Right There
August Alsina · Testimony [2014]
[Intro:]
Right there, right there, right there
Right there, right there, right there
Right there, right there, right there
Right there, right there, right there
[Verse 1:]
I know how it be when you trying your best
But you turn around, and you got nothing to show for it
So you stay on your grind, tryna get to the shine
Even turn to crime, but how come I ain't made it yet?
[Pre-Hook:]
I'm just like you (I know the feeling y'all), I been there too
I hope you feel me cause I, been through the pain
There ain't a difference, you and I are the same
[Hook:]
Homie I was
Right there, right there, right there, right there
I was right there where you are I can't forget that I was
Right there, right there, right there, right there
Now I'm reaching for the stars but I remember I was
Right there, right there, right there
Homie I was
Right there, right there, right there
Getting money
Right there, right there, right there
Born and raised
Right there, right there, right there
[Verse 2:]
I remember nights there,
When I had to go to sleep, in the back of the Quick & Easy
Chilling on the boulevard,
with them hardheaded niggas from the 7th ward
Had a chick in the Ville, who was down for a nigga that's real
Use to have fam in the Florida projects
That's why I'll never forget
[Pre-Hook]
[Hook x2]
Right there, right there, right there
Right there, right there, right there
Right there, right there, right there
Right there, right there, right there
[Verse 1:]
I know how it be when you trying your best
But you turn around, and you got nothing to show for it
So you stay on your grind, tryna get to the shine
Even turn to crime, but how come I ain't made it yet?
[Pre-Hook:]
I'm just like you (I know the feeling y'all), I been there too
I hope you feel me cause I, been through the pain
There ain't a difference, you and I are the same
[Hook:]
Homie I was
Right there, right there, right there, right there
I was right there where you are I can't forget that I was
Right there, right there, right there, right there
Now I'm reaching for the stars but I remember I was
Right there, right there, right there
Homie I was
Right there, right there, right there
Getting money
Right there, right there, right there
Born and raised
Right there, right there, right there
[Verse 2:]
I remember nights there,
When I had to go to sleep, in the back of the Quick & Easy
Chilling on the boulevard,
with them hardheaded niggas from the 7th ward
Had a chick in the Ville, who was down for a nigga that's real
Use to have fam in the Florida projects
That's why I'll never forget
[Pre-Hook]
[Hook x2]
Right There
August Alsina's 'Right There' stands as a defining track from his 2014 album Testimony, showcasing his evolution into a more mature R&B vocalist. The song features a smooth, soulful delivery that blends classic hip-hop influences with contemporary R&B sensibilities, characteristic of Alsina's work during this period. Released alongside other notable tracks like 'Benediction' and 'No Love,' the recording highlights his ability to convey vulnerability and confidence within the genre. The track has become a staple in discussions of mid-2010s alternative R&B, reflecting Alsina's dedication to crafting authentic, emotive recordings that resonate with listeners seeking depth in modern music.