The Best Man I Can Be
Case Ginuwine R.L. & Tyrese Lyrics
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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
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
The song "The Best Man I Can Be" by Case Ginuwine R.L. & Tyrese is a rallying cry for solidarity amongst men, particularly those from underprivileged backgrounds or who have faced challenges in life. The lyrics speak of a man dealing with difficult circumstances and feeling alone in facing them, but realizing that he has brothers who can help him through it. The song emphasizes the importance of brotherhood and support, particularly in hard times but also in striving to be the best version of oneself.
The song opens with a call-out to the "brothers in the hood" and those in "the mansions with the maids," emphasizing that the struggle for self-improvement and growth is universal regardless of social status or background. The singer then speaks of facing a challenge that has turned his life "upside down," but he insists that he doesn't want or need anyone's sympathy. He asks, "what can a brother do for me?" and answers that a brother can help him up when he's down, be his eyes when he can't see, and help him be the best man he can be. The following verses speak of the singer's mistakes, regrets, and struggles with self-confidence, but also of his determination to keep the faith and be a better man.
"The Best Man I Can Be" features powerful vocal performances from all four of its singers, blending R&B and gospel influences in a soaring call-and-response chorus. The song was a highlight of the soundtrack for the 1999 film "The Best Man," which explored themes of friendship, love, and striving for success. The film, which starred Taye Diggs, Nia Long, and Morris Chestnut, was a critical and commercial success, and the soundtrack brought together some of the biggest names in contemporary R&B to create a powerful and cohesive musical statement.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm standing here alone
Facing difficult times alone
Trying to face another day
Enduring struggles every day
Gotta stay strong
Being resilient during tough times
To endure this pain
Dealing with hardship
It flipped my whole life upside down
Changed my life completely
I don't want your help
Don't need sympathy from others
What can a brother do for me?
Looking for support from his brothers
He can help you up when you are down
Lifting each other up during low times
He can be your eyes when you can't see
Offering guidance when lost
He can help me be the best man I can be
Improving themselves with the help of their brothers
I made a big mistake
Has regrets about something he has done
And I'm feeling so ashamed
Experiencing guilt and shame
My friendship over it
Not wanting to lose friends over his mistake
I've gotta keep the faith
Holding onto hope during difficult times
I'm still your boy
Being loyal to his friends
That'll never, ever, never never gonna change
Promising to always be there for his friends
So I can just cite the truth
Being honest with his friends despite his mistakes
And keep smiling in your face
Putting on a brave face despite feeling ashamed
I keep struggling but I'm trying my best
Working hard to overcome his struggles
I got some issues with my own confidence
Dealing with self-esteem issues
Lord help me to forgive and forget
Asking for spiritual guidance to overcome his mistakes
Can you please help me to be a better man?
Aspiring for self-improvement
For the rest of the darkest nights
Even during difficult times
Shines the brightest sun
There's always hope
I hate the man I used to be
Regretful of past mistakes
I'm better than before
Believing in personal growth
'Cause he's my brother brother, brother, brother
Highlighting the importance of brotherhood
Yes, he is my brother brother, brother, brother
Reinforcing the strong bond between brothers
See sometimes I may go astray
Admitting to making mistakes
But he'll lead me back the right way
Being guided back to the right path by his brothers
And tell me everything's okay
Reassuring him during tough times
Oh 'cause I know you got mine 'cause you're my brother
Trusting in his brothers to always have his back
And I love you, love you, love you
Expressing deep love towards his brothers
You can count on me
Being a reliable source of support for his brothers
Talking 'bout my brothers, brothers, brothers
Emphasizing the strong bond between brothers
All across the world
Brotherhood exists everywhere
My brothers yeah, I love you
Reaffirming his love for his brothers
Lyrics ยฉ 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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Denisse Canela
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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Khalil 2025
If Ginuwine did the Verzuz......
1. Last Chance
2. When Doves Cry
3. Tell me so U Wanna
4. What's so Different
5. There it is
6. I'll do anything/im sorry
7. You owe me - Nas
8. Im in love
9. So anxious
10. Same ol G
11. Take away - Missy Elliott
12. Hell Yeah
13. None of your friend's business
14. I need a girl pt 2 - Diddy
15. In those jeans
16. Stingy
17. Sex never felt better - TGT
18. The best man i can be
19. Differences
20. Pony.
John Thompson Jr
There needs to be more songs like this to inspire brotherhood and love. This is definitely one of my favorite songs.
packleader87
I'll start. Here's
That's what men do - Stic Man https://youtu.be/z3QasUyPUSU (from Dead Prez)
Kellie OโNeal
Still brings tears to my eyes in 2022. Beautiful song!
acrucker
Another Masterpiece for future generations to enjoy! Thank you,ย Tyrese, Ginuwine, R.L, and Case!
Scorpio 85
Respect
Amber Denise TV
One of my all time favorite songs from a movie soundtrack!! Still gives me chills in 2019!โค
Elle Gee
100% celebrating brotherhood and uplifting our black men. The song is sooo meaningful and emotional.
Taclesaha w cooper
Lol Because. Going
Lol beautiful going
Lol beautiful going
Lol how THIS time
Last question fucking
Love youto miss again
Ilove you to cross get
Lots. Questions during
This film f but
Like vitamin first
Tank Harrison
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One of VERY few songs in my generation to lift the brotherhood of our melanin men๐๐ฝ