Bobby Ray Intermission
B.o.B Lyrics

Whatever happened to Bobby Ray, he used to be here for us
The fans miss the old B.o.B who used to be present and available for them

Then he got famous and left all of his fans in the dust
After becoming famous, Bobby Ray seemingly abandoned his fans

We never hear from you, you’re constantly changing
Bobby Ray is always changing and evolving, and the fans are left feeling disconnected and unheard

And your relatives always miss you at family occasions
Bobby Ray's family members miss him and wish he was more present in their lives

And your mother misses you too
Bobby Ray's mother feels neglected and unimportant since her son started focusing solely on his music career

Since all the fortune you’ve been too busy recording
Bobby Ray's focus on recording music has come at the expense of his personal relationships and connections

Now she feels unimportant and your daddy’s been going through it
Bobby Ray's father is struggling emotionally, and his absence only compounds the problem

Since he lost his mother
Bobby Ray's father is experiencing grief and sadness due to the loss of his own mother

The least you could do is call him and show him, you support him
Bobby Ray's fans believe he should reach out to his father and show him some much-needed support and compassion

I never thought you would sell out
Bobby Ray's fans are disappointed that he appears to have become more focused on fame and fortune than on the values and principles he once espoused

You’re becoming so cocky
Bobby Ray's arrogance is starting to rub his fans the wrong way

I asked you for a picture after your show
A fan tried to get a picture with Bobby Ray after a performance

You walked right by me, I’m like
Bobby Ray ignored the fan's request and walked away without acknowledging them

Ain't this the dude that said that it ain't about the price tag
Bobby Ray has contradicted himself by focusing so heavily on fame and fortune

Now on your records all that you do is brag
Bobby Ray's recent music has been characterized by a lot of self-aggrandizement and boasting

Come on Bob, I thought you was better than that dog
Bobby Ray's fans expected more from him than the shallow, boastful music he has been putting out lately

What happened to Cloud 9 and Generation Lost
Bobby Ray's fans miss the more socially conscious, introspective style of music that he used to create

You were my idol, just when I thought I give up on everything
Bobby Ray's fans revered him as an idol and a source of inspiration during tough times

I heard you play this familiar melody (Melody, melody, melody)
Despite feeling disillusioned by Bobby Ray's recent work, the fans still find comfort in the familiarity of his music

Whatever happened to B.o.B. he once was my favorite
The fans feel nostalgic for the older, more relatable version of B.o.B. that they used to love

I swear to God that I had all of his mixtapes on my playlist
The fans were dedicated listeners and supporters of B.o.B. throughout his early career

He was hood, but so different at the same time
B.o.B. was able to balance his street credibility with a unique, innovative sound

It was like a breath of fresh air, every time he rhymed
B.o.B.'s music stood out from the pack and was a refreshing change of pace for the fans

And everybody was on him and the world fell in love
B.o.B. became an overnight sensation and was universally revered for his style and talent

The girls, the money, the lifestyle
B.o.B.'s fame brought with it all the trappings of a celebrity lifestyle

All the above
B.o.B. was living the dream, experiencing all the perks of success

I guess he stopped giving a fuck
The fans feel that B.o.B. has lost the passion and drive that made him so special in the first place

For all of his little people
B.o.B. seems to have forgotten about the fans and supporters who helped him get to where he is now

With your shades on, we can’t even see you
B.o.B.'s fans feel that he has become inaccessible and distant, hiding behind his celebrity persona

Is that what happens, when somebody makes it off of rapping
The fans wonder if B.o.B.'s transformation is an inevitable result of achieving success in the music industry

They taste the fame and change likes it just automatic
B.o.B.'s fans feel that his transformation has been too swift and too complete, as if he has been taken over by a different person

Where’s the integrity, you on that other shit
B.o.B.'s fans feel that he has compromised his values and integrity in pursuit of fame and success

You don’t even sound the same, I liked your other shit
B.o.B.'s fans miss the unique sound and style that he had developed earlier in his career

But we’ll stand beside you, 'cause somewhere deep inside you
Despite feeling let down, the fans still have hope that B.o.B. will return to his roots and rediscover his true self

There’s more than what meets the eye
B.o.B.'s fans believe that there is more to him than the shallow, self-centered person he has appeared to become

I swear on the Bible you were my idol
B.o.B.'s fans looked up to him as an inspiration and role model

I watched my whole life change in a couple of years
B.o.B. reflects on the rapid and transformative changes that have taken place in his life since achieving fame

Who woulda ever thought I woulda caught the world by the ears
Despite the challenges he has faced, B.o.B. is proud of what he has accomplished and the impact he has made on the world

I swear, this shit is so much bigger than I had figured
The reality of B.o.B.'s fame and success is more overwhelming and complex than he ever imagined

But if it wasn’t meant to be this wouldn’t be my career
Despite the hardships he has faced, B.o.B. recognizes that he was meant to be a musician and that he is fulfilling his destiny

It’s like, people only see it, the way it appears
The public only sees the finished product of B.o.B.'s music and fame, without understanding the effort and sacrifice that went into achieving it

But they never see the ropes and the pulleys and the gears
Few people realize the hard work and dedication it takes to achieve success in the music industry

Blood sweat and tears, we cry but always swear there’s tears
B.o.B. has worked tirelessly and sacrificed a great deal to make it to where he is, and the journey has been emotional and difficult

In the middle of this rap game on the battle field
The music industry can be brutal and unforgiving, and B.o.B. has had to fight hard to make it as a rapper

All of these shock jock interviews, tryna phone me
B.o.B. is constantly hounded by the media and interviewers trying to get a piece of his success

You never know who’s gonna play you and make you look phoney
B.o.B. is wary of the media's ability to twist his words and manipulate his image

I live and die for my team, these niggas are more than my homies
B.o.B. values and relies on his team of supporters and collaborators, who he considers to be more than just friends

We put it all on the line, we gave up all our belongings for this rap shit
B.o.B. and his team have sacrificed everything to pursue their passion for music

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

I call it making a way for our survival
For B.o.B. and his team, music is both a means of making a living and a way of surviving and thriving in a harsh world

Just when I thought I gave up on everything
B.o.B. has faced an uphill battle to achieve success, and there have been times when he thought he would never make it

I dreamed about this familiar melody (Melody, melody, melody)
Despite the challenges and setbacks, B.o.B. has always held onto the hope and dream of creating music that resonates with people