I'll Be There – English Lyrics

• By: Jackson 5

Lyrics & Translation

Embark on a journey into the universal language of love and commitment with "I'll Be There" by The Jackson 5. This timeless Motown ballad, famously led by a young Michael Jackson, offers a masterclass in expressing profound emotion and unwavering support through its heartfelt lyrics and soulful melody. You'll discover how simple yet powerful words can convey deep affection and reassurance, making it an excellent song to explore English expressions of devotion and comfort. Its tender delivery and relatable message make it a truly special piece for language learners.

[English]

You 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)

And oh, 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 holding on

(Holdin' on, 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 an unselfish love that respects you

Just call my name and I'll be there (I'll be there)

And oh, 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 holding on

Woo, woo (holdin' on, holdin' on, holdin' on) yes I will, 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, yeah yeah

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, yeah yeah

I'll be there, I'll be there

Just call my name (I'll be there), I'll be there, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh

I'll be there, I'll be there

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
love /lʌv/ A1	noun - an intense feeling of affection verb - to feel affection for
hand /hænd/ A1	noun - the end part of a person's arm beyond the wrist
name /neɪm/ A1	noun - a word or words by which someone or something is known verb - to give someone or something a name
comfort /ˈkʌmfərt/ B1	verb - to ease someone's feelings of grief, distress, or pain noun - a state of physical ease and freedom from pain or constraint
world /wɜːrld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries, people, and natural features
dreams /driːmz/ A2	noun - a series of thoughts, images, and sensations occurring in a person's mind during sleep verb - to have a dream
strong /strɔːŋ/ A2	adjective - having the power to move heavy weights or perform other physically demanding tasks
strength /strɛŋθ/ B1	noun - the quality or state of being physically strong
heart /hɑːrt/ A1	noun - a hollow muscular organ that pumps the blood through the circulatory system by rhythmic contraction and dilation
joy /dʒɔɪ/ B1	noun - a feeling of great pleasure and happiness
laughter /ˈlæftər/ B1	noun - the action or sound of laughing
protect /prəˈtɛkt/ B1	verb - to keep safe from harm or injury
good /ɡʊd/ A1	adjective - to be desired or approved of
shoulders /ˈʃoʊldərz/ A2	noun - the part of the human body between the neck and the upper arm

Key Grammar Structures

• You and I must make a pact

  ➔ Modal verb 'must' for obligation.

  ➔ The phrase "must make" indicates a strong necessity.

• I'll reach out my hand to you

  ➔ Future simple tense for promises.

  ➔ The phrase "I'll reach out" indicates a promise to help.

• Just call my name and I'll be there

  ➔ Conditional structure for future actions.

  ➔ The phrase "Just call my name" sets a condition for the promise.

• I'll be your strength, I'll keep holding on

  ➔ Future continuous tense for ongoing actions.

  ➔ The phrase "I'll keep holding on" suggests a commitment to support.

• If you should ever find someone new

  ➔ Conditional clause with 'if' for hypothetical situations.

  ➔ The phrase "If you should ever find" introduces a hypothetical scenario.

• Don't you know, baby, yeah yeah

  ➔ Rhetorical question for emphasis.

  ➔ The phrase "Don't you know" emphasizes the certainty of the statement.