I'll Be Around
Timbaland · Other Songs - Timbaland
Oh! Cee-Lo...you ready to rock with Timbaland?
Oh! Let's go boy! ATL, talk to 'em Lo...
[Verse 1 - Cee-Lo]
How can I possibly, be inconspicuous
When my flow is fuckin' ridiculous?
That's rite an accent, see Im from the south
Where some of the most beautiful things come out my mouth
And Im on stage just as soon as I come out the house
So I might as well give them somethin' to talk about
I bust a rap to make a blind man believe in the boogey
And if you came here to move the Cee then the boogey on
[Chorus - Tim (Cee)]
When you want me to come (Holla)
When you want me to come (Call me!)
When you want me to come (I'll be around)
(When you want me to come, yeah, woo! Holla)
When you want me to come (Holla)
When you want me to come (Call me!)
When you want me to come (I'll be around)
[Verse 2 - Timbaland]
Here comes Timbaland, Im also from the south
I like them girls with big butts, and golds in they mouth
I come from the back road, and a dirty house
If you leave the door open, mama'll cuss ya' out
I got a big dog in the front yard
Best buh-lieve that bitch bite hard
I gotta grand daddy who think he Joe Clark
And that's how we do it 'round these parts
[Chorus]
[Verse 3 - Cee-Lo]
You see, I do what they wont do and cant do
But gon' wish they did when Im done
And with a smile on my face, give a joke for second place after I won
Shake his hand, firm like a man but talk to him like a son
And this way I can still be a little somethin' to everyone
And with that elegance, I rock climb to reach hints from God of relevance
Poise, position, and the plush of a revalance
And Im outstandin', outpsoken, which is the unequivocal evidence
It is then instant vintage as it has been, ever since, ah!
[Chorus x2]
Uuhh Ooh! Oh no! Uh oh! Sweet Sugar Lo and Timbo (Uh oh!)
Oh No, uh oh, them niggaz bouta get some mo' dough (Uh oh!)
Uuhh Ooh! Oh no! Uh oh! Sweet Sugar Lo and Timbo (Tim-Bo!)
Oh No, uh oh, them niggaz bouta get some mo' dough (Uh oh!)
Uuhh Ooh! Oh no! Uh oh! Sweet Sugar Lo and Timbo (Tim-bo!)
Oh No, uh oh, them niggaz bouta get some mo' dough (Uh oh!)
Uuhh Ooh! Oh no! Uh oh! Sweet Sugar Lo and Timbo (Tim-Bo!)
Oh No, uh oh, them niggaz bouta get some mo' dough (We Out...)
I'll Be Around
Timbaland's 'I'll Be Around' stands as a defining track from his early solo career, blending hip-hop rhythms with melodic sensibilities that would characterize his later work. Released in the late 1990s, the song exemplifies the emerging sound of the era, where electronic production met traditional vocal delivery. As a solo artist, Timbaland often collaborated with featured vocalists to create dynamic tracks that showcased his ability to craft memorable hooks and atmospheric soundscapes. The recording reflects the transitional period in music where digital tools began reshaping production styles, influencing countless artists who followed. Its enduring appeal lies in its clean, polished production and the seamless integration of Timbaland's signature style with guest vocals, cementing his reputation as a forward-thinking producer and performer.