I'll be there
The SteelDrivers Lyrics


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I'll be the clouds
blocking the sunlight and I'll be the moon
watching at midnight somewhere in your dreams, I'll be there.
I'll be a face in the crowd for a moment,
and all of the places that we used to go,
just look around, I'll be there.
Go on, leave me and run away
Try to unlock this ball and chain
you'll find some things you can't leave behind.
I'll be the words stuck in your head
over and over the last ones you've said
just listen close, I'll be there.
Oh go on, leave me and run away
Try to unlock this ball and chain
you'll find some things you can't leave behind.
Oh go on, leave me and run away
Try to unlock this ball and chain
you'll find some things you can't leave behind.
Hundreds of, thousands of, miles in between us
would do you no good, baby because there's no leaving me




I'll be there.
Wherever you go, I'll be there.

Overall Meaning

The SteelDrivers’ song, “I'll Be There,” is a poignant ballad about devotion and persistence in the face of separation. The song begins with the singer, who is clearly in love with someone who is leaving, asserting that they will always be present in some form. They promise to be both the clouds blocking sunlight and the moon shining at midnight, indicating that they will be there in both joy and sorrow. The lines “I'll be a face in the crowd for a moment / and all of the places that we used to go, just look around, I'll be there” suggest that even when the person is trying to move on or forget, the singer will still be a haunting presence.


The second stanza deals more with the aftermath of the split, with the singer saying “Go on, leave me and run away / Try to unlock this ball and chain / you'll find some things you can't leave behind.” They acknowledge that there are emotional ties that cannot be easily severed, and that leaving will not necessarily solve all their problems. The chorus, which repeats the lines “Oh go on, leave me and run away / Try to unlock this ball and chain / you'll find some things you can't leave behind,” underscores the idea that there are some things that will always be a part of us, no matter how hard we try to escape them.


Line by Line Meaning

I'll be the clouds blocking the sunlight
I'll be the obstacle in your way, preventing you from experiencing happiness


and I'll be the moon watching at midnight
I'll be the silent observer, watching over you even in the dark of night


somewhere in your dreams, I'll be there
I'll exist in your subconscious, always present in your thoughts and dreams


I'll be a face in the crowd for a moment
I'll blend in with everyone else, just another person passing through your life


and all of the places that we used to go, just look around, I'll be there
The memories of our time together will linger in the places we've been, and I'll be a part of that


Go on, leave me and run away, try to unlock this ball and chain
Even if you try to leave me behind and move on, the emotional attachment between us will still exist


you'll find some things you can't leave behind
Not everything in life can be simply forgotten or moved on from


I'll be the words stuck in your head, over and over the last ones you've said
My words will echo in your mind, repeating my parting words to you


just listen close, I'll be there
Even if you try to ignore me, I'll always be there in your thoughts


Oh go on, leave me and run away, try to unlock this ball and chain
I acknowledge that you may try to leave me behind, but it won't be easy


Hundreds of, thousands of, miles in between us would do you no good, baby because there's no leaving me
Distance won't change the fact that you'll always be tied to me emotionally


I'll be there
No matter where you go or what you do, I will always be present in your life




Writer(s): JOHN HOLT

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theradracer

lyrics

I'll be the clouds
Blocking the sunlight and I'll be the moon
Watching at midnight somewhere in your dreams, I'll be there.
I'll be a face in the crowd for a moment,
And all of the places that we used to go,
Just look around, I'll be there.
Go on, leave me and run away
Try to unlock this ball and chain
You'll find some things you can't leave behind.
I'll be the words stuck in your head
Over and over the last ones you've said
Just listen close, I'll be there.
Oh go on, leave me and run away
Try to unlock this ball and chain
You'll find some things you can't leave behind.
Oh go on, leave me and run away
Try to unlock this ball and chain
You'll find some things you can't leave behind.
Hundreds of, thousands of, miles in between us
Would do you no good, baby because there's no leaving me
I'll be there.
Wherever you go, I'll be there



All comments from YouTube:

Wanda Solanes

The melody is haunting, touches your soul. I love everything about this song! Just amazing!

robert williams

We don't have Bluegrass bands like this anymore , love this band !

stetsonman123

The SteelDrivers are an amazing group and keep coming out with tremendous songs. As hard as it is to believe, they are getting better all the time "I'll Be There" my be my favorite song from them. But, "Sticks Made of Thunder" is a very close scond. God Speed!

David Alexander

I always feel like I've heard there songs some where before, even though I haven't. They strike an archetypal chord in soul, timeless.

theradracer

Yo same

Will Leonard

Even without Chris they are still amazing! Gary can SANG!

Jake A

This group just keeps coming out with amazing stuff! Love it!

Christopher Bingham

This song is so freakin' beautiful. Cool video too. I even prefer this over most of the songs with Chris. The Steeldrivers seem to be one of the greatest music groups on Earth no matter who the singer is.

Prevent Gaming

Just seen this video and love the sound of this band!

Cathy B

That is some seriously good musicianship. Well done.

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