The Best Man I Can Be
Case & Ginuwine & R.L.& Tyrese Lyrics


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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

Overall Meaning

The song "The Best Man I Can Be" by Case, Ginuwine, R.L., and Tyrese is a powerful ode to male friendship and support. The lyrics speak about the struggles of life and the importance of having other men, especially friends, to lean on and help you through those difficult times. The song starts with an acknowledgment that these feelings are not limited to any specific social class or economic status, but rather they are universal.


The theme of the song is best captured in the chorus, which repeatedly asks the question "What can a brother do for me?" and answers it with various examples like "help you up when you are down," "be your eyes when you can't see," and "help me be the best man I can be." The song also touches upon the idea of forgiveness and growth, with the lyrics suggesting that through the support of friends or "brothers," a man can become a better version of himself.


Overall, the song is a reminder of the power and importance of male friendship and the role it can play in helping men to navigate the ups and downs of life.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm standing here alone
I'm facing a difficult situation


Trying to face another day
Trying to stay positive


Gotta stay strong, hmm
I need to be resilient


To endure this pain
I'm going through a tough time


It flipped my whole life upside down
The situation has drastically affected my life


I don't want your help
I don't want pity or sympathy


I don't need your sympathy, no
I don't want your pity


What can a brother do for me?
How can you help me?


(See he can you help you up when you are down)
He can support me when I'm low


(He can be your eyes when you can't see)
He can guide me when I'm lost


(He can help me be the best man I can be)
He can help me improve myself


(Oh I can be, I can be oh I can be, I can be)
I can become a better person


He can help me be the best man I can be
He can assist me in becoming the best version of myself


I made a big mistake
I've done something wrong


And I'm feeling so ashamed
I feel guilty about it


And I don't want to lose
I don't want our relationship to suffer


My friendship over it
Because of my mistake


I've gotta keep the faith, yes I do
I need to stay optimistic


'Cause I'm still your boy
I'm still your friend


I've got your back
I'll support you


That'll never, never, never never gonna change
My loyalty is unwavering


So I can just cite the truth
I'll be honest with you


And keep smiling in your face
But I'll remain friendly


(He can know the wrong to make it right)
He can help me avoid mistakes


(He can help me be the best man I can be)
He can guide me to be a better version of myself


(I can be, I can be I can be, I can be)
I can improve myself


Oh I know sometimes you'll need me and I got your back
I'll be there for you too


Oh 'cause I know you got mine 'cause you're my brother
I trust you too


And I love you, love you, love you
I care about you


You can count on me, sing it
You can rely on me


Case, Tyrese and G, you are my
My fellow artists are like brothers to me


Late up at night
When it's dark outside


If you need a helping hand
If you need help


Just call on me
Let me know and I'll be there


Talking 'bout my brothers, brothers, brothers
We're all brothers, united by music


All across the world
Everywhere on this planet


My brothers yeah, I love you
I care about you all




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS, JAMES WRIGHT, JAMES QUENTON WRIGHT

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