I'll Take Care of You
Van Morrison's Promise of Healing: 'I'll Take Care of You'
Lyrics
I know you've been hurt
Acknowledging the listener's past emotional pain.
By someone else
Recognizing that the listener has been hurt by someone else.
I can tell by the way
Observing the emotional impact through the listener's demeanor.
You carry yourself
Noticing how the listener carries themselves, possibly guarded.
But if you'll let me
Expressing a desire to help and make things better.
Here's what I'll do
Offering specific actions to support and care for the listener.
I'll take care of you
Reaffirming the commitment to take care of the listener.
I loved and lost
Sharing a personal experience of love and loss.
Same as you
Highlighting common ground with the listener's experiences.
So you see I know
Claiming understanding of the listener's struggles.
Just what you've been through
Empathizing with the listener's hardships.
So if you'll let me
Reiterating the offer to provide care and support.
Here's what I'll do
Restating the willingness to take care of the listener.
I got to take care of you
Emphasizing the commitment to taking care of the listener.
You won't ever have to worry
Promising a life without worries for the listener.
You won't ever have to cry
Assuring the listener they won't have to cry anymore.
I'll be there beside you
Committing to being a constant support by their side.
To dry your weeping eyes
Offering comfort and reassurance during difficult times.
So darlin' tell me
Asking the listener for a pledge of faithfulness.
That you'll be true
Stressing the importance of the listener's commitment.
Cause there's no doubt in my mind
Expressing confidence in knowing one's intentions.
I know what I want to do
Affirming a clear purpose or plan in mind.
And just as sure as
Using certainty to convey determination.
One and one are two
Simple affirmation of a fundamental truth.
I just got to take care of you
Reiterating the strong desire to care for the listener.
I'll take care of you
Repeating the commitment to taking care of the listener.
I'll take care of you
Finalizing the declaration of intent to provide care and support.
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