Empire State of Mind
B.o.B Lyrics

Pooh, you a fool for this one
Addressing the producer Pooh, B.o.B admits to being impressed with the song production.

You told me, yeah
Acknowledging a conversation that took place between himself and the person he's addressing.

Winners Circle
Referring to a successful group of individuals.

She told me that she loved me in that state of mind
Memorizing a significant moment with a woman who expressed her love while under the influence.

Holdin' on to that memory, the last time you fucked me
Unable to move on from the past encounter with the woman he loves.

Got me wishing I could press rewind
Regretting not being able to turn back time.

You say that I'm caught up thuggin', you ain't ever lyin' (lyin')
Acknowledging the fact that his lifestyle exposes him to criminal activities.

You say that I love that money, you ain't ever lyin'
Admitting his strong affection for money.

And every time I think of something, you forever mine
Thinking of something reminds him of the person he loves.

And you say that I push your buttons, I ain't even tryin'
Being unaware of causing any emotional stress to his lover.

We on jet-skis and I punch it to the river, doing the dash on 'em
Driving fast on the water with jet skis.

I turned you to a killer, your ex, you say put a bag on 'em
B.o.B got his lover to commit a murder to get back at their former lover.

Invading, taking pictures out in public I'ma flash on em' (Bitch what you doin'?)
B.o.B is getting aggressive with people taking pictures of him in public.

They lift my restrictions, so I gotta show my ass on 'em (Oh)
With the newfound freedom B.o.B seeks to showcase his abilities.

Polo with that tag on 'em (Oh)
Wearing branded and expensive clothing with evidence tag still attached.

Bringing out that cash on em' (Oh)
Displaying a large amount of money in public.

Bitch I'm too official-made, nigga I'ma swag on 'em (Swag on 'em)
Feeling and acting superior to others around him.

[?] walkin' with that MAC on 'em
Carrying a MAC-10 submachine gun on his person.

Had to leave the city, too much killing got the tags on 'em
Due to his violent lifestyle, B.o.B had to move out of the city.

Moving like a landowner
Acting as someone who owns land and respects his property.

Walkin' with hijabs on her
Walking with a woman wearing the traditional Muslim headscarf.

Yeah, lil bitch from Cali acting sexy with that ass on her
B.o.B is lusting after a woman from the state of California.

Pussy got a ring on it, I'ma pour some lean on it
Pouring a narcotic drink on a woman's genitalia with piercings.

Draco with a drum and that MAC 9, it got a beam on it (Beam on it, come on)
Listing the weaponry he possesses including a MAC-10 and a Draco firearm with a laser sight.

Gotta trust me, so don't rush it, it's gon' take some time (It's gon' take some time)
Asking for trust from his lover as they embark on a new venture together.

I had to fuck you in the trap house (Yeah)
B.o.B had to indulge in sexual acts with his lover in a drug den or a trap house.

Tried to pull your hair out
Acting aggressively during sexual encounters.

VL steady knocking on our door sayin' I'm too loud
Dealing with the police or gang-related individuals because of the noise in the area.

Back then, Moms never paid the rent, it's overdue now
Recollecting the time his family had financial struggles and couldn't pay rent.

Eviction note is posted on the door, we had to move out
Having to move out of their old house because of unpaid rent.

Now she in a two-story house
Reflecting on the progress made after overcoming financial struggles.

Her son who they story 'bout
Celebrating his son's success and ambition.

His face all over news blogs
His son has become a public figure, and his image is in the news.

He won it from a shoot out
His son became successful after participating in a violent confrontation.

[?] gave me blue balls
Being sexually frustrated and left unsatisfied by a woman.

I'm going for the takedown
Attempting to achieve sexual gratification.

I want that ass up, arch your back and put your face down (Face down)
Giving orders during sexual encounters to increase his pleasure.

Gotta trust me, so don't rush it, it's gon' take some time (It's gon' take some time)
Reiterating his need for trust from his significant other before taking serious steps.

You say that I'm caught up thuggin', you ain't ever lyin' (You ain't ever lyin')
Acknowledging the fact that his lifestyle exposes him to questionable criminal activities.

You say I only love the money, you ain't ever lyin' (You ain't ever lyin', oh, oh, oh, oh)
Wholeheartedly admitting his love for money as an integral part of his life.