I'll Be There

## Song by Calum Scott

"**I'll Be There**" is song by English singer-songwriter Calum Scott. It was released as the 11th track via Capitol Records from his second studio album, *Bridges* (2022). In an interview with *Entertainment Focus*, he told them, "[It] was one of those songs where I felt like I was in a position that I was strong enough to be able to put my arm around somebody else and say, 'I've got you on this one. It doesn't matter what you're going through, and I know that you can handle it, but if you need me, I'm right beside you'. I really enjoyed writing that song because it empowered me. There's many times I've felt a victim of my own mental health and this time I used it in a positive way. I felt real confident writing a song basically saying, 'I'm strong enough to help both of us'".

## Personnel

* Amanda Samii, Elizabeth Jones – A&R
* Calum Scott – vocals, writer
* Edd Holloway – writer, producer
* Geoff Swan – mixer
* Nick Atkinson – background vocals, writer
* Niko Battistini – assistant mixing engineer
* Randy Merrill – masterer

## Lyrics

**Lyrics**
[Verse 1]

What you hiding?

A little light has gone, you paint a smile on

And I can tell there's something wrong

No silver lining

When you're tryna take the world on alone (Alone)

[Pre-Chorus]

We're all reaching in the dark

Tryna find the answer before we fall apart

I can keep you steady on your feet

You can take a moment to tell me what you need

[Chorus]

When you start to doubt all the things you believe in

Fall so many times that you don't even feel it

When you've got love, but it isn't enough

I'll be there (I'll be there)

And if you're getting lost on another horizon

And all you really need is somebody to find you

When you've got love, but it isn't enough

I'll be there (I'll be there)

[Verse 2]

I'm not tryna tell you

That I can take it all away, but I'm just saying

That I can take a little weight

If you need saving

Then maybe we can save each other (Save each other)

[Pre-Chorus]

We're all reaching in the dark

Tryna find the answer before we fall apart

I can keep you steady on your feet

You can take a moment to tell me what you need

[Chorus]

When you start to doubt all the things you believe in

Fall so many times that you don't even feel it

When you've got love, but it isn't enough

I'll be there (I'll be there)

And if you're getting lost on another horizon

And all you really need is somebody to find you

When you've got love, but it isn't enough

I'll be there (I'll be there)

[Bridge]

You're not alone, just learn to let go

Reach out in the dark, you'll see how many of us there are

You're not alone, just learn to let go

Reach out in the dark, reach out in the dark

[Chorus]

When you start to doubt all the things you believe in

Fall so many times that you don't even feel it

When you've got love, but it isn't enough

I'll be there (I'll be there)

And if you're getting lost on another horizon

And all you really need is somebody to find you

When you've got love, but it isn't enough

I'll be there (I'll be there)

## References

1. ↑ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (17 June 2022). "Interview: Calum Scott Talks About His Growing Confidence As He Releases New Album 'Bridges'". *Entertainment Focus*.