"I'll Take Care of You" is a song written and originally performed by Bobby "Blue" Bland in 1959. The lyrics depict a person who has been hurt in a past relationship, and now another person is offering their love and support to help heal their wounds. In this particular version by Gil Scott-Heron, the song takes on a soulful and heartfelt tone. Scott-Heron acknowledges that the person he is singing to has experienced pain from someone else, and he can sense it by the way they carry themselves. Despite this, he offers reassurance and comfort, promising to take care of them. The lyrics also suggest that Scott-Heron has gone through similar experiences of love and loss, allowing him to empathize and understand what the other person has been through. He believes that if given the chance, he can love and support them in a way that will ease their worries and heal their emotions. The song emphasizes a strong commitment to taking care of the person, through both good times and bad. Scott-Heron's lyrics convey a deep sense of compassion, offering a sense of security and assurance to the person he is singing to. Overall, "I'll Take Care of You" is a heartfelt and empathetic song that expresses the desire to support someone through their pain and be the source of comfort and healing in their life.
