Will You Be There – English Lyrics

• By: Michael Jackson
• Album: Dangerous

Lyrics & Translation

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
hold /hoʊld/ A2	verb - to grasp and keep
carry /ˈkæri/ A2	verb - to transport
love /lʌv/ A1	verb - to have a strong affection for noun - an intense feeling of affection
fight /faɪt/ B1	verb - to take part in a struggle
human /ˈhjuːmən/ B1	adjective - relating to or characteristic of people noun - a person
control /kənˈtroʊl/ B2	noun - the power to influence or direct verb - to exercise restraint or direction over
confused /kənˈfjuːzd/ B1	adjective - unable to think clearly
show /ʃoʊ/ A2	verb - to allow to be seen
care /ker/ A2	verb - to feel concern or interest noun - attention or concern
bear /ber/ B2	verb - to endure
head /hed/ A1	noun - the part of the body above the neck
softly /ˈsɒftli/ B1	adverb - in a gentle manner
boldly /ˈboʊldli/ B2	adverb - in a courageous manner
lift /lɪft/ A2	verb - to raise
heal /hiːl/ B2	verb - to become healthy again
bathe /beɪθ/ B1	verb - to wash
blessed /ˈblesd/ B2	adjective - holy or consecrated

Key Grammar Structures

• Hold me Like the River Jordan

  ➔ Simile (using 'like')

  ➔ This line uses 'like' to compare the act of holding someone to the powerful imagery of the River Jordan, suggesting comfort and support.

• When wrong, will you scold me?

  ➔ Conditional sentence (Type 1 - possible future)

  ➔ This is a first conditional, expressing a possible future scenario. It sets up a condition ('When wrong') and a likely result ('will you scold me?').

• But I'm only human

  ➔ Use of 'only' as an intensifier

  ➔ The word 'only' emphasizes the speaker's vulnerability and limitations. It highlights the fact that they are not perfect and capable of making mistakes.

• Everyone's taking control of me

  ➔ Contraction ('Everyone's')

  ➔ The use of 'Everyone's' is a common contraction, making the sentence more conversational and informal. It combines 'Everyone is' into a single word.

• You'll be there for me, and care enough to bear me

  ➔ Future Simple ('You'll be')

  ➔ The future simple 'You'll be' expresses a prediction or promise about a future action. 'Care enough to bear me' shows a willingness to support and endure hardships for the speaker.

• Lift me up slowly

  ➔ Adverb of manner ('slowly')

  ➔ The adverb 'slowly' modifies the verb 'lift', describing *how* the action should be performed. It suggests gentleness and care.

• I will feel blessed

  ➔ Future Simple ('I will feel')

  ➔ The future simple 'I will feel' expresses a future emotion or state. It conveys a sense of gratitude and contentment.

• Show me you care

  ➔ Imperative mood

  ➔ This is an imperative sentence, directly requesting the listener to demonstrate their care and affection. It's a plea for reassurance.