FAWM: "I'll Be There"

I'll Be There

1 week ago by @hbusse · @kebley · @taylor

I'll Be There

hbusse +2

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Liner Notes

#singersongwriter #folk #folkrock

Hannah says: I got together with my good friends @kebley and @taylor tonight, and we co-wrote this song from a starter Taylor brought to the table. On this recording Taylor's singing and playing guitar, I'm doing BGVs/keys, and Kyle's doing BGVs/mandolin.

Lyrics

Driving somewhere off of Highway 6
Towards a future we could not predict

And I asked you to come out of the car
So that we could look up at the stars
And I took a knee and I pulled out the ring
From my pocket

We’ve seen changes since we said I do
I look back on how we’ve made it through

When I brought you lunch outside the school
When you happily worked the merch table
All the little ways that we have learned to say
That I love you
That I love you

When it’s your brightest day I’ll be there
And when your body breaks I’ll be there
To have, to hold
As we grow old
With each new day’s sunrise I’ll be there
When hope fades from your eyes I’ll be there
My love, my friend
Until the end

Comments

@wynia 6d

This would not be at all out of place on one of my acoustic playlists - is it available for streaming yet 🙃
Seriously y’all such a good song. All parts come together beautifully

@greengrassgirl 1w

Ahhh, I love a love song! This is lovely. I like the reminiscences, and the ease with which @taylor delivers the message. The BGVs sound perfect...so soothing.

@nadine 1w

This is so far from my usual listening habits but ut captivated me. Because the vocals are so great. The pace of the lyrics is good. And the sparse arrangement is just the way to go. I enjoyed it a lot on an emotional level!

@jinx 1w

Wow, this is enchanting. I could listen to it over and over. Gorgeous vocals, sweet simplicity letting this touching story stand strong. It feels very appropriate that I'm listening to this one on Valentine's Day. I forget who said that it's a lot harder to write a good happy song than a good sad song, but y'all sure managed it! That rippling keyboard at the end caps it off perfectly. This is just flawless.

@kadmad202 1w

This is so nice and smooth - the song just flows, with those gorgeous vocals that blend so perfectly and provide such a lushness of sound I can't hardly pick out the harmonies. Lovely, sweet, sentimental in all the right ways.

@taylor 1w

This was so much fun. Thanks for asking me to do it, Hannah!!

Not sure I can get to 14, but maybe I’ll try to do a few more before the month’s end?

@siasa 1w

This is simply gorgeous. It sounds like it belongs on the soundtrack of something. One of the best things I've heard this month - and I've listened to a LOT!

@quoththellama 1w

Wow this is gorgeous! I'd add this to a playlist. Seriously just stunning you guys. 👏 👏 👏

@bradbrubaker 1w

Enjoyed this collab! The images of the "coming out of the car to look at the stars," the merch table, and "when hope fades from your eyes" are stunning. A definite Manchester Orchestra feel to this one.

@jerrypettit 1w

This is just lovely--everything about it is terrific. Wonderful lyrics, nice simple guitar, and an AWESOME vocal. Really nice collaboration, everyone! ❤️

@serene 1w

Love the soft strumming at the beginning and the vulnerable voice.. very pretty. Like how it builds too into the last chorus..

@majordanby 1w

Oh wow! This is so pretty. Very pro sounding mix. If this popped up on one of my Spotify playlists it wouldn’t sound out of place. Definitely one of the best tracks I’ve heard this year. Kudos!

@jonmeta 1w

Pretty amazing sound, your three voices harmonising. Online collabs are fine and all, but this is wonderful example of the beauty of writing and singing all in a room together.

@richaaaay 1w

So glad I clicked in this. I should be sleeping but this is so worth the interruption. Love everything about it. I need friends like this 😜. Just wonderfully done. Take a bow…

@hazeyjane 1w

This is wonderful. Stunning voice and subtle arrangement. Lots of lovely little touches here and there. I would buy this. My favourite so far this year.

Edit:: one very minor thing: I’d be mildly uncomfortable rhyming school with table. (Tay- bool?, lol)