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.
Finesse
B.o.B Lyrics
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Dodging asteroids
We’re on a crazy ride
Who am I
Man I’m on a mission
Come and catch this vibe
With the guys
Sliding past the moon
Let you in
Under one condition
You were born to rise
Coming up quick
Blew past you
Royal as hell
But no fool
Heard you still rock Fubu
Cut the check and get loose
Coming up quick
Got some BRED in my pockets
The spaceship is landing
Let’s make a deposit
We got all the drip
Ain’t no need for a faucet
We causing a problem
But there’s no one to solve it
Heard what they said?
I’m back in the booth
I’m ripping some heads
Ready to hear some truth?
Bitch I’m back from the dead
Mary is going through my head
I don’t sleep so I shot my bed
Heaven was a blessing
But I’m back I’m HT7
Just ask what I said
What’s in the booth?
What’s in the stars
Oh yeah that’s just BRED
We crunching punching
All of you fucks are hunching
Pause. Smoke. Puff puff puff
Now we’re munching on the beat
Switching lanes we take no defeat
Back from the dead
Bitch get the fuck out my bed
I don’t sneak diss, I don’t get jealous
I up my bread
Red on my head hot
Red on yo face dot
She a lil freak thot
She like me rappin' on beat ha
I think not lil baby
Bout my bread I’m crazy
Up the ante everyday
No time for being lazy
All I want is a check
I need 350 on the neck
You think I’m good at spendin'
Watch how I collect (Finesse)
The verses of “Finesse” by B.o.B explores the theme of being an astronaut in a fictional space adventure. The first line of the song, “duck and dive, dodging asteroids, we’re on a crazy ride”, establishes the fast-paced and intense nature of both the song and the adventure it describes. B.o.B’s lyrics suggest that he takes pride in his position as an astronaut and has a clear goal in mind, as he raps “who am I, man I’m on a mission”. He invites his audience to join him on his journey, insisting that he has a good “vibe” and that he is “royal as hell, but no fool”. B.o.B’s mentions of Fubu and “BRED” (a type of Jordan sneaker) are references to his personal style and wealth.
“Finesse” continues with more braggadocious and aggressive lyrics, suggesting that B.o.B is tired of not being taken seriously and is working hard to make money and gain respect. He says he has “no time for being lazy” and describes his need to collect a check “every day”. He references the assassination of John F. Kennedy when he raps, “back and to the left” and later says he is “back from the dead”. These political references suggest that B.o.B believes his success in the music industry is comparable to winning over worldly powers. The song ends with B.o.B insisting once again that he is all about “finesse” and accumulating wealth.
Line by Line Meaning
Duck and dive
Navigating through obstacles and challenges
Dodging asteroids
Avoiding danger and risks
We’re on a crazy ride
Life is unpredictable and wild
Who am I
Asking existential questions about identity and purpose
Man I’m on a mission
Determined to achieve a specific goal or purpose
Come and catch this vibe
Inviting others to join in on the positive energy
With the guys
Together with a group of friends or associates
Sliding past the moon
Reaching new heights and breaking boundaries
Yeah we rock this side
Confident in one's abilities and success
Let you in
Allowing someone to be a part of one's journey
Under one condition
Stating a requirement for participation or involvement
You were born to rise
Believing in someone's potential and ability to succeed
Coming up quick
Making progress and achieving success rapidly
Blew past you
Surpassing others in terms of success or progress
Royal as hell
Exuding confidence and power
But no fool
Intelligent and savvy
Heard you still rock Fubu
Noting someone's outdated fashion choice
Cut the check and get loose
Demanding compensation and freedom
Got some BRED in my pockets
Having money and wealth
The spaceship is landing
Returning to reality and normal life
Let’s make a deposit
Investing and saving money
We got all the drip
Having style and sophistication
Ain’t no need for a faucet
Having abundance and no shortage of resources
We causing a problem
Stirring up trouble and controversy
But there’s no one to solve it
Acknowledging responsibility to fix issues
Heard what they said?
Aware of rumors or criticisms
I’m back in the booth
Returning to creating and producing music
I’m ripping some heads
Performing at a high level and delivering great music
Ready to hear some truth?
Asking if others are prepared for honesty and authenticity
Bitch I’m back from the dead
Returning from a setback or difficult period
Mary is going through my head
Thinking of someone or something significant
I don’t sleep so I shot my bed
Not sleeping due to creativity, inspiration, or work ethic
Heaven was a blessing
Grateful for positive experiences and opportunities
But I’m back I’m HT7
Returning stronger and better than before
Just ask what I said
Encouraging others to pay attention and learn
What’s in the booth?
Asking what kind of music is being created
What’s in the stars
Wondering about the future and what it holds
Oh yeah that’s just BRED
Referring to success and wealth
We crunching punching
Working hard and making progress
All of you fucks are hunching
Observing others' lack of success or progress
Pause. Smoke. Puff puff puff
Taking a break and relaxing
Now we’re munching on the beat
Creating and enjoying great music
Switching lanes we take no defeat
Adapting to changes and challenges
Bitch get the fuck out my bed
Asserting dominance and control over a situation or relationship
I don’t sneak diss, I don’t get jealous
Avoiding drama and negativity
I up my bread
Increasing one's wealth and success
Red on my head hot
Confident and successful
Red on yo face dot
Asserting dominance and control over others
She a lil freak thot
Describing someone as promiscuous
She like me rappin' on beat ha
Noting someone's admiration or appreciation for one's music
I think not lil baby
Rejecting someone's advances or expectations
Bout my bread I’m crazy
Fiercely determined to achieve financial success
Up the ante everyday
Continually raising one's goals and expectations
No time for being lazy
Valuing hard work and productivity
All I want is a check
Focused on financial success and stability
I need 350 on the neck
Stating a specific financial goal or desire
You think I’m good at spendin'
Addressing others' assumptions or opinions about one's finances
Watch how I collect (Finesse)
Demonstrating one's ability to save and accumulate wealth with skill and precision
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Huthaifa Aladwan, Man M, Marcus McCallum
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
hj fd
Whatever happened to B.o.B. he once was my favorite
I swear to God that I had all of his mixtapes on my playlist
He was hood, but so different at the same time
It was like a breath of fresh air, every time he rhymed
And everybody was on him and the world fell in love
The girls, the money, the lifestyle
All the above
I guess he stopped giving a fuck
For all of his little people
With your shades on, we can’t even see you
Is that what happens, when somebody makes it off of rapping
They taste the fame and change likes it just automatic
Where’s the integrity, you on that other shit
You don’t even sound the same, I liked your other shit
carti
Lyrics:
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I ain't been this fucked up in a while
Don't know how I made it to the house
Woke up with two bitches in my house
Talkin' bout they wanna have my child
Shawty, then the next thing (Finesse, finesse)
She try to finesse me (Finesse, finesse)
Say, say, say she like it rough, she like it wild
I say who am I, to let her down
Now she running in and out of shows
And the same time, running out of towels
Yes, she can hold a couple thous
If I give it to her, she gon' run her mouth
She try to finesse me, finesse me (Finesse, finesse, finesse, finesse)
If I had a someone, would you lie for me?
If I had a hundred, would you ride for me?
If I ain't make it home, would you cry for me?
Motherfucking liar
She try to finesse me, finesse me (Finesse, finesse)
Say she like it rough, she like it wild
I say you a model, let it down
The fountain of youth I think I done found it
How you say your name? I can't pronounce it
Flying a bitch, you can go out with
You probably gon' ask me to buy a mouthpiece
She know the promoters and all the bouncers
Too much on my mind, like an accountant
She said I'm 'bout to make an announcement
Bye-bye, I think I deserve an allowance
And then the next thing
I woke up in the west wing
Say, say, say she like it rough, she like it wild
Ghetto bitch, I think she wet the towels
Now she running in and out of shows
At the same time, fucking up the couch
She wanting me to hit it for a hour
If I give it to her, she gon' run her mouth
She try to finesse me, finesse me (Finesse, finesse, finesse, finesse)
If I had a someone, would you lie for me?
If I had a hundred, would you ride for me?
If I ain't make it home, would you cry for me?
Motherfucking liar
She try to finesse me, finesse me (Finesse, finesse)
Say she like it rough, she like it wild
I say you a model, let it down
If I had a someone, would you lie for me?
If I had a hundred, would you ride for me?
If I ain't make it home, would you cry for me?
Motherfucking liar
She try to finesse me, finesse me (Finesse, finesse)
Sooth Sayer & The Collective
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I ain't been this fucked up in a while
Don't know how I made it to the house
Woke up with two bitches in my house
Talkin' bout they wanna have my child
Shawty, then the next thing (Finesse, finesse)
She try to finesse me (Finesse, finesse)
Say, say, say she like it rough, she like it wild
I say who am I, to let her down
Now she running in and out of shows
And the same time, running out of towels
Yes, she can hold a couple thous
If I give it to her, she gon' run her mouth
She try to finesse me, finesse me (Finesse, finesse, finesse, finesse)
If I had a son, would you lie for me?
If I had a hundred, would you ride for me?
If I ain't make it home, would you cry for me?
Motherfucking liar
She try to finesse me, finesse me (Finesse, finesse)
Say she like it rough, she like it wild
I say who I am to let you down
The fountain of youth I think I done found it
How you say your name? I can't pronounce it
Flying a bitch, you can go out with
You probably gon' ask me to buy a mouthpiece
She know the promoters and all the bouncers
Too much on my mind, like an accountant
She said I'm 'bout to make an announcement
Bye-bye, I think I deserve an allowance
And then the next thing
I woke up in the west wing
Say, say, say she like it rough, she like it wild
Ghetto bitch, I think she wet the towels
Now she running in and out of shows
At the same time, fucking up the couch
She wanting me to hit it for a hour
If I give it to her, she gon' run her mouth
She try to finesse me, finesse me (Finesse, finesse, finesse, finesse)
If I had a son, would you lie for me?
If I had a hundred, would you ride for me?
If I ain't make it home, would you cry for me?
Motherfucking liar
She try to finesse me, finesse me (Finesse, finesse)
Say she like it rough, she like it wild
I say you a model, let it down
If I had a someone, would you lie for me?
If I had a hundred, would you ride for me?
If I ain't make it home, would you cry for me?
Motherfucking liar
She try to finesse me, finesse me (Finesse, finesse)
Tee Tee
This song so slept on .. I listen to this on repeat & it’s 2021
rosten
*2089
Jay Holt
2023
jeremiah roberts
It’s 2023 and I’m still vibing
Ez
2023
Joel Lee
B.o.B's music seriously never disappoints
👍
FreeWxll
This video is so simple but dope... And the song is actually FLAMES!! s/o B.o.B for actually staying relevant and himself despite what you haters say
Leo Zombolo
There's soemthing about B.o.B that tops every other rapper out there and I'm not sure what it is. Maybe it's his swag or bars or creativity or realness. This guy will forever be my fav rapper. For those saying he fell off once he released Elements, y'all tripping. Y'all don't understand real music. B.o.B never fell off, dude been a key factor always.
Honny
Leo Zombolo totally agree with you
G C
Leo Zombolo People heard him say the Earth was Flat and couldn't control themselves, they attacked his name because of the feeling of cognitive dissonance that went throughout their bodies. Many nowadays are unable to unlearn and relearn, instead they hold onto old information and protect it because being wrong can shatter a person's comfort in their reality tunnel. I respect B.O.B. and appreciate his Elements mixtapes, he is waking up humanity in his own way. Don't feed the trolls, they most likely hired by the government. I love you all. #gangganggang