I'll be there
Rakim Lyrics


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I will always be there
I'll always be there for you
I will always be there
I'll be there

I will always be there
I'll be there
I'm 'bout to meet my comrade on the busy ave where we clash
Trying to see how much gritty cash this city has
Meantime harass every bitty that pass
And then here you come with your pretty ass

All petite like you make ends meet on Wall Street
Your for keeps couldn't find a woman more complete
You got your head on tight and when you talk I like
For me and you two different walks of life

I'm in the streets too much I pack the heat too much
Put too much trees in the Dutch and don't keep in touch
You try to get in contact I don't respond back
Where the God at come back smellin' like Cognac

Baby beware I'm tryin' my best to be fair
Aye yo, the key here is repair this love we share
'Cause if we care we would prepare to see clear
Eye to eye we here as long as you be there

I will always be there
I'll always be there for you
I will always be there
I'll be there

Yo, I'm startin' to understand it you like your evenings enchanted
Love is bond, organic, restaurants romantic
Want me to take your hand and take you around the planet
But I take advantage and take you for granted

Call collect explainin' why I ain't came yet
I ain't winnin' the game yet can I get a rain check
Blow me a kiss in the wind, I'm missin' again
Don't let your sisters and your friends tell you this is the end

Talk a hole in your head puttin' bugs in your ear
Make you role in your bed when your thug ain't there
Somewhere around ladies know I get lonely and proud
Open my file baby you should know me by now

Tryin' to get paid and stay away from old sites
Find my place in life plus I like to hold mics
It might be seven whole days and seven whole nights
But yo it's gonna be alright just hold tight

I will always be there
I'll always be there for you
I will always be there
I'll always be there baby

Who said something good won't last forever
I know too much of any thing is bad whatever
Long as we have good and bad times together
Bad times make the good times that much better

Peaches and cream, diamonds and ice
You like pieces of dreams you shinin' in the night
Features of a Queen and your mind frame is tight
Timin' is right get ready for the time of your life

You speak about stackin' gees and havin' seeds
Apparently we know it's no guarantee
But losin' you boo who smooth as you
You unusual this is for the cool in you

And for the chill I will forever come real
Your appeal makes it hard to keep my love concealed
All it took was one look, one kiss, one meal
Now come feel, let's make this a done deal

I will always be there
I'll always be there for you
I will always be there
I'll be there

I will always be there
I'll always be there for you
I will always be there
I'll be there

I will always be there
I'll always be there for you
I will always be there
I'll be there

I will always be there
I'll always be there for you




I will always be there
I'll be there

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rakim's song I'll Be There depict a man confessing his love and devotion to a woman. The singer addresses the woman and tells her that he will always be there for her, no matter what happens. He references their different walks of life but emphasizes that if they care about each other, they can repair their love and see eye to eye. The singer admits to being in the streets a lot and not keeping in touch, but he wants to make things work with her because she is the complete package. He acknowledges that bad times will happen but that they'll make the good times much better. Ultimately, the singer wants to make their love a done deal and promises that he will always be there for her.


Line by Line Meaning

I will always be there
Rakim promises to always be there for his partner, both physically and emotionally.


I'll always be there for you
Rakim will always be available to offer support and comfort to his partner.


I'll be there
A shortened version of his promise to always be available to his partner.


I'm 'bout to meet my comrade on the busy ave where we clash
Rakim is about to meet his friend on a busy street corner where they often hang out.


Trying to see how much gritty cash this city has
Rakim and his friend are scoping out the area to see how much money they can hustle.


Meantime harass every bitty that pass
While waiting for his friend, Rakim is catcalling and intimidating women who walk by.


And then here you come with your pretty ass
Rakim's partner arrives and catches his attention with her beauty.


All petite like you make ends meet on Wall Street
Rakim's partner is small and elegant, like someone who works on Wall Street to make a living.


Your for keeps couldn't find a woman more complete
Rakim believes that his partner is the perfect match for him and that nobody else could compare.


You got your head on tight and when you talk I like
Rakim admires his partner's intelligence and how she communicates with him.


For me and you two different walks of life
Rakim and his partner come from different backgrounds and lifestyles.


I'm in the streets too much I pack the heat too much
Rakim admits that he spends too much time in the streets and carries a gun frequently.


Put too much trees in the Dutch and don't keep in touch
Rakim smokes a lot of marijuana and doesn't communicate with his partner as much as he should.


You try to get in contact I don't respond back
Rakim's partner has tried to contact him before, but he hasn't responded to her.


Where the God at come back smellin' like Cognac
Rakim has been out drinking and partying, and he smells like Cognac when he returns.


Baby beware I'm tryin' my best to be fair
Rakim wants his partner to be cautious because he's attempting to be fair in their relationship.


Aye yo, the key here is repair this love we share
The main focus of their relationship should be repairing any broken love they share.


'Cause if we care we would prepare to see clear
If they both care about each other, they should work together to see each other's perspectives more clearly.


Eye to eye we here as long as you be there
They can look each other in the eyes and be present for one another as long as his partner is there with him.


Yo, I'm startin' to understand it you like your evenings enchanted
Rakim is beginning to understand that his partner enjoys romantic evenings with him.


Love is bond, organic, restaurants romantic
Love is a connection between two people that doesn't need to be forced, and romantic restaurants can enhance the experience.


Want me to take your hand and take you around the planet
His partner wants him to take her on adventures and explore the world with her.


But I take advantage and take you for granted
Rakim admits that he sometimes takes his partner for granted and doesn't appreciate her enough.


Call collect explainin' why I ain't came yet
Rakim calls his partner to explain why he hasn't arrived yet.


I ain't winnin' the game yet can I get a rain check
Rakim isn't succeeding in his endeavors yet and asks for a rain check on their plans.


Blow me a kiss in the wind, I'm missin' again
Rakim asks his partner to send him a kiss in the wind as he misses seeing her.


Don't let your sisters and your friends tell you this is the end
Rakim's partner's friends and family shouldn't encourage her to end their relationship.


Talk a hole in your head puttin' bugs in your ear
Rakim's partner's friends and family are constantly filling her head with negative comments and opinions, causing her to worry unnecessarily.


Make you role in your bed when your thug ain't there
When Rakim isn't there, his partner feels scared or alone and has trouble sleeping.


Somewhere around ladies know I get lonely and proud
Rakim acknowledges that women know he gets lonely but is too proud to admit it.


Open my file baby you should know me by now
Rakim wants his partner to understand him better and learn more about him.


Tryin' to get paid and stay away from old sites
Rakim is focused on making money and avoiding his previous criminal lifestyle.


Find my place in life plus I like to hold mics
Rakim is working on finding his purpose in life and enjoys performing hip-hop music.


It might be seven whole days and seven whole nights
Their relationship may face challenges and disagreements, but they should stay together for a full week.


But yo it's gonna be alright just hold tight
Rakim assures his partner that everything will be alright as long as they stick together and support one another.


Who said something good won't last forever
Rakim rejects the notion that good things won't last forever.


I know too much of any thing is bad whatever
Rakim acknowledges that too much of a good thing can eventually turn bad.


Long as we have good and bad times together
As long as they experience both good and bad times in their relationship, they should stay together.


Bad times make the good times that much better
Experiencing bad times together will help them to appreciate the good times even more.


Peaches and cream, diamonds and ice
Rakim's partner is sweet and precious to him, like peaches and cream, and she sparkles like diamonds.


You like pieces of dreams you shinin' in the night
His partner is like a dream and shines in the darkness, captivating everyone's attention.


Features of a Queen and your mind frame is tight
Rakim admires his partner's physical and mental qualities, comparing her to a queen.


Timin' is right get ready for the time of your life
The timing for their relationship is right, and they should prepare for exciting and fulfilling times together.


You speak about stackin' gees and havin' seeds
Rakim's partner talks about making money and having children.


Apparently we know it's no guarantee
Both Rakim and his partner understand that there are no guarantees in life.


But losin' you boo who smooth as you
Rakim doesn't want to lose his smooth and charming partner.


You unusual this is for the cool in you
Rakim admires his partner's unique qualities and attributes it to her cool persona.


And for the chill I will forever come real
Rakim will always keep it real and stay true to his partner.


Your appeal makes it hard to keep my love concealed
Rakim is so drawn to his partner that he has trouble hiding his love for her.


All it took was one look, one kiss, one meal
Their relationship blossomed from just one glance, one kiss, and one shared meal.


Now come feel, let's make this a done deal
Now that they have mutual feelings for each other, they should solidify their relationship and make it official.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CYNTHIA DE MARI BIGGS, WILLIAM GRIFFIN, DEXTER WANSEL, GROVER WASHINGTON

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R, rugged and rough, that's how I do it

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M, it's my crown, my world, my throne
R, rugged and rough, that's how I do it
A, Allah, who I praise to the fullest
K, keep it movin'

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M, it's my crown, my world, my throne

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A, Allah, who I praise to the fullest
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M, it's my crown, my world, my throne
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A, Allah, who I praise to the fullest
K, keep it movin'
I stand alone
M, it's my crown, my world, my throne

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It's the R, rugged and rough, that's how I do it
A, Allah, who I praise to the fullest
K, keep it movin'
I stand alone
M, it's my crown, my world, my throne
R, rugged and rough, that's how I do it
A, Allah, who I praise to the fullest
K, keep it movin'
I stand alone
M, it's my crown, my world, my throne

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Caress spots, dress drops, bed rocks the bone
Hit the floor, it's hot for 2003
Hits galore, who rock a style as wild as me?
Rest assured, when I rock def crowds and scream
Bismillah ir-Rahman ir-Rahim

It's the R, rugged and rough, that's how I do it
A, Allah, who I praise to the fullest
K, keep it movin'
I stand alone
M, it's my crown, my world, my throne
R, rugged and rough, that's how I do it
A, Allah, who I praise to the fullest
K, keep it movin'
I stand alone
M, it's my crown, my world, my throne
R, rugged and rough, that's how I do it
A, Allah, who I praise to the fullest
K, keep it movin'
I stand alone
M, it's my crown, my world, my throne
R, rugged and rough, that's how I do it
A, Allah, who I praise to the fullest
K, keep it movin'
I stand alone
M, it's my crown, my world, my throne

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