I'm Here
The Temptations Lyrics
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Who made you cry that day
What kind of fool would steal a heart
Then turn and lie
Well, I know one thing is true
This I can say to you
Cause I am the one who's here
To take your pain away
He turned his back and he's walking out the door
But that's alright, it's alright go on and let him go
Cause I'm here
I'm here to show you love
Like you've never known
With all my heart, my mind
My body and soul
I'm here to show you love
Here to show you love
That you never knew
Would cause you to want someone
As much as they want you
Just let me lay with you
I promise I'll stay with you
Cause what kind of fool would let
The prize of your love die
And since he neglected you
Kept on forgetting you
Had your wants, your needs, your desires to fulfill
You don't have to feel guilty now
Cause this is the place and this is how
I'll help you face the fact that you deserve much more
Cause I'm here
I'm here to show you love
Like you've never known
With all my heart, my mind
My body and soul
I'm here to show you love
Here to show you love
That you never knew
Would cause you to want someone
As much as they want you
He never should've left you alone
You need a love in your life
So baby girl, let it go
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
Cause I'm here
Cause I'm here
I'm here to show you love
Like you've never known
With all my heart, my mind
My body and soul
I'm here to show you love
Here to show you love
That you never knew
Would cause you to want someone
As much as they want you
The Temptations' "I'm Here" is a ballad that expresses the singer's earnest desire to love an individual who has been hurt in the past. The song begins by asking who took the love away and made the person cry before commenting on the foolishness of someone who steals a heart and lies. The singer then declares that they are the one who is here to take the person's pain away and to show them love like they've never known before.
As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges that the person gave everything they had to their previous partner, who turned their back and walked out the door. However, the singer promises to show the person a love that they've never experienced before – a love that would make them want someone as much as they want them. The singer further assures the person that they don't have to feel guilty about wanting more because they deserve it.
The song culminates in the singer proclaiming that they are here to show the person love with all their heart, mind, body, and soul. The lyrics make it clear that the singer believes the person has been neglected by their previous partner and that they are now alone and in need of love. The singer, therefore, offers themselves and their unwavering love to fill the void.
Overall, the song's message is one of selflessness and devotion. It portrays the image of someone who has been hurt and a person who is willing to heal them with love and affection.
Line by Line Meaning
Who took your love away
Who caused you to lose your love?
Who made you cry that day
Who made you cry on that day?
What kind of fool would steal a heart
What kind of idiot would take someone's love and betray them?
Then turn and lie
Then deceive them with lies?
Well, I know one thing is true
One thing I know for sure
This I can say to you
And I can tell you
Cause I am the one who's here
Because I am the one who is here now
To take your pain away
To relieve you of your pain
You gave all you had and a few cents more
You gave everything you had, and a little more
He turned his back and he's walking out the door
He walked out and left you alone
But that's alright, it's alright go on and let him go
But it's fine, let him go
Cause I'm here
Because I am here
I'm here to show you love
I am here to give you love
Like you've never known
Love that you have never experienced
With all my heart, my mind
With everything I have
My body and soul
My entire being
I'm here to show you love
I am here to give you love
Here to show you love
Here to give you love
That you never knew
Love that you haven't experienced before
Would cause you to want someone
Makes you desire someone
As much as they want you
To the same extent as they desire you
Just let me lay with you
Let me be with you
I promise I'll stay with you
I promise I'll stay by your side
Cause what kind of fool would let
What kind of person would let
The prize of your love die
The treasure of your love disappear
And since he neglected you
Because he ignored you
Kept on forgetting you
Kept forgetting about you
Had your wants, your needs, your desires to fulfill
Had the responsibility to fulfill your wants, needs, and desires
You don't have to feel guilty now
You don't need to feel guilty now
Cause this is the place and this is how
Because this is the right place and the right way
I'll help you face the fact that you deserve much more
I'll help you come to terms with the fact that you deserve much better
He never should've left you alone
He was wrong to leave you alone
You need a love in your life
You need love in your life
So baby girl, let it go
So let it go, baby girl
It's alright, it's alright, it's alright
It's okay, it's okay, it's okay
Cause I'm here
Because I am here
I'm here to show you love
I am here to show you affection
Like you've never known
In a way that you have never experienced before
With all my heart, my mind
With everything I have
My body and soul
My entire being
I'm here to show you love
I am here to give you love
Here to show you love
I am here to display affection toward you
That you never knew
Love that you haven't experienced before
Would cause you to want someone
Makes you desire someone
As much as they want you
To the same extent as they desire you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: COLIN H MORRISON, KATRINA WILLIS, KATRINA CELESTE WILLIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@l.angellove4621
I'M VERY IMPRESSED WITH
LONGEVITY OTIS WILLIAMS
AND THE 2 NEW TEMPTATIONS
DOING A EXCELLENT JOB
SINGING LEAD, IT'S ALSO A GREAT MASTERPIECE TO SEE
EXCEL SO WELL ORCHESTRATED
FOR MANY YEARS AND DECADES
@langellove9467
THE TEMPTATIONS HAS ALWAYS BEEN EXTREMELY TALENTED WITH
OUTSTANDING SHOWMANSHIP, ALONG WITH EXCELLENT QUALITY
MUSIC TO PROVIDED EXTRAORDINARY ENTERTAINMENT FOR ALL MUSIC CONNOISSEURS.
I'M COLORING MY HAIR NOW
@CoachDarren
Thank you Otis for helping the Temps begin and ensuring they don't end. About to hit 2022 and Otis still performing. The Temptations members may change but they always provide quality music.
@johnetheridge5833
I'm 60 years old and I still listen to the classics.
@lindawyche6837
Mo matter what anyone say. God chose Terry Weeks to share his vocals with the world. One of the BEST voices on the planet! ❤ the genuineness of his voice, soooooooo amazing.
@darlenerobinson9287
Regardless of the line up The Temptations will always be a great group, their music will out live them.
@edgarwatson6048
These newest permutations of the Tempts starting with For Lovers Only are a tribute to not only all the Tempts before them but are a gift to those of us who love and crave great vocals, melody, and lyrics. I thank Otis for continuing to place quality before us. No one lives for ever, no singers sing forever without breaking down, and no one will or is trying to replace the legacy of the classic Tempts or the ones who followed them. Imagine what you would have missed if you had stopped listening to the Temps after David left. Think about it and celebrate the legacy.
@KingsdaleNorth
Check Mate
@BIGSEXXY62677
A Great Temptations song....... written and produced by Joe!!! ❤️💯🔥🔥👏🏽👏🏽👍🏽
@craigahayes
The Temptations are still rocking it.
@bassistdc
Terry Weeks killing it as usual! Great singer!
@kdmcqueen7
Love the temptations comeback 1998-2003. Barrington Henderson voice is captivating...Go Bo!!!