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.
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West side gon' back me up, gon' back me up
South side gon' back me up, gon' back me up
North side gon' back me up, yea
Everywhere I plant my feet, everybody know bout me nigga
I ain't gotta say one word, I ain't gotta show ID nigga
Back when I was in 10th grade, I saved up, got a set of gold teeth
Nigga I'm bout the bands, I do that
Private jet I flew that
40K I threw that
A quarter pound, I blew that
It sounds crazy but it ain't nothing to it
She a freak but I already knew it
She looked at me and said I'm yo biggest fan
I told er if it's real then tattoo it
Every day I wake up, smoking like Jamaicans
Like an occupation, this is so outrageous
Hey I'm so good I make em bills copy faces
Giving that good and like the middle wafers
Free to the carpet, into the office
Then to the closet, many different flavors
Someone said my love you're called a label
And tell em hurry up with the paper
East side gon' back me up, gon' back me up
West side gon' back me up, gon' back me up
South side gon' back me up, gon' back me up
North side gon' back me up, gon' back me up
East side gon' back me up, gon' back me up
West side gon' back me up, gon' back me up
South side gon' back me up, gon' back me up
North side gon' back me up
Yea, look, you niggas tryna act like B.o.B and go
And stop that shit
That's $50,000 Alpaca
You gotta block that shit fool
Look at this resume, can't nobody top that shit
And unless you the girl I'm fuckin'
Then you don't really need to be owned by a bitch like that umm
Like that huh
Take a second, let me get it right back huh
They was hopin I'd probably fall off right?
But all I feel was the niggas on my back yea
I ain't even got no genre
But this ganja give contact yeah
Well how the hell they gon' call us the rap game
When most of y'all niggas can't rap
Most of y'all niggas so whack
Most of y'all ain't got, most of y'all ain't got no swag
Most of y'all bad, most of y'all niggas so flum
And all real niggas know that
'Cause see this is not necessarily based on dexterity
'Cause the things they tellin' me is I'm good as I'll ever be
I'm good as I'll ever be
In the hood I'm incredibly understood 'cause it's definitely in my blood
In my pedigree
East side gon' back me up, gon' back me up
West side gon' back me up, gon' back me up
South side gon' back me up, gon' back me up
North side gon' back me up, gon' back me up
East side gon' back me up, gon' back me up
West side gon' back me up, gon' back me up
South side gon' back me up, gon' back me up
North side gon' back me up, yea
In the song "Back Me Up" by B.o.B, the rapper talks about his status as a beloved figure in his city who doesn't need to prove himself to anyone anymore. He proclaims that he is respected and supported by people from all parts of the city - the east, west, south, and north. He says that he is well-known enough that he doesn't need to show his identification to identify himself.
Later in the song, B.o.B talks about his financial success, including how he purchased seven sets of gold teeth after saving up to buy his first set in 10th grade. He brags about his expensive possessions and experiences, such as his private jet and the $40,000 he's spent at a strip club. He also talks about his prowess with women, and how one fan even offered to tattoo his name on her body.
B.o.B then takes a moment to criticize other rappers in the industry, claiming that they lack the skill and style needed to succeed. He reflects on his own talents and abilities, and expresses confidence in his own abilities. Overall, "Back Me Up" is a catchy and boastful song about the rapper's successes, popularity, and talent.
Line by Line Meaning
East side gon' back me up, gon' back me up
People from the east side will support me and have my back.
West side gon' back me up, gon' back me up
People from the west side will support me and have my back.
South side gon' back me up, gon' back me up
People from the south side will support me and have my back.
North side gon' back me up, yea
People from the north side will support me and have my back.
Everywhere I plant my feet, everybody know bout me nigga
I am well-known and recognized everywhere I go.
I ain't gotta say one word, I ain't gotta show ID nigga
My reputation precedes me and I don't need to prove who I am.
Back when I was in 10th grade, I saved up, got a set of gold teeth
I worked hard to buy gold teeth when I was in 10th grade.
And I took em out but 7 years later I got 7 sets of gold teeth
I now have 7 sets of gold teeth even though I took my first set out years ago.
Nigga I'm bout the bands, I do that
I am all about making money and I know how to do it.
Private jet I flew that
I have flown on a private jet.
40K I threw that
I spent $40,000 on something.
A quarter pound, I blew that
I smoked a quarter pound of something.
It sounds crazy but it ain't nothing to it
What I just mentioned may sound crazy, but it's not a big deal to me.
She a freak but I already knew it
I knew the woman I was with was a sexual freak.
She looked at me and said I'm yo biggest fan
A woman said she is my biggest fan.
I told er if it's real then tattoo it
I challenged her to get a tattoo to prove her loyalty.
Every day I wake up, smoking like Jamaicans
I smoke a lot of weed every day, like Jamaicans are known to do.
Like an occupation, this is so outrageous
Smoking weed is like a job for me and some people may find it crazy.
Hey I'm so good I make em bills copy faces
I make counterfeit money so good that it looks like real bills.
Giving that good and like the middle wafers
I am good at providing something that people enjoy.
Free to the carpet, into the office
I am free to move around and go anywhere, even important places like an office.
Then to the closet, many different flavors
I have many different fashion choices and styles in my closet.
Someone said my love you're called a label
Someone referred to me as a famous artist or celebrity.
And tell em hurry up with the paper
I want my record label or management to work quickly on getting me paid.
Yea, look, you niggas tryna act like B.o.B and go
People are trying to act like me to gain attention.
And stop that shit
I want them to stop trying to imitate me.
That's $50,000 Alpaca
I am wearing an expensive jacket made of Alpaca fur.
You gotta block that shit fool
You need to avoid and stay away from these imitators.
Look at this resume, can't nobody top that shit
My career accomplishments are unmatched and impressive.
And unless you the girl I'm fuckin'
The only person who needs to be concerned with my personal life is the woman I am having sex with.
Then you don't really need to be owned by a bitch like that umm
No one else should be concerned with who I am in a relationship with.
Take a second, let me get it right back huh
Give me some time to gather my thoughts and get back to the conversation.
They was hopin I'd probably fall off right?
People were expecting me to fail in my career.
But all I feel was the niggas on my back yea
I had a lot of support and people who had my back despite the criticism.
I ain't even got no genre
My music does not fit into one specific genre or category.
But this ganja give contact yeah
Smoking weed helps me get in touch with my creativity and music.
Well how the hell they gon' call us the rap game
It doesn't make sense to classify all musicians as 'rap' when they have different styles.
When most of y'all niggas can't rap
Most people who are classified as rap musicians are not good at rapping.
Most of y'all niggas so whack
Most people in the rap industry are untalented and bad at what they do.
Most of y'all ain't got, most of y'all ain't got no swag
Most people in the rap industry lack style and improvisation when performing.
Most of y'all bad, most of y'all niggas so flum
Most people in the rap industry are terrible and unskilled.
And all real niggas know that
True insiders in the industry know that most of the people are not talented.
'Cause see this is not necessarily based on dexterity
Musical talent is not necessarily based on technical skill.
'Cause the things they tellin' me is I'm good as I'll ever be
People are telling me I am very talented and already at my peak.
I'm good as I'll ever be
I have already reached a high level of success.
In the hood I'm incredibly understood 'cause it's definitely in my blood
People from the hood relate to me because I come from a similar background and upbringing.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Clarence Montgomery Iii, Bobby Simmons
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Flawlessness07
L Y R I C S :
Ooh, unsuccessful people talk the most shit that's just what they do
No squares in my circle cause they don't fit we don't fuck with you
So that's why making money makes the most sense get your revenue
So all I do is work and get high so excuse me for my
Bloody red eyes [x4]
Ooh, niggas always talking cause it so cheap
Ooh, this is how it look when you don't sleep
Ooh, strangers always acting like they know me
Ooh, fresh up off work 'bout to roll tree
I roll a whole tree, this shit is so deep
I got the whole world, wishing for the old me
And I don't say shit, even if they owed me
All I remember is, what my momma told me, my momma told me
[Hook:]
Ooh, unsuccessful people talk the most shit that's just what they do
No squares in my circle cause they don't fit we don't fuck with you
So that's why making money makes the most sense get your revenue
So all I do is work and get high so excuse me for my
Bloody red eyes [x4]
I got the whole world, wishing for the old me
And I don't say shit, even if they owed me
All I remember is, what my momma told me, my momma told me
Snakes, they always smiling in your faces
Fake friends, yeah they just fake it till they make it
Until they make it, that's when they act the fakest
Shit go from "You like family" to "Fuck no, we ain't related"
So fuck no, we ain't related there's no affiliation
Money always take a good thing and complicate shit
How you stop yourself from a mistake before you make it
If you never seen a problem can't solve for the equation
So niggas out here underestimating
Even a fuck you takes up too much time and energy to say it
And if time is money I won't mind in the AM
Don't wake me in the AM unless you talking 8 M's
Who really down? Who really gon hold you down?
Them niggas ain't really your dog, they be fucking your bitch when you out of town
You was blind till now
Every hand that come to the king to protect, they be close cause they want that crown
But soon as the shine wears off they're nowhere to be found
Down
[Hook:]
Ooh, unsuccessful people talk the most shit that's just what they do
No squares in my circle cause they don't fit we don't fuck with you
So that's why making money makes the most sense get your revenue
So all I do is work and get high so excuse me for my
Bloody red eyes [x4]
@stinkmeaner2261
But you can call me Bobby Ray from this day forth
And I could give a damn about the fame and fortune
Honestly I don't even listen to rap
Cause when I turn the radio on, out comes crap
And if you make good music that's okay
But on the radio, that they don't play
It's easy to see we created a beast
Cause everybody wants to hear what they don't need
And now all the rappers got to struggle to give you
That bullshit music so they can continue
To live
The position that I'm in
Is quite an interesting predicament I will admit
But you can count on me cause I'm refusing to give in
Cause I'm a give you music cause we need it to exist
Bitch
This is the B.o.B i remember
@dreamstazz5936
Ooh, unsuccessful people talk the most shit that's just what they do
No squares in my circle cause they don't fit we don't fuck with you
So that's why making money makes the most sense get your revenue
So all I do is work and get high so excuse me for my
Bloody red eyes [x4]
Ooh, niggas always talking cause it so cheap
Ooh, this is how it look when you don't sleep
Ooh, strangers always acting like they know me
Ooh, fresh up off work 'bout to roll tree
I roll a whole tree, this shit is so deep
I got the whole world, wishing for the old me
And I don't say shit, even if they owed me
All I remember is, what my momma told me, my momma told me
[Hook:]
Ooh, unsuccessful people talk the most shit that's just what they do
No squares in my circle cause they don't fit we don't fuck with you
So that's why making money makes the most sense get your revenue
So all I do is work and get high so excuse me for my
Bloody red eyes [x4]
I got the whole world, wishing for the old me
And I don't say shit, even if they owed me
All I remember is, what my momma told me, my momma told me
Snakes, they always smiling in your faces
Fake friends, yeah they just fake it till they make it
Until they make it, that's when they act the fakest
Shit go from "You like family" to "Fuck no, we ain't related"
So fuck no, we ain't related there's no affiliation
Money always take a good thing and complicate shit
How you stop yourself from a mistake before you make it
If you never seen a problem can't solve for the equation
So niggas out here underestimating
Even a fuck you takes up too much time and energy to say it
And if time is money I won't mind in the AM
Don't wake me in the AM unless you talking 8 M's
Who really down? Who really gon hold you down?
Them niggas ain't really your dog, they be fucking your bitch when you out of town
You was blind till now
Every hand that come to the king to protect, they be close cause they want that crown
But soon as the shine wears off they're nowhere to be found
Down
[Hook:]
Ooh, unsuccessful people talk the most shit that's just what they do
No squares in my circle cause they don't fit we don't fuck with you
So that's why making money makes the most sense get your revenue
So all I do is work and get high so excuse me for my
Bloody red eyes [x4]
@KLovelyHimself
7 years later and this song still hits soo damn hard⦠B.O.B. Whatup my dude!!
@Mecctacular
This song is perfectly done. It should be all over the radio.
@DeafJam369
Mecctacular never will due to it being Reuther music
@IIESPD00DII
True with 75% of his music. Heβs too good for the radio lmao
@berachahpayton7873
"Unsuccessful people talk the most shit, that's just what they dooooooo." LOVE IT! SO TRUE. Your music has such great substance all in all. Keep bringing that ear candy! :)
@khriss7790
Berachah Payton i thought it was earth successful talk the most shit
@michellemj9399
That's my favorite part too... Shm, unhappy people - he did that
@nickfixed7429
I agree!!!
@Flawlessness07
L Y R I C S :
Ooh, unsuccessful people talk the most shit that's just what they do
No squares in my circle cause they don't fit we don't fuck with you
So that's why making money makes the most sense get your revenue
So all I do is work and get high so excuse me for my
Bloody red eyes [x4]
Ooh, niggas always talking cause it so cheap
Ooh, this is how it look when you don't sleep
Ooh, strangers always acting like they know me
Ooh, fresh up off work 'bout to roll tree
I roll a whole tree, this shit is so deep
I got the whole world, wishing for the old me
And I don't say shit, even if they owed me
All I remember is, what my momma told me, my momma told me
[Hook:]
Ooh, unsuccessful people talk the most shit that's just what they do
No squares in my circle cause they don't fit we don't fuck with you
So that's why making money makes the most sense get your revenue
So all I do is work and get high so excuse me for my
Bloody red eyes [x4]
I got the whole world, wishing for the old me
And I don't say shit, even if they owed me
All I remember is, what my momma told me, my momma told me
Snakes, they always smiling in your faces
Fake friends, yeah they just fake it till they make it
Until they make it, that's when they act the fakest
Shit go from "You like family" to "Fuck no, we ain't related"
So fuck no, we ain't related there's no affiliation
Money always take a good thing and complicate shit
How you stop yourself from a mistake before you make it
If you never seen a problem can't solve for the equation
So niggas out here underestimating
Even a fuck you takes up too much time and energy to say it
And if time is money I won't mind in the AM
Don't wake me in the AM unless you talking 8 M's
Who really down? Who really gon hold you down?
Them niggas ain't really your dog, they be fucking your bitch when you out of town
You was blind till now
Every hand that come to the king to protect, they be close cause they want that crown
But soon as the shine wears off they're nowhere to be found
Down
[Hook:]
Ooh, unsuccessful people talk the most shit that's just what they do
No squares in my circle cause they don't fit we don't fuck with you
So that's why making money makes the most sense get your revenue
So all I do is work and get high so excuse me for my
Bloody red eyes [x4]
@grumpycat6429
Flawlessness07 I believe your late mate