I'll Be Around
Rappin 4-Tay Lyrics

Ragtop records, may I help you
Welcome to Ragtop records, how can I assist you?

Can I speak to Fo
May I talk to Fo?

One moment please, he's around
Please wait a moment, he is available

Yo, wassup
Hey, what's going on?

Wassup, Fo, I know you finished that cut for the radio
Hey Fo, I know you completed that song for the radio

As a matter of fact Fly I just finished it baby boy
In fact, Fly, I just completed it, my friend

No worry about nothin', I'll be around
Don't worry about anything, I will always be available

Regardless if I'm chillin' backstage or on tour
No matter if I'm relaxing behind the scenes or traveling for shows

With my homie Young Fly even Al B. sure
Alongside my friend Young Fly and even Al B., for sure

Never hesitate to call me after I'm done
Always feel free to reach out to me once I'm finished

Cause homie I'm real and always true to my loved ones
Because I am authentic and always loyal to my loved ones

Too many wakes and funerals full of tears
There have been too many sad events and mourning ceremonies

You say there's something on your mind, well hey, I'm all ears
If you have something troubling you, I am here to listen attentively

Cause ain't nobody thinking about the funk that you're choosin' it
Because nobody is focusing on the trouble you're getting into

A lot of my homies stuck in the pen for life or losin' it
Many of my friends are either serving life sentences or losing themselves

Call up your folks you keep thinkin' about home
Reach out to your family, as you are constantly reminiscing about home

Recorder keeps a peep and there's a block on the phone
Monitor keeps listening, and there is a restriction on the phone

And all of this is enough to make a brother's nerves bad
All of these circumstances are sufficient to cause a brother to become anxious

Reminds me of a situation that I once had
It reminds me of a similar situation I experienced in the past

Spent that, spent this endless relentless tremendous women on my jock
I have wasted a significant amount of time and money on numerous women who were pursuing me relentlessly

And don't nobody mind their business
And nobody minds their own affairs

He say she say throwin' salt about it
People spreading rumors and gossiping about it

And chooses to talk about you cause there's no one else to talk about
They decide to discuss you because they have no other topic to discuss

Talk about the show and the flow and all the clout
Discuss the performance, the style, and the influence

Then be real with yourself and talk about and turned it out
But be honest with yourself and acknowledge the success and impact

It's not hard to compete when his name is poppin'
It's not difficult to rival someone when their name is well-known

A scared man can never win that's why I stay clockin'
A fearful person can never succeed, that's why I stay alert and watchful

Fools be huffin' and puffin' don't wanna see me about nothin' I'm down
People may act tough and aggressive, but they don't want any confrontation with me, I am prepared

And if you ever need me Fly, I'll be around
And if you ever require my assistance, Fly, I will always be available

Whenever you call me, I'll be there
Whenever you contact me, I will be there to support you

Life ain't based on peaches and cream
Life is not always easy and pleasant

This new generation lost a whole lot of dreams
The current generation has abandoned many dreams and aspirations

Future doctors, producers, and mothers
The future holds potential doctors, producers, and mothers

The list goes on but now we killin' our brothers
The possibilities are endless, but now we are causing harm to our own brothers

And if we killin' our brothers that means we killin' our own kind
When we harm our brothers, we are harming people of our own race

These kids is watchin' now it goes to their mind
These young ones are observing, and it influences their mindset

Rattatatat cause you got a gat
Gunshots because you possess a firearm

Then they want a gat you livin' like that
Then they also desire a gun, and you are living with that danger

Moms ain't cookin' she worked the week straight
Mothers are not cooking because they have been working continuously for the whole week

If anything she's the one deserves a hot plate
If anything, she is the one who deserves a freshly cooked meal

The ghetto, the ghetto ain't nothin' to dream about
The ghetto is not something to aspire for or fantasize about

Tryin' to get out now that's somethin' to think about
Striving to escape the ghetto, now that is something worth contemplating

Fools might disagree but I'm a stay sucka free
Some individuals may disagree, but I will continue to avoid fools and unnecessary drama

Now I'm so black and so strong they can't fade me
Now I am proud of my African American heritage, and no one can diminish me

Blacks are blacks worst enemy there's still no remedy
Black people are their own worst enemy, and a solution is still yet to be found

You got me for a grip do you call yourself kin of me
You have my attention, do you consider yourself my friend or family?

Jealousy, envy, I see it in your eyes
I can perceive jealousy and envy in your eyes

Tell me what's wrong with seeing a black man rise
Explain to me what is wrong with witnessing the success of a black man

I keep it funky it's pretty hard to miss it now it is not explicit
I keep my style authentic, and it is easy to notice, it doesn't need to be explicit

A message for the mind, and a moral for statistics
It is a message for the intellect with a moral lesson for statistical purposes

So I'm doin' what we call a roll call
Therefore, I am doing a roll call, as we commonly say

Talkin' about the ones who won't rap then take a downfall
Referring to those who refuse to rap and eventually face failure

I spit the street life and then I go underground
I express the realities of the street life through my music and then retreat into obscurity

You silly, it's called versatility and I'll be around
You are foolish, it's called being versatile, and I will always be present

Things are gettin' crucial you gotta exercise your mind
The situation is becoming intense, and you need to stimulate your thoughts

Or learn about life before you're left behind
Otherwise, educate yourself about life before you become obsolete

But how you gonna get it right when you're not doin' right
However, how can you correct yourself when you are not behaving correctly

When you get mad all you want is a gunfight
When you become angry, your immediate desire is to engage in a gun battle

This tension causes a gang of madness
This tension leads to a great amount of chaos

Now you want funk that results to sadness
Now you seek confrontation that leads to sadness

Sadness results to a lot of revenge
Sadness leads to a significant amount of revenge

And your so called friends really ain't your friends
And the people you consider friends are not truly your friends

So how do you know who you're able to trust
How can you determine who you can rely on

If you think about the past look what happened to us
Consider our history, and reflect on the events that occurred to us

I never trust no one, I only trust myself
I never trust anyone, I solely trust myself

Or I would've been a victim like everyone else
Otherwise, I would have fallen prey like everyone else

In friendship or hardship whenever you need me
During times of friendship or adversity, whenever you require my assistance

Just give me a call G I won't deceive thee
Just contact me, my friend, I will not deceive you

These fools be shakin' best believe they're fakin'
These individuals are acting nervous, and you should be aware they are faking it

Just tryin' to get a grip of all the money you're makin'
They are attempting to obtain a share of the money you are earning

This ain't race a mind is a terrible thing to waste
This is not about race, but rather the mind, which should not be wasted

I drop the rap and J drops the bass
I provide the rap lyrics, and J handles the bass in the music

To the flow cause ain't nobody get with Fo
To the rhythm, because nobody can match my skills

I'm a down young brother comin' straight outta Frisco
I am a humble young man originating from San Francisco

Droppin' a message out of love to your town
Delivering a heartfelt message to your community

Love your brothers and sisters and I'll be around
Respect and care for your fellow brothers and sisters, and I will always be present

Whenever you call me, I'll be there
Whenever you contact me, I will be there to support you

Whenever you call me, I'll be there
Whenever you contact me, I will be there to support you

Whenever you call me, I'll be there
Whenever you contact me, I will be there to support you

I'll be around
I will always be present