJavierArroyoRoman-vh2vp

This Album is Totally Awesome And Incredible!

@khushbash

I love this song!
Back in old days I remember searching this song on cassettes and then found itt on napster. Good we have YT now.
I still feel same liking for this song

@atravesdemisluceros

They where not there cos the band broke up after this album...

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