Lyrically on this smooth number the Atlanta native is assuring his girl that she has nothing to fear from other women as they've got "Nothing on You."
The track was helmed by production team the Smeezingtons, which comprises Phillip Lawrence, Ari Levine and Bruno Mars. Lawrence told MTV News: "We actually wrote and sung on the hook. We'd been fans of his for a minute and he came in and just murdered those verses. Hopefully the rest is gonna be history."
Simmons told the story behind the song to Artist Direct: "I'm still young, but in the song I'm reflecting on my younger days when I was all about chasing girls. I was a hopeless romantic and made a lot of stupid decisions. It's about those days. I'm compiling my observations of myself and putting them on a record. I feel like it was a happy marriage between the lyrics that Bruno sang and what I'm doing because he pretty much summed it up and I just had to elaborate on it in my way. I switched up my vocal inflection. It's different; a lot of B.o.B fans didn't notice it was me on first listen."
Bobby Ray speculated to MTV News that the reason for the tune's success is because, "this song is really genuine and really sincere."
He added that sometimes girls who feel insecure need a boost of confidence from their significant other. "I feel like [the song] kind of spoke to 'that crowd,' " he smiled, "which is a huge crowd apparently." B.o.B is the first male to rapper to score a US #1 with his debut single since Flo Rida had a chart-topper with his maiden release, "Low" on the chart dated January 5, 2008. B.o.B is the first American act whose name is a palindrome to top the Hot 100. The other two who did so prior to the Atlanta rapper were both Scandinavian groups. They were ABBA, who reigned with "Dancing Queen" in 1977, and A-Ha, who led with "Take On Me" in 1985. The song was originally slated for B.o.B's Atlantic Records label mate, Lupe Fiasco. Producer Jim Jonsin, who signed B.o.B to his Rebel Rock imprint, told MTV News that he was responsible for redirecting the record to his artist. "I was actually working on a session in Chung King [Studios], and [Atlantic Records chairman] Craig Kallman called me during that session with that particular track, to work on it for Lupe Fiasco," Jonsin said. "I told Craig, 'I like the song a lot. It's a smash and could be somebody's single. But it's not Lupe's record. I need this record for B.o.B. Please give this record to B.o.B' I guess they went through whoever they went through, convinced whoever they needed to, and it got to B.o.B."
The Adventures of Bobby Ray debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200 dated May 15, 2010. It was the first time in over three and a half years that a solo male artist had topped the album chart with their debut release. The previous artist to do so was Rick Ross who opened on top of the list with Port of Miami on Aug. 26, 2006. Bruno Mars and Phillip Lawrence of the Smeezingtons told MTV News how they collectively pieced together the music for this track. "Me and Phil always had that hook," Mars said. "It was a different melody at first, though," Lawrence added.
"So one day our other partner - the Silent Bob of the Smeezingtons - Ari, he walked into the studio and said he programmed the drums [over]," Mars explained. "It had this old-school hip-hop beat. I said, 'Gimme the piano,' and that was the first thing I started playing. Magically, that melody worked with this track we were doing."
Bruno Mars told Spin magazine how this song was inspired by '50s doo-wop classics such as The Flamingos' "I Only Have Eyes For You." Said Mars: "In my songs I'm not saying something that's never been said before. They have lyrics aren't going to blow people away. It's the emotion and the melody that drive it home. So many doo-wop songs do that, like the Flamingos' 'I Only Have Eyes For You.' I was listening to that when we started writing 'Nothin' on You.' I wanted to get that sound. When that chorus opens up [sings] 'I only have eyes for you,' it's just, 'aaaaaaaaaahhh!' What woman doesn't want to hear that? That's where my style comes from when I'm writing. It's all about the execution."
Bruno Mars recalled to Q Magazine: "We'd always had that 'beautiful girls, all over the world' part. I played the intro part for our A&R guy and he was like, It's a smash, I want it for B.O.B. I wondered who they'd get to sing the hook, but they took a chance on me on that one."
Nothing On You f. Bruno Mars
B.o.B Lyrics
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I could be chasin' but my time would be wasted
They got nothin' on you baby
Nothin' on you baby
They might say, "Hi," and I might say, "Hey."
But you shouldn't worry about what they say
'Cause they got nothin' on you baby
(N-n-n-nothin' on you babe, n-nothin' on you)
(N-n-n-nothin' on you babe, n-nothin' on you)
Yeah
I know you feel where I'm coming from (from)
Regardless of the things in my past that I've done (done)
Most of it really was for the hell of the fun (the fun)
On a carousel so around I spun (spun)
With no direction just tryna get some (some?)
Tryna chase skirts living in the summer sun (sun?)
And so I lost more than I had ever won (wha)
And honestly I ended up with none (huh)
It's so much nonsense it's on my conscience
I'm thinking maybe I should get it out
And I don't wanna sound redundant
But I was wondering
If there was something that you wanna know (that you wanna know)
But nevermind that we should let it go (we should let it go)
'Cause we don't wanna be a TV episode (TV episode)
And all the bad thoughts just let 'em go (go), go (go), go (hey)
Beautiful girls all over the world
I could be chasin' but my time would be wasted
They got nothin' on you baby
(N-n-n-nothin' on you babe, n-nothin' on you)
Nothin' on you baby
(N-n-n-nothin' on you babe, n-nothin' on you)
They might say hi (hi) and I might say hey (hey)
But you shouldn't worry (ha ha) about what they say (why)
'Cause they got nothin' on you baby
(N-n-n-nothin' on you babe, n-nothin' on you)
Nothin' on you baby
(N-n-n-nothin' on you babe, n-nothin' on you)
Yeah
Hands down, there will never be another one (nope)
I've been around and I've never seen another one
Because your style, I ain't really got nothin' on (nothin')
And you wild when you ain't got nothin' on (ha ha)
Baby you the whole package, plus you pay your taxes (uh)
And you keep it real, while them others stay plastic (heh)
You're my Wonder Woman, call me Mr. Fantastic (ha)
Stop, now think about it
I've been to London (yeah), I've been to Paris (yeah)
Even way out there in Tokyo (Tokyo)
Back home down in Georgia (yeah) to New Orleans (yeah)
But you always steal the show (steal the show)
And just like that girl, you got me froze (got me froze)
Like a Nintendo 64 (64)
If you never knew, well, now you know (know)
Know (know), know (hey)
Beautiful girls (yeah) all over the world (all over)
I could be chasin' but my time would be wasted (haha)
They got nothin' on you baby
(N-n-n-nothin' on you babe, n-nothin' on you)
Nothin' on you baby
(N-n-n-nothin' on you babe, n-nothin' on you)
They might say hi (hi) and I might say hey (hey)
But you shouldn't worry (ha ha) about what they say (why)
'Cause they got nothin' on you baby
(N-n-n-nothin' on you babe, n-nothin' on you)
Nothin' on you baby
(N-n-n-nothin' on you babe, n-nothin' on you)
Yeah
Everywhere I go, I'm always hearing your name (name)
And no matter where I'm at, girl you make me wanna sing (sing)
Whether a bus or a plane (plane) or a car or a train (train)
No other girl's on my brain and you the one to blame
Beautiful girls (yeah) all over the world (all over)
I could be chasin' but my time would be wasted (haha)
They got nothin' on you baby
(N-n-n-nothin' on you babe, n-nothin' on you)
Nothin' on you baby
(N-n-n-nothin' on you babe, n-nothin' on you)
They might say hi (hi) and I might say hey (hey)
But you shouldn't worry (ha ha) about what they say (why)
'Cause they got nothin' on you baby
(N-n-n-nothin' on you babe, n-nothin' on you)
Nothin' on you baby
(N-n-n-nothin' on you babe, n-nothin' on you)
Yeah
Yeah (ha ha)
And that's just how we do it (ha ha ha)
And I'mma just let this ride
B.o.B and Bruno Mars
The song "Nothing On You" by B.o.B ft. Bruno Mars is all about how the singer has seen and met many beautiful women from all over the world but none of them are as special as his love interest. He expresses how he would be wasting his time chasing other women because they all have "nothing on" her. He goes on to explain how his past experiences have been fueled by carelessness and a thirst for excitement, but he's ready to leave that behind for someone who is deserving of his love and attention.
Bruno Mars' crooning voice provides a catchy chorus that emphasizes how there is no one else like the girl he's fallen for. The song mixes playful lyrics with a message about the importance of finding someone who truly makes your heart sing. The upbeat tempo and lively melody make "Nothing On You" a favorite for both radio play and dance floors.
Line by Line Meaning
Beautiful girls all over the world
There are many attractive women around the world.
I could be chasin' but my time would be wasted
I could pursue these women, but it wouldn't be worth the time and effort.
They got nothin' on you baby
None of these other women compare to you.
Nothin' on you baby
You are the best, and no one can compete with you.
They might say, "Hi," and I might say, "Hey."
Other women may greet me, but I'm not interested in them.
But you shouldn't worry about what they say
You have no need to be concerned with other women.
'Cause they got nothin' on you baby
These other women don't compare to you at all.
Yeah
Agreement affirmation.
I know you feel where I'm coming from (from)
I think you understand what I am saying.
Regardless of the things in my past that I've done (done)
Despite the questionable things I've done in the past.
Most of it really was for the hell of the fun (the fun)
Most of my behavior was just to have a good time, not to harm anyone.
On a carousel so around I spun (spun)
I was caught up in a cycle of hedonistic behavior.
With no direction just tryna get some (some?)
I didn't have any specific goals, I was just trying to enjoy myself.
Tryna chase skirts living in the summer sun (sun?)
I was trying to have romantic encounters and enjoy life, especially during the summer months.
And so I lost more than I had ever won (wha)
I ended up losing more than I gained.
And honestly I ended up with none (huh)
In the end, I didn't really obtain anything valuable from that lifestyle.
It's so much nonsense it's on my conscience
The memory of those experiences bothers me because it seems foolish in retrospect.
I'm thinking maybe I should get it out
I am considering expressing these regrets.
And I don't wanna sound redundant
I don't want to repeat myself unnecessarily.
But I was wondering
I have a question on my mind.
If there was something that you wanna know (that you wanna know)
If there is anything you want to ask me, feel free to do so.
But nevermind that we should let it go (we should let it go)
However, it may be best to not dwell on the past and move on.
'Cause we don't wanna be a TV episode (TV episode)
We don't want our relationship to be sensationalized or portrayed negatively in the media.
And all the bad thoughts just let 'em go (go), go (go), go (hey)
It's best to release any negative thoughts and move forward positively.
They might say hi (hi) and I might say hey (hey)
Other women may try to greet me, but I'm not interested in them.
But you shouldn't worry (ha ha) about what they say (why)
You have no need to be concerned with other women.
Hands down, there will never be another one (nope)
You are irreplaceable and unique.
I've been around and I've never seen another one
I've had experiences with other women, but they don't measure up to you.
Because your style, I ain't really got nothin' on (nothin')
I can't even compete with your unique and impressive qualities.
And you wild when you ain't got nothin' on (ha ha)
You're even more interesting and captivating when you're not trying to impress anyone.
Baby you the whole package, plus you pay your taxes (uh)
You have all the best qualities, including being responsible with your finances.
And you keep it real, while them others stay plastic (heh)
You're honest and authentic while others are phony.
You're my Wonder Woman, call me Mr. Fantastic (ha)
You're like a superhero to me, and I feel like a hero when I'm with you.
Stop, now think about it
Take a moment to consider.
I've been to London (yeah), I've been to Paris (yeah)
I've had the opportunity to travel to some amazing places.
Even way out there in Tokyo (Tokyo)
I've even traveled to Japan.
Back home down in Georgia (yeah) to New Orleans (yeah)
I've been to multiple locations in the US.
But you always steal the show (steal the show)
Regardless of where we are, you are the center of my attention.
And just like that girl, you got me froze (got me froze)
I'm speechless and captivated by you.
Like a Nintendo 64 (64)
This is a playful comparison, conveying that I am fixated on you like a child would be fixated on a video game console.
If you never knew, well, now you know (know)
If you didn't know how special you are to me, now you do.
Know (know), know (hey)
Acknowledgement and emphasis on this point.
Beautiful girls (yeah) all over the world (all over)
There are many attractive women in many locations worldwide.
I could be chasin' but my time would be wasted (haha)
Even though there are many attractive women, pursuing them would not be worth my time and effort.
They got nothin' on you baby
None of these other women compare to you.
Everywhere I go, I'm always hearing your name (name)
You are always on my mind and I talk about you often.
And no matter where I'm at, girl you make me wanna sing (sing)
You have a positive impact on my life and bring me joy.
Whether a bus or a plane (plane) or a car or a train (train)
No matter my mode of transportation, I still think of you.
No other girl's on my brain and you the one to blame
I am constantly thinking about you and it's your fault for being so amazing.
Yeah (ha ha)
Acknowledgement and agreement with what I just said.
And that's just how we do it (ha ha ha)
This is just our style and how we operate in our relationship.
And I'mma just let this ride
I'll continue to enjoy my time with you and let our love grow.
B.o.B and Bruno Mars
Acknowledgement of the artists responsible for this song.
Contributed by Emma D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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