The Best Man I Can Be
Tyrese Ginuwine Case R.L. Lyrics


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Yeah this is for my brothers in the hood
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
Trying to face another day
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

Overall Meaning

The song "Best Man I Can Be" by Tyrese, Ginuwine, Case, and R.L. is a tribute to brotherhood and loyalty. The lyrics talk about how the support of a friend or brother can help someone become the best version of themselves. The song also touches on the mistakes one makes in life and the importance of forgiveness and redemption. The chorus repeats the question, "What can a brother do for me?" with a response of, "He can help me be the best man I can be."


The verses are sung by each artist, each bringing their own personal experience to the song. The first verse sung by Tyrese is about dealing with pain and not wanting anyone's sympathy. The second verse, sung by Case, is about making a mistake and trying to keep the faith while asking for forgiveness. The third verse, sung by R.L., is about struggling with confidence and asking for help to become a better person. The bridge of the song repeats "He's my brother, brother, brother" emphasizing the theme of brotherhood and standing by each other through thick and thin.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm standing here alone
I am alone and must face a new day


Trying to face another day
I must continue through the struggles of life


Gotta stay strong, hmm
I need to be mentally and emotionally strong to endure


To endure this pain
I am suffering and need to continue despite the pain


I'm dealing with right now
I am experiencing difficulties at this moment in time


It flipped my whole life upside down
My life has been dramatically changed in a negative way


I don't want your help
I do not need your assistance


I don't need your sympathy, no
I do not need or want your pity


What can a brother do for me?
How can my fellow man assist me?


He can help me be the best man I can be
My fellow man can aid me in becoming the best version of myself


I keep struggling but I'm trying my best
Despite difficulty, I am doing my utmost to succeed


I got some issues with my own confidence
I am lacking in self-confidence and struggling with it


Lord help me to forgive and forget
I am seeking assistance from a higher power to overcome my resentment


Can you please help me to be a better man?
I am requesting aid in becoming a better version of myself


For the rest of the darkest nights
Despite difficult times, there is hope


Shines the brightest sun
There is hope despite the darkness


I hate the man I used to be
My past self is not someone I admire


I'm better than before
I have improved myself and am now a better person


See when I'm down on my luck and I'm
When I am struggling and have bad luck


Crying 'cause a woman done left me I ain't got nothing
Upset and alone due to the departure of a partner


And it's cold outside
The weather is unpleasant


He'll give me a ride when it's late at night
My fellow man will offer me transportation at night


See sometimes I may go astray
Sometimes I may veer off the right path


But he'll lead me back the right way
My fellow man will help guide me back to the correct path


And tell me everything's okay
They will assure me that all is well


Oh I know sometimes you'll need me and I got your back
I understand that sometimes my fellow man will require my assistance and I will provide it


Oh 'cause I know you got mine 'cause you're my brother
I trust that you will help me in return


Talking 'bout my brothers, brothers, brothers
Discussions of positive brotherhood


All across the world
This brotherhood is global


My brothers yeah, I love you
I express my love for my fellow man




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, JAMES HARRIS III, TERRY LEWIS, JAMES WRIGHT, JAMES QUENTON WRIGHT

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