| This article is about "I Will Be There," which should not be confused with "I'll Be There for You," an outtake by Spears. |
"I Will Be There" is a song by American recording artist Britney Spears, taken from her debut full-length studio album, ...Baby One More Time. It was released on January 12, 1999, appearing as the seventh track on every edition of the album.
Background[]
"I Will Be There" was written and produced by Max Martin, with additional writing from Andreas Carlsson, and production from Rami Yacoub.
The song is listed in the BMI repertoire, crediting Spears as a performer.[1]
Composition[]
"I Will Be There" is a pop song with elements of electronic and funk, running three minutes and fifty-three seconds in length. It is composed in the key of A♭ major with 101 beats per minute, corresponding to 4B in the Camelot system.
Lyrical theme[]
"I Will Be There" convey a message of unconditional love and support. Spears promises to always be there for someone, offering comfort, trust, and loyalty, especially during tough times.
Lyrics[]
[Intro]
Oh, yeah
[Verse 1]
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 then let me begin
[Pre-Chorus]
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 low
Baby, let me know
And I will be there
[Verse 2]
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
[Pre-Chorus]
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 low
Baby, let me know
And I will be there
[Post-Chorus]
I will be there
[Bridge]
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
[Chorus]
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 (When you need someone)
You just turn around
And I will be there (I will be there)
When you're feeling low (When you're in sorrow)
Baby, let me know
And I will be there (I will be there)
[Outro]
I'll be there (I will be there)
(I will be there) I will be there
Credits and personnel[]
Credit list for "I Will Be There":
- Britney Spears - lead vocalist
- Max Martin - songwriter, producer, mixer
- Andreas Carlsson - songwriter, background vocalist
- Jeanette Söderholm - background vocalist
- Thomas Lindberg - bassist
- Charles McCrorey - assistant engineer
Recorded and mixed at Cheiron Studios in Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden and additionally recorded at Battery Recording Studios in New York, New York, United States. Published by Grantsville Publishing Ltd. and Zomba Enterprises, Inc.
Trivia[]
- "I Will Be There" was featured on the soundtrack of the 2001 hit NBC TV movie The Princess and the Marine.[2]
