Ginuwine can be spotted in one of Jodeci's videos. There, he met rapper Missy Elliott and producer "Timbaland", who became his main collaborators through the 1990s. Ginuwine's first single, the 1996 " Pony" from Ginuwine...The Bachelor, showcased his smooth vocals and Timbaland's innovative production style, and the two became a hit-making duo.
After his second album, 100% Ginuwine, released in 1999, Ginuwine and Timbaland grew apart, and producers such as R. Kelly have crafted hits for him since then. In 2001, Ginuwine had a number-four hit on the Billboard Hot 100 with the single " Differences", which also peaked at number-one on the Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart. In 2002, Ginuwine was a feature artist on P. Diddy's number-one hit "I Need a Girl (Part II)".
Ginuwine's fifth album, Back II Da Basics, was released on November 15, 2005. The album debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200, selling close to 100,000 copies. Ginuwine stated on BET's Top 100 countdown that the album went Gold with sales of 500,000 copies.
In May 2007, an album entitled I Apologize was released in stores. Although attributed to Ginuwine, the release was an unauthorized album and only included three Ginuwine songs - apparently from stolen masters - and ten songs by other artists. Ginuwine spoke against the unofficial release on both his MySpace page and through YouTube.
Ginuwine's sixth album entitled A Man's Thoughts, was released on June 23, 2009. Ginuwine formed a group with Tank and Tyrese named TGT. Their first single was a remix of Tank's "Please Don't Go". They were supposed to tour but plans fell apart due to conflicting schedules.
Ginuwine announced on his Myspace Blog on August 21, 2008 that due to label and legal issues they will not be able to release an official TGT album. Ginuwine is the founder and CEO of LoveSong Incorporated, after completing his contract with 550 Music/Epic. Ginuwine announced on his Myspace blog on August 21, 2008 that he signed a major label deal with Notifi Records/Warner Brothers.
The Best Man I Can Be
Ginuwine 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
Ginuwine's song The Best Man I Can Be, featuring Case, Tyrese, and R.L. is a song that talks about leaning on one's brothers during troubling times. The lyrics pose a question of what a brother can do to help and lists some of the things that brothers can do to support each other. The first verse describes the singer's pain and the difficulties they are currently experiencing. They also make it clear that they don't necessarily need someone to feel sorry for them. The next verse addresses a mistake that the singer made and their shame around it. They reassure their friend that they are still there for them and ask for help becoming a better person. The chorus repeats the question of what a brother can do to help and reiterates the ways in which they can support each other. The bridge acknowledges that everyone has their own struggles and that it's important to rely on and support each other.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm standing here alone
The singer is facing a difficult situation on their own.
Trying to face another day
The singer is trying to keep going despite the challenges they face.
Gotta stay strong, hmm
The singer recognizes the importance of resilience.
To endure this pain
The artist is going through a painful experience that will require strength to overcome.
I don't want your help
The artist is independent and does not want to rely on others for assistance.
I don't need your sympathy, no
The singer does not want to be pitied.
What can a brother do for me?
The singer is acknowledging the potential benefits of relying on others for support.
(See he can help you up when you are down)
A brother can provide emotional support when someone is feeling low.
(He can be your eyes when you can't see)
A brother can provide guidance and perspective when someone is feeling lost or confused.
(He can help me be the best man I can be)
A brother can inspire and encourage someone to become their best self.
I made a big mistake
The singer has done something wrong that they regret.
And I'm feeling so ashamed
The artist is experiencing guilt and embarrassment over their mistake.
'Cause I'm still your boy
The singer is emphasizing their loyalty to their brother despite their mistake.
I've got your back
The singer is expressing their willingness to support their brother through tough times.
That'll never, never, never never gonna change
The singer is assuring their brother of their unwavering loyalty.
I keep struggling but I'm trying my best
The artist is facing challenges but is doing all they can to overcome them.
I hate the man I used to be
The artist is unhappy with who they were in the past.
What can a brother do for me?
The singer is once again pondering the ways in which relying on others can be beneficial.
(He can know the wrong to make it right)
A brother can help correct someone's mistakes and set them on the right path.
He can help me be the best man I can be
The song's refrain emphasizes the importance of brothers helping each other become their best selves.
'Cause he's my brother brother, brother, brother
The artist is emphasizing the close bond they share with their brother.
See when I'm down on my luck
The artist is acknowledging that they will face difficult times in life.
He'll give me a ride when it's late at night
The singer is emphasizing the practical ways in which brothers can help each other out.
Brother, brother, brother, brother, brother
The repetition emphasizes the strong bond between brothers.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS, JAMES WRIGHT, JAMES QUENTON WRIGHT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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