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.
East-Side Tales
B.o.B Lyrics
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(chanting ahh)
I just woke up thank god it's friday
fire up the lac and hit the highway jump
to the carwash so we can hit them whitewall tires
Sedan DeVille sitting on L.A. Wires
and it's gotta be 80 degrees
I got a check in my pocket for 15 G's
hit the first interstate now I'm straight
stop at the record store to pick me up an old school tape
back in my ride see the spin of the tires
Kid Frost rolling bumping Earth, Wind, & Fire
it feels good holding 15 grand
so I parked the Sedan and I strolled in the green spans
give me a pair of your 50 30
cascades cortes that are jet black
hoodie headed back home got geed up fool
it's an eastside rendezvous yeah yeah
[Chorus - Diane Gordon]
Come on and roll with me
on that late night rendezvous
come on and roll with me
like them OG's do
Come on and roll with me
on that late night rendezvous
come on and roll with me
like them gangstas do
[Verse 2 - O.G. Enius]
Now who beat that brand new daddy of the year
I swear baby we're going to take you there
it's me that eastside G you never heard of
with A.L.T. and them folks getting much love
through the neighborhoods through the city
woofers in the back bumping do wah ditty yeah
drop a line to them hookers for their info
pack their smokes LA capping with their khackis low
because we're some true playas bandits
got them hinas at the hotel and they can't stand it
I got that sexual healing on them
36 double deuce 36 and I'm feeling on them
ooh eee I see
she got it going on like a true whiz gee
but I'm a stay true
P-I-M-P from the eastside
[chorus]
[Verse 3 - A.L.T.]
Now it's friday night and everything's all right
so just sit back relax and enjoy the flight
see A.L.T. hitting corners in the 63
now I'm straight rendezvousing through the SGV
as the 18's blast pop the the tape in the dash
bumping old school flues like Teddy Pendergrass
I can feel the heat coming out from underneath my seat
I never heard the word defeat
it's the middle of july so it's hot
I think of Kid Frost he's been courting at the G spot fool
Frost said I hope the one time don't stop ya
I don't give a damn I'm sipping Malibu and Vodka
I'm on that San Bernardino
In the fast lane because baby got some hinas out in Chino
and you know that I'm a G'd up fool
it's an eastside rendezvous when I loud
[chorus]
[(chanting ahh)]
The lyrics of B.o.B. feat. Playboy Tre's song 'East-side Skit' begins with a woman chanting 'ahh' followed by Frost waking up on a Friday morning and celebrating the day by taking his car to get it cleaned, playing old school songs and carrying 15 thousand dollars check with him. He then goes to a record store to buy more old school songs and has a good time holding the money he has. OG Enius gives a description of his life on the Eastside which includes taking girls to hotels, partying and driving around the neighbourhood with woofers. He talks to his friends to gain information about the girls in the neighbourhood and wears khakis. He boasts about his sexual exploits and states that he will always stay true to his roots. A.L.T. is in his car playing old school music, drinking Malibu and vodka, and cruising through SGV while thinking about his friend Frost enjoying himself. He doesn't care about getting caught by the police as he is enjoying himself with girls out in Chino. The song concludes with the same 'ahh' chant. Overall, the song portrays the life, enjoyment and experiences of individuals living on the Eastside who bear the mark of their cultural location.
Line by Line Meaning
I just woke up thank god it's friday
I am grateful that it is Friday and I just woke up
fire up the lac and hit the highway jump
I start up my Cadillac and head towards the highway with excitement
to the carwash so we can hit them whitewall tires
I go to the carwash to clean my whitewall tires
Sedan DeVille sitting on L.A. Wires
I am driving a Sedan DeVille that has L.A. Wires rims
and it's gotta be 80 degrees
The temperature is most likely 80 degrees outside
I got a check in my pocket for 15 G's
I have a check worth $15,000 in my pocket
hit the first interstate now I'm straight
I hit the first interstate and now everything is good
stop at the record store to pick me up an old school tape
I stop at a record store to buy a classic music tape
back in my ride see the spin of the tires
I get back in my car and see the tires spin
Kid Frost rolling bumping Earth, Wind, & Fire
I listen to Kid Frost's music while jamming to Earth, Wind, and Fire
it feels good holding 15 grand
I feel good holding $15,000
so I parked the Sedan and I strolled in the green spans
I park the car and walk around the greenspan area
give me a pair of your 50 30
I request to buy pants of size 50 and 30 measurements
cascades cortes that are jet black
I want to purchase jet black Cascades Cortes pants
hoodie headed back home got geed up fool
As I wear a hoodie, I return home fully dressed
it's an eastside rendezvous yeah yeah
I am heading towards an eastside rendezvous
Come on and roll with me on that late night rendezvous
Join me on my late-night eastside meeting
come on and roll with me like them OG's do
Join me and act like an OG on this trip
Now who beat that brand new daddy of the year
I question who is the best father of the year
I swear baby we're going to take you there
I promise to take you to a specific place
it's me that eastside G you never heard of
I am an unfamiliar eastside G
with A.L.T. and them folks getting much love
I am with A.L.T. and we receive much love and respect
through the neighborhoods through the city
We travel across neighborhoods and through the city
woofers in the back bumping do wah ditty yeah
The artists in the back are playing Do Wah Ditty Yeah
drop a line to them hookers for their info
I message the hookers to ask for their information
pack their smokes LA capping with their khackis low
After they pack their cigarettes, they wear low cuffed khakis
because we're some true playas bandits
We are genuine players and troublemakers
got them hinas at the hotel and they can't stand it
We have some attractive women at the hotel that other people cannot tolerate
I got that sexual healing on them
I have an intense sexual connection with them
36 double deuce 36 and I'm feeling on them
I am feeling up women with a large chest and a nice body
ooh eee I see she got it going on like a true whiz gee
I see that she has amazing qualities like a genius
but I'm a stay true P-I-M-P from the eastside
Nevertheless, I am a true Pimp from the Eastside
Now it's friday night and everything's all right
Everything is well as it's Friday night
see A.L.T. hitting corners in the 63
A.L.T. is driving his car around the street corners in a 1963 model
as the 18's blast pop the the tape in the dash
The singers play loudly as I insert the tape into the dashboard
bumping old school flues like Teddy Pendergrass
I am listening to classic, old-school tunes like Teddy Pendergrass
I can feel the heat coming out from underneath my seat
I can feel heat coming from under my seat, probably due to the singers being loud
I never heard the word defeat
I am not familiar with the word 'defeat'
it's the middle of july so it's hot
Since it's the middle of July, it is quite hot outside
I think of Kid Frost he's been courting at the G spot fool
I remember that Kid Frost is at the G-Spot; he is probably hanging out
Frost said I hope the one time don't stop ya
Frost always hopes we don't get pulled over by the cops
I don't give a damn I'm sipping Malibu and Vodka
I don't care much; I am drinking Malibu and Vodka
I'm on that San Bernardino
I am driving on the San Bernardino freeway
In the fast lane because baby got some hinas out in Chino
I am in the fast lane because there are beautiful women in Chino
and you know that I'm a G'd up fool
I am representing G'd Up and I am a fool
it's an eastside rendezvous when I loud
I am heading towards an eastside rendezvous while being loud
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Raf C-R
You we're right. B.o.B's strange clouds was, for me one of the 3 best hip-hop albums of the year.
shontel dunston
He used a sample from David Ruffin's 'The Double Cross'!! Smooth! Paying homage to the great!!
Sim
Memories of my 11th grade year when i first listen to this song. I forgot bout this dude.
Matt Russell
why are people so proud that they listen to songs before everyone else. who cares just enjoy the song and be glad that he is getting more popular
Reddboi Corey
i love this song tha beat tight 2
Steven Ayers
B.o.B is the truth.
ceoyungtoxic
B.o.b forever my nigga off this one right here! Eastside to the fullest
EastSideWha
Grand Hustle, T.I. signing talented people man
Terrelle Davis
B.O.B and Wale are the best out...
lorenzo sigala
east side all day til i die