Dreamer
B.B. Lyrics


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And so I'm a dreamer
And so I'm a dreamer

Now all I do is ball
Now all I do is ball
Now all I do is ball
'Cause I ain't end up in that ah-ah-aisle
Now all I do is ball
Now all I do is ball
Now all I do is ball
'Cause I ain't end up in that oh-oh-oh (yeah Maino)

How you want it, how you want it
All I see is ghosts and phantoms, my life haunted
How you want it, how you want it
Started from the bottom, I made it barely with nothing, now
I'm waking up when I (feel like it)
Going by when I (feel like it)
Fly where ever I (feel like it)
Wino ('cause I feel like it, like it, like it , like it)
I went to sleep with them Bugatti dreams
Shorty got a dirty mouth, but that punani clean
Talking rags to riches, diamonds on ashy wristses
Models and actresses, now they the average bitches
Yeah, you now rolling with the mafia
Matte black Ghost, biscuit in and ride with us

And so I'm a dreamer, I want it all
Man I come from the bottom
I ain't had nothing at all
And so I'm a dreamer, I want it all
Man I be going off 'cause I ain't going back to poor

Now all I do is ball
Now all I do is ball
Now all I do is ball
'Cause I ain't end up in that ah-ah-aisle
Now all I do is ball
Now all I do is ball
Now all I do is ball
'Cause I ain't end up in that oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

I had a dream, Martin Luther King
I was Pablo Escobar when he got them things
I was Michael Jordan when he got them rings
I was Usain Bolt when he got them chains
I was Vince Carter on the fast break
Marley, on his last take
Puff, when he had Ma$e
All we had was hope
All we had was dope
Look at the crib
Look at the boat
Look at the car, baby, watch it grow wings
They say when you make money, you gon' lose friends
We'll fuck em all, motherfuck them all
We was never friends anyway, nigga watch me ball

And so I'm a dreamer, I want it all
Man I come from the bottom
I ain't had nothing at all
And so I'm a dreamer, I want it all
Man I be going off 'cause I ain't going back to poor

Now all I do is ball
Now all I do is ball
Now all I do is ball
'Cause I ain't end up in that ah-ah-aisle
Now all I do is ball
Now all I do is ball
Now all I do is ball
'Cause I ain't end up in that oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

When you come from where we come from
You get used to feeling hunger
You get used to the feeling of pain
The villan that reigns, of being a number
These influences that I'm under
These phone bills that I run up
From the Netherlands to downtown Japan
To Australia pimping down under
You can probably tell that I'm high
By the way a nigga fell from the sky
Every story that I tell, you can tell if it's real
You can tell if it's not
You can tell that I lived every moment
Most niggas gonna try to sell you a plot
You can tell that the fucks that I don't give
I never went broke since I failed junior high
How I run it glizzy, you like, wow, that's some decision
But look at how I came up, that's what they call commitment
By far no competition to a nigga's disposition
How ya want it, how ya want it?
Bitch, I flaunt it 'cause I did it
Ya bish!

And so I'm a dreamer, I want it all
Man I come from the bottom
I ain't had nothing at all
And so I'm a dreamer, I want it all
Man I be going off 'cause I ain't going back to poor

Now all I do is ball
Now all I do is ball
Now all I do is ball
'Cause I ain't end up in that ah-ah-aisle
Now all I do is ball
Now all I do is ball




Now all I do is ball
'Cause I ain't end up in that oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

Overall Meaning

The song 'Dreamer' by B.B. is an ode to the American Dream, a celebration of hard work, perseverance, and success. The lyrics talk about how the artist came from humble beginnings with nothing, and now all he does is ball. The chorus repeats the line, "And so I'm a dreamer, I want it all / Man, I come from the bottom / I ain't had nothing at all / And so I'm a dreamer, I want it all / Man, I be going off 'cause I ain't going back to poor." The artist talks about the dreams he had as a kid, some of the people he idolized, and how he's living his dreams now. He talks about the sacrifices he's made and the people who've doubted him along the way. The song ends with B.B. flaunting his success, saying he's not going back to being poor.


One possible interpretation of the song is that it reflects on the struggles of the African-American community in America. The artist comes from a place of poverty and deprivation, and yet he has managed to achieve success through hard work and determination. The lyrics mention Martin Luther King Jr., who fought for civil rights and equality, and Pablo Escobar, who became one of the wealthiest people in the world through drug trafficking. B.B. himself has faced hardship and discrimination, but he has triumphed over them and now lives a life of luxury.


Line by Line Meaning

And so I'm a dreamer
The singer sees himself as a dreamer


Now all I do is ball
The singer spends his time enjoying the fruits of his labor


'Cause I ain't end up in that ah-ah-aisle
The singer avoided a bad outcome


How you want it, how you want it
The artist acknowledges challenges


All I see is ghosts and phantoms, my life haunted
The artist feels haunted by his past


Started from the bottom, I made it barely with nothing, now
The singer came from humble beginnings and now has something to show for it


I went to sleep with them Bugatti dreams
The singer has high aspirations


Shorty got a dirty mouth, but that punani clean
The artist has a crude sense of humor


Models and actresses, now they the average bitches
The artist is not impressed by fame


Yeah, you now rolling with the mafia
The artist's social group is powerful


I had a dream, Martin Luther King
The singer admires Martin Luther King Jr.


When you come from where we come from
The artist reflects on his tough upbringing


You get used to feeling hunger
The singer has experienced poverty and hunger


Every story that I tell, you can tell if it's real
The singer prides himself on living an authentic life


By far no competition to a nigga's disposition
The singer feels confident in his abilities


Bitch, I flaunt it 'cause I did it
The artist is proud of his success


Man I come from the bottom
The artist acknowledges his origins


I ain't had nothing at all
The singer started with nothing


Man I be going off 'cause I ain't going back to poor
The singer is motivated to stay successful




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: Bobby Ray Simmons Jr., Jermaine Coleman, Karim Kharbouch

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@richardsylvester1002

Hands down one of the sweetest club tracks ever produced !! ...

@chanvudaka744

Couldn't agree with you more boss.was 13 when it came out & have loved it for 37 years

@michaelwyckoff7593

I agree one of the best

@michaelwyckoff7593

​@@chanvudaka744 jammin tune definitely.

@sopranos7577

Wicked Track❤👌

@sallyjane9994

The Delorean did a funking awesome handbreak uturn - Its a phantasmagorical Dream to hear crisp voice of Curtis Hairston on this awesome track - I am busting all the 80s moves till my wheels fall off...🎉Shep Pettibone on the boards..what a remix..no stone left unturnt...high gravity awesomeness.

@ubert299

What a voice!!! RIP Curtis Hairston,unforgettable singer.Extraordinary band of musicians and producers was The B. B. & Q. Band

@gold-in-melanin7488

Yes he was under rated💛

@brucewallace2166

Curtis Hairston could have been huge! He passed way way way to soon. I knew him oh so well and he was humble and kind brother. All tonight was my favorite song he did though! Rest In Peace my dear friend

@booldawg

This track literally has all the hallmarks of an absolute 80s banger! Hip/Hop/electro inspired beat, 80s keyboard stabs, synth flanger effects, cowbell, walkalong bassline. Brilliant stuff!

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