I Will Get There

Boyz II Men

About I Will Get There

"I Will Get There" is a single recorded by Boyz II Men in 1998 for the soundtrack of the DreamWorks animated film The Prince of Egypt. The track spent forty-one days on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, and, as of May 2018, remains to be the group's final Top 40 hit. The song was written by Diane Warren and produced by Jimmy Jam, Terry Lewis and Boyz II Men. The group sings the song a cappella for the recording, which peaked at number thirty-two on the Hot 100 when released as a single. "I Will Get There"'s music video was directed by Darren Grant. 


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2000
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Oh...oh...h...
Hey...
Yeah...

I've been wanderin' 'round in the dark
Been lost somewhere where no light could shine on my heart
I have known a pain so deep
But I know my faith will free me

[Get there] And I'll get through this
[Get there] I'll find my way again
So don't tell me that it's over
'Cause each step just gets me closer

(I will get there) I will get there
(I will get there) I will get there somehow
Cross that river (Cross that river)
Nothing's stoppin' me now

I will get through the night (Oh, yes, I will)
And make it through to the other side
(Get there) Get there
(Get there) Get there

I've been in these chains for so long
I'll break free and I'll be there where I belong
Hold my head up high, I'll stand tall
And I swear this time I won't fall

[Get there] I will do this
[Get there] No matter what it takes
'Cause I know no limitations
And I'll reach my destination, I will get there

I will get there (I will get there)
I will get there (Ooh) somehow (Somehow)
Cross that river (Cross that river)
Nothing's stoppin' me now

I will get through the night
And make it through to the other side
(Ooh, get there) Get there
(Get there) Get there

Well, the night is cold and dark
But somewhere the sun is shining
And I'll feel it shine on me
I'll keep on tryin', I'll keep on tryin'

I will get there (I will get there)
I will get there somehow
Cross that river (Cross that river)
Nothing's stoppin' me now
I will get through the night
And make it through to the other side
Get there, get there

I will get there (I will get there)
I will get there somehow (Somehow)
Cross that river (I'll cross that river for you)
Nothing's stoppin' me now (Oh...whoa...I)

I will get through (Through) the night
And make it through to the other side (Oh...ho...oh...ho...)
(Get there) Get there
(Ooh, get there) Get there (Whoa...oh...)

I will get there (I will get there)
I will get there somehow (Somehow)
Cross that river (I'll cross it for your love)
Nothing's stoppin' me now (No matter what)

I will get through the night (I will get through the night)
And make it through to the other side
(Get there) Get there
(Ooh, get there) Get there

Get there

Oh...ho...oh...
I'll get there

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Boyz II Men

Boyz II Men is an American R&B vocal group best known for emotional ballads and a cappella harmonies. They are the most successful R&B group of all time, having sold more than 60 million albums worldwide. Currently the group is a trio, featuring baritone Nathan Morris alongside tenors Wanya Morris and Shawn Stockman. In the 1990s, Boyz II Men found fame on Motown Records as a quartet, but original member and bass singer Michael McCary left the group in 2003 due to health issues. The quartet won four Grammy Awards, and the trio was nominated for two Grammys in 2009. more »

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Written by: Diane Eve Warren

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10 facts about this song

Record and Release
"I Will Get There" is a single by American R&B group Boyz II Men from their third studio album, "Evolution". - The song was released on November 17, 1998, by Universal Records.
Soundtrack Inclusion
The song was prominently featured in the Dreamworks animated feature, "The Prince of Egypt". - It was the lead single from the film's soundtrack.
Chart Performance
The song reached number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 and number 14 on the Billboard R&B chart in the United States. - Internationally, it also made the top 40 in both the United Kingdom and Australia.
Music and Lyrics
The song is known for its inspirational and uplifting lyrics which align with the themes of overcoming adversity and reaching one's goals. - Its melody has the signature Boyz II Men harmonies and strong vocal performance.
Group Members
At the time of recording "I Will Get There", Boyz II Men was composed of four members: Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman, Wanya Morris, and Michael McCary. - Each member had their own solo parts in the song, showcasing the array of their vocal talents.
The Producer
The song was produced by star producer, Babyface, who had worked with the group on other hit songs.
Awards
Despite not being one of their highest-charting songs, "I Will Get There" was well received by critics and was nominated for Best Original Song at the 71st Academy Awards.
Legacy
While it isn't one of the group's most successful or well-known songs, "I Will Get There" shows the diversity of Boyz II Men's music, with its spiritual and motivational context significantly differing from their popular love ballads.
Notable Performances
The group performed this song at the 1999 Nobel Peace Prize Concert, which is considered one of their iconic live performances.
Music Video
For the song's music video, the group opted for a simplistic setting of just the four members singing in a desert, representing the film's ancient Egypt setting. The video also included clips from "The Prince of Egypt".

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