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.
Feed these streets
B.o.B Lyrics
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Feel the anger in the air
Silent shadows moving fast
Toward the city square
Dark corners
Unknown
Scattered forms converge
Tempers flare
It's time
Bridges burning, barricades
Restless seconds, midnight hour
Silent shadows moving fast
There are snipers on the tower
In "Feed these streets," B.o.B reflects on his experiences growing up in the streets and the constant danger that he faced. He starts the song by acknowledging that he understands that people are praying on him and he does not want to die while moving in the streets. However, he has faith that someone is always watching over him and protecting him. He juxtaposes his current state with his past when he was involved in drug dealing, and now as a grown man, he is wiser and has a past full of sin. He also mentions his friends who have died in the trenches, and how he always remembers them, especially Ty who was paralyzed from a gunshot.
Throughout the song, B.o.B emphasizes the importance of prayer and the comfort that it provides both for himself and his loved ones. He mentions his mother several times in the song and how she has been praying for him. B.o.B ends the song by wishing that he could take away the pain of his loved ones, but also encouraging them to keep fighting and make it through the tough times.
Overall, "Feed these streets" is a poignant reflection on B.o.B's life in the streets and the importance of faith and prayer in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
I ain't tryin to die while i move in these streets
I don't want to lose my life while navigating the dangerous streets
Even tho I know yea they praying on me
Despite being aware that there are people hoping for my downfall
Momma don't worry cause i know he watching me
My mother need not fret because I believe that God is keeping an eye on me
And everywhere I go yea he protecting me
I feel like God is guarding me no matter where I am
Now i lay me down to sleep
As I prepare to sleep for the night
I pray the Lord my soul to keep
I ask that God keeps my soul safe until I wake up
If I should die before i wake
If I happen to pass away in my sleep
I pray the lord my soul to take
I hope that God takes my soul into heaven
We came along way from trapping out them hallways
We've made significant progress from selling drugs in school hallways
Spinning blocks still thinking bout my dawg ye
I'm still cruising through neighborhoods while remembering my deceased friend
How we use to flip and grab all that hard ye
Reflecting on how we used to quickly sell drugs and make money
But now we grown men with a past full of sin
As adults, we have a history of immoral behavior
Free all my guys in the pen ain't lost yet
I hope for the release of my incarcerated friends who still have a chance at turning their lives around
To many to mention they died up in the trenches
Too many of my peers have died in the dangerous conditions of the streets
Ball hog niggas never played them benches
Those who are overly selfish and focused on themselves never get benched in life
Still tryinna run on 4th and inches
Despite being in a difficult situation, I'm still pushing through to try and succeed
Always front and center
I'm always at the forefront of every situation
One way in be cautions how you enter
Be very careful when entering this place because it's full of danger
Cause you can die here
There is a high chance of losing your life in this environment
I still remember how they put ty in that wheelchair
I still vividly recall how my friend was paralyzed
We was right there
We were present when the traumatic event occurred
It could've been me flashbacks of that flash spark
I feel lucky to have survived the incident that caused my friend's paralysis, but it still haunts me
But somebody was praying for me
I firmly believe that someone was asking for God's protection for me during that perilous moment
Its hard to see all that pain in my momma eyes
It's difficult for me to witness the sadness in my mother's eyes, caused by my dangerous lifestyle
Momma you aint gotta cry
I try to comfort my mother and reassure her that I'll stay safe
Ya son he aint tryinna die
I'm doing everything in my power to avoid losing my life in the streets
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Jeff Vicario, Stanislav Zhelyazkov
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Stephen Petracco
One of your best songs ever Bobby Ray. Would love to see you re-promote and push this one along with many others and if you ever want some resource behind it hit me up.
whitedovegrl66
Love this Awesome...B.o.B Feed these streets from the North to the South side I am well fed and once you get B.o.B in your head there isn't no getting him out love the way he feeds his peoples and these streets....Keep feeding your peoples B.o.B Peoples are Starving.Appetite with Flavor
jordanfinn98
B.O.B IS AMAZIN!!!!
MarsBar Marc
took me ages to remeber this song , i love this im a big rap fan and b.o.b stuff now just isnt doing it anymore it sucks
Saint Odé
You suck
R3TM4R
Probably his best track, so unbelievable HARD!
FEEntertanment
BEST SONG EVER!!! Bobby ray is AWSOME! B.O.B. NEVER DISAPOINTS.
Malik Bonivel
yes i love b.o.b nd his songs
DARKFOX1026
B.o.B is this generations rapper. Hes going to save hip hop.
Zosh
C L A S S I C.