Say You'll Be There – English Lyrics

• By: Spice Girls
• Album: Spiceworld

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the vibrant world of 90s pop and the essence of 'Girl Power' with "Say You'll Be There" by the Spice Girls! This catchy dance-pop and R&B track offers a fantastic way to learn English through its clear, relatable lyrics about trust and commitment in relationships. Experience how the Spice Girls used their music to champion female agency, all while enjoying an infectious melody and iconic performances that made this song a global phenomenon.

[English]

("Say You'll Be There" by Spice Girls)

♪ Oh say you'll be there ♪

♪ I'm giving you everything ♪

♪ All that joy can bring ♪

♪ This I swear ♪

♪ Last time that we had this conversation ♪

♪ I decided we should be friends yeah ♪

♪ But now we're going 'round in circles ♪

♪ Tell me will this déjà vu never end ♪

♪ And now you tell me that you're falling in love ♪

♪ Well I never ever thought that would be ♪

♪ This time you gotta take it easy ♪

♪ Throwing far too much emotions at me ♪

♪ But any fool can see they're falling ♪

♪ I gotta make you understand ♪

♪ I'm giving you everything ♪

♪ All that joy can bring ♪

♪ This I swear I'll give you everything ♪

♪ And all that I want from you ♪

♪ Is a promise you will be there ♪

♪ Ow say you will be there ♪

♪ Say you will be there ♪

♪ Ah won't you sing it with me ♪

♪ If you put two and two together ♪

♪ You will see what our friendship is for oh ♪

♪ If you can't work this equation ♪

♪ Then I guess I'll have to show you the door ♪

♪ There is no need to say you love me ♪

♪ It would be better left unsaid ♪

♪ I'm giving you everything I'll give you everything ♪

♪ All that joy can bring ♪

♪ This I swear yes I swear ♪

♪ And all that I want from you all I want from you ♪

♪ Is a promise you'll be there ♪

♪ Yeah I want you ♪

♪ Any fool can see they're falling ♪

♪ I gotta make you understand ♪

♪ I'll give you everything on this I swear ♪

♪ Just promise you'll always be there ♪

♪ I'm giving you everything I'm giving you everything ♪

♪ All that joy can bring all that joy can bring ♪

♪ This I swear yes I swear ♪

♪ And all that I want from you all that I want from you ♪

♪ Is a promise you ♪

♪ Will be there ♪

♪ I'm giving you everything ♪

♪ All that joy can bring ♪

♪ This I swear ♪

♪ And all that I want from you ♪

♪ Is a promise you ♪

♪ Will be there ♪

♪ I'm giving you everything ♪

♪ All that joy can bring ♪

♪ This I swear ♪

♪ And all that I want from you ♪

♪ Is a promise you ♪

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
say /seɪ/ A1	verb - to utter words so as to convey information, an opinion, a feeling or intention
give /ɡɪv/ A1	verb - to transfer the possession of something to someone else
joy /dʒɔɪ/ A2	noun - a feeling of great pleasure and happiness
promise /ˈprɒmɪs/ B1	noun - a declaration that one will do something or that a particular thing will happen verb - to assure someone that one will definitely do something or that a particular thing will happen
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - a deep affection for someone or something verb - to feel deep affection for someone
friendship /ˈfrɛndʃɪp/ B1	noun - the state of being friends; a close and trusted relationship
conversation /ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃən/ B1	noun - a spoken exchange of ideas, thoughts, or feelings between people
circle /ˈsɜːrkəl/ B1	noun - a round shape or a group of people forming such a shape
fall /fɔːl/ A2	verb - to move downward, typically rapidly and freely without control
emotion /ɪˈmoʊʃən/ B1	noun - a natural feeling of joy, sadness, anger, etc., that arises from a person's circumstances, relationships, or thoughts
understand /ˌʌndərˈstænd/ B1	verb - to grasp the meaning, significance, or nature of something
need /niːd/ A2	noun - a requirement or necessity verb - to require something because it is essential
equation /ɪˈkweɪʒən/ B2	noun - a mathematical statement that two expressions are equal
unsaid /ʌnˈsɛd/ B2	adjective - not spoken or expressed in words
easy /ˈiːzi/ A2	adjective - requiring little effort or difficulty
swear /swɛər/ B1	verb - to make a solemn declaration, typically invoking a higher power
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues