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.
Fucked up
B.o.B Lyrics
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Take another fucking perc cause they all just feel the same
Fucked up battle in my brain, staying up all night
Molly, acid, and cocaine we won't get no sleep
Fuck it we gon drink yuh
Fuck it brain cells, hope they all just shrink
Carve your name on my wrist can't get. you back
So I alway gotta walk around with a closed fist
And I can't see my momma I can't even go home
Hoes in my phone, calling on the low
Nate's in his zone, Nate's got to go
Been go hard for a couple of weeks
Gotta leave this box oh my room fucking reeks
And I'm tryna hold on, before I loose it
Gotta take a break from the drugs I be abusing
I'm sorry that I fucked up, pills goin in my brain
Take another fucking perc cause they all just feel the same
Fucked up battle in my brain, staying up all night
Molly, acid, and cocaine we won't get no sleep
Fuck it we gon drink yuh
Fuck it brain cells, hope they all just shrink
Carve your name on my wrist can't get. you back
So I alway gotta walk around with a closed fist
In B.o.B's song "Fucked Up," the lyrics depict the internal struggle and downward spiral of the singer's life. The opening lines, "J'vois plus l'temps passer" (I don't see time passing anymore), suggest the singer's feelings of being stuck in a rut, losing track of time, and being consumed by his thoughts. The mention of a "Black Rolex au poignet" (Black Rolex on the wrist) represents the superficial desire for material wealth and status in society. The chorus "I'm fucked up everyday, Bloque des heures à gamberger" (I'm fucked up every day, blocking hours to ponder) highlights the singer's mental state, the constant overthinking and worrying, and his sense of time slipping away.
The next verse talks about the singer's quest for knowledge, his desire to know everything, but also acknowledges that the truth can be dangerous. The line "En un seul regard, J'ai ressenti le prix de ta vie" (In a single look, I felt the price of your life) suggests that the singer has experienced some form of trauma, which has led to his reckless behavior. The chorus repeats again, emphasizing the theme of being mentally and emotionally stuck. In the third verse, the singer talks about his drug and alcohol abuse, his past mistakes, and how he copes with the negative thoughts in his mind. He mentions the "as de trèfle" (Ace of clover) as a symbol of bad luck in his life.
Overall, the lyrics in "Fucked Up" paint a picture of a man struggling with his mental health, grappling with past trauma, and feeling trapped in his own thoughts. The desire for material success and the use of substances to numb his pain only exacerbate his already fragile state.
Line by Line Meaning
J'vois plus l'temps passer
I'm so consumed by my thoughts and desires that time seems to just slip away
Black Rolex au poignet
I want material possessions to show off my success and status
Bloque des heures à gamberger
I spend hours overthinking and obsessing about my problems and desires
J'veux tout savoir
I want to know everything and have control over the situation
Dis moi tout
Tell me everything, I need to have all the information
Je sais que la vérité est un jeux dangereux
I understand that knowing the truth can be dangerous and have consequences
En un seul regard
I can tell everything about a person just by looking at them once
J'ai ressenti le prix de ta vie
I can sense the value and importance of someone's life or possessions
Le mal dans le fond de ses yeux
I can see the pain and suffering in someone's eyes
Appel de phares
I'm being chased and pursued by something dangerous or deadly
La faucheuse dans mon rétroviseur se rapproche à petit feu
Death is fast approaching and I can't escape it
Chacun sa part du succès
Everyone has their own share of success and achievements
On se sépare
We're growing apart and can no longer live together
On ne sait plus vivre à deux
We've lost the ability to live together and understand each other
J'me mets à dos tous ceux qui m'aiment
I'm pushing away everyone who cares about me
Depuis ado vis dans l'extrême
I've been living on the edge since my adolescence
Poumon troués sous fumigènes
My lungs are damaged due to smoking and inhaling toxic substances
En manque de temps et d'oxygène
I'm running out of time and struggling to breathe
En deuil je fais couler l'alcool au sol
I'm grieving and pouring my sorrows into alcohol
Partage avec les morts le fond de ma bouteille
I'm drinking alone and sharing my pain with the deceased
J'ai l'seum
I'm angry and frustrated
Jamais au sol
I'll never fall down or give up
Fidèle seulement les mains vers le ciel
I'm only loyal to my dreams and aspirations
L'esprit ailleurs
My mind is elsewhere, I'm not present in the moment
Pété
I'm high and intoxicated
Bascule gauche droite comme les plans cul sur Tinder
My life is unstable and unpredictable like casual hookups on Tinder
Prends pas assez de recul
I'm not taking enough time to reflect on my actions and decisions
Mes secrets les plus dark coffrés dans le fond d'un Bunker
I'm hiding my darkest secrets and thoughts deep within me
J'accumule trop d'erreurs
I'm making too many mistakes and bad decisions
De gens négatifs
I'm surrounded by negative and toxic people
Profite d'un bon spliff pour calmer mes ardeurs
I smoke weed to calm down and relax
Deviens vieux moins festif
I'm getting older and less interested in partying or having fun
Stress bagarres ulcères
I'm stressed and dealing with conflicts and health problems
Et putain d'aigreurs
And fucking bitterness
Pourquoi autour autant de rancoeur de vautours
Why are there so many vultures and resentment around me?
Qui guettent mes faiblesses attendent mes erreurs
They're waiting for me to fail or make mistakes
As de trèfle qui pique ton coeur
I'm like a sharp clover that can hurt your heart
Dead sur le carreau sous Jack Herer
I'm dead and defeated, lying on the ground under the influence of marijuana strain Jack Herer
Ma vie des sales délires
My life is full of crazy and messed up experiences
Laissez moi vivre rien à foutre de briller
Let me live my life, I don't care about shining or standing out
Conscient d'être en pleine dérive
I'm aware that I'm drifting away and losing control
Laisse moi ivre même si j'te soule avec mon passé
Let me be drunk and talk about my past, even if it annoys you
J'ai peu de belles amies comme de Maupassant
I have few true friends or meaningful relationships
Je t'aime à vie te déteste autant
I love you forever but also hate you just as much
J'ai plus l'temps j'te rentre dedans
I'm running out of time, and I need to confront you about something
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Nathan Cheyne
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@pribs2
To those worried about B.o.B changing: That is a very scary thought, but he's only making these songs as filler until the album. He's not actually spending time on these and trying to make quality songs. He's basically just shooting for average here, trying to keep us content for now. Hopefully, this means he's working extra hard on the album, and it's going to be f*king amazing.
@allstar2bein2023
Amazing song. One of the best from the EPIC mixtape. People want to call B.o.B Pop, but he's an ill lyricist, puts out great mixtapes, and is just a really talented dude that can rap, sing, and play instruments.
@laxking57
B.O.B is the only artist that I like every single song he comes out with. Actually thought, he does not produce trash like everybody else.
@Vincestar666
a great song thats sung on the star ferry and on the peak tower... cant get much better B.O.B.
@blaiser71093
Another amazing song from Bobby Ray! Counting down the days to the new album release.
@Thedbn1
One of my favorites of Bobby ♥
@OliverThrone
B.o.B is consistent. He's forever good artist.
@senators333
Going to see a B.o.B. concert one week from today and pray he does this song.
@EpicGentleman
I love this song, I could dedicate it to a few people. I wish there was an instrumental though
@GotTheDowns
B.o.B kills it again