Roll One Up
B.o.B Lyrics


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And it feels like somethings taking over
But it feels right now I'm finally getting closer

Looking at the ceiling fan spinning round
Yeah all I really wanna do is sit around
Thoughts in my head got me tripping out
I got the feeling now so I guess Ill just
Roll one up
Roll one up
Roll one up
So I guess Ill just
Roll one up
Roll one up
Roll one up
Roll one up

It feels like a super rush
Adrenaline shots through the blood
When the time is right, I dooze it up
But any time my phone ring
I'm not surprised cuz it usually does
First class, jewelry plush
I touch down to defuse it up
Then I hit the stage, head to the bus
I'm not alone theres a crew of us
We party hard, we take shots
I had a few but I threw them up
Vegas nights, jacuzzi tub
Someone fire that hookah up

Looking at the ceiling fan spinning round
Yeah all I really wanna do is sit around
Thoughts in my head got me tripping out
I got the feeling now so I guess Ill just
Roll one up
Roll one up
Roll one up
So I guess Ill just
Roll one up
Roll one up
Roll one up
So I guess Ill just
Roll one up
Roll one up
Roll one up
So I guess Ill just
Roll one up
Roll one up
Roll one up
Roll one up

Look were born into the world
Living our lives out
Making enough bread to barely support our lifestyle
Thats crazy ain't it
Uncle Sam sure is shady ain't he
They say it ain't all black and white
But they ain't one shade of gray to paint it
Its complicated
But hey I can't complain, cuz it could always be worse
And I must have some nerve
Then again I swear I'm never nervous
And you know we all make mistakes
I just make mine look good on purpose
Meanwhile I'm getting blazed
Laughing at anti-drug commercials
Thats the sound, no bullshit allowed
Hovering above the world
I pray my feet never touch the ground
I'm in my element fading in and out
And please believe if I ever show any signs of coming down
Then I'm gone

Roll one up
Roll one up
Roll one up
So I guess Ill just
Roll one up
Roll one up
Roll one up
So I guess Ill just
Roll one up
Roll one up
Roll one up
So I guess Ill just
Roll one up
Roll one up

And it feels like somethings taking over
But it feels right now I'm finally getting closer

Looking at the ceiling fan spinning round
Yeah all I really wanna do is sit around
Thoughts in my head got me tripping out
I got the feeling now so I guess Ill just
Roll one up
Roll one up
Roll one up
So I guess Ill just
Roll one up
Roll one up
Roll one up
So I guess Ill just
Roll one up
Roll one up
Roll one up
So I guess Ill just
Roll one up




Roll one up
Roll one up

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to B.o.B's Roll One Up describe the feeling of being high and the relaxation that comes with it. The chorus repeats the phrase "Roll one up" and implies the act of rolling a joint to smoke marijuana. The opening lyrics suggest that something is taking over, which could refer to the high that is setting in. However, the feeling is positive and brings the singer closer to his desired state of relaxation. He mentions looking up at the ceiling fan while his mind is "tripping," hinting at the psychedelic effects of marijuana.


In the second verse, B.o.B describes his lifestyle as a successful artist, flying in first class and living a luxurious life. He mentions partying with his crew and getting high, even throwing up from drinking too much. Despite the ups and downs, he seems content and grateful for his life. He mentions the complications of the world and the government, but takes a positive outlook and refuses to complain. The bridge of the song emphasizes the desire to stay high and avoid coming down, as it feels like something is taking over and bringing the singer closer to his desired state.


Overall, the lyrics to Roll One Up are a celebration of the relaxing, freeing effects of marijuana, as well as a nod to the artist's successful lifestyle and outlook on life.


Line by Line Meaning

And it feels like somethings taking over
Feeling a powerful positive force coming over me


But it feels right now I'm finally getting closer
This positive force means I'm getting closer to where I want to be


Looking at the ceiling fan spinning round
Just staring aimlessly at the ceiling fan


Yeah all I really wanna do is sit around
Don't want to do much of anything, just be lazy


Thoughts in my head got me tripping out
My mind is racing and it's disorienting


I got the feeling now so I guess Ill just
This feeling is so strong that I have to act on it


Roll one up
Smoke a joint


Roll one up
Smoke a joint


Roll one up
Smoke a joint


So I guess Ill just
This is the logical thing to do


Roll one up
Smoke a joint


Roll one up
Smoke a joint


Roll one up
Smoke a joint


Roll one up
Smoke a joint


It feels like a super rush
This sensation is incredibly powerful


Adrenaline shots through the blood
Feels like an adrenaline rush in the body


When the time is right, I dooze it up
When the moment is perfect, I indulge in smoking weed


But any time my phone ring
No matter when, my phone is always ringing


I'm not surprised cuz it usually does
I'm used to frequent calls and distractions


First class, jewelry plush
Living in luxury with expensive jewelry


I touch down to defuse it up
When I arrive somewhere, I'm ready to relax and unwind


Then I hit the stage, head to the bus
Performing on stage, then getting on the tour bus


I'm not alone theres a crew of us
I have a team of people with me


We party hard, we take shots
We like to party and drink alcohol


I had a few but I threw them up
I had too much to drink and vomited


Vegas nights, jacuzzi tub
Spending wild nights in Las Vegas and relaxing in a hot tub


Someone fire that hookah up
Let's start smoking a hookah pipe


Look were born into the world
We are all born into existence


Living our lives out
Spending our lives living and experiencing things


Making enough bread to barely support our lifestyle
Making just enough money to get by


Thats crazy ain't it
It's ridiculous, isn't it?


Uncle Sam sure is shady ain't he
The government can be very untrustworthy


They say it ain't all black and white
Things are not always clear-cut


But they ain't one shade of gray to paint it
It's even more complicated than that


Its complicated
The situation is complex


But hey I can't complain, cuz it could always be worse
I can't complain because things could be worse than they are


And I must have some nerve
I must have some courage or audacity


Then again I swear I'm never nervous
I swear I'm always confident and fearless


And you know we all make mistakes
Everyone makes mistakes


I just make mine look good on purpose
I purposely make my mistakes look cool


Meanwhile I'm getting blazed
In the meantime, I'm smoking weed


Laughing at anti-drug commercials
Finding humor in commercials that warn against drug use


Thats the sound, no bullshit allowed
This is the real thing, no lies or fake stuff


Hovering above the world
Feeling like I'm above everything else


I pray my feet never touch the ground
I hope to stay in this elevated state of mind forever


I'm in my element fading in and out
I feel at home and I'm drifting in and out of consciousness


And please believe if I ever show any signs of coming down
If I start to come down from this high, believe that I'm gone


Then I'm gone
At that point, I'm lost and no longer in control




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Comments from YouTube:

BraedenV

this BoB track is so smooth.

that's the sound, no bullshit allowed, hovering above the world I pray my feet never touch the ground, I'm, in my element, fadin in and out.

IttyBittyRee

This song brings me so much peace.

Jenna Campbell

still slapping in 2017

ESTXXBOI

19' Still Rolling Up

Kermac

2022 still in rotation! I never smoked a single thing in my 33 year old life, but this song is my shiiiiit!

Danielle Cloke

Still slapping in 2018

DeboMyGuy

Underrated B.o.B

Curt Jones

DUDE I smoked to this song the day my son was born. was on a random mixtape. This is a classic

Dejon Williams

Damn shawty I remember 💨 2 this on a island with bad shawty especially at the end of the song smooth gotta be a top smoking song 😏🍃 still Rollin one up

Restrictions

Hell yea, this tha hook right here

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