The song lyrics were written by the band Van Halen, as they were asked to write a song for the 1979 movie "Over the Edge" starring Matt Dillon. The movie (and the lyrics, although more obliquely) are about bored, rebellious youth with nothing better to do than get into trouble. If you see the movie, these lyrics will make more sense. It's a great movie if you grew up in the 70s/80s you'll definitely remember some of these characters from your own life. Fun fact, after writing the song, Van Halen decided not to let the movie use it.
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 let me begin
Come and hold my hand
Let me show how friends 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 and hold my hand
Let me show how friends 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
When you're feeling low
Baby let me know
And I will be there
I'll be there
(I will be there)
(I will be there)
I will be there
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 let me begin
Come and hold my hand
Let me show how friends 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 and hold my hand
Let me show how friends 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
When you're feeling low
Baby let me know
And I will be there
I'll be there
(I will be there)
(I will be there)
I will be there
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if she had released this song the video would have been (i think) alot like kaci's video 4 paradise. u know, with the dancers and the fairground. the lyrics r more meaningful than some of her other songs. i think it would have got 2 number 2 in the charts.
I agree completely. Nice way to look at it.
This was the best song from her first album, IMO
I love this song!!!! perfect for best friends who fall in love :)
I agree that this is one of her best songs ever! She is very talented and I especially loved her back when she first came out. I don't care about the times she fell down. Britney got back up and showed the world that she is truly "stronger than yesterday." LOL! This song is about two friends or people who care for each other, but are in a little conflict. It can any two people--lovers, friends, even family members. But, the way I see it is that there is a male and a female who are in love with each other. Love can come in many different forms, is isn't only between a boyfriend and girlfriend. But, this is the way I see it. MY INTERPRETATION: MALE:Oh oh yeah You don't have to say what's on your mind Cuz 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 Chorus When you need someone, you just turn around And I will be there When you're feeling alone, baby let me know And I will be there
(THE MALE IS SAYING THAT HE UNDERSTANDS THAT SHE MADE A MISTAKE AND HE IS WILLING TO FORGIVE HER BECAUSE HE LOVES AND CARES FOR HER).
FEMALE: 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
Chorus When you need someone, you just turn around And I will be there When you're feeling alone, baby let me know And I will be there (THE GIRL IS ACKNOWLEDGING THAT SHE MADE A MISTAKE AND SHE NOW WANTS TO MEND THOSE MISTAKES, SHE IS WILLING TO DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO HAVE THEIR LOVE BE ALIVE ONCE AGAIN).
MALE: Just take a stand ( HE IS TELLING THE GIRL TO JUST TAKE A CHANCE IN ASKING FOR FORGIVENESS BECAUSE HE WILL FORGIVE BECAUSE HE LOVES HER). BOTH: I'll be here for you Now and Forever (THEY ARE BOTH TELLING EACHOTHER THAT THEIR LOVE WILL SURVIVE THE TEST OF TIME) FEMALE: Give one more chance (SHE IS SAYING THAT SHE JUST NEEDS ONE MORE CHANCE TO SHOW HIM THAT SHE WILL LOVE HIM THE WAY HE DESERVES TO BE LOVED) BOTH: To show you how much I care I'll be there (THEY BOTH ARE DECLARING HOW MUCH THEY CARE ABOUT EACH OTHER EVEN THOUGH THEY HAVE BEEN THROUGH UPS IN DOWNS IN LIFE). :)