Analysis

To Be With You

Mr. Big · To Be With You

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Verdict
Safe

Mild romance, heartbreak recovery, wholesome themes

Detailed Analysis

These are the lyrics to 'Be With You' by Mr. Big (1992). The song expresses romantic interest and emotional support toward someone who has been hurt in a past relationship. The narrator offers comfort and companionship. The language is clean with no profanity, no explicit sexual content, and no references to drugs or alcohol. The themes are straightforward romantic longing and emotional encouragement. Phrases like 'let me be the one to show you' and 'let me be the one to hold you' carry very mild relational warmth but no clear sexual innuendo or seductive undertones — they are consistent with comforting and caring romantic interest rather than solicitation of a casual encounter. The line 'be on top for once' could theoretically be read as a double entendre, but in context it clearly refers to building confidence and self-esteem after a bad relationship. Overall, the song is a gentle, earnest ballad suitable for a broad audience.

Themes

romantic longing

heartbreak

emotional support

self-confidence

companionship

encouragement

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Lyrics

Hold on, little girl Show me what he's done to you Stand up, little girl A broken heart can't be that bad When it's through, it's through Fate will twist the both of you So come on, baby, come on over Let me be the one to show you I'm the one who wants to be with you Deep inside I hope you feel it too (feel it too) Waited on a line of greens and blues (waited on a line) Just to be the next to be with you Build up your confidence So you can be on top for once Wake up, who cares about Little boys that talk too much I've seen it all go down Your game of love was all rained out So come on, baby, come on over Let me be the one to hold you I'm the one who wants to be with you (I'm the one, yeah) Deep inside I hope you feel it too (feel it too) Waited on a line of greens and blues (waited on a line, yeah) Just to be the next to be with you Why be alone when we can be together, baby? You can make my life worthwhile I can make you start to smile When it's through, it's through Fate will twist the both of you So come on, baby, come on over Let me be the one to show you I'm the one who wants to be with you (I'm the one) Deep inside I hope you feel it too (feel it too) Waited on a line of greens and blues (waited on a line) Just to be the next to be with you I'm the one who wants to be with you (I'm the one) Deep inside I hope you feel it too (deep inside, you feel it too) Waited on a line of greens and blues (waited on that line, yeah) Just to be the next to be with you Just to be the next to be with you Woo!


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Analysis performed on October 3, 2026