It Will Be Me
Melissa Etheridge · Other Songs - Melissa Etheridge
In the middle of the night
Saying it'll be all right
It will be me
If you feel a hand
Guiding you along
When the path seems wrong
It will be me
There is no mountain that I can't climb
For you I'd swim through the rivers of time
As you go your way and I go mine
A light will shine and it will be me
If there is a key
That goes to your heart
A special part
It will be me
If you need a friend
Call out to the wind
To hold you again
It will be me
Oh how the world seems so unfair
Creating a love that cannot be shared
As you go your way and I go mine
A light will shine and it will be me
Past the ever after
There's a place for two
In your tears or laughter
I'll be there for you
In the sun and the moon
In the land and the sea
Look all around you
It will be me
There is no mountain that I can't climb
For you I'd swim through the rivers of time
As you go your way and I go mine
A light will shine and it will be me
It will be me
It will be me
It Will Be Me
Melissa Etheridge's 'It Will Be Me' stands as a defining track from her 1982 debut album, 'The Other Side of the Mirror.' Released during the height of her career as a pioneering figure in the Los Angeles punk and new wave scene, the song showcases her raw vocal delivery and introspective songwriting style that would characterize her entire discography. The recording captures the gritty, confessional tone typical of her early work, blending elements of rock with a deeply personal narrative about self-acceptance and identity. As a staple of her live performances and a frequent inclusion in her greatest hits collections, the track remains a powerful example of her ability to translate personal struggle into universal resonance, cementing her legacy as a significant voice in alternative rock history.