I'll Be Around
Cee-Lo ft 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 ft. Timbaland are a celebration of the artists' Southern roots and the unique flavor they bring to the music industry. In the first verse, Cee-Lo highlights his distinctive accent and the quality of his flow, describing it as "fuckin' ridiculous." He also acknowledges that he's always on stage, so he might as well give the audience something to talk about. The chorus is a call for the listener to reach out to them whenever they're needed, with Timbaland repeating the phrase 'When you want me to come, I'll be around.' In the second verse, Timbaland also emphasizes his Southern background, describing his love for women with big butts and golds in their mouth. He also shares a glimpse of his family life, with a big dog in the front yard and a granddaddy who thinks he's Joe Clark.


The theme of the song is rooted in the artists' Southern identities, and it's their way of letting the world know that they're proud of where they came from. They take pride in their 'ridiculous' flows, distinct accents, and unique cultural traditions. The song is a celebration of authenticity and being true to oneself. Cee-Lo and Timbaland invite the listener to embrace their Southern roots and to be proud of who they are.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh! Cee-Lo...you ready to rock with Timbaland?
Timbaland asks Cee-Lo if he's ready to perform with him.


Oh! Let's go boy! ATL, talk to 'em Lo...
Cee-Lo gets ready to perform in Atlanta and Timbaland encourages him.


How can I possibly, be inconspicuous
Cee-Lo wonders how he can go unnoticed with his impressive talent.


When my flow is fuckin' ridiculous?
Cee-Lo acknowledges that his flow is amazing.


That's right an accent, see I'm from the south
Cee-Lo has a southern accent because he's from the south.


Where some of the most beautiful things come out my mouth
Cee-Lo believes that he speaks beautifully with his southern accent.


And I'm on stage just as soon as I come out the house
Cee-Lo is always ready to perform.


So I might as well give them somethin' to talk about
Cee-Lo wants to give his audience a great performance they'll talk about.


I bust a rap to make a blind man believe in the boogey
Cee-Lo can rap so well, he can make anyone believe in the boogey man.


And if you came here to move the Cee then the boogey on
If you came to see Cee-Lo perform, then enjoy the show.


When you want me to come (Holla)
Timbaland wants to know when to come perform.


When you want me to come (Call me!)
Timbaland wants to be contacted when he's needed to perform.


When you want me to come (I'll be around)
Timbaland will be available to perform whenever he's needed.


When you want me to come, yeah, woo! Holla
Timbaland is excited to perform and wants to be contacted when needed.


Here comes Timbaland, I'm also from the south
Timbaland is also from the south and is about to perform.


I like them girls with big butts, and golds in they mouth
Timbaland prefers women with big butts and gold teeth.


I come from the back road, and a dirty house
Timbaland grew up in a rural area and a not-so-clean house.


If you leave the door open, mama'll cuss ya' out
Timbaland's mother will get angry if you leave the door open.


I got a big dog in the front yard
Timbaland has a big dog in his front yard.


Best buh-lieve that bitch bite hard
The dog in Timbaland's front yard will definitely bite if provoked.


I gotta grand daddy who think he Joe Clark
Timbaland's grandfather thinks he's like Joe Clark, a strict school principal.


And that's how we do it 'round these parts
That's how things are done in Timbaland's hometown.


You see, I do what they won't do and can't do
Cee-Lo does things that others can't or won't do.


But gon' wish they did when I'm done
After Cee-Lo performs, others will wish they could do what he does.


And with a smile on my face, give a joke for second place after I won
Cee-Lo will be gracious about winning and will even make a joke about second place.


Shake his hand, firm like a man but talk to him like a son
Cee-Lo will shake hands firmly but treat others kindly, almost like a father figure.


And this way I can still be a little somethin' to everyone
By acting kindly, Cee-Lo can be a positive influence to everyone.


And with that elegance, I rock climb to reach hints from God of relevance
Cee-Lo uses his elegancy to reach for advice from God that is relevant to his life.


Poise, position, and the plush o
Cee-Lo talks about his poise, position, and plushness.




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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