“Got to Be There” is the debut single from Michael Jackson, and the title track of his first solo album.

When the song was released, it became an immediate success worldwide. The song is written by Elliot Willensky and produced by legendary producer Hal Davis. You can hear Jackson’s brothers providing the background vocals as well.

The song is about being present in your lover’s life. Being there for your significant can mean the world to them because sometimes you’re all they’ve got.