I'll Be Around
Cee-Lo & Timbaland Lyrics
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Oh! Cee-Lo...you ready to rock with Timbaland?
Oh! Let's go boy! ATL, talk to 'em Lo...
[Verse 1 - Cee-Lo]
How can I possibly, be inconspicuous
When my flow is fuckin' ridiculous?
That's right an accent, see I'm from the south
And I'm on stage just as soon as I come out the house
So I might as well give them somethin' to talk about
I bust a rap to make a blind man believe in the boogey
And if you came here to move the Cee then the boogey on
[Chorus - Tim (Cee)]
When you want me to come (Holla)
When you want me to come (Call me!)
When you want me to come (I'll be around)
(When you want me to come, yeah, woo! Holla)
When you want me to come (Holla)
When you want me to come (Call me!)
When you want me to come (I'll be around)
[Verse 2 - Timbaland]
Here comes Timbaland, I'm also from the south
I like them girls with big butts, and golds in they mouth
I come from the back road, and a dirty house
If you leave the door open, mama'll cuss ya' out
I got a big dog in the front yard
Best buh-lieve that bitch bite hard
I gotta grand daddy who think he Joe Clark
And that's how we do it 'round these parts
[Chorus]
[Verse 3 - Cee-Lo]
You see, I do what they won't do and can't do
But gon' wish they did when I'm done
And with a smile on my face, give a joke for second place after I won
Shake his hand, firm like a man but talk to him like a son
And this way I can still be a little somethin' to everyone
And with that elegance, I rock climb to reach hints from God of relevance
Poise, position, and the plush o
In the opening lyrics of “I’ll Be Around” by Cee-Lo Green and Timbaland, the rappers boast about their unique southern style of rapping. Cee-Lo comments on his “ridiculous” flow and southern accent, claiming that he’s going to “give them something to talk about.” Timbaland follows with his own southern roots, referencing his liking for “girls with big butts” and his “dirty house.” Together, they create an anthem about their individuality and pride in their southern heritage.
The chorus of the song repeats the line “When you want me to come, I’ll be around,” giving the sense that the rappers are on-call and ready to perform whenever needed. This line is also punctuated by Timbaland’s screams of “Holla!” which creates an infectious energy throughout the song.
In the third verse, Cee-Lo describes his approach to music, saying “I do what they won’t do and can’t do, but gon’ wish they did when I’m done.” He goes on to talk about his ability to connect with fans and create meaningful relationships, saying that he can “still be a little something to everyone.” This verse highlights the idea that both Cee-Lo and Timbaland value their fans and the people around them, striving to create music that resonates with people from all walks of life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Thomas Callaway, Timothy Mosley
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sweetalkebulianviolet5655
I can’t believe that I am just discovering this song! This SLAPS hard. 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
@oxqa
Same here 🤣🤣
@Ava_tocalifewrld
Me too
@MikeHightower1
Yep. I don't remember it coming out.
@w0l0l0lo
Same. Never heard
@user-ki6sk6sc4c
I feel bad me to where was I at upon a rock?
@wittobix8424
Timbalands production was extremely ahead of its time. This still sounds fresh in 2023. Truly iconic
update: still true in 2024! happy new year
@jasonwolfe3252
I was just saying that this song was as appreciated as it should have been when it first came out because it was ahead of its time.
@johnindigo5477
He blends organic and digital drums so well. Plus his staccato patterns. Like 80s guitar.
@calamitousjinn1348
Never heard it before I thought this JUST came out. SO GOOD!