The Best Man I Can Be
R.L., Ginuwine, Tyrese
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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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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.
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Movie SoundtrackThe song was released as part of the soundtrack of the movie "The Best Man." This 1999 release was a romantic comedy-drama film.
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ChartsThe song achieved notable success, reaching no. 16 on the Billboard R&B chart in the United States.
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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.
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Lyrics and CompositionThe song is characterized by its soulful harmonies and emotive lyrics. It embodies the style of late 90s R&B music.
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Album ReleaseThe 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.
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Central MessageThe track focuses on the struggles of becoming a better man, underscoring the movie's theme of personal growth and maturity.
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Artistic UnityThe 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.
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PopularityDespite 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.
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Artists' Career BoostThe 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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