I'll Be Around
Cee-Lo Green & Timbaland Lyrics


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[Timbaland}
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
Where some of the most beautiful things come out my mouth
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "I'll Be Around" by Cee-Lo Green and Timbaland showcase their talent and southern roots. The song begins with Timbaland introducing Cee-Lo Green, and he talks about his exceptional flow and southern accent. Cee-Lo raps about how he is always on stage and needs to give his fans something to talk about. He boasts about his rapping skills and claims that he can even make a blind man believe in the boogey. In the chorus, Timbaland sings about being available whenever someone needs him, saying "I'll be around" when they want him to come.


Timbaland takes over in the second verse, talking about his appreciation for "girls with big butts." He grew up in a dirty house in the south, and his mother would curse at him if he left the door open. He has a dog who bites hard and a grandpa who thinks he is Joe Clark. The song concludes with Cee-Lo talking about how he sets himself apart from others and how he remains relevant in the industry. He talks about his elegance and the position he has in the industry.


Overall, "I'll Be Around" is a song that highlights their talent and where they come from. It talks about how they stand out in the industry and how they always make time for their fans.


Line by Line Meaning

How can I possibly, be inconspicuous
I can't blend in when my rap skills are extraordinary.


When my flow is fuckin' ridiculous?
When my flow is unbeatable and unmatched?


That's right an accent, see I'm from the south
Yes, I have a southern accent because I'm from the southern United States.


Where some of the most beautiful things come out my mouth
The southern accent is considered beautiful and charming in some parts of the world.


And I'm on stage just as soon as I come out the house
I'm always ready to perform and entertain people.


So I might as well give them somethin' to talk about
I might as well put on a great show and give people something to discuss.


I bust a rap to make a blind man believe in the boogey
I'm so talented that I can make even a blind person move to my music.


And if you came here to move the Cee then the boogey on
If you came to dance to my music, then go ahead and start dancing.


Here comes Timbaland, I'm also from the south
I'm Timbaland and I'm also from the southern United States.


I like them girls with big butts, and golds in they mouth
I prefer women with curvy figures and gold teeth.


I come from the back road, and a dirty house
I grew up in the countryside in a less-than-perfect house.


If you leave the door open, mama'll cuss ya' out
If you leave the door open, my mother will scold you.


I got a big dog in the front yard
I have a large dog that guards my front yard.


Best buh-lieve that bitch bite hard
Believe me, that dog will bite hard if provoked.


I gotta grand daddy who think he Joe Clark
My grandfather thinks he's like Joe Clark, a tough high school principal from a movie.


And that's how we do it 'round these parts
That's just how things are done in the southern United States.


You see, I do what they won't do and can't do
I do things that others can't or won't do, because I'm unique.


But gon' wish they did when I'm done
Others will regret not being able to do what I do when they see me succeed.


And with a smile on my face, give a joke for second place after I won
Even though I come in second place, I still have a positive attitude and joke around.


Shake his hand, firm like a man but talk to him like a son
When I meet someone, I shake their hand firmly and treat them like a son or friend.


And this way I can still be a little somethin' to everyone
This way I can be liked by everyone and not offend anyone.


And with that elegance, I rock climb to reach hints from God of relevance
I climb to the top with elegance and find inspiration from God to make music that is relevant.


Poise, position, and the plush o
I handle myself with grace, high standing, and luxury.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Phil Hurtt, Thom Bell, Thom Randolph Bell

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@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?

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@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!

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