They were signed by Simon Cowell and are managed by Louis Walsh. In 2008, they were declared as Republic of Ireland's ninth-richest celebrities under 30 years old and 13th in general. They garnered 14 number one singles in the United Kingdom, the third-highest in UK history, tying with Cliff Richard and trailing behind only Elvis Presley and The Beatles. The group has also broken a few top records, including "Music artist with most consecutive number 1's in the UK" and the "Biggest selling arena act in the Wembley Arena".
Over years of their career, Westlife's music has evolved from teen pop to a pop sound, with an emphasis on ballads. Most of the group's hits have been composed by experienced songwriters, most notably Steve Mac and Wayne Hector.
On 1 June 2008, Westlife marked their 10th anniversary with a concert in Croke Park, Dublin which saw more than 83,000 fans attending the special occasion. Music Week revealed on their website that Westlife is the official third top touring act within the years 2005–2008, while they were 7th top touring act of 2008.
They have announced that they are to split in 2012 after 14 years following a final tour.
I'll Be There
Westlife Lyrics
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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)
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
The lyrics to Westlife's song I'll Be There express a commitment to unconditional love and support in a relationship. The opening lines, "You and I must make a pact, we must bring salvation back," suggest a deeper, more significant relationship than a simple romantic one. The singer emphasizes the importance of love and vows to always be there for their partner, saying "Where there is love, I'll be there." The next line, "I'll reach out my hand to you, I'll have faith in all you do," suggests that the singer is willing to invest themselves in the relationship and provide emotional support, even in difficult times.
The chorus repeats the phrase "I'll be there" several times, emphasizing the singer's unwavering commitment to their partner. They promise to build a world of dreams around their partner, fill their heart with joy and laughter, and protect them with unselfish love. The line "Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter, togetherness, girl, is all I'm after" is particularly poignant, expressing a desire for a deep and genuine connection with their partner. The repeated phrase "I'll be there" becomes increasingly powerful over the course of the song and serves as a powerful reminder of the strength of the singer's love and support.
In the final verse, the singer acknowledges that their partner may find someone new but assures them that they will always be there if things don't work out, demonstrating yet again their steadfast commitment to their relationship. Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of true love and commitment, emphasizing the importance of emotional support, understanding, and togetherness in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
You and I must make a pact
We need to make a promise to each other
We must bring salvation back,
We need to restore hope and goodness in the world
Where there is love, I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will always be there for you when there is love
I'll reach out my hand to you
I will extend my help to you
I'll have faith in all you do.
I will trust and believe in your capabilities
Just call my name and I'll be there (I'll be there)
All you need to do is call me and I will be there for you
I'll be there to comfort you,
I will provide you with emotional support
Build my world of dreams around you,
I will make a world filled with dreams just for you
I'm so glad that I found you.
I am thankful for finding you in my life
I'll be there with a love that's strong,
I will love you strongly
I'll be your strength,
I will be your source of strength
I'll keep holdin' on (Holdin' on)
I will always hold on to love
Yes I will, yes I will
I really mean it, I will always be there for you
Let me fill your heart with joy and laughter,
I want to bring joy and happiness into your heart
Togetherness, girl, is all I'm after,
All I care about is being together with you
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Anytime you need me, I'll be there for you
I'll be there to protect you, (yeah baby)
I will keep you safe and protected
With unselfish love that respects you.
I will love you selflessly and with respect
Just call my name, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Just say my name and I will come to you
If you should ever find someone new
If you find someone else in the future
I know he better be good to you
That person should treat you well
'Cause if he doesn't
If that person disappoints you
I'll be there (I'll be there)
I will still be here for you
Don't you know baby I'll be there
Don't you know that I will always be there?
Just look over your shoulders honey, ooh!
Just look behind you and you will see me
Ooh ooh ooh
Humming sound
Whenever you need me, I'll be there (I'll be there)
Anytime you need me, I'll be there for you
Don't you know baby,
Don't you know that?
Oh oh oh oh I'll be there, I'll be there
I really mean it, I will always be there for you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Berry Gordy Jr, Bob West, Hal Davis, Willie Hutch
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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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
Kevin R Daniel
Love this song ❤️
AMIRA
Brings back childhood memories 😭❤
Lee-Ann Callahan
My all-time favourite and used this song as my opening dance at my wedding
Nimrod Capinda
different voices creates a meaningful song.. that's WESTLIFE.
Stephanie Bramon
Westlife, and Mariah Carey sing this really good, and so did Michael Jackson and the Jackson five!
Ruthanne DeJaynes
Love this song
D Z
My first time to listen to their song, I'll Be There and it's soothing and magnificent!
zaskia azzahra
Always in my heart #Westlife 😭
Chris Hogan
Aw I love this song it makes me cry every time thank you
Karen Martin
My favorite songs