I Will Be There – English Lyrics

• By: Britney Spears
• Album: ... Baby One More Time (Digital Deluxe Version)

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into Britney Spears' early pop work with "I Will Be There," a powerful declaration of loyalty from her debut album. While the song itself is sung in English, by analyzing the earnestness of its lyrics, you can better grasp the heartfelt and direct emotional communication that defined much of the era's chart-topping pop music.

[English]

Oh-oh, yeah

...

You don't have to say what's on your mind

'Cause I know where you've been

Give it up and leave it all behind

And then let me begin

Come on over here, let me show how things should be

I will make it alright

Let me make it clear, you can put your trust in me

Yes, I will be there

When you need someone, you just turn around

And I will be there

When you're feeling low, baby, let me know

And I will be there

Won't you let me make it up to you?

Now you know where I am

There ain't nothing that I wouldn't do

Just to love once again

Come on over here, let me show how things should be

I will make it alright

Let me make it clear, you can put your trust in me

Yes, I will be there

When you need someone, you just turn around

And I will be there

When you're feeling low, baby, let me know

And I will be there

I will be there

...

Just take a stand

I'll be here for you now and forever

Give one more chance

To show you how much I care

I'll be there

...

When you need someone

Just turn around, and I will be there

When you're in sorrow

Just let me know, and I will be there

When you need someone, you just turn around

And I will be there (I will be there)

When you're feeling low, baby, let me know

And I will be there (I will be there)

...

I'll be there (I will be there)

...

(I will be there) I will be there

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
mind /maɪnd/ B1	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experience
trust /trʌst/ B1	noun - firm belief in the reliability, truth, ability, or strength of someone or something verb - to have confidence in
begin /bɪˈɡɪn/ A2	verb - to start
alright /ɔːlˈraɪt/ A2	adjective - satisfactory or acceptable
clear /klɪər/ A2	adjective - easy to perceive, understand, or interpret
sorrow /ˈsɒroʊ/ B2	noun - a feeling of deep distress caused by loss, disappointment, or other misfortune
chance /tʃɑːns/ A2	noun - a possibility of doing something
forever /fɔːˈrevər/ A2	adverb - for all time; eternally
care /keər/ A2	noun - serious attention or consideration applied to doing something correctly or to avoid damage or risk verb - feel concern or interest; take responsibility for the well-being of
stand /stænd/ A2	verb - to be in or take a specified position
low /loʊ/ A2	adjective - in or at a low position
need /niːd/ A2	verb - require (something) because it is essential or very important
turn /tɜːrn/ A2	verb - move or cause to move around an axis or center
show /ʃoʊ/ A2	verb - allow or cause (something) to be visible
love /lʌv/ A2	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - feel a great affection for

Key Grammar Structures

• You don't have to say what's on your mind

  ➔ Modal verb 'don't have to' expressing lack of obligation.

  ➔ The phrase indicates that the person being addressed is under no **obligation** to share their thoughts. It's a gentle encouragement to open up, but without pressure.

• Give it up and leave it all behind

  ➔ Imperative mood with phrasal verbs ('give up', 'leave behind').

  ➔ This is a direct command, urging someone to **abandon** the past and move forward. 'Give it up' means to relinquish something, and 'leave it all behind' emphasizes a complete break.

• Let me make it clear, you can put your trust in me

  ➔ Use of 'let' as a causative verb, followed by an infinitive. Conditional 'can' expressing ability/permission.

  ➔ The speaker is explicitly stating their **reliability** and offering a safe space. 'Let me' indicates willingness to act, and 'put your trust in me' is a direct appeal for confidence.

• When you're feeling low, baby, let me know

  ➔ Conditional clause ('When you're feeling low') with present continuous tense. Imperative 'let me know'.

  ➔ This line offers **support** and encourages vulnerability. The 'when' clause sets a condition, and 'let me know' is a request for communication during difficult times.