Where You Are
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Whatever happened to Bobby Ray, he used to be here for us
The singer is reminiscing about how B.o.B used to be more connected to his fans before he became famous.

Then he got famous and left all of his fans in the dust
The singer believes that since B.o.B became famous, he has neglected his fans and forgotten about the people who helped him get to where he is now.

We never hear from you, you're constantly changing
The singer criticizes B.o.B for not staying in touch with his fans, and for changing as a person since he became famous.

And your relatives always miss you at family occasions
B.o.B's family feels like he never has time for them since he became famous.

And your mother misses you too
B.o.B's mother also feels neglected by him since he became famous.

Since all the fortune you've been too busy recording
B.o.B has been too focused on recording and making money to spend time with his family and fans.

Now she feels unimportant and your daddy's been going through it
B.o.B's mother feels unimportant in his life, and his dad is struggling with other issues on top of this.

Since he lost his mother
B.o.B's dad is dealing with the loss of his own mother as well.

The least you could do is call him and show him, you support him
The artist thinks that B.o.B should take the time to call his dad and offer him emotional support.

I never thought you would sell out
The artist is disappointed that B.o.B has become more self-centered and fame-driven since becoming popular.

You're becoming so cocky
The singer perceives that B.o.B has an inflated ego and is arrogant due to his success and fame.

I asked you for a picture after your show
The artist wanted to take a picture with B.o.B, but he ignored them and walked by without acknowledging them.

Now on your records all that you do is brag
The singer thinks that B.o.B has become obsessed with bragging about his accomplishments in his music.

Come on Bob, I thought you was better than that dog
The singer is disappointed in B.o.B's behavior, and feels like he's lost his authenticity and sincerity as an artist.

What happened to Cloud 9 and Generation Lost
The singer is nostalgic for B.o.B's earlier music, and wonders what happened to the parts of his artistry that made him stand apart.

You were my idol, just when I thought I give up on everything
The artist used to look up to B.o.B, and his music inspired them when they were feeling hopeless.

I heard you play this familiar melody (Melody, melody, melody)
The artist hears a melody that they recognize from B.o.B's music, and feels a connection to his older, more authentic sound.

Whatever happened to B.o.B. he once was my favorite
The singer laments the fact that B.o.B has changed since becoming famous, and is no longer their favorite artist.

I swear to God that I had all of his mixtapes on my playlist
The singer is a dedicated fan, and has followed B.o.B's career since his early mixtape days.

It was like a breath of fresh air, every time he rhymed
The artist used to be energized and excited by B.o.B's unique style of rapping.

And everybody was on him and the world fell in love
B.o.B was incredibly popular and well-regarded by the music industry and fans alike.

The girls, the money, the lifestyle, all the above
B.o.B was enjoying the perks of fame, including money, attention from women, and a glamorous lifestyle.

I guess he stopped giving a fuck for all of his little people
The singer believes that B.o.B no longer cares about his fans or the people who helped him make it big.

With your shades on, we can't even see you
B.o.B seems to be hiding behind his fame and fortune, and the artist feels like they can't connect with him anymore.

Is that what happens, when somebody makes it off of rapping
The singer is criticizing what they perceive to be B.o.B's change in character after becoming successful in the music industry.

They taste the fame and change likes it just automatic
The singer thinks that fame has had a negative impact on B.o.B's personality and priorities.

Where's the integrity, you on that other shit
The singer feels like B.o.B has lost his sense of integrity, and is now focused on things that don't matter.

You don't even sound the same, I liked your other shit
The artist finds fault with B.o.B's current music, and wishes he would return to his earlier style.

But we'll stand beside you, 'cause somewhere deep inside you
The artist still feels some loyalty to B.o.B, and believes that he has some redeeming qualities.

There's more than what meets the eye
The singer believes that there is more to B.o.B than what he portrays to the public.

I swear on the Bible you were my idol
The singer is honest about their admiration for B.o.B, and the emotional impact his music had on them.

I watched my whole life change in a couple of years
B.o.B's fame and success has allowed him to improve his life significantly, according to the artist.

Who woulda ever thought I woulda caught the world by the ears
The artist is surprised at how successful they have become, and recognizes that it was due in part to their own hard work and talent.

I swear, this shit is so much bigger than I had figured
Success has been overwhelming for the artist, who admits that they were not prepared for how much their life would change.

But if it wasn't meant to be this wouldn't be my career
The singer recognizes that they have had good fortune in pursuing a career in music, and attributes it to fate or destiny.

It's like, people only see it, the way it appears
The artist recognizes that people often judge celebrities and their success based on surface-level factors, rather than understanding the hard work and challenges that come with it.

But they never see the ropes and the pulleys and the gears
The singer feels like people don't understand the behind-the-scenes work that goes into their music career and personal life.

Blood sweat and tears, we cry but always swear there's tears
The singer emphasizes the amount of effort and emotion that goes into their music, and the toll it can take on their mental and physical health.

In the middle of this rap game on the battle field
The singer uses a metaphor to describe the competitive nature of the music industry.

All of these shock jock interviews, tryna phone me
The artist describes the aggressive and invasive nature of some interviews they've had to do.

You never know who's gonna play you and make you look phoney
The artist expresses the fear that they will be misrepresented or portrayed negatively in the media.

I live and die for my team, these niggas are more than my homies
The singer places a high value on their relationships with their fellow musicians, and considers them to be like family.

We put it all on the line, we gave up all our belongings for this rap shit
The singer emphasizes the sacrifices they have made in order to pursue a career in music, including giving up possessions and financial stability.

It ain't just rap shit, I call it making a way for our survival
The artist sees music as more than just a job or a hobby; it's a way to survive and succeed in life.

Just when I thought I gave up on everything
The artist is grateful for the opportunities they've had in music, especially when they were feeling hopeless about their future.

I dreamed about this familiar melody (Melody, melody, melody)
The artist feels like they are living their dream, and recognizes the importance of the music that inspires them.