Not Lost ft. T.I
B.o.B Lyrics

Just because I'm losing doesn't mean I'm lost
Just because I am not currently achieving success doesn't mean I don't know where I am going.

They gave me nothing but doubt
Others only provide me with negative feedback and leave me feeling uncertain.

First they waited then hated then counted me out
Initially they patiently waited, followed by disliking me, then instantaneously assumed my defeat.

Just because I'm losing doesn't mean I'm stuck
Just because I am not currently succeeding doesn't mean I am unable to progress.

They say I lost my way
They claim I am no longer heading in the correct direction.

But first I showed em then I sold em
But then I demonstrated my skill and proved them wrong while they watched in amazement.

Right in front of their face
Right in front of their own eyes.

All I know is keep going, shit don't stop
All I know is to keep moving forward because obstacles won't stop me.

Until the huss double up put the click on top
Until we make enough money to put ourselves in an advantageous position among others.

Used to wanna have the bricks on lock
I used to want to have complete control over a specific illicit operation.

Til we went to prison saw we couldn't pick them locks
Until we went to prison and realized we couldn't successfully carry out illegal activities.

Easy decision now a n-gga think I lost my touch
It was a simple choice to change my ways now that I have recognized my inability to be successful in illegal activities.

Listen if I ain't the realest ever done it I ain't off by much
Listen, I am undoubtedly one of the most genuine individuals ever to do what I do.

So please don't wake me up if I'm dreaming in the fast lane speedin' no safety belt
So, please do not interrupt me if I am living life in the fast lane, driving dangerously without any safety precautions.

And it's a marathon pace yourself
Success is a long-term process so it's important to manage your energy and resources.

In this race for wealth talkin' shit just a waste of breath
In the pursuit of riches, talking negatively or behaving poorly is counterproductive and a waste of time.

Chasing me like chasing your tail your never gon catch it
Attempting to catch up with me is like trying to catch your tail; it is impossible.

Tespect is something you never get if you never had it
Mutual respect is only given if it is also received.

I'm looking back and laughing this life of mine
I am now able to reflect and laugh at my previous life experiences.

Bought me all the way here form my life of crime
My criminal past has led me to where I am now.

Just a constant reminder that the end I'll be always the one who knows all see's all
These experiences serve as a reminder that in the end, I will always be the one who has seen everything and knows all.

Yeah, well these are my predictions
These are my expected outcomes.

Travelling the world trying not to get sick
I will be visiting various places, hoping to stay healthy during my travels.

And I'ma get more friends on my friends list
I will be making more friends on my social media profiles.

And then after that I'll be famous
After the aforementioned events, I will become very well known.

And everyone I know will tell me that I'm changing
Everyone I know will point out that I have changed.

And then my cell phone will never stop ringing
My phone will constantly be ringing with people trying to get in touch with me.

And I'll be all over magazine pages
I will be featured on many magazine covers.

Yeah and they'll play my songs till they boring
My music will be played so much that people will eventually get tired of hearing it.

And if I ever do stop touring they treat me like a foreigner
If I ever stop touring, people will start treating me differently, as if I am a stranger.

Don't believe me, ask Lauren...
If you don't believe me, ask someone who doesn't believe in me either.