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.
So What
B.o.B Lyrics
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There's no point in wondering why people do what they do
It's alright to be confused
But don't lose sight of the truth
Girl, it's him, it's not you
So what if he don't call when he's supposed to
So what if he don't care
You don't need him to be there
So what if when you're mad he says you're crazy
You just make him insecure
No, you didn't lose the girl you used to be
You just let yourself get a little hurt
But so what
So what
So what
It happens to the best of us
So what
So what
So what
It happens to the best of us
And you don't have to be ashamed
For giving everything you got when they don't know what they have
Sometimes jumping ain't so safe
But when the parachute don't open, girl, don't feel so bad
'Cause, so what if he don't call when he's supposed to
So what if he don't care
So what if when you cry he don't hold you
You don't need him to be there
Oh, oh, oh
So what if when you're mad he says you're crazy
You just make him insecure
No, you didn't lose the girl you used to be
You just let yourself get a little hurt
But so what
So what
So what
It happens to the best of us
So what
So what
So what
It happens to the best of us
B.o.B's song "So What" is a song that is all about letting go of the hurt and frustration caused by the actions of someone you care about deeply. The lyrics communicate the message that sometimes, regardless of how hard we try or how much we care, we can't control the actions of others. The opening line, "Everybody plays the fool" acknowledges that everyone experiences pain and disappointment in relationships at some point in their lives, and that it is a common experience that doesn't discriminate against any one person.
The chorus of the song, "so what" is a defiant declaration that regardless of the pain and frustration, life will go on. It's a message meant to empower the listener to rise above the pain, and to not let it define them. The message is to not be ashamed of giving your all, even when it is not reciprocated in a way that you had hoped. The verses tell you that "it's him, it's not you", and that you should not let his actions change who you are, but use it as a means of growth.
In conclusion, "So What" is a song that resonates with anyone who has ever felt hurt or let down in a relationship. It's a message of hope that reminds us that we are not alone in our pain and that we can move past it to find happiness in the present and the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Everybody plays the fool
Everyone makes mistakes and gets hurt in relationships
There's no point in wondering why people do what they do
Trying to understand someone's behavior is pointless because people act in unexpected ways
It's alright to be confused
It's natural to feel uncertain and unclear about a situation
But don't lose sight of the truth
Remember to stay grounded in what you know to be true
Girl, it's him, it's not you
His behavior is not a reflection of you
So what if he don't call when he's supposed to
Don't worry about whether he sticks to a schedule or not
So what if he don't care
It's not your responsibility to care about his lack of caring
So what if when you cry he don't hold you
His lack of comfort when you cry is not a reflection of your worth
You don't need him to be there
You are an independent person and do not require someone else to be present for you to be okay
So what if when you're mad he says you're crazy
His derogatory comment when you're angry is a reflection of his own insecurities
You just make him insecure
Your expression of emotion threatens his sense of control
No, you didn't lose the girl you used to be
Your experiences do not take away from the core of who you are
You just let yourself get a little hurt
You experienced pain, but it does not define you
It happens to the best of us
Everyone goes through difficult experiences in relationships, regardless of their strengths or weaknesses
And you don't have to be ashamed
You should not feel embarrassed or guilty for giving your all in a relationship
For giving everything you got when they don't know what they have
Even if your partner did not appreciate your efforts, your actions were still valid
Sometimes jumping ain't so safe
Taking risks can be dangerous and uncertain
But when the parachute don't open, girl, don't feel so bad
If your expectations and hopes are not met in a relationship, it is not your fault
So what if when you're mad he says you're crazy
His derogatory comment when you're angry is a reflection of his own insecurities
Oh, oh, oh
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So what if when you're mad he says you're crazy
His derogatory comment when you're angry is a reflection of his own insecurities
You just make him insecure
Your expression of emotion threatens his sense of control
No, you didn't lose the girl you used to be
Your experiences do not take away from the core of who you are
You just let yourself get a little hurt
You experienced pain, but it does not define you
But so what
In the grand scheme of things, these problems are insignificant
It happens to the best of us
Everyone goes through difficult experiences in relationships, regardless of their strengths or weaknesses
So what
Don't dwell on the negative aspects of a situation
So what
In the grand scheme of things, these problems are insignificant
So what
It's not worth being upset over
It happens to the best of us
Everyone goes through difficult experiences in relationships, regardless of their strengths or weaknesses
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Labuguen, Frederic Kennett, Nathan Esquite, Robert Hauldren, Ryan Edmundson, Zachary Hannah
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@michealktrevor
Used to be my shit in 2014. Simpler times
@ThatGirlSheila
Feel so nostalgic hearing this
@Chii9000
I haven't seen so many brown skin women in a hip hop video ...since never. Wow
@Teijibana
He uses them most Β of the time
@Jzrose1
Haven't seen then since the late 90s lol
@PichpoGUA
That's what heaven looks like.
@summerjuly2593
I was thinking the same thing lol
@summerjuly2593
Black women must be in now lol
@44standaman
No Genre 2 is spectacular, B.o.B. keeping rap alive
@devinebloodgamer4149
I am gald I came across this lit track in 2020 while being corona positive