My Arms Are Strong

Michael Ball · Other Songs - Michael Ball

Come to me my darling child

Is this world upsetting you

I'll hold you in my arms a while

Nothing's so bad

Don't you know that I will protect you

Protect you

My arms are strong,

I will carry you home forever

My arms are strong,

I will carry you home forever

Some have let you down I know

No one hurts like friends

So wear my love like winter clothes

And weather the storm

And weather the winter again and again

My arms are strong,

I will carry you home forever

My arms are strong,

I will carry you home forever

And if you find one day

You're not feeling right

And if you wake up

And you just can't sleep at night

And if you turn around

And no one's there, no one's there

I'll be yours

Forever and ever

Nothing's so bad

Don't you know I will protect you, protect you

My arms are strong,

I will carry you home forever

My arms are strong,

I will carry you home forever

Carry you home

My arms are strong,

I will carry you home forever

My Arms Are Strong

Michael Ball's 'My Arms Are Strong' stands as a defining anthem of the 1980s pop ballad era, showcasing his signature blend of soulful vocals and dramatic orchestration. The track exemplifies the genre's emphasis on emotional vulnerability and theatrical delivery, characteristics that would later define his career and influence subsequent generations of vocalists. Recorded during a period when Ball was establishing himself as a leading figure in English pop music, the song captures the raw intensity of live performance, often associated with his stage persona and the theatrical style of the time. Its enduring popularity reflects the song's ability to connect with audiences through themes of resilience and personal strength, cementing its place in the broader landscape of classic pop recordings from the decade.