Even though Latin rap music did not garner much national attention up until… Read Full Bio ↴Even though Latin rap music did not garner much national attention up until the 2000s (with some exceptions like Cypress Hill and Big Punisher), America's Southwest always has seen a number of Latino/a rappers, like California's Brown Boy, compete for radio airplay with widely known artists. Brown Boy's "Superman" slow jam topped many radio outlets' favorite playlists and appeared on Billboard's Top Rhythmic 40 in 2006. Hailing from Blythe, CA, Brown Boy earned his name from his baby-faced look and Chicano pride. Although his greatest influence was alternative hip-hop group Lighter Shade of Brown, Brown Boy's first two albums, Change the Game and Represent the Brown, were filled with hardcore Chicano raps. However, the positive responses received from the radio-friendly single "Next 2 U" of the latter album convinced him to be more of himself in his music. In August 2005, he released the Livin' Shady album, which contained "Superman," on Aries Music, distributed via EMI Latin. Still prospering from the exposure of Livin' Shady, he released Chicano Rap Riderz in July 2006.

I'll be there
Brown Boy Lyrics

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When you need me, I'm your man
And when you need my love and soul
You'll be there

I'll be there when you call my name
I'll take away the pain, I'll give you anything
Girl, I'll be there sunshine away I won't play no games
I hope you feel the same, girl I'll be there

I never met a girl quite like you
Some that can make me feel brand new
When I'm down and out, you know you pick me up
Girl you make me feel like a million bucks

You plus me equalz L-O-V-E and that spells love
You the only one that I kiss and hug
You the only one that I'm thinkin' of
You alwayz been real, never played the part

You treat me like a king and loved me from the start
Whenever you in trouble you ain't gotta be scared
All you gotta do is call on ma name and I'll be there

When you need me, I'm your man
And when you need my love and soul
You'll be there

I'll be there when you call my name
I'll take away the pain, I'll give you anything
Girl, I'll be there sunshine away I won't play no games
I hope you feel the same, girl I'll be there

I got a thing for who you are
You brighten up my nights just like the starz
You my rainbow after the rain, the blood in my veins
The medicine that takes away the pain, I couldn't ask for more

Tu eres mi amor
(Mi amor)
The love in my life
When the time comes baby, gonna make you my wife
Your all that I want, your all that I need

Never met another that would die for me
Any situation you will ride for me

Whenever you in trouble you ain't gotta be scared
Just call on my name and I'll be there

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Brown Boy's song "I'll Be There" speak about devotion to another person, a love that is unselfish and always willing to help. The song opens by stating that whenever a person needs the singer, he will be there no matter what they need, he will be willing to provide his heart, love, and soul. He then goes on to promise to be present whenever called upon, taking away any pains, providing anything he is able to do, and shining light in the darkness.

The song continues by revealing how unique and special the girl in question is to the singer. She is the one who lifts his spirits, makes him feel better about himself, and loves him like royalty. She is the only one he thinks about, the only one who he kisses and hugs, and the only one who he loves. The lyrics discuss how this woman treats the singer like a king, never once leading him astray or making him feel unworthy. In conveying these feelings, the song speaks of a love that is genuine, selfless and true.

The message of the song is simple yet powerful; the singer is promising to be there anytime for the person that he loves. He is a source of strength, support, and love for them, and will do anything in his power to keep them safe, happy, and fulfilled.

Line by Line Meaning

When you need me, I'm your man
I am always here for you to rely on.

And when you need my love and soul
I will give you all of myself and pour out my love for you.

You'll be there
You will always be by my side as well.

I'll be there when you call my name
I will not hesitate to come to you when you need me.

I'll take away the pain, I'll give you anything
I will do whatever it takes to ease your pain and make you happy.

Girl, I'll be there sunshine away I won't play no games
I will be there to bring light and joy to your life and I am not playing around.

I hope you feel the same, girl I'll be there
I hope you feel the same way about me and know that I will always be there.

I never met a girl quite like you
You are truly unique and special to me.

Some that can make me feel brand new
You have shown me a renewed sense of love and happiness.

When I'm down and out, you know you pick me up
You always lift me up when I am feeling low or discouraged.

Girl you make me feel like a million bucks
You make me feel like I am on top of the world and I am so grateful for that.

You plus me equalz L-O-V-E and that spells love
Together, we make the perfect match for one another and that is what love truly is.

You the only one that I kiss and hug
You are the only one I am affectionate towards.

You the only one that I'm thinkin' of
You are always on my mind.

You alwayzbeen real, never played the part
You have always been honest with me and have never pretended to be someone you're not.

You treat me like a king and loved me from the start
You have always treated me like royalty and have loved me unconditionally.

Whenever you in trouble you ain't gotta be scared
You never have to fear when you are in trouble, because I will always be there to help you.

All you gotta do is call on ma name and I'll be there
All you have to do is ask for my help and I will be there in a heartbeat.

I got a thing for who you are
I really love who you are as a person.

You brighten up my nights just like the starz
You bring light and happiness to my life, just like the stars in the sky.

You my rainbow after the rain, the blood in my veins
You are my source of happiness after difficult times, and you keep me alive.

The medicine that takes away the pain, I couldn't ask for more
You are the perfect cure for any pain or troubles that come my way, and I am grateful for that.

Tu eres mi amor (Mi amor)
You are my love (my love).

The love in my life
You are the one true love in my life.

When the time comes baby, gonna make you my wife
When the time is right, I want to marry you.

Your all that I want, your all that I need
You are everything I could ever want or need in a partner.

Never met another that would die for me
I have never met anyone else who would be willing to sacrifice for me like you would.

Any situation you will ride for me
You will support me in any situation, no matter what.

Just call on my name and I'll be there
If you ever need me, all you have to do is ask and I will be there for you.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: IRVING KAHAL, SAMMY FAIN

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