Beast Mode
B.o.B Lyrics

I really don't know how long I've been doing this shit
I have been in this industry for so long that I have lost track of time

I guess 2010's the first year you gave a shit
2010 was the year when people started noticing my work

I was the underdog so please excuse me a bit
I was an unknown artist and faced many struggles, but I have made progress now

I need some space some please someone make me some room in this bitch
I need some space to express myself and grow freely

'Cause I'm in Beast mode, beast mode
I am in my best form, and nothing can stop me

Give me those beats I eat those
I am confident in my abilities and can conquer any beat

All day I don't sleep no
I work hard and don't waste time sleeping

I don't even know what I got sheets for
I am busy working and don't have time to take notice of things I don't need

Them pillow cases and bed frames oh nah take that, don't need those
I don't require unnecessary luxuries to succeed

So high I don't get high, don't even know what I got weed for
I am living my life on a natural high and don't need substances to elevate myself

People I'm in beast mode, why'd you think I got these teeth for
I have fought my way to the top and my teeth prove my strength and resilience

Why do I rep that east side and why do they all call me B.O
I represent where I come from, and my fans affectionately call me by my initials

But see I new this be-fo
I knew I would make it before anyone believed in me

Anybody fed my ego
I don't rely on others for my self-esteem, but I am grateful to those who support me

Back in the hood at east shows
My roots are in the east side, and I always return to perform for my fans

So we take hood wherever we go
We carry our identity and struggles with us everywhere we go

Please know, I am as loyal as loyalty is when it's gave
I value loyalty and always stay true to my principles and fans

Dedicated, determined, dependable
I am committed to my work and always strive to improve

Yes I committed myself to the game
I have dedicated myself to the music industry

Don't be letting them tell you them lies
Don't believe everything you hear about me or the industry

We make the industry real when it's fake
We uphold authenticity and quality in an industry that can be artificial

So stay meditating so your head is facing into the direction you aim bitch!
Stay focused and aim high to achieve your goals

Okay then, know what my name is
I am introducing myself and my identity

Excuse my language but I'm fed up with the same shit
I am frustrated with the repetition and monotony in the industry

They say they love me but it's really cause I'm famous see
People may claim to love me, but they are really attracted to my fame

My momma told me this back when I was nameless
My mother warned me about the falsehood of fame when I was just starting out

So fuck y'all, I'm shameless, I'm a beast unleashed I'm raging
I am unapologetic about my pursuit of success and my aggressive approach to it

I'm living inside of this Matrix, this video game I'm playing
The music industry can be like a virtual reality game where you must constantly adapt to win

I ride around and they praise me
People admire me and show me admiration when they see me

I guess you could call me David Ruffin I'm circled in the Temptations
I am like a member of a famous group, even though I am a solo artist

Or maybe I'm angry, maybe I just need a little more patience
I am often impatient and easily frustrated, but I need to work on staying calm

Or maybe I'm crazy, maybe I just get a little too anxious
I may be a bit eccentric, but that's what makes me unique and creative

Some-times-I-rhyme-like-I'm-inside-Einsteins-mind
My lyrics can be complex and intellectual, like they were thought up by Einstein

Look at the time fly by, plenty of times I've died
Time passes quickly, and I have faced many struggles in the past

Lookin' at these jive guys claiming they lost their mind
I see other artists making excuses for their failures, without taking responsibility

She ain't really seen shit nigga til you had the whole World flipped upside down
You can't truly understand my experiences until you have achieved international success

Right side up from the DEC so the Eastside's up
I am representing the east side and lifting up my community

Fired up so you know when I get to the booth I go ham
I am passionate and energetic when I am recording music

'Cause I gotta do what I can
I will do everything in my power to achieve my goals

So I'm like kodoish, kodoish, kodoish, adonai tsebayoth I chant
I am using spiritual and religious chants to motivate myself and stay focused on my goals

I'm kinda like a blur with these words, yes I'm a wizard with these verbs
My use of language and vocabulary is impressive and quick

Running at a hundred kilometers
I am always moving quickly and efficiently towards my goals

Pretty soon I'ma leave Earth
My success and achievements will transcend this world

Earthlings, or whatever Human beings, I'm a beast
I am not bound by human rules and limitations; I am a force of nature

Your a feast, curly fries, onion rings
I have the power to attract and impact people through my music

This is not a fucking game
The music industry is serious business and I take it very seriously

Ain't no referee's involved
It's up to me to define and control my success

This is military combat soldiers standing guard round my yard
I face many challenges and must always be ready to fight for my place in the industry

Entourage, ham squad to be exact, smoking ham, smacking back
I have loyal and supportive friends and colleagues, and we celebrate together

Take your girl have her back, we don't want her round my team
I don't need any distractions or complications when it comes to my music

She's a slut and she's a freak, but you don't know cause she's discreet
I don't trust women who are only interested in me for my fame and success

I swear I see everything that's a bit, man I'm fed up to my neck with the stress
I am aware of all the negativity and problems in the industry, and it can be overwhelming

I could use a wish Hayley where you at
I could use some supernatural intervention to help me succeed

I guess the only exception to these girls is that I rap
The only reason some women like me is because of my fame and talent

But I only attack
I don't let the negativity of the industry get to me; I keep pushing forward

'Cause I'm in beast mode, just beast mode
I am focused and determined to succeed; nothing can stop me

Everybody know I'm a muthafucking monster, monster
My talent and success make me stand out from the rest; I am a monster in the industry

Energy Drink shoulda been my sponsor
I am always working hard and have the energy to take on any challenge

But sometimes I wonder, what is this race I run for
I question the purpose and meaning behind all of the hard work I put into my music

I don't give a fuck about numbers so I find it ironic
I don't care about my fame or success, so the irony is not lost on me

These niggas get mad at me, talking all sideways with they eyes glazed
Some people are jealous of my success and try to bring me down

They mad cause I'm straight
They are jealous of my unwavering determination and confidence

What the mind see's the eyes say
My mind creates my reality, and I stay focused on my goals

And they say that I went pop and the streets say
Some people criticize me for not being 'real hip-hop', even though my fans appreciate my music

I ain't hip hop but if this not let the shit stop
I don't allow others' definitions of 'real' hip-hop to stop me from creating and pursuing my music