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.
No Man's Land
B.o.B Lyrics
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Well I live in a no man's land
I don't know where I'm going trying to gain a fan
I hold on the best that I can
Because the deeper I go the quicker the sand
[Chorus: B.o.B]
Yeah, and everything, it all comes crashing down
And every thing and every single cloud
Becomes the sea and it all comes crashing down
And in the midst of everything, I drown
As the sky above comes crashing down
And in the midst of everything, I drown
As the sky above comes crashing down
[Break: B.o.B]
Sweet dreams, I hold on to
Memories, I hold on to
[Verse 1: B.o.B]
I don't think they really, really understand
All the pain I feel just to make em jam
Now here I go, in the studio
Now can you feel my heart? Can you feel my soul?
That's they way that I think with every line
And I'm a be that deep til the day I die
So if you feel me now, sing one time
(Ooooohhhh)
[Verse 2: B.o.B]
The doc said I need to take these everyday
But I'd rather ride around in a chevrolet
I don't wanna pray, I don't wanna meditate
I broke up with my girlfriend yesterday
If I wanted to, I can do anything
I could rap a verse, but I think I'd rather sing
Everything comes around like a boomerang
Boomerang, rang, boomerang, rang
[Chorus]
[Outro 8X: B.o.B]
I try to hold on, on to everything
Sweet memories, but that was yesterday
[Break - repeat 2X over the end of the outro]
The song "No Man's Land" by B.o.B. discusses the artist's struggle as he lives in a "no man's land," unsure of where he is going and trying to gain a fanbase. He reflects on his journey, mentioning that the deeper he goes, the quicker the sand slips away from him. Referring to the ups and downs of life, he sings about how things can come crashing down and how every deed eventually comes back around. As he drowns in the midst of everything, the sky above him comes crashing down. Nonetheless, he holds onto sweet dreams and memories, and keeps pushing forward, rapping with all his heart and soul, leaving a deep mark on his listeners.
The song has a deep meaning and explores various themes, including the idea of existential uncertainty, the transient nature of life, the inevitability of karma, and the power of memories. B.o.B seamlessly blends his personal experiences with these themes, thereby making the song relatable to many people who might be going through similar struggles. The way he sings, the tone he adopts, and the rhymes he crafts are all part of a larger artistic vision to convey the heart and soul behind his music.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I live in a no man's land
I feel lost and directionless in my career and personal life
I don't know where I'm going trying to gain a fan
I feel uncertain about my music career and trying to build a fanbase
I hold on the best that I can
I try to keep going despite the challenges I face
Because the deeper I go the quicker the sand
The more I struggle, the faster things seem to fall apart
Yeah, and everything, it all comes crashing down
All my hard work and accomplishments are temporary and can disappear at any moment
And every deed, it all comes back around
The consequences of my actions will always catch up to me
Becomes the sea and it all comes crashing down
My mistakes and failures can have a ripple effect and harm others
And in the midst of everything, I drown
I feel overwhelmed and helpless amidst life's challenges
As the sky above comes crashing down
The problems and negative consequences seem to be taking over my life
Sweet dreams, I hold on to
I cherish happy memories from the past
Memories, I hold on to
I cling to good memories to help cope with tough times
I don't think they really, really understand
Others may not grasp the pain and effort that goes into creating music
All the pain I feel just to make em jam
The emotional toll it takes to create music that resonates with listeners
Now here I go, in the studio
I put my all into making music
Now can you feel my heart? Can you feel my soul?
I want my music to express my deepest emotions and connect with listeners
That's they way that I think with every line
I put careful thought and emotion into every lyric I write
And I'm a be that deep til the day I die
I am committed to creating meaningful and impactful music for the rest of my life
So if you feel me now, sing one time (Ooooohhhh)
If listeners connect with my music on a deep level, I want them to express it openly
The doc said I need to take these everyday
Reference to medication he should take daily
But I'd rather ride around in a chevrolet
He would rather spend time enjoying life and doing what he loves rather than focusing on medical treatment
I don't wanna pray, I don't wanna meditate
He doesn't want to put in the effort needed to improve his mental health and well-being
I broke up with my girlfriend yesterday
He recently experienced a break-up, causing emotional pain and stress
If I wanted to, I can do anything
He has the capability and potential to achieve great things
I could rap a verse, but I think I'd rather sing
He enjoys exploring different genres and styles of music
Everything comes around like a boomerang
The consequences of one's actions and decisions will eventually return
Boomerang, rang, boomerang, rang
Repetition of the phrase to emphasize the boomerang effect
I try to hold on, on to everything
Despite challenges, he tries to hold on to the good things in life
Sweet memories, but that was yesterday
He acknowledges that good memories cannot change the difficulties of the present
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOBBY RAY JR. SIMMONS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Italian blinker
This song brings a tear to my eye. Man B.o.B used to be awesome
Bly The Truth
He changed but still is good remember its now 2019 and this song was in 2009 how much do you think he has changed as a person
nicholas paino
he didn't change he only put the truth that people are afraid to hear in his music
Will Whitesel
nicholas paino Exactly. Heâs still pretty much the same person
Ezra Daiquiri
Used to?! But you sleep tho.
theviolentvixen22
used to be??? wutâŠ.
MultiCherry23
This is hands down his best song imo. I can't even describe how much i love it
STG
this mixtape blew up so fast in ATL it was ridiculous. One day I had barely heard of this guy, the next he was coming out of every speaker to be found. and for a very good reason. He's unreasonably talented.
Hip-Hop Homework
it don't matter if B.o.B releases a shitty album or track here and there because the amount of quality product that he's released far outweighs the amount of crap he's released. And I think he's one of the few, VERY FEW artists who can lay claim to that. The majority of music he's released is just generally good. Most artists only have a few good tracks. The more I listen to the catalogue--the more I appreciate him. That being said--I do tend to like more of his older stuff. I'ma fan for life 'cause this dude makes good music and he's an insanely talented lyricist.
Ryan Belekewicz
Do you know which one of his albums this song is on?