Open Arms
Tina Turner · Platinum Collection, Tina Turner [2009]
I'll tell you no lies
Come to me when you're down
I'll give you friendly advice
I'll be your avenue, your trusting ear
Release your deepest secrets
I'll be sincere
It's an age old situation
There's nothing to fear
Whatever life throws at you
Your friend is here
Right by your side
When love leaves you cold
Lies have been told
I will be there with my open arms
Hurting inside
Please don't hide the pain
I will be there with my open arms
I know what you're saying
I been there myself
Promises withstand
They left me for someone else
Then the tables turn
A lesson I've had to learn
I can't put my fingers 'cause
Girls, my fingers have been burned
It's an age old situation
The message is clear
Whatever life throws at you
Your friend is here
Right by your side
When love leaves you cold
Lies have been told
I will be there with my open arms
Hurting inside
Please don't hide the pain
I will be there with my open arms
Open arms, open arms, open arms.
It's an age old situation
The message is clear
Whatever life throws at you
Your friend is here
Right by your side
(oh oh)
When love leaves you cold
Lies have been told
I will be there with my open arms
Hurting inside
Please don't hide the pain
I will be there with my open arms
When love leaves you cold
Lies have been told
I will be there with my open arms
Hurting inside
Please don't hide the pain
I will be there with my open arms
Open Arms
Tina Turner's "Open Arms" stands as a defining anthem of her late-career resurgence, blending her signature rock-infused soul with a soaring, gospel-adjacent vocal delivery. Recorded for the 2009 Platinum Collection, the track captures the raw power and emotional resilience that characterized her final studio sessions. As a staple of her discography, the song exemplifies her ability to transform personal narrative into universal themes of hope and redemption. The recording showcases her incredible vocal range and stage presence, cementing her legacy as one of rock and soul's most influential voices. It remains a powerful testament to her enduring artistry and the enduring impact of her music across generations.