The first single from B.o.B's second album is Strange Clouds. It features Lil Wayne and according to the Strange Clouds Songfacts, it "is 3 minutes 47 seconds of bass heavy bragging.". The song was released on October 3, 2011.
Be There
B.o.B Lyrics
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Ah-huh
Yeah
Ah-huh
I don't wanna waste your time
I just wanna change your life
And if anything goes down, anything goes wrong
I'm a make it right
I'll be there, tell me won't you be there?
Baby, won't you be there?
I'll be there, tell me won't you be there?
Baby, won't you be there?
Shittin' on these niggas
Balling on these hoes
Two bad bitches
They in my bathrobes
Everything gold nigga
Everything cold, yea everything froze
Money entertain hoes
Nigga anything goes, yea, I already know
And you know we some gold diggas
But you know we some cold niggas
Might blow like so nitro
We ain't goin back and forth with ya
I don't wanna waste your time
I just wanna change your life
And if anything goes down, anything goes wrong
I'm a make things right
I'm a make it right
I'll be there, tell me won't you be there?
Baby, won't you be there?
I'll be there, tell me won't you be there?
Baby, won't you be there?
Sittin' on these figgas
Hoppin out of doors
Full cup of liquor
Fire up that dro
I do it like so
I be whippin' so hard I gotta call Geico
I'm already in my zone
And I'm already gone
I'm already blown
And you know we some gold diggas
But you know we some cold niggas
Might blow like so nitro
We ain't going back and forth with ya
I don't wanna waste your time
I just wanna change your life
And if anything goes down, anything goes wrong
I'm a make things right
I'm a make it right
I'll be there, tell me won't you be there?
Baby, won't you be there?
I'll be there, tell me won't you be there?
Baby, won't you be there?
I hear your heartbeat pound
I like to cherish the sound
I hear your heartbeat pound
I like to cherish the sound
I hear your heartbeat pound
I like to cherish the sound
I hear your heartbeat pounding
I like to cherish the sound
I don't wanna waste your time
I just wanna change your life
And if anything goes down, anything goes wrong
I'm a make things right
I'm a make it right
I'll be there, tell me won't you be there?
Baby, won't you be there?
I'll be there, tell me won't you be there?
Baby, won't you be there?
I'll be there, tell me won't you be there?
Baby, won't you be there?
I'll be there, tell me won't you be there?
Baby, won't you be there?
I'll be there, tell me won't you be there?
Baby, won't you be there?
I'll be there, tell me won't you be there?
Baby, won't you be there?
The overall theme of B.o.B's song Be There is about being reliable and being there for someone when they need you. The song's lyrics suggest that B.o.B is looking for a commitment from a girl who he wants to be with. He doesn't want to waste her time, but he wants to make a big impact on her life. In the chorus, he asks her if she will also commit to being there for him. He uses the phrase "anything goes" multiple times to suggest that he is open to whatever challenges may come in the relationship, and he will be there to make things right.
The verses of the song have a different tone from the chorus. B.o.B talks about his lavish lifestyle and how he's "shittin' on these niggas" and "balling on these hoes." He also talks about how he's already in his zone and he's "already gone" as a result of partying and taking drugs. The contrast between the chorus and verses shows that B.o.B may not necessarily be the most reliable person, but he still wants someone to be there for him when he needs it.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna waste your time
I want to make every moment we have together count
I just wanna change your life
I want to make a positive impact on your life and help you reach your full potential
And if anything goes down, anything goes wrong
If something bad happens, I will be there for you to support you and help make things right
I'm a make things right
I will take responsibility and do what it takes to fix any problems that arise
I'll be there, tell me won't you be there?
I want to know if you will be there for me, as I will be there for you
Baby, won't you be there?
I am asking for your support and companionship in all aspects of life
Shittin' on these niggas
I am succeeding and surpassing others who doubted me
Balling on these hoes
I am living my best life and enjoying the riches that come with it
Everything gold nigga
I have achieved success and wealth
Two bad bitches
I have attractive and desirable women by my side
They in my bathrobes
I am living a luxurious lifestyle where even my companions can enjoy the comforts I have
Money entertain hoes
I am using my wealth to indulge in pleasures and amusements
Nigga anything goes, yea, I already know
I am aware of the wild, unpredictable lifestyle I am living and am accepting of it
Sittin' on these figgas
I have reached a level of success and comfort where I can relax
Hoppin out of doors
I have a luxurious car and I am enjoying the materialistic pleasures it brings
Full cup of liquor
I am indulging in alcoholic beverages
Fire up that dro
I am smoking marijuana
I do it like so
I live my life how I want to, without any worries
I be whippin' so hard I gotta call Geico
I am driving my car recklessly and may potentially cause damage or accidents
I'm already in my zone
I am in a state of enjoyment and satisfaction with my life
And I'm already gone
I am carefree and living life to the fullest, without any worries of what may happen next
I'm already blown
I am under the influence of drugs and alcohol
I hear your heartbeat pound
I am close to you and can hear the sound of your heart
I like to cherish the sound
I appreciate and value the moments we spend together
Contributed by Sydney E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.