I'll Be There

[Chorus: Nneka Morton]

I will always be there

I always be there for you

I will always be there

I'll be there

[Verse 1: Rakim]

I'm bout to meet my comrade on the busy Ave where we clash

Trying to see how much gritty cash this city has

Meantime harass every bitty that pass

And then here you come with your pretty ass

All petite like you make ends meet on Wall Street

Your for keeps couldn't find a woman more complete

You got your head on tight and when you talk I like

For me and you two different walks of life

I'm in the streets too much I pack the heat too much

Put too much trees in the Dutch and don't keep in touch

You try to get in contact I don't respond back

Where the god at come back smellin' like cognac

Baby beware I'm tryin' my best to be fair

Aye yo-the key here is repair this love we share

Cause if we care we would prepare to see clear

Eye to eye we here as long as you be there

[Chorus: Nneka Morton]

I will always be there

I always be there for you

I will always be there

I'll be there

[Verse 2: Rakim]

Yo, I'm startin' to understand it you like your evenings enchanted

Love is bond, organic- restaurants romantic

Want me to take your hand and take you around the planet

But I take advantage and take you for granted

Call collect explainin' why I ain't came yet

I ain't winnin' the game yet can I get a rain check

Blow me a kiss in the wind, I'm missin' again

Don't let your sisters and your friends tell you this is the end

Talk a hole in your head puttin' bugs in your ear

Make you role in your bed when your thug ain't there

Somewhere around ladies know I get lonely and proud

Open my file baby you should know me by now

Tryin' to get paid and stay away from old sites

Find my place in life plus I like to hold mics

It might be seven whole days and seven whole nights

But yo it's gonna be alright just hold tight

[Chorus: Nneka Morton]

I will always be there

I always be there for you

I will always be there

I'll be there

[Verse 3: Rakim]

Who said something good won't last forever

I know too much of any thing is bad, whatever

Long as we have good and bad times together

Bad times make the good times that much better

Peaches and cream, diamonds and ice

You like pieces of dreams you shinin' in the night

Features of a Queen and your mind frame is tight

Timin' is right get ready for the time of your life

You speak about stackin' gees and havin' seeds

Apparently we know it's no guarantee

But losin' you boo who smooth as you

You unusual this is for the cool in you

And for the chill I will forever come real

Your appeal makes it hard to keep my love concealed

All it took was one look, one kiss, one meal

Now come feel, let's make this a done deal

[Chorus: Nneka Morton]

I will always be there

I always be there for you

I will always be there

I'll be there