"For You I Will" is a song by American recording artist Monica. It was written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster, and recorded for the soundtrack of the live-action/animated sports comedy film Space Jam (1996), directed by Joe Pytka and starring basketball player Michael Jordan. One out of several songs from the album to be released as a single, it was issued in February 25, 1997 by Atlantic Records and Rowdy Records. A downtempo pop and R&B ballad, the song's lyrics involve the singer pledging love and devotion and promising to help an unnamed "you" overcome any difficulty, regardless of the magnitude. The song debuted at an impressive number on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number four, becoming Monica's second top five single and one of her highest-charting songs of the 1990s. It was eventually certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) on July 2, 1997, and ranked 13th on Billboards Top Hot 100 Hits of 1997. Elsewhere, "For You I Will" reached the top five in the Netherlands, New Zealand, and on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart. It was later included on her second album, The Boy Is Mine (1998). Critical reception Alan Jones from Music Week wrote, "It's one of those anthemic ballads that Warren has a knack for writing, building to a swayalong finale with Monica's inch-perfect R&B-inflected vocals proving a perfect foil." Music video The music video of "For You I Will" was directed by Francis Lawrence in a movie studio, in New York City. It inter-cuts scenes from Space Jam with scenes featuring Monica. Track listings Credits and personnel Credits are adapted from the liner notes of The Boy Is Mine. Monica Arnold – lead vocals Sue Ann Carwell – backing vocals Felipe Elgueta – engineering David Foster – arrangement, keyboards, production Simon Franglen – Synclavier programming Mick Guzauski – mixing Tim Lauber – recording assistance Jeff Pescetto – backing vocals Marnie Riley – mixing assistance Michael Thompson – guitar Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications Release history References 1990s ballads 1996 songs 1996 singles 1997 singles Monica (singer) songs Songs written by Diane Warren Music videos directed by Francis Lawrence Songs written for films Song recordings produced by David Foster Pop ballads Contemporary R&B ballads Atlantic Records singles Rowdy Records singles Looney Tunes songs Songs written for animated films Space Jam