Where Are You?
B. Alone Lyrics

Whatever happened to Bobby Ray, he used to be here for us
The artist B.o.B has changed and abandoned his old persona and fan base.

Then he got famous and left all of his fans in the dust
After becoming famous, B.o.B became arrogant and stopped caring about his fans.

We never hear from you, you’re constantly changing
B.o.B's behavior and style have become unpredictable, making it hard to know what to expect from him.

And your relatives always miss you at family occasions
B.o.B has become so preoccupied with his fame and career that he no longer spends time with his family.

And your mother misses you too
B.o.B's mother feels neglected and unimportant since he became famous.

Since all the fortune you’ve been too busy recording
B.o.B has been so focused on making money and recording music that he has neglected other important things in his life.

Now she feels unimportant and your daddy’s been going through it
B.o.B's father has been struggling since losing his mother and feels neglected by his son.

Since he lost his mother
B.o.B's father has been struggling to cope with the loss of his own mother.

The least you could do is call him and show him, you support him
B.o.B should make an effort to reach out to his father and show him that he cares for him.

I never thought you would sell out
The artist is disappointed that B.o.B has changed his style and become a sell-out.

You’re becoming so cocky
B.o.B has become arrogant and overconfident in his success.

I asked you for a picture after your show
The artist tried to approach B.o.B after a performance to take a picture, but was ignored.

You walked right by me, I’m like
B.o.B completely disregarded the singer and did not acknowledge them.

Ain't this the dude that said that it ain't about the price tag
B.o.B used to preach about the importance of music over monetary gain.

Now on your records all that you do is brag
B.o.B now raps about his wealth and material possessions.

Come on Bob, I thought you was better than that dog
The artist is disappointed in B.o.B's recent behaviors and style, expecting better from him.

What happened to Cloud 9 and Generation Lost
The artist misses B.o.B's old style and music, which was focused more on happiness and societal issues.

You were my idol, just when I thought I give up on everything
B.o.B used to inspire and be a role model for the singer during difficult times.

I heard you play this familiar melody (Melody, melody, melody)
The singer recognizes a familiar beat in B.o.B's music and feels a sense of nostalgia.

Whatever happened to B.o.B. he once was my favorite
B.o.B's drastic change in style and behavior has caused him to no longer be the artist's favorite artist.

I swear to God that I had all of his mixtapes on my playlist
The artist was once a loyal fan of B.o.B's music and had all of his mixtapes on their playlist.

He was hood, but so different at the same time
B.o.B's music had a unique and fresh sound that combined elements from different genres.

It was like a breath of fresh air, every time he rhymed
B.o.B's music was refreshing and new, providing a sense of excitement for the singer.

And everybody was on him and the world fell in love
B.o.B's music was popular and beloved by many people around the world.

The girls, the money, the lifestyle, all the above
B.o.B's newfound fame and success provided him with a glamorous lifestyle full of women and money.

I guess he stopped giving a fuck
B.o.B lost interest in caring about his fans and the values he used to preach in his music.

For all of his little people
B.o.B's former fans and supporters are seen as insignificant in his eyes.

With your shades on, we can’t even see you
B.o.B has become so arrogant and detached that he obscures himself from his fans, making it difficult to connect with them.

Is that what happens, when somebody makes it off of rapping
B.o.B's changes in behavior and style may be attributed to the effects of fame and success in the music industry.

They taste the fame and change likes it just automatic
Fame and success can have negative effects that may result in changing one's personality and values without conscious effort.

Where’s the integrity, you on that other shit
B.o.B's lack of integrity is noticeable in his current style and music, which is focused on superficial and materialistic values.

You don’t even sound the same, I liked your other shit
B.o.B's current music is a drastic change from his past music, which the artist preferred and enjoyed.

But we’ll stand beside you, 'cause somewhere deep inside you
Despite B.o.B's changes, the artist and others still have hope that he will return to his old style and values.

There’s more than what meets the eye
There may be deeper reasons for B.o.B's behavior and changes that are not immediately apparent.

I swear on the Bible you were my idol
B.o.B was once a powerful influence and idol for the singer.

I dreamed about this familiar melody (Melody, melody, melody)
The artist reminisces about B.o.B's old music and feels a sense of longing for its return.

I watched my whole life change in a couple of years
The artist has experienced rapid changes in their life and career since becoming famous.

Who woulda ever thought I woulda caught the world by the ears
The artist didn't anticipate the level of success and influence they would have on the world.

I swear, this shit is so much bigger than I had figured
The artist is overwhelmed by their level of success and its impact on the world.

But if it wasn’t meant to be this wouldn’t be my career
The artist believes that their success and career are a result of fate and destiny.

It’s like, people only see it, the way it appears
The public only sees the artist's success, without understanding the hard work and sacrifices that led to it.

But they never see the ropes and the pulleys and the gears
The artist's path to success includes many unseen elements and sacrifices that are not readily apparent to the public.

Blood sweat and tears, we cry but always swear there’s tears
The artist has put in a lot of hard work and sacrifice to achieve their success, but it hasn't come without its emotional toll.

In the middle of this rap game on the battle field
The music industry can be a competitive and cutthroat environment, and the artist feels like they are in the midst of a battle.

All of these shock jock interviews, tryna phone me
The artist is frequently pursued by aggressive interviewers seeking to provoke and sensationalize their responses.

You never know who’s gonna play you and make you look phoney
The artist is wary of people in the music industry who may exploit or manipulate them for their own gain.

I live and die for my team, these niggas are more than my homies
The artist is committed to their entourage and considers them family.

We put it all on the line, we gave up all our belongings for this rap shit
The artist and their entourage have sacrificed everything they had to pursue their career in music.

'Cause at the end of the day, it ain't just rap shit
The artist's career in music is more than just a job, it's a passion and a way of life.

I call it making a way for our survival
The artist sees their music as a means of survival and escape from difficult circumstances.