I'll Be Around – English Lyrics

• By: CeeLo Green, Justin Timberlake

Lyrics & Translation

Dive into the smooth blend of R&B and Hip-Hop with CeeLo Green's 'I'll Be Around.' This track, featuring Timbaland, offers accessible and confident English lyrics, perfect for understanding expressions of self-assurance and consistent presence. Its infectious beat and memorable chorus make it a special song to learn from.

[English]

("I'll Be Around [Feat. Timbaland]" by CeeLo Green)

(CeeLo Green scatting)

♪ Oh, CeeLo, you ready to rock with Timbo? ♪

♪ Oh, let's go boy ♪

♪ 'Lo ♪

♪ ATL, talk to them, 'Lo ♪

♪ How could I possibly be inconspicuous ♪

♪ when my flow is (silence) ridiculous ♪

♪ "That's quite an accent" ♪

♪ See, I'm from the South ♪

♪ But some of the most beautiful things come out my mouth ♪

♪ And I'm on stage just as soon as I come out the house ♪

♪ So I might as well give them something to talk about ♪

♪ I bust a rap to make a blind man believe in the boogie ♪

♪ And if you came here to move with Cee, then boogie on ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ Ha, ha ♪

♪ Yeah ♪

♪ Here comes Timbaland, I'm 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, moms'll cuss you out ♪

♪ I got a big dog in the front yard ♪

♪ Best believe that (silence) bite hard ♪

♪ I got a granddaddy who think he Joe Clark ♪

♪ And that's how we do around these parts, oh! ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ Yeah, oh ♪

♪ You see, I do what they won't do and can't do ♪

♪ But gon wish they did when I'm done ♪

♪ And with a smile on my face ♪

♪ Give the trophy for second place right 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 something 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 I'm outstanding, outspoken ♪

♪ which is the unequivocal evidence ♪

♪ It is then instant vintage as it has been, ever since, ah! ♪

♪ 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, hey, yeah, holla ♪

♪ When you want me to come ♪

♪ Holla ♪

♪ When you want me to come ♪

♪ Call me ♪

♪ When you want me to come ♪

♪ You'll be around, yeah, 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 ♪

♪ Yeah, 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 ♪

♪ Yeah, sing along, oh ♪

♪ Oh, oh, sweet sugar 'Lo and Timbo ♪

♪ Oh, no, them (silence) about to get some more dough ♪

♪ Oh, oh, oh, sweet sugar 'Lo and Timbo ♪

♪ Oh, no, (silence) about to get some more dough ♪

♪ Holla ♪

♪ Oh, oh, sweet sugar 'Lo and Timbo ♪

♪ Holla ♪

♪ Oh, no, hey girl, (silence) about to get some more dough ♪

♪ Holla ♪

♪ Oh, oh, sweet sugar 'Lo and Timbo ♪

♪ Holla, oh, no, them niggas about to get some more dough ♪

♪ We out ♪

(outro music)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
inconspicuous /ˌɪnkənˈspɪkjʊəs/ C1	adjective - not clearly visible or attracting attention
ridiculous /rɪˈdɪkjʊləs/ B2	adjective - deserving or inviting mockery; absurd
boogie /ˈbuːɡi/ B2	noun - a style of dance; a party verb - to dance boogie; to move rhythmically
holla /ˈhɒlə/ B2	verb - to shout or call out; to contact
around /əˈraʊnd/ A2	adverb - in the vicinity; nearby
south /saʊθ/ A2	noun - the direction towards the south; the southern region
elegance /ˈɛlɪɡəns/ C1	noun - graceful and stylish appearance
climb /klaɪm/ B1	verb - to ascend; to go up
relevance /ˈrɛlɪvəns/ C1	noun - the quality of being closely connected or appropriate
poise /pɔɪz/ C1	noun - balanced composure; self‑assurance
outstanding /aʊtˈstændɪŋ/ B2	adjective - exceptionally good; not yet settled
outspoken /ˌaʊtˈspɔːkən/ C1	adjective - expressing opinions openly
unequivocal /ʌnɪˈkwɪvəkəl/ C2	adjective - leaving no doubt; unambiguous
vintage /ˈvɪntɪdʒ/ B2	adjective - of high quality; classic noun - wine from a particular year
sweet /swiːt/ A2	adjective - having a pleasant taste; kind
sugar /ˈʃʊɡər/ A2	noun - sweet crystalline substance used as a sweetener
dough /doʊ/ B1	noun - uncooked bread mixture noun - slang for money
granddaddy /ˈɡrændˌdædi/ B2	noun - grandfather; an older male ancestor
bite /baɪt/ B1	verb - to cut with the teeth; to seize noun - a small piece taken by biting; a painful sensation
plush /plʌʃ/ B2	adjective - soft, luxurious noun - soft fabric; a plush toy

Key Grammar Structures

• when my flow is ridiculous

  ➔ conditional clause with 'when' + present simple

  ➔ 'When' introduces a condition or time clause that relates to the main action.

• I'll be around

  ➔ future simple tense with 'will' + base verb

  ➔ 'I'll' is a contraction of 'I will' indicating a future intention or plan.

• how could I possibly be inconspicuous

  ➔ modal verb 'could' + base verb + adverb 'possibly' to express possibility

  ➔ 'Could' expresses ability or possibility in a conditional or hypothetical context.

• bring the trophy for second place right after I won

  ➔ prepositional phrase indicating purpose and time clause with 'after' + past tense

  ➔ 'After' introduces a time clause that shows the sequence of events.

• shake his hand, firm like a man

  ➔ imperative verb 'shake' + object + adverbial phrase 'firm like a man'

  ➔ 'Shake' is in the imperative form, giving a command or instruction.

• give the trophy for second place right after I won

  ➔ verb 'give' + the object + prepositional phrase 'for second place' + time clause 'right after I won'

  ➔ 'Give' is a verb indicating transfer or awarding. The prepositional phrase 'for second place' specifies the purpose or context.

• poise, position, and the plush of a revalance

  ➔ series of nouns joined by commas, forming a list

  ➔ A list of nouns used to emphasize qualities or attributes, without specific grammatical complexity.