“I’ll Be There for You/ You’re All I Need,” Tical, Method Man featuring Mary J. Blige (1994)
In 1996, Method Man snatched the GRAMMY Award for Best Rap Performance by Duo or Group with this song. A love song, but also a club rocker, when a DJ threw on the “I’ll Be There For You: You’re All I Need” the crowd when wild. Maybe it was the Trackmaster remix, Mary J. Blige’s soul voice, or the Wu-Tang lieutenant’s impeccable flow that made the song such a monstrous hit. Whatever it was, many a Hip-Hop couple considers this their anthem.
“Shorty I’m there for you anytime you need me.
For real girl, it’s me in your world, believe me.
Nothing make a man feel better than a woman.
Queen with a crown that be down for whatever.
There are few things that’s forever, my lady.
We can make war or make babies.
Back when I was nothing, You made a brother feel like he was something.
That’s why I’m with you to this day boo, no fronting
Even when the skies were gray
You would rub me on my back and say, “Baby it’ll be okay”
Now that’s real to a brother like me, baby
Never ever give my p***y away and keep it tight aight.”