Fame
B.o.B Lyrics


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Ham squad on deck
Ham squad on deck
Ham squad on deck

Hey hey do you wanna be famous
Everywhere you go, people know what your name is
Everyone you know, tryin' to tell you you changin'
They wanna taste that
Fame that fame that fame that fame that fame

Famous, everybody wanna be famous
Most people wanna just taste it
Other people trynna just sneak in the v.i.p
And chill with the big faces
They don't really see them changes,
When the fame hits
When I'm up on the stage
They sing it as soon as I step up they hate it
And I'm saying I really ain't
With that complaining
Just look at the picture I'm painting
Yeah I pay my rent,
Vacation then,
Take trips all around the equator then
Come back to the A hit the stage again,
Then I go up in the booth where they caged me in,
Feel regular but then I go insane again
If you witnessed the condition that my brain is in
You would see me in hell where Satan is,
All I'm saying to do is to maintain a friend
Cause everybody tryna get paid from me
But fuck it
This is the entertainment biz
So let the games begin
I mean let the flames begin
But hey I'm just trained to this
A lot of everybody didn't get paid from this
I'm famous

Hey hey do you wanna be famous
Everywhere you go, people know what your name is
Everyone you know, tryin' to tell you you changin'
They wanna taste that
Fame that fame that fame that fame that fame

Popular, everybody wanna be popular
Lil' kids just be watchin' us through binoculars
And then they go to school and copy us
But hey I'm not knockin' ya
But how can y'all not see it's obvious
Cause cops just be plottin' on us
And paparazzi be spottin' us
Cause everybody just wanna be on M-T-V or B-E-T or
Maybe season M-V-P or maybe even just bumpin' the queen
But everybody can't be a G O to the D
And everybody can't be O to the B,
But I don't know maybe this is just how it's supposed to be
But this is what'll happen to y'all
You can go crazy and beat up trucks
The tabloids sayin' that you're hooked on drugs
You cuttin' up your face and then sew it back up
But look its plain to see,
Ain't nothin' in this games gon' be changin' me
I'm a always be O to the B, me me me

Hey hey do you wanna be famous
Everywhere you go, people know what your name is
Everyone you know, tryin' to tell you you changin'
They wanna taste that
Fame fame fame fame fame

Everywhere you go they just wanna be stars,
Everyone you know wanna drive a fancy car,
Everyone you know want you to buy up the bar,
They wanna taste that fame fame fame fame
(everywhere we go, everywhere we go now)

Hey hey do you wanna be famous
Everywhere you go, people know what your name is
Everyone you know, tryin' to tell you you changin'
They wanna taste that
Fame fame fame fame fame

Hey hey do you wanna be famous
Everywhere you go, people know what your name is
Everyone you know, tryin' to tell you you changin'
They wanna taste that
Fame fame fame fame fame

Ham squad on deck
Ham squad on deck
Ham squad on deck





Fame fame fame fame fame

Overall Meaning

The song Fame by B.o.B addresses the desire to be famous and the pressure to maintain that fame once it's achieved. The repetition of "Ham squad on deck" brings attention to the entourage mentality that often comes with fame, where people surround themselves with a group of friends or associates to enhance their image. The chorus poses the question, "Do you wanna be famous?" and highlights the desire for people to be known and recognized everywhere they go. The idea of fame being addictive is emphasized with the repetition of "Fame that fame that fame that fame that fame."


The verses delve deeper into the negative aspects of fame. The pressure to maintain an image and the scrutiny of the public and media can cause people to change and do things they wouldn't normally do. The lines, "They sing it as soon as I step up they hate it/ And I'm saying I really ain't with that complaining" suggest that the artist is aware of the fluctuations of public opinion but chooses not to let it affect them. The reference to "cops just be plottin' on us" and "paparazzi be spottin' us" highlights the constant surveillance and lack of privacy that comes with fame. The lyrics also reference the physical toll fame can take on a person, "You cuttin' up your face and then sew it back up."


Overall, Fame by B.o.B provides a commentary on the effects of fame, both positive and negative. While it can bring wealth and recognition, it comes with a cost, including loss of privacy and pressure to maintain a certain image.


Line by Line Meaning

Ham squad on deck
B.o.B is announcing the presence of his entourage, the 'Ham squad'.


Hey hey do you wanna be famous
B.o.B is asking if the listener wants to become famous.


Everywhere you go, people know what your name is
Fame makes a person's name recognizable and known by the masses (much like B.o.B).


Everyone you know, tryin' to tell you you changin'
As a person becomes famous, the people they know often accuse them of changing.


They wanna taste that Fame that fame that fame that fame that fame
People often desire the taste of fame, which can lead to excessive attention and adoration.


Lil' kids just be watchin' us through binoculars
Famous individuals are often idolized by young children who emulate their behavior.


But look its plain to see, Ain't nothin' in this games gon' be changin' me
B.o.B acknowledges the potential negative effects of fame, but asserts that he will remain true to himself.


Everywhere you go they just wanna be stars
In today's society, many individuals aspire to become famous and achieve widespread recognition.


Ham squad on deck
B.o.B reiterates the presence of his entourage, the 'Ham squad'.


Fame fame fame fame fame
The repetition of the word 'fame' highlights its pervasive influence on modern society.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IRA GERSHWIN, ALVIN LINDSEY, KENTRELL LINDSEY, DU BOSE HEYWARD, DOROTHY HEYWARD, BOBBY RAY SIMMONS, CHRISOPHER ALVIN LANIER, ZEKUUMBA KEKKAIRYAS, CLARENCE MONTGOMERY, HOWARD CONEY, GEORGE GERSHWIN

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