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.
Forget
B.o.B Lyrics
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Love me slowly, lock me away
I'll dis pain, as it drains me away
I'm not the same person all, uh
She wanna work it out, (out)
I go ahead and I run, run
You know that I am done, done
Leaving your ass on the floor, and
Tonight I know that I will be free
And I will be flying high
You know I'm not gon' die
But with me in your soul
I'm always gonna fly
Love me slowly, lock me away
Do you feel my pain
Do you feel my pain
Screaming out my lungs
Will it go away
Do you feel my pain
Do you feel my pain
Do you feel it
Feel my pain
Do you feel it
Feel my pain
Do you feel it
And I'll wash
All this pain
As it drains me away
What do you know about this shit
You ain't really bout it
I'm screaming my lungs out
Because my bro was shot
Without a strap on his side
You know that he ain't have his nine
He was screaming to the Lord
When was he gonna die
As he watches blood shed
As he watches blood spread
Wondering if this neighborhood
Really wondrous
Wondrous, I wonder this
Do you really love a kid
Do you really love him
He was seventeen, old
And you just played it heart
Like it was nothing
I caught this bitch licking
And she wanna come and suck it
And you just played it hard
Like it was nothing
I caught this bitch licking
And she wanna come and suck it
And you just played it hard
Like it was nothing
I caught this bitch licking
And she wanna come and suck it
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Oh, oh, oh
Yeah, yeah
The lyrics to B.o.B's song "Forget" touch on themes of pain, longing, and betrayal. The song begins with the repetition of "Love me slowly, lock me away," which could be interpreted as a plea to be loved and accepted despite the pain the singer is experiencing. They mention "I'll dis pain, as it drains me away," suggesting a desire to rid themselves of this emotional burden.
The singer acknowledges that they are not the same person anymore, indicating a transformation or change that has taken place. When the person they are involved with wants to work things out, the singer decides to run away instead, suggesting they have reached their breaking point. They state that they know they may be crying, but tonight they will be free and flying high, implying a sense of liberation from their current situation.
Throughout the song, the singer asks if their pain is being felt by the listener, screaming out their lungs to make it go away. This could signify a deep longing for someone to understand and empathize with their struggles. They also mention watching bloodshed and questioning the nature of their neighborhood, indicating a harsh and dangerous environment.
The song ends with references to a person playing with the heart of someone they caught in a compromising situation, suggesting a betrayal or deceitful act. The repetition of this scenario could emphasize the pain and frustration this has caused the singer.
Overall, "Forget" explores themes of pain, longing, betrayal, and the desire for liberation from difficult circumstances.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Expressing deep emotional pain and distress, feeling overwhelmed
Love me slowly, lock me away
Desiring a slow, gradual approach to love, longing to be protected and confined away from the world
I'll dis pain, as it drains me away
Enduring pain and allowing it to gradually fade away, facing the process of emotional healing
I'm not the same person all, uh
Acknowledging personal growth and changes, not being stagnant or unchanging
She wanna work it out, (out)
A partner desires to resolve issues in the relationship
I go ahead and I run, run
Avoiding the problems and running away from the commitment and responsibility
You know that I am done, done
Affirming the decision to end the relationship, feeling completely finished with it
Leaving your ass on the floor, and
Leaving the partner feeling emotionally devastated and defeated
I know that I'm crying, but
Acknowledging the pain and tears, though displaying inner strength and determination
Tonight I know that I will be free
Finding liberation and freedom from the burdens of the relationship in the present moment
And I will be flying high
Experiencing a sense of euphoria and elevated emotions, embracing positivity and happiness
You know I'm not gon' die
Asserting resilience and survival, refusing to let the circumstances bring one down
But with me in your soul
With a deep connection and presence in one's being
I'm always gonna fly
Continuing to soar and thrive in life, never being held back
Do you feel my pain
Questioning if others truly understand and empathize with the emotional suffering
Screaming out my lungs
Expressing intense emotions and anguish loudly and forcefully
Will it go away
Hoping for the pain and distress to dissipate and disappear
And I'll wash
Cleansing oneself, purging the pain and negativity
All this pain
Referring to the accumulated emotional pain and its heavy burden
As it drains me away
Allowing the pain to gradually fade and be released from one's being
What do you know about this shit
Questioning someone's understanding and knowledge of the difficulties at hand
You ain't really bout it
Asserting that the person lacks true commitment and dedication
I'm screaming my lungs out
Expressing intense frustration and anger forcefully
Because my bro was shot
Experiencing immense pain and grief due to the shooting of a close friend
Without a strap on his side
Lamenting the lack of a weapon or means of defense for protection
You know that he ain't have his nine
Highlighting the absence of a firearm, emphasizing vulnerability and danger
He was screaming to the Lord
Describing the victim's desperate cry for help and deliverance
When was he gonna die
Reflecting on the victim's uncertainty and fear of impending death
As he watches blood shed
Witnessing the shedding of blood, likely in a violent and tragic event
As he watches blood spread
Observing the expansion and consequences of the violence, feeling helpless
Wondering if this neighborhood
Questioning the safety and morality of the surrounding community
Really wondrous
Expressing doubt and skepticism regarding the true nature and quality of the neighborhood
Wondrous, I wonder this
Continuing to ponder and question the realities and complexities of the situation
Do you really love a kid
Doubting the authenticity and sincerity of someone's love and care
Do you really love him
Repeating the query, seeking confirmation or reassurance of the love's genuineness
He was seventeen, old
Reminiscing about the victim's young age, emphasizing the tragic loss of potential
And you just played it hard
Accusing someone of treating the situation callously and insensitively
Like it was nothing
Showing disregard and indifference towards the gravity and significance of the event
I caught this bitch licking
Discovering someone engaged in an intimate act of betrayal
And she wanna come and suck it
Referring to the betrayer's desire to make amends or seek forgiveness
Yeah, yeah, yeah
Expressing agreement or affirmation
Oh, oh, oh
Expressing deep emotional pain and distress, feeling overwhelmed
Yeah, yeah
Expressing agreement or affirmation
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Giovanni Buckley
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Perna
he needs songs like that to get views, his meaningful songs dont get what it deserves
D Mart
If you think that B.o.B has completely changed then you most likely haven't listened to underground luxury. Lots of great songs in that album if you ask me.
Yes Yes
Make a no genre like album B.O.B. That is one of my favorites mixtapes.
Adekunbi salako
Nice flow and Vibe
Alen Production Studio
$ Good song $ I like the setting, backround effects very cool, keep it fresh and modern.
Jared Mickelhoff
Who agrees that the 2010, 2012 b.o.b was way better than he is now. He has defiantly changed
Tomy Tran
This sounds too mainstream. Miss his old songs.
Keenan Duggins
B.o.B makes mainstream songs as well as his old style. Everyone knows this so stop complaining and just don't listen to the mainstream shit and just stick to his old style songs. He has to make mainstream songs too otherwise he looses half his audience and the same goes for his older style songs.
Neil Richardson
no no sir. been fuckin with bob since his come up.
rob f
@Neil Richardson then you've only been around for a year