I'll Be Your Shelter
Taylor Dayne
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When there's clouds hangin' in the sky And they're just not lettin' any light in And you feel like you'd like to give in Don't you give up so soon What you need is a friend to count on What you got baby you got someone Who will stay when the rain is fallin' And won't let it fall on you I'll see you through, I'll cover you With a love so deep and warm and true I will be there Honey I'll be your shelter I'll be the one to take you through the night Whenever you need shelter I'll make everything alright, make everything alright Na na na na na na Na na na na na na Na na na na na na Na na na na na na I got arms strong enough to hold you Get you through anything you go through Anything that you need you know It's only a touch away When your heart needs a heart beside it Should be mine that's it's keeping time with 'Cause I got so much love inside It beats for you every day I'll be the one to give you love When it seems like there's just not enough Mine will be there Honey I'll be your shelter I'll be the one to take you through the night Whenever you need shelter I'll make everything alright, make everything alright Na na na na na na Na na na na na na Na na na na na na Na na na na na na Na na na na na na Na na na na na na Na na na na na na Na na na na na na I'll be your shelter I'll be your shelter, baby I'll see you through, I'll cover you With a love so deep and warm and true I will be there Honey I'll be your shelter I'll be the one to take you through the night Whenever you need shelter I'll make everything alright, make everything alright And I'll be your shelter I'll be the one to take you through the night Whenever you need shelter I'll make everything alright, make everything alright Na na na na na na Na na na na na na Na na na na na na Na na na na na na
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10 facts about this song
Song Identification"I'll Be Your Shelter" is a song by American singer-songwriter Taylor Dayne, released as a single from her second album, "Can't Fight Fate."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, marking it as one of Dayne's highest-charting singles.
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Grammy NominationIn 1991, "I'll Be Your Shelter" earned Taylor Dayne a nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the 33rd Annual Grammy Awards.
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Song CompositionThe song was written by Diane Warren, one of the most successful contemporary songwriters, know for creating ballads and love songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for "I'll Be Your Shelter" was directed by Dominic Sena, a top music video and film director known for his work on "Gone in 60 Seconds" and "Swordfish."
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Stylistic InfluencesThe song represents a blend of dance-pop and adult contemporary styles, typical of Taylor Dayne's music during the 1980s and 1990s.
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Album Sales"I'll Be Your Shelter" contributed to the success of the "Can't Fight Fate" album, which was certified 2× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
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Chart Achievements GloballyOutside of the U.S., "I'll Be Your Shelter" also charted in several other countries, including Canada, Australia, and the United Kingdom.
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LegacyToday, the song remains one of Taylor Dayne's most recognizable hits and is frequently included in her live performances.
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Song Meaning"I'll Be Your Shelter" is a powerful love song about providing comfort, protection, and emotional support for someone you care about – in essence, being their 'shelter' in times of need or distress.
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