Out Of My Mind
B.o.B Lyrics

I'm, I'm, I'm, I'm
The artist is emphasizing his current state of mind.

I'm out of my, out of my mind
The artist feels like he has lost control of his mind.

Out of my fucking mind
The artist is emphasizing how much he feels like he has lost control.

I'm, I'm out of my, out of my mind
The artist is emphasizing his current state of mind.

I'm out of my-my-my
The artist is stuttering to emphasize his lack of control.

Out of my mind-mi'-mi'-mi'-mi'
The artist is stuttering to emphasize his lack of control.

I'm out of my fucking mind
The artist is emphasizing how much he feels like he has lost control.

Out of my fucking mind, mind
The artist is emphasizing his current state of mind.

I'm out of my fucking mind, gee, gee, golly, oh my
The artist's mind is so out of control that he is using meaningless expressions to describe it.

I was doing fine, once upon a time
The artist used to be in control of his mind.

Then my brain left and it didn't say bye
The artist feels like his mind left him without warning.

Don't look at me wrong, I'm out of my mind
The artist is aware of his current state of mind and warns others not to judge him for it.

Like Nostradamus and da Vinci combined
The artist feels like he has the capabilities of great thinkers like Nostradamus and da Vinci.

So paranoid of espionage
The artist is paranoid of people spying on him.

I'm watching my doors and checking my blinds
The artist is taking extra security measures to protect himself.

My brain is on vacation, they telling me
Other people are telling the artist that his mind is not functioning properly.

And I'm bi-polar to the severity
The artist has a severe case of bipolar disorder.

And I need medication, apparently
The artist needs medication to treat his disorder.

And some Electroconvulsive therapy
Medical treatment like Electroconvulsive therapy may be necessary to treat the artist's disorder.

I am a rebel, but yes, I'm so militant
The artist has a strong personality and can sometimes be a rebel, but he is also disciplined and organized.

Still I'm illegible for disabilities
Despite his disorder, the artist is not eligible for any disability benefits.

I am psychotic but there is no remedy
The artist is aware that he is suffering from psychosis, but there is no known cure for him.

This is not figurative, this is literally
The artist is emphasizing that he is truly experiencing these symptoms.

If these niggas go dumb, I go to the mental facility
The artist is saying that if others act recklessly, he will need to seek help at a mental institution.

See, man I'm so out there, I slap fives with ET
The artist is so out of touch with reality that he believes he could actually interact with alien life forms.

I don't need a feature
The artist can hold his own without a guest feature in his songs.

They don't want me to eat A La Carte when I'm on this beat
People underestimate the artist's abilities and think that he cannot handle tough challenges.

If you feel the same as me, then you got to agree
The artist is trying to relate to his audience.

I'm out of my mind
The artist is emphasizing his current state of mind.

Out of my, out of my mind
The artist is repeating himself to emphasize his state of mind.

I'm, I'm
The artist is emphasizing his current state of mind.

What's your name? B.o.B?
The artist is asking himself who he is.

So, they calling you Bob?
The artist is questioning if that is really his name.

Stop playing, nigga, you know that I'm known for the 'Bob
The artist is assuring himself that he is indeed known by that name.

Couple hit songs, got you thinking you a hearthrob
The artist has become successful and famous, but he feels like it has gone to his head.

Well, this thang so good, make a nigga wanna sob
The artist feels like he has achieved something great and it is making him emotional.

You don't need a feature?
The artist is questioning whether or not he actually needs a guest feature in his music.

Nigga, I'm the feature
The artist is asserting that he is good enough on his own.

You gon' be the priest, and I'mma be the preacher
The artist is using a religious metaphor to say that he is better than others.

You can be the He-Man, I'mma be the She-Ra
The artist is using a cartoon reference to say that he is better than others.

You can be the Grim, I'mma be the Reaper
The artist is using a death metaphor to say that he is better than others.

Can we pretend that airplanes in the night skies Are like shooting stars?
The artist is asking if we can pretend that airplanes are shooting stars.

Well, you gon' really need a wish right now When my goons come through and start shooting stars
The artist is saying that when his friends come around, people will wish upon shooting stars out of fear.

You know, I'm all about shoes and cars
The artist likes to indulge in luxury items like shoes and cars.

I'm kinda drunk off booze, Bacardi
The artist is admitting that he is drunk on alcohol.

I told Baby when I get my new advance I'mma blow that motherfucker on a blue Bugatti
The artist plans to spend his money on an expensive car.

You know, I graduated summa cum laude
The artist is saying that he graduated with top honors.

That's why they thinking I'm Illuminati
People think that the artist is associated with secret societies and the Illuminati because of his success.

And matter fact, let's kiss and make-up I'll help you escape on my blue Ducati
The artist is making light of his previous aggressive lyrics and is saying that he wants to reconcile and help others.

Hallelujah!
The artist is expressing excitement and joy.

I'm out of it
The artist is emphasizing his current state of mind.

I can't seem to come out of it
The artist feels like he cannot gain control of his mind again.

What's going on inside of my head?
The artist is questioning what is happening inside of his mind.

It feels like I'm being John Malkovich
The artist feels like he is experiencing a surreal, out-of-body experience like in the movie Being John Malkovich.

Ladies and gentlemen, please tone it down a bit There's an announcement, I like to announce Wait, how am I suppose to pronounce this shit?
The artist is struggling to communicate and announce something.

I don't need a sub, I don't a speaker 'Cause a nigga bring the noise like an onomatopoeia
The artist doesn't need any equipment to make noise because he can imitate sounds with his voice.

Leave him in the dust, all he see is my Adidas
The artist is using his shoes to symbolize his success and leaving others behind.

Na na na na boo boo, wouldn't want to be ya
The artist is saying that he is better than others.

Never turning back, how you think I got here?
The artist is saying that he has to keep moving forward to maintain his success.

And I'm never slowing down, fuck was that a deer?
The artist is so focused on his success that he doesn't even notice when he hits an animal with his car.

If you got a problem, step to the office Matter fact, never mind, talk to the kiosk, bi-atch
The artist doesn't have time for anyone's problems and sarcastically suggests they talk to a kiosk instead.

You have no idea
The artist believes that others cannot comprehend what goes on in his life.

That's why they call me B dot, been a maniac ever since I was knee-high
The artist has had a wild and intense personality since he was very young.

Man, I swear to God, I'mma need help Someone call Charter, maybe call FEMA
The artist is admitting that he needs help for his mental state and jokingly suggests that someone call emergency services.

'Cause I got to be crazy or outta my mind to have this many stamps on my VISA
The artist has spent so much money that he feels like he must be crazy.

Wait, if I'm here and you're there? And I'm here and you're there? (If I'm there and you're here?) If I'm here and you're there? (If I'm there and you're here?) And I'm here and you're there?
The artist is questioning the reality of his situation and where he stands in relation to others.