I'll Be There For You
Vocaloca Lyrics


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So no one told your life was gonna be this way
Your job's a joke, you're broke, your love life's DOA
Seems like we're always stuck in second gear
When it hasn't been your day, your week
Your month, or even your year

I'll be there for you
When the rain starts to fall
I'll be there for you
'Cause I've been there before
I'll be there for you
'Cause you're there for me too

You're still in bed at ten, your work began at eight
You've burned your breakfast so far, things ain't going great
Your mother told you there'd be days like these
But she didn't tell you when the world had brought
You down to your knees

But I'll be there for you
When the rain starts to fall
I'll be there for you
'Cause I've been there before
I'll be there for you
'Cause you're there for me too

No one could ever know me
No one could ever see me
Seems you're the only one who knows
What it's like to be me

Someone to spend the day with
Make it through all the rest with
Someone I'll always laugh with
Even at my worst, I'm best with you, oh

Seems like we're always stuck in second gear
When it hasn't been your day, your week
Your month, or even your year

I'll be there for you
When the rain starts to fall
I'll be there for you
'Cause I've been there before
I'll be there for you
'Cause you're there for me too

I'll be there for you
When the rain starts to fall
I'll be there for you
'Cause I've been there before




I'll be there for you
'Cause you're there for me too

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Vocaloca's "I'll Be There For You" is an ode to the importance of friendship and support during tough times. The song begins by acknowledging the struggles of life, the idea of "no one telling you your life was gonna be this way," emphasizing the job struggles, poverty, and loneliness when it comes to love. The character's problems are highlighted by the metaphor of being stuck in second gear, which is slowing them down and makes it difficult to gain momentum. The chorus, "I'll be there for you when the rain starts to fall, 'cause I've been there before" demonstrates the singer's commitment to being there for their friend, even when everything seems to be going wrong.


The second verse focuses on the struggles of daily life by listing the events of the day so far, from sleeping in too late to burning breakfast, encapsulating a series of trivial irritations that can seem overwhelming when added together. It mirrors the same melody from the first verse and highlights how things can feel out of control when they're not going according to plan. However, the chorus's repeated commitment to be there for one another reinforces that even if things go wrong, their friendships can persevere through life's trials and tribulations.


Line by Line Meaning

So no one told your life was gonna be this way
Life is not always what we expect and can be difficult to navigate alone.


Your job's a joke, you're broke, your love life's DOA
Your job, finances, and romantic life are in trouble, making things even harder.


Seems like we're always stuck in second gear
Life feels like it's moving slowly, and it can be hard to get ahead.


When it hasn't been your day, your week
When life isn't going well, and everything feels like a struggle.


Your month, or even your year
When life's difficulties keep dragging on and make you feel stuck.


I'll be there for you
I will support you through whatever challenges come your way.


When the rain starts to fall
During tough times and difficult situations.


'Cause I've been there before
I have had similar struggles and can understand what you're going through.


'Cause you're there for me too
We have a mutual relationship where we support each other and can rely on one another.


You're still in bed at ten, your work began at eight
You are struggling with productivity and feeling overwhelmed.


You've burned your breakfast so far, things ain't going great
Your day has already had some setbacks and is likely to have more.


Your mother told you there'd be days like these
You were warned that life can be challenging and have tough times.


But she didn't tell you when the world had brought
Despite being warned, you still might not feel prepared for the difficulties that come your way.


You down to your knees
When things get really tough and you feel defeated.


No one could ever know me
It can be tough to truly understand someone else's struggles.


No one could ever see me
It can be difficult to feel like others truly see you and what you're going through.


Seems you're the only one who knows
You feel like you are alone in your struggles and no one else understands.


What it's like to be me
The difficulties you are facing and the struggles you are encountering on a daily basis.


Someone to spend the day with
Having someone to spend time with and enjoy the day despite its difficulties.


Make it through all the rest with
Together, we can face and conquer any challenges that will come in the future.


Someone I'll always laugh with
Laughter is the best medicine and can help us get through the most difficult times.


Even at my worst, I'm best with you, oh
No matter what, I know I can count on you to be there for me and lift my spirits.


I'll be there for you
Repeating the sentiment that the singer will be there for their friend when things are tough.


When the rain starts to fall
During difficult times when there seems to be no escape.


I'll be there for you
I will provide support, comfort, and a listening ear when you need it most.


'Cause I've been there before
I understand personally what it's like to face struggles, and I want to help you overcome them.


I'll be there for you
Reinforcing the message that the singer will be there to support their friend.


'Cause you're there for me too
We have a strong friendship and are able to rely on each other during difficult times.


I'll be there for you
Ending the song with the same message about providing support and being there for one another.


When the rain starts to fall
Highlighting the importance of being there for each other during tough times.


'Cause I've been there before
Making it clear that the singer has struggled and empathizes with their friend's current struggles.


I'll be there for you
Repeating the sentiment that the singer is here to provide support and help their friend overcome challenges.


'Cause you're there for me too
Highlighting the importance of mutual support and friendship when facing life's difficulties.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Michael Jay Skloff, David L Crane, Marta Fran Kauffman, Allee Willis, Philip Ronald Solem, Danny C Wilde

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