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B.O.R.S. Lyrics

Whatever happened to Bobby Ray, he used to be here for us
The artist B.o.B. was once present and connected with his fans, but has become distant and disconnected as he gained fame.

Then he got famous and left all of his fans in the dust
His rise to fame caused him to abandon his fans and forget where he came from.

We never hear from you, you're constantly changing
B.o.B.'s lack of communication and frequent shifts in style make it hard for his fans to connect with him.

And your relatives always miss you at family occasions
B.o.B.'s family feels neglected by him because of his focus on his music career.

And your mother misses you too
Even B.o.B.'s mother feels like she has lost her son to his music career.

Since all the fortune you've been too busy recording
B.o.B.'s pursuit of wealth and success in the music industry has been his top priority.

Now she feels unimportant and your daddy's been going through it
B.o.B.'s father has been struggling emotionally since his own mother passed away, and his lack of attention to his family makes things worse for them.

Since he lost his mother
B.o.B.'s father has been dealing with the pain and grief of losing his own mother.

The least you could do is call him and show him, you support him
B.o.B. should make more of an effort to support his father and show him that he cares, even if they can't be together as often as they used to.

I never thought you would sell out
As a fan, the artist had high expectations for B.o.B. and didn't think he'd change and abandon the values that made him popular in the first place.

You're becoming so cocky
B.o.B. appears to be getting more arrogant and self-centered as he becomes more successful.

I asked you for a picture after your show
The artist tried to get a photo with B.o.B. after his performance.

You walked right by me, I'm like
But B.o.B. ignored him and walked past, leaving the singer feeling disappointed and let down.

Ain't this the dude that said that it ain't about the price tag
The singer recalls B.o.B.'s lyrics about how money isn't the only important thing in life.

Now on your records all that you do is brag
But in his newer music, B.o.B. seems to be more focused on boasting and showing off his wealth and fame.

Come on Bob, I thought you was better than that dog
The artist is disappointed in B.o.B.'s new persona and wishes he could return to the artist he used to be.

What happened to Cloud 9 and Generation Lost
The artist recalls some of B.o.B.'s earlier work that had a different vibe and style than his current music.

You were my idol, just when I thought I give up on everything
B.o.B. used to be a source of inspiration and motivation for the singer, helping him through tough times in life.

I heard you play this familiar melody (Melody, melody, melody)
But then the singer hears a song by B.o.B. that reminds him of the artist he once idolized despite the disappointment of his newer music.

Whatever happened to B.o.B. he once was my favorite
The artist laments the change in B.o.B.'s style and persona from being his favorite artist to someone he's disappointed in.

I swear to God that I had all of his mixtapes on my playlist
The artist was a dedicated fan of B.o.B.'s music, listening to all of his early work and mixes.

It was like a breath of fresh air, every time he rhymed
B.o.B.'s early music was different and innovative, providing a unique style and perspective compared to other artists in the industry.

And everybody was on him and the world fell in love
B.o.B. was once massively popular and beloved by fans around the globe.

The girls, the money, the lifestyle, all the above
B.o.B. enjoyed the perks of fame and success like attention from fans, wealth, and a luxurious lifestyle.

I guess he stopped giving a fuck
But it seems like B.o.B. no longer cares about his fans or the things that made him successful in the first place.

For all of his little people
B.o.B. has forgotten about the fans who were there for him before he became famous.

With your shades on, we can't even see you
B.o.B. has become so distant and aloof that his fans can no longer connect with him.

Is that what happens, when somebody makes it off of rapping
The artist wonders if this is just a common pattern for artists who become successful in the music industry.

They taste the fame and change likes it just automatic
Fame and success may be changing B.o.B. without him even realizing it, leading to a different, more self-focused personality.

Where's the integrity, you on that other shit
The singer is disappointed in B.o.B.'s lack of integrity and shift towards a different, less genuine style of rapping.

You don't even sound the same, I liked your other shit
B.o.B.'s new sound and style no longer resonate with the singer like his old music did.

But we'll stand beside you, 'cause somewhere deep inside you
Despite the disappointment, the artist still feels a connection to B.o.B. and will continue to support him.

There's more than what meets the eye
The artist believes that there may be more to B.o.B. than his new, flashy persona and hopes to see that side of him again.

I swear on the Bible you were my idol
The artist is emphasizing just how important B.o.B. was to him as an inspiration and role model.

I watched my whole life change in a couple of years
B.o.B.'s meteoric rise to fame happened so quickly that it completely changed the singer's life.

Who woulda ever thought I woulda caught the world by the ears
The artist never imagined that he would become a fan and follower of B.o.B., let alone that B.o.B. would become so successful and well-known around the globe.

I swear, this shit is so much bigger than I had figured
B.o.B.'s success has become huge and widespread in ways the singer never could have predicted.

But if it wasn't meant to be this wouldn't be my career
Despite the difficulties that come with fame and success, the singer views his career in music as his true calling and destiny.

It's like, people only see it, the way it appears
People often only see the glamorous and attractive side of fame and success, rather than the less visible and more difficult aspects.

But they never see the ropes and the pulleys and the gears
Beneath the surface of fame and success is a complex and difficult system that most people aren't aware of or see.

Blood sweat and tears, we cry but always swear there's tears
Achieving success in the music industry takes enormous effort and sacrifice, and often involves emotional pain and hardship.

In the middle of this rap game on the battle field
The music industry can be fiercely competitive, with rivalries and conflicts between artists and record labels.

All of these shock jock interviews, tryna phone me
B.o.B. is constantly hounded by journalists and reporters looking for interviews and quotes to use in their stories or shows.

You never know who's gonna play you and make you look phoney
B.o.B. has to be wary of how he's portrayed by the media, since some outlets may twist his words or take things out of context to make him look bad.

I live and die for my team, these niggas are more than my homies
B.o.B. is fiercely loyal to his team and considers them to be more than just friends or associates, but rather like family.

We put it all on the line, we gave up all our belongings for this rap shit
B.o.B. and his team have invested everything they have into their music career, including their money, possessions, and time.

'Cause at the end of the day, it ain't just rap shit
Music is more than just a job or career for B.o.B., it's a deeply personal and meaningful part of his life.

I call it making a way for our survival
Music is a way for B.o.B. and his team to survive and make a better life for themselves and their loved ones.

I dreamed about this familiar melody (Melody, melody, melody)
Like the singer earlier, B.o.B. recalls a familiar melody that inspires and motivates him to keep pursuing success in music.