I'll Be
Edwin McCain
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The strands in your eyes that color them wonderful Stop me and steal my breath Emeralds from mountains and thrust towards the sky Never revealing their depth Tell me that we belong together Dress it up with the trappings of love I'll be captivated, I'll hang from your lips Instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above I'll be your cryin' shoulder I'll be love suicide I'll be better when I'm older I'll be the greatest fan of your life And rain falls angry on the tin roof As we lie awake in my bed You're my survival, you're my living proof My love is alive and not dead Tell me that we belong together Dress it up with the trappings of love I'll be captivated, I'll hang from your lips Instead of the gallows of heartache that hang from above I'll be your cryin' shoulder I'll be love suicide I'll be better when I'm older I'll be the greatest fan of your life And I've dropped out, burned up, fought my way back from the dead Tuned in, turned on, remembered the thing you said I'll be your cryin' shoulder I'll be love suicide I'll be better when I'm older I'll be the greatest fan of your life I'll be your cryin' shoulder I'll be love suicide I'll be better when I'm older I'll be the greatest fan of your life The greatest fan of your life The greatest fan of your life
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Written by: EDWIN COLE MC CAIN
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"I'll Be" was released in January 1998 as the first single from Edwin McCain’s second album, "Misguided Roses."
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Billboard SuccessThe song peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it McCain's most successful single to date.
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Longevity on Charts"I'll Be" spent a total of 46 weeks on the Billboard chart, demonstrating its widespread popularity and enduring impact.
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Pop Culture AppearanceThe song has appeared numerous times in popular culture, featuring in several films and TV shows such as 'Dawson’s Creek', 'A Cinderella Story', and 'The Office.'
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Wedding Song PopularityDue to its romantic lyrics and soothing melody, "I'll Be" has often been used as a wedding song; frequently featuring in a couple’s first dance.
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Acoustic CompositionThe song was initially composed acoustically, leading to it being dubbed a "stripped-down" love ballad.
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Award NominationsIn 1999, "I'll Be" was nominated for the Billboard Music Awards' Top Adult Contemporary Track of the year.
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Recording LabelThe song was released under the recording label Lava Records, which is a subsidiary of the much larger Atlantic Records.
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Song WriterEdwin McCain wrote the song himself demonstrating his skills as a songwriter in addition to his vocal talents.
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Successful Cover Versions"I'll Be" has been covered by several artists over the years, such as Aaron Carter, which further added to its popularity.
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