Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
R. Kelly
Vocals
Ja Rule
Vocals
Donnie Lyle
Guitar
Rodney East
Keyboards
Andy Gallas
Programming
Abel Garibaldi
Programming
Ian Mereness
Programming
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
R. Kelly
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
R. Kelly
Producer
Andy Gallas
Recording Engineer
Abel Garibaldi
Recording Engineer
Ian Mereness
Recording Engineer
Serban Ghenea
Mixing Engineer
John Hanes
Additional Engineer
Herb Powers, Jr.
Mastering Engineer
Jason Miodzinski
Assistant Engineer
Tim Roberts
Assistant Engineer
Songteksten
[Verse 1]
I been around the world
And gets nothing but love
For who I am
I thank my fans so much
And even though some may hate
Still I appreciate
All my friends and family (Yes I do)
That kept it real with me
[Verse 2]
I been around the world and back like what up
East side to west side, touring like what up
And even though the price for the house was so much
I still roll with them from the hood like what up
'Cause when it comes to being the realest, I'm sure 'nuff
I'm a straight-up industry villain, for sure 'nuff
And I can't satisfy some of y'all no matter what
And some of y'all cats are so jealous
Said, we living in a cold, cold world
Ain't nothing but fake faces, fake people, fake friends
Said, we living in a cold, cold world
Where there ain't nothing but envy, wannabes, playa-haters
Yeah, I know I need a hug, but y'all need a hug, too
'Cause God gon' judge me the same day He judge you
And even though we have our struggles, that's alright
You know we ghetto folks is gonna find a way to shine
[Verse 3]
Been around the world
And gets nothing but love
For who I am
I thank my fans so much
And even though some may hate
Still I appreciate
All my friends and family (Yes, I do)
That kept it real with me
[Verse 4]
Sometimes this world can be so cold
When you looking through the windows of the soul
I been looking to see the truth as it unfolds
'Cause I been around this globe and back
Enough to know the fact
Who loves me
And who loves me not
We do shit so hot
You could put in in red tops
And pump it through every hood, ghetto, and block
Until they heart stops
That's why they fiend for me
And I'm thankful for every blessing that you giving me, Lord
And I'm grateful for all the talent and my vocal accords
And all these haters, I keep shaking 'em off
Rubbing they face in fame
I'm sorry I changed the game
But it's mine and I can't complain
Rule and R. Kelly
Been around the world, putting it on women
And bumping and grinding these *******
But we always on time when a woman's fed up
And that's love, that's why they all fuck with us
[Verse 5]
Been around the world
And gets nothing but love
For who I am
I thank my fans so much
And even though some may hate
Still I appreciate
All my friends and family
That kept it real with me
[Verse 6]
Said my lyrics is my testimony
That's how I live
I had to get rid of a lot of fake homies
I've known for years
You see me on the TV sometimes, not how it is
Y'all gotta start learning how to separate me from show biz
When I'm rolling through your city
Show me love
And ladies, when you see ya boy
Give me hug
And though I'm not conceited (Right)
It's just my space, sometimes I need it (Right)
[Verse 7]
Said, I've got so many friends in them area codes
That I hand out them tickets when it comes to my shows
Ja, let's break bread together
Pray together
That we grow strong together
It's clear forever
Help each other through the stormy weather
Let's hurt together
Let's cry together
And even if we grow together
Then together, we'll make it better
[Verse 8]
Been around the world
And gets nothing but love
For who I am
I thank my fans so much
And even though some may hate
Still I appreciate
All my friends and family
That kept it real with me
[Verse 9]
Said I been around the world
And gets nothing but love
For who I am
I thank my fans so much
And even though some may hate
Still I appreciate
All my friends and family
Written by: R. Kelly

