Reach out I'll Be There
Finding Love in Desperation: The Jackson 5's Message of Hope
Lyrics
Now if you feel you can't go on
Expressing a sense of despair or difficulty
'Cause all your hope is gone
Feeling hopeless and defeated
And your life is filled with confusion
Life is filled with uncertainty and lack of clarity
And happiness is just an illusion
Suggesting that happiness is elusive and deceptive
And your world around is crumblin' down
Describing a crumbling and chaotic world
Darlin' (reach out) come on girl, reach out for me
Encouraging someone to reach out for support
Reach out, (reach out) reach out for me
Emphasizing the importance of seeking help
Just look over your shoulders honey
Encouraging to look to the past for reassurance
I'll be there (be there)
Assuring that the singer will be there for support
With the love that will shelter you
Offering love as a protective shelter
And I'll be there (be there)
Reiterating the commitment to be there for the person
With the love that will see you through
Promising love to help overcome challenges
(Ooh) when you feel lost and about to give up
Acknowledging feelings of being lost and giving up
'Cause your best ain't good enough
Recognizing that one's best effort may not be sufficient
And the world around you feels cold
Describing a cold and unwelcoming world
And you're driftin' all on your own
Expressing a sense of drifting and isolation
When you need a hand to hold
Highlighting the need for someone to hold onto
Darlin' (reach out) come on girl, reach out for me
Encouraging the person to reach out for support
Reach out, (reach out) reach out, reach out for me
Reiterating the importance of seeking help
Just open up them eyes baby
Encouraging awareness and openness
I'll be there (be there)
Assuring comfort through love
With the love that will comfort you
Promising to be there with supportive love
And I'll be there (be there)
Reiterating the commitment to care for the person
With the love to care for you
Expressing a continuous presence to provide care
I'll be there (yes I will)
Assuring constant support through challenges
To always see you through
Committing to always stand by and help
I'll be there (I'll be there)
Reiterating the commitment to love and comfort
To love and comfort you
Promising ongoing love and comfort
I can tell the way you hang your head
Observing a sign of emotional distress
You're without love, and now you're afraid
Describing a state of lacking love and feeling afraid
And through your tears you look around
Noting the search for peace in times of distress
But there's no peace of mind to be found
Expressing the absence of peace of mind
I know what you're thinkin'
Acknowledging and understanding the person's thoughts
You're alone now, no love of your own (there's nothing there)
Highlighting a sense of loneliness and absence of love
Darlin' (reach out) come on girl, reach out for me
Encouraging reaching out for support
Reach out, (reach out) reach out, reach out for me
Reiterating the importance of seeking help
Just call my name honey
Inviting the person to call for assistance
I'll be there (I'll be there)
Reassuring the availability of love and support
To give you all the love you need
Promising to provide all the love needed
I'll be there (be there)
Reiterating the commitment to be there for the person
You can always depend on me (always depend on me)
Ensuring the person can always depend on the singer
I'll be there (I'll be there, yes I will)
Committing to be there with sheltering love
With the love that will shelter you
Expressing the continuous offer of supportive love
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