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.
Mr. Bobby
B.o.B Lyrics
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Everything that I say, hey, is gonna be alright
(Alright)
Everything that I say, hey, is gonna be alright
(Alright)
Hey Mr. Bobby (Mr. Bobby)
Sing something good to me (so good so good so good ohh)
And this world's so crazy (this world is crazy)
Hey Mr. Bobby (Mr. Bobby)
Sing something good to me (so good so good so good ohh)
And this world's so crazy (this world is crazy)
So it's an emergency
[Verse One]:
Somebody tell me what's wrong (wrong)
I get in my car and my radio is gone (so?)
But even when I had it they ain't never play my song (song)
Instead, what they playin' got me bored and withdrawn (Withdrawn)
Well I am not a hipster, I am not a clone (nah)
Don't ask what I got on cause I wear what I want (want)
And yes, sometimes I swear someone's listenin' to my phone (phone)
I'm livin' in a world that ain't fair, but so long (goodbye)
Now people say
[Chorus]:
Everything that I say, hey, is gonna be alright
(Alright)
Everything that I say, hey, is gonna be alright
(Alright)
Hey Mr. Bobby (Mr. Bobby)
Sing something good to me (so good so good so good ohh)
And this world's so crazy (this world is crazy)
So it's an emergency
Hey Mr. Bobby (Mr. Bobby)
Sing something good to me (so good so good so good ohh)
And this world's so crazy (this world is crazy)
So it's an emergency
[Verse Two]:
Yes I can hear them sing (sing)
(Bobby)
Screamin' out, yell but their souls screamin' "save me" (save me)
Hands high, this is an invasion (invasion)
It's obvious somethin' came upon us and enslaved us (enslaved us)
Why we tryin' to make it on these bare minimum wages (yeah)
Overdraft fees on my Wachovia statement (yeah)
I'm still livin' in the basement (yeah)
Tryin' to make music for the folks who endangered
Sang it
[Chorus]:
Everything that I say, hey, is gonna be alright
(Alright)
Everything that I say, hey, is gonna be alright
(Alright)
Hey Mr. Bobby (Mr. Bobby)
Sing something good to me (so good so good so good ohh)
And this world's so crazy (this world is crazy)
So it's an emergency
Hey Mr. Bobby (Mr. Bobby)
Sing something good to me (so good so good so good ohh)
And this world's so crazy (this world is crazy)
So it's an emergency
[Bridge]:
Hey hey hey hey hey
Now everybody say "alright"
(Alright)
Jeah jeah jeah jeah
Now everybody say "alright"
(Alright)
Now say "alright"
(Alright)
Now say "alright"
(Alright)
Now say "alright"
(Alright)
Say "alright"
(Alright)
[Chorus]:
Hey Mr. Bobby
Sing something good to me
And this world's so crazy
So it's an emergency
Hey Mr. Bobby
Sing something good to me
And this world's so crazy
So it's an emergency
The song "Mr. Bobby" by B.o.B conveys a message of hope for people who are struggling to navigate life's difficulties. The chorus repeats the phrase "Everything that I say, hey, is gonna be alright," providing a reassuring message to listeners. The main character is searching for something to lift him up, and he turns to Mr. Bobby for help. Mr. Bobby is likely a metaphor for the healing power of music, and the singer is asking him to "sing something good" to provide comfort and inspiration.
In the first verse, the singer is frustrated by the lack of representation of his music on the radio. He feels that his voice is not being heard, and he is craving connection and affirmation. He is feeling alienated from culture around him, and he questions whether his phone is being listened to. In the second verse, the singer is engaging with the struggles of his fans. He is aware that they are fighting for survival, coping with financial hardships and societal pressures. He resounds Mr. Bobby's call to make music that speaks to this struggle, providing a sense of community and hope through his artistry.
Overall, "Mr. Bobby" is a song of resilience and upliftment, highlighting the power of music to heal and unify during difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Everything that I say, hey, is gonna be alright
No matter what I say, things will be fine
Hey Mr. Bobby
Addressing Mr. Bobby, presumably someone he knows or looks up to
Sing something good to me
Provide positive reinforcement or encouragement through music
And this world's so crazy
The world is full of chaos and disorder
So it's an emergency
Desperate times call for desperate measures
Somebody tell me what's wrong
Asking for someone to explain what's not right in the world
I get in my car and my radio is gone
Radio has been stolen or removed from the car
But even when I had it they ain't never play my song
Even when he had access to the radio, they never played his music
Instead, what they playin' got me bored and withdrawn
The music being played on the radio is uninteresting and isolating
Well I am not a hipster, I am not a clone
He is not conforming to societal stereotypes
Don't ask what I got on cause I wear what I want
He dresses in his own style, unconcerned with others' opinions
And yes, sometimes I swear someone's listenin' to my phone
He feels like his privacy is being invaded
I'm livin' in a world that ain't fair, but so long
The world is unjust, but he's moving on with life
Yes I can hear them sing
Acknowledging those who are expressing their struggles through music
Screamin' out, yell but their souls screamin' "save me"
They are expressing their distress and desperation for help
Hands high, this is an invasion
People are raising their hands in protest or surrender
It's obvious somethin' came upon us and enslaved us
Something has taken control over society
Why we tryin' to make it on these bare minimum wages
Questioning why people struggle to make ends meet despite working hard
Overdraft fees on my Wachovia statement
Personal financial struggles and banking fees
I'm still livin' in the basement
He hasn't achieved great success yet and is still living in a less than ideal situation
Tryin' to make music for the folks who endangered
Creating music to relate with those who struggle in the world
Now everybody say "alright"
Filling the world with positivity and encouragement
Contributed by Chloe S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.