Care
T.I. · Other Songs - T.I.
My eyes grows thin as I get older
Peace in pieces, bloody and bruised
I feel so helpless and confused
'Cause I hear screaming on the left
Yelling on the right
I'm sitting in the middle
Trying to live my life
'Cause I can't stop the war
Shelter homeless, feed the poor
I can't walk on water
I can't save your sons and daughters
Well, I can't change the world
And make things fair
The least that I can do
The least that I can do
The least that I can do is care
Ooh, yeah, ooh
I pray and pray for life's salvation
Faith is tried and true in tribulation
Love is lost and lonely, check the news
And with these open arms I'll wait for you
'Cause I hear screaming on the left
Yelling on the right
I'm sitting in the middle
Trying to live my life
'Cause I can't stop the war
Shelter homeless, feed the poor
I can't walk on water
I can't save your sons and daughters
Well, I can't change the world
And make things fair
The least that I can do
The least that I can do
The least that I can do is care
For the life of me
I can't see how the devil keeps enticing me
All you see is a felon
I know God can see what's right in me
How I can be labeled
As a villain in the first place
When the worst case scenario
Is my birth place
I'm just trying to keep from falling
Victim to the murder rate
Take my life lesson
Convincing the adolescents
There's a God up in heaven
Sending down blessings
And your future ain't brighter than your present
Quit stressing
Screaming on the left
And yelling on the right
While I'm sitting in the middle
Trying to live my life
'Cause I can't stop the war
Shelter homeless, feed the poor
I can't walk on water
I can't save your sons and daughters
Well, I can't change the world
And make things fair
Yeah, I wish I could do it though
The least that I can do is care
No, I can't stop the war
Shelter homeless, feed the poor
I can't walk on water
I can't save your sons and daughters
Well, I can't change the world
And make things fair, no, no, no, no
The least that I could do it though
The least that I can do
The least that I can do
I'll tell you what I can do
The least that I can do
Oh, is care
Yes, I can care
Did you know I can care?
Yes, I can care
This is what you can do
Care, oh yeah, care, care, care
Oh care, oh care
Care - T.I.
Released in 2010, "Care" stands as a defining track from T.I.'s *Paper Trail* era, blending his signature trap-infused hip-hop style with melodic sensibilities that resonated with the Southern hip-hop sound of the late 2000s. The song features a minimalist production that highlights T.I.'s smooth vocal delivery and introspective lyrics, which explore themes of vulnerability and emotional connection amidst a landscape often dominated by aggressive beats. As a standalone single, it showcases his ability to craft accessible yet substantive recordings that bridged the gap between mainstream radio appeal and critical appreciation. The track remains a staple of his discography, reflecting the transitional period in his career where he solidified his status as a leading figure in the genre while experimenting with more nuanced songwriting approaches.