Thats how you feel
B.o.B Lyrics


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I know we had a rough start
But you got my heart
I don't wanna be apart
You all I got
Tell me how you feel
Yeah
Can you keep it real
Can you keep it real
Baby what's the deal
Baby what's the deal
Please put down your shield
I never said that I was perfect
Never said that I was
And you know I'm still young
And you know I'm still young
But you know that I've been working
You know that I've been working
Baby you know I'm the one
You know I'm the one yeah
Baby keep it real
You been acting
Kinda funny lately
If it's something
That I'm doing
How come you
Won't educate me
Instead you sneak around
Like I won't
Notice a difference
Baby
Once I hit my peak
It's gone be hard
To get me to listen
All the shit you talking
Almost like you tryna hide some
All this stress you causin
Got me feeling like I mean nun
Put my heart in a coffin
Cause your love gone be
The death of me
Sex demons get the
Best of me
Your kisses feel so heavenly
Can you keep it real
Cause you been slackin
Keep on tryna play me
And I'm gone let you see some
Real acting
I'm gone let you see some
Real action
Can we keep it honest
I'm yours baby I promise
You used to be my rider
Now we crashin
Baby what happened
Tell me how you feel
Tell me how you feel
Can you keep it real
Can you keep it real
Baby what's the deal
Baby what's the deal
Please put down your shield
Please put down your shield
I never said that I was perfect
Never said that I was
And you know I'm still young
And you know I'm still young
But you know that I've been working
You know that I've been working
Baby you know I'm the one
Baby you know I'm the one yeah
Want me to play my role
Then you gotta tell the truth
You don't wanna have no titles
Okay cool you just my boo
You got bitches on the side
I got side niggas too
You wanna cut our hoes off
I'm just moving how you move
Yeah
You got the best dick
I'ma gone head
And give it to you
Really think you slick
And I'm a fool for feeling
Destined to you
Believe in And invest in you
Always see the best in you
Sorry to be sweatin you
But it's just no forgettin you
Let me tell you what you mean to me
Can you tell me see in me
You been changing on me recently
Ain't you spose' to lean on me
Ain't you spose' to lean on me
I know we had a rough start
know we had a rough start
But you got my heart
But you got my heart
I don't wanna be apart
I don't wanna be apart
You all I got
You all I got
Tell me how you feel
Tell me how you feel
Can you keep it real
Can you keep it real
Baby what's the deal
Baby what's the deal
Please put down your shield
Please put down your shield
I never said that I was perfect
Never said that I was
And you know I'm still young
And you know I'm still young
But you know that I've been working
But you know that I've been working
Baby you know I'm the one
Baby you know I'm the




Huh
One

Overall Meaning

In the song "That's How You Feel" by B.o.B, the lyrics express a sense of vulnerability and desire for honesty and transparency in a relationship. The singer acknowledges that their relationship may have had a rough start, but emphasizes their deep emotional investment and unwillingness to be apart from their partner. The repeated question, "Tell me how you feel, can you keep it real?" suggests a plea for genuine communication and openness.


The lyrics also address the singer's imperfections and their youth, acknowledging that they are a work in progress. This serves to highlight their commitment to personal growth and self-improvement. Despite their flaws, the singer believes they are worthy of love and showcases their hard work and dedication to the relationship.


However, the singer expresses concern about their partner's recent behavior. They feel that their actions imply secrecy or a hidden agenda, and it causes strain in the relationship. The singer questions why their partner is not being upfront about their feelings or addressing any issues directly. They imply that the stress caused by this behavior makes them feel unimportant and invisible.


The lyrics also touch on themes of trust, fidelity, and emotional connection. The singer confronts their partner's infidelity by mentioning that they both have other people on the side. This suggests a lack of commitment or exclusivity in their relationship. The singer desires a deeper connection and hopes that transparency and honesty can lead to a stronger bond.


Overall, "That's How You Feel" explores the complexities of a relationship, emphasizing the need for genuine communication, trust, and openness. It portrays the desire for a partner to reveal their true feelings and intentions, rebuild trust, and remind them of their importance in each other's lives.


Line by Line Meaning

I know we had a rough start
Despite our challenges in the beginning, I acknowledge and understand the difficulties we faced.


But you got my heart
You have captured my affection and love.


I don't wanna be apart
I have a strong desire to stay close to you and not be separated.


You all I got
You are everything to me, my sole source of happiness and support.


Tell me how you feel
Please open up and express your true emotions to me.


Can you keep it real
Are you capable of being transparent and truthful with me?


Baby what's the deal
What is the current state of our relationship? Can we clarify things?


Please put down your shield
I urge you to drop your guard and allow us to communicate openly and honestly.


I never said that I was perfect
I want to clarify that I never claimed to be flawless or without faults.


And you know I'm still young
Although I may be relatively inexperienced, you are aware of my youthful nature.


But you know that I've been working
You are aware of my efforts and dedication towards improving myself and our relationship.


Baby you know I'm the one
Deep down, you understand that I am the right person for you, the one you can rely on.


You been acting kinda funny lately
Your behavior has been somewhat unusual and questionable recently.


If it's something that I'm doing
If there is something specific that I am doing or causing, please enlighten me.


How come you won't educate me
Instead of keeping it a secret, why won't you inform and enlighten me?


Instead you sneak around like I won't notice a difference
Rather than being upfront and addressing the issue, you choose to deceive and hide things, underestimating my perceptiveness.


Once I hit my peak, it's gonna be hard to get me to listen
In the future, when I reach my pinnacle, it will be challenging for you to capture my attention and make me listen.


All the shit you talking, almost like you tryna hide some
The things you say and the way you behave give the impression that you are attempting to conceal something.


All this stress you causing, got me feeling like I mean none
The stress you are inflicting upon me makes me feel unimportant and insignificant.


Put my heart in a coffin 'cause your love gonna be the death of me
My love for you has become so burdensome and detrimental to my well-being that I feel like I need to protect my heart by isolating it.


Sex demons get the best of me, your kisses feel so heavenly
I am easily swayed and influenced by sexual temptations, and your kisses have an irresistible and pleasurable effect on me.


Cause you been slackin', keep on tryna play me
Your lack of effort and attempts to manipulate and deceive me are becoming noticeable and frustrating.


And I'm gonna let you see some real acting
At some point, I will demonstrate my true emotions and put on a genuine display of my feelings.


Can we keep it honest, I'm yours baby I promise
Let's maintain an atmosphere of honesty and openness, as I assure you that I am completely devoted to you.


You used to be my rider, now we crashing, baby what happened
You were once my loyal companion, but now our relationship is deteriorating and encountering problems. What transpired to cause this downfall?


Can you tell me see in me, you been changing on me recently
Can you honestly communicate and reveal your perception of me? I sense some recent changes in your behavior towards me.


Ain't you supposed to lean on me
Aren't you meant to depend on and seek support from me?


I know we had a rough start
I acknowledge that our beginning was challenging and filled with difficulties.


But you got my heart
Regardless of our obstacles, you have completely won over my heart.


I don't wanna be apart
The mere idea of being separated from you is something I strongly desire to avoid.


You all I got
You are not only my lover but my everything, the one I rely on and cherish the most.


Tell me how you feel
I am genuinely interested in learning about your emotions and thoughts.


Can you keep it real
Can you commit to being authentic and sincere with me?


Baby what's the deal
What is the current state and status of our relationship?


Please put down your shield
I implore you to let go of your defensive barriers and allow us to communicate openly without any walls between us.


I never said that I was perfect
I want to emphasize that I never presented myself as flawless or without any flaws.


And you know I'm still young
Although I may lack experience and wisdom, you are aware of my youthful nature.


But you know that I've been working
You acknowledge and recognize the effort and dedication I have put into improving myself and our relationship.


Baby you know I'm the one
Deep down, you possess the knowledge that I am the perfect person for you, the one you can depend on and trust.


You got bitches on the side, I got side niggas too
You have other women you entertain in secretive relationships, just as I have other men on the side as well.


You wanna cut our hoes off, I'm just moving how you move
You express a desire to sever ties with our external love interests, and I am simply adapting and behaving similarly to your actions.


You got the best dick, I'ma gonna head and give it to you
You possess exceptional sexual prowess, and as a result, I am willingly satisfying your desires.


Really think you slick and I'm a fool for feeling destined to you
You believe you are clever and can deceive me, and unfortunately, I fall into the trap of believing that we are meant to be together.


Believe in and invest in you, always see the best in you
I have faith in you and devote myself to our relationship, always focusing on your positive qualities.


Sorry to be sweatin' you, but it's just no forgettin' you
Apologies for obsessing over you, but I simply cannot forget about you and what we have.


Let me tell you what you mean to me, can you tell me see in me
Allow me to express the significance you hold in my life, and in return, can you honestly share your perception of me?


You been changing on me recently, ain't you supposed to lean on me
Lately, I have noticed a shift in your behavior towards me. Shouldn't you be relying on me for support?


I know we had a rough start
I am fully aware that our relationship initially encountered many challenges.


But you got my heart
Despite our rocky beginnings, you have captured my heart and hold a significant place in it.


I don't wanna be apart
The thought of being separated from you is something I strongly want to avoid.


You all I got
You are my everything, the one I rely on and hold dear above all else.


Tell me how you feel
Please honestly express your emotions and thoughts to me.


Can you keep it real
Can you commit to being genuine and truthful with me?


Baby what's the deal
What is the current status and situation of our relationship?


Please put down your shield
I request that you let go of your defensive barriers and engage in open and honest communication.


I never said that I was perfect
I want to clarify that I have never claimed to be flawless or without any faults.


And you know I'm still young
Although I may lack experience and wisdom, you are aware of my youthful nature.


But you know that I've been working
You recognize and understand the effort and dedication I have put into improving myself and our relationship.


Baby you know I'm the one
Deep down, you possess the understanding that I am the perfect match for you, the one you can rely on and trust.


Huh
An expression of uncertainty or confusion.


One
A single entity or person, in this case, referring to oneself.




Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Arianna Allen

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Comments from YouTube:

Gaming w/ G.I

I've been hearing this song and watching this video for a while because this track is intense and insane! although this track is just a clip and a teaser to the "Underground Luxury" Album, This should hopefully be on the "No Genre 2" Mixtape. This beautiful, magnificent work of lyricism art shouldn't go to waste! This track clip been out for quite a long time so it may/maybe not make the mixtape. Damn.... Can't wait for that No Genre 2 mixtape though. It has to either as good or better than the first "No Genre" Mixtape in order to be considered a Pt 2. But lastly, If this song ever hits that tape, I'll be glad because that track could go somewhere great! I can tell. It has that spark to it. In under 30 seconds the track already was banggin so.. I just know, If I hear the rest of that track, it's gonna be golden.

Empress O Verdure

He truly is a rap God. Looking at how his artistry as developed over years. Its always gold. Now hes engineering his on works. Like B.o.B is gifted. I'm glad I get to take part 💫

Daniel Waters

Keep ur head up bobby ray and keep spitting ur amazing style and you will be one of the greatest rappers alive . Way better than some other rappers that do claim and may have been one in their time but u keep going the way u are with meaningful lyrics and u will be one of the best ever . Keep it real

John Mann II

B.o.B is freakin awesome!!!

semir imamovic

He can rap...sing..play the guitar ..c mon..B.o.B is dope :)

Brownsboy23

thank you for keeping it real B.o.B, stay up

lilsaintx1

Go bob!! He is dope and murders every song he's on!! Can't wait for #undergroundluxury

semir imamovic

He can rap...sing..play the guitar ..c mon..B.o.B is dope :)

Go Berzerk

The beat is sick...and i never say that...b.o.b stays in beast mode

KTT Fam

Too dope. I need Underground Luxury ASAP!!

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