The Best Man I Can Be

R.L., Ginuwine, Tyrese

About The Best Man I Can Be

"The Best Man I Can Be" is a 1999 song for the film The Best Man. It features four R&B singers Ginuwine, RL of Next, Tyrese and Case.


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2013
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Yeah this is for my brothers in the hood
And the high risers
On the mansions with the maids
We gotta come together y'all come on
Case, Ginuwine, Tyrese and me R.L.
Help me sing it fellas, yeah

I'm standing here alone
Trying to face another day
Gotta stay strong, hmm
To endure this pain

I'm dealing with right now
It flipped my whole life upside down
I don't want your help
I don't need your sympathy, no

What can a brother do for me?
(See he can you help you up when you are down)
What can a brother do for me?
(He can be your eyes when you can't see)
What can a brother do for me?
(He can help me be the best man I can be)
(Oh I can be, I can be oh I can be, I can be)
He can help me be the best man I can be
(Oh yeah, yeah, yeah) (Be the best man)

I made a big mistake
And I'm feeling so ashamed
And I don't want to lose
My friendship over it
I've gotta keep the faith, yes I do

'Cause I'm still your boy
I've got your back
That'll never, never, never never gonna change
So I can just cite the truth
And keep smiling in your face

What can a brother do for me?
(He can you help you up when you are down)
What can a brother do for me?
(He can be your eyes when you can't see)
What can a brother do for me?
(He can help me be the best man I can be)
(I can be, I can be oh I can be, I can be)
He can help me be, the best man I can be

I keep struggling but I'm trying my best
I got some issues with my own confidence
Lord help me to forgive and forget
Can you please help me to be a better man?

For the rest of the darkest nights
Shines the brightest sun
I hate the man I used to be
I'm better than before

What can a brother do for me?
(He can you help you up when you are down)
What can a brother do for me?
(He can know the wrong to make it right)
What can a brother do for me?
(He can be your eyes when you can't see)
What can a brother do for me?
He can help me be the best man I can be
(I can be, I can be I can be, I can be)
He can help me be the best man I can be
(I can be, I can be I can be, I can be)
Help me be he best man I can be
(I can be, whoa I can be oh I can be, oh I can be)
Help me be the best man I can

'Cause he's my brother brother, brother, brother
Yes he is my brother brother, brother, brother

See when I'm down on my luck and I'm
Crying 'cause a woman done left me I ain't got nothing
And it's cold outside
He'll give me a ride when it's late at night
'Cause he's my brother, brother brother, brother
See sometimes I may go astray
But he'll lead me back the right way
And tell me everything's okay
'Cause he's my brother, brother brother, brother
Brother, brother, brother, brother, brother
Oh I know sometimes you'll need me and I got your back
Oh 'cause I know you got mine 'cause you're my brother
And I love you, love you, love you
You can count on me, sing it
Case, Tyrese and G, you are my
Brother, brother, brother, brother

R.L oh my brother, brother, brother
Late up at night
If you need a helping hand
Just call on me
Talking 'bout my brothers, brothers, brothers
All across the world
My brothers yeah, I love you

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Ginuwine

Elgin Baylor Lumpkin (born October 15, 1970), better known by his stage name Ginuwine is an American singer-songwriter dancer and actor. Signed to Epic Records since the mid-1990s, Ginuwine had released a number of multi-platinum and platinum-selling albums and singles, becoming one of R&B's top artists during the late 1990s and early 2000s . more »

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Written by: JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS, JAMES WRIGHT, JAMES QUENTON WRIGHT

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Collaboration
"The Best Man I Can Be" is a collaborative song performed by American R&B singers Ginuwine, Tyrese, R.L. from the group Next and singer-songwriter Case.
Movie Soundtrack
The song was released as part of the soundtrack of the movie "The Best Man." This 1999 release was a romantic comedy-drama film.
Charts
The song achieved notable success, reaching no. 16 on the Billboard R&B chart in the United States.
Theme
"The Best Man I Can Be" explores the theme of personal growth and self-improvement. The lyrics showcase the singers as they strive to be the best versions of themselves.
Lyrics and Composition
The song is characterized by its soulful harmonies and emotive lyrics. It embodies the style of late 90s R&B music.
Album Release
The song was released on the album "The Best Man - Music From The Motion Picture" in 1999. This is a compilation album from the movie, featuring various music artists.
Central Message
The track focuses on the struggles of becoming a better man, underscoring the movie's theme of personal growth and maturity.
Artistic Unity
The collaboration between Ginuwine and Tyrese, despite being solo artists, signifies a unity within the R&B community. The song is a nice example of their commitment towards a unified project.
Popularity
Despite being decades old, the song still enjoys popularity among R&B fans and is often played at weddings because of its emotional depth and positive message.
Artists' Career Boost
The visibility and success of "The Best Man I Can Be" contributed significantly to the careers of Ginuwine and Tyrese, further establishing them as notable figures in the R&B music genre.

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