Bobby Ray Simmons (born November 15, 1988 in Decatur, Georgia, USA), better… Read Full Bio ↴Bobby Ray Simmons (born November 15, 1988 in Decatur, Georgia, USA), better known by his stage name B.o.B, is a Grammy Award-nominated American rapper, singer, producer and conspiracy theorist, signed to T.I.'s Grand Hustle Label and Atlantic Records. In 2007 he released his debut EP, Eastside, and has since released another EP, 12th Dimension, and five mixtapes. His debut album, B.o.B Presents The Adventures of Bobby Ray, was released in April 2010 and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. The first single from the album, Nothin' on You featuring Bruno Mars, peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album spawned two further hit singles including international smash airplanes and Billboard hit Magic. The album has since been certified Gold by the RIAA for shipments of over 500,000 copies in the US.

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.

Goodnite
B.o.B Lyrics

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(Chorus: B.o.B)
My soul is getting weary, weary
And I know the ending is nearing, nearing tonight
So just say goodbye and kiss your dreams goodnight
So just say goodbye and kiss your dreams goodnight

(Verse 1: B.o.B.)
So just say goodnight to your dreams

Because tonight is the night of the beast
I am not frightened, I'm delighted to speak
When the time comes, until the night we will lead
That's why I decided to B. O. to the B
So, one time for the streets
One time for all the minds hypnotized by TV
Because everything is just a spiral to me

(Break)
Goodbye, say goodbye
Say goodbye

(Chorus)

(Verse 2: B.o.B)
So get your hands up high
No, don't be shy, raise em up to the sky
Because we will survive
Yeah, storm after storm, there's still sunshine
So can you feel the vibe?
Yeah, just like yeast, I'm a major rise
So just say goodbye
And just kiss it goodnight when the day arrives

(Break)

(Chorus)

(Break - repeat 2X)

(Chorus)

(Break)

(B.o.B.) So just say goodbye and kiss your dreams goodnight

Overall Meaning

In "Goodnite," B.o.B. offers a message of hope, even as he acknowledges the weariness of the soul and the nearness of the end. It's a song about acceptance, about finding peace in the face of uncertainty and fear, and about saying goodbye to dreams that may never come to pass. At its core, "Goodnite" is a song about letting go.

The first verse establishes the theme of the song. B.o.B. encourages his listeners to say goodnight to their dreams and to embrace the night of the beast, whatever that may entail. He's not afraid, and neither should his listeners be. The second verse is more optimistic, urging listeners to raise their hands and embrace the coming storms with a sense of resilience and determination. The breaks between the verses and the chorus serve as punctuation marks, allowing the listener to reflect on the message of the song and to internalize its meaning.

Line by Line Meaning

My soul is getting weary, weary
I am tired and worn down emotionally and spiritually

And I know the ending is nearing, nearing tonight
I am aware that the end is approaching, perhaps of a particular situation or even of my life

So just say goodbye and kiss your dreams goodnight
Accept that it's time to let go and say farewell to your aspirations and ambitions

So just say goodnight to your dreams
Give up on chasing your dreams and ambitions

Because tonight is the night of the beast
Tonight represents a significant challenge, a trial or an enemy in my life

I am not frightened, I'm delighted to speak
I am not afraid but rather excited to confront and defeat this challenge

When the time comes, until the night we will lead
We will overcome our trials no matter how long it takes

That's why I decided to B. O. to the B
That's why I chose to become B.o.B. to express myself as an artist

One time for the streets
This song is for everyone who has ever struggled and faced similar challenges on the streets

One time for all the minds hypnotized by TV
This song is for everyone who has been brainwashed and misled by television

Because everything is just a spiral to me
I see everything as cyclical and interconnected

So get your hands up high
Show enthusiasm and raise your hands up in the air

No, don't be shy, raise em up to the sky
Don't hold back and express yourself without reservation

Because we will survive
Together we can endure and overcome our challenges

Yeah, storm after storm, there's still sunshine
Despite difficulties and hardships, there is always hope and positivity to be found

So can you feel the vibe?
Do you sense the energy and enthusiasm in the air?

Yeah, just like yeast, I'm a major rise
I am growing, expanding and reaching new heights in my life and career

And just kiss it goodnight when the day arrives
Gently let go of any remaining hopes, dreams or aspirations when the day ends

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Comments from YouTube:

@Googie22

13y

b.o.b is one of the few geniune voices of this generation in music. THANKS B.O.B

@davidpage968

8y↑2

bob is one of the best rappers around and very good voice his sound is amazing and all this guy will do in years to come is go up i like lots of his song people keep on saying eminem tupoc tech n9ne are the best and no won is near them but they in people never say anything about bob that another thing hes underatted