Bobby Ray Simmons (born November 15, 1988 in Decatur, Georgia, USA), better… Read Full Bio ↴Bobby Ray Simmons (born November 15, 1988 in Decatur, Georgia, USA), better known by his stage name B.o.B, is a Grammy Award-nominated American rapper, singer, producer and conspiracy theorist, signed to T.I.'s Grand Hustle Label and Atlantic Records. In 2007 he released his debut EP, Eastside, and has since released another EP, 12th Dimension, and five mixtapes. His debut album, B.o.B Presents The Adventures of Bobby Ray, was released in April 2010 and debuted at #1 on the Billboard 200. The first single from the album, Nothin' on You featuring Bruno Mars, peaked at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album spawned two further hit singles including international smash airplanes and Billboard hit Magic. The album has since been certified Gold by the RIAA for shipments of over 500,000 copies in the US.

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.

Wait Your Turn
B.o.B Lyrics

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I remember other days, how I used to weep
Over things you said to me, I couldn't even sleep
You forgot your promises every single vow
All you did was laugh at me but things are different now

I cried for you
Now it's your turn to cry over me
Every road has a turning

That's one thing you're learning

I cried for you
What a fool I used to be
Now I found two eyes just a little bit bluer
I found a heart just a little bit truer

I cried for you
Now it's your turn to cry over me

How can I forget the hours that I worried through
Wondering the live-long day just what next thing to do
In those days you never thought anything of me
But the slave that was all yours and now at last is free

I cried for you
Now it's your turn to cry over me
Every road has a turning
That's one thing you're learning

I cried for you
What a fool I used to be
Now I found two eyes just a little bit bluer
I found a heart just a little bit truer

I cried for you
Now it's your turn to cry over me

Overall Meaning

In the song "Wait Your Turn" by B.o.B, the performer is proudly proclaiming the distinctive culture and identity of the Uptown area in New Orleans. He begins by shouting out various neighborhoods under the Uptown umbrella, including 3rd Ward and 13th Ward. He then references smoking weed and providing exactly what his audience needs to nod their heads along to the music. The lyrics name-drop New Orleans rapper Mr. Marcelo, also known as Fresh, and claim that his music is unstoppable. Bob then shifts gears to discuss the dangerous nature of Uptown, warning listeners not to get caught in certain areas or "six people will carry ya," and asserting himself as the B.G. (Baby Gangsta) who's always ready to fire back with his 2-2-3. The chorus hammers home the idea that Uptown is not to be messed with, as even a visit to the area can earn someone a T-shirt with their picture on it.

Line by Line Meaning

I remember other days, how I used to weep
I recall the days when your actions caused me great sorrow and emotional pain.

Over things you said to me, I couldn't even sleep
Your words caused me to lose sleep and haunt my mind, unable to find peace.

You forgot your promises every single vow
You failed to keep your word and fulfill the commitments you made to me.

All you did was laugh at me but things are different now
You mocked my feelings and situation back then, but now the tables have turned.

I cried for you
When I felt hurt and trapped, I shed tears for you and your behavior.

Now it's your turn to cry over me
I have moved on and become stronger, leaving you to face your own emotional turmoil and regret.

Every road has a turning
Life has its ups and downs, moments of change and new directions.

That's one thing you're learning
You are now realizing this truth and experiencing its consequences.

What a fool I used to be
Looking back, I see how foolish and naive I was to let myself be treated poorly and taken advantage of.

Now I found two eyes just a little bit bluer
I have found someone new who has qualities that make them even more special to me than you.

I found a heart just a little bit truer
My new partner has a heart that is more honest and genuine than yours.

How can I forget the hours that I worried through
I cannot erase the memories of the time I spent worrying and stressing over our relationship.

Wondering the live-long day just what next thing to do
I struggled to figure out how to proceed and what actions to take in response to your behavior.

In those days you never thought anything of me
You did not value me or my feelings during our relationship.

But the slave that was all yours and now at last is free
You treated me like a slave, but I have finally broken free from that toxic dynamic and taken back control of my life.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Gus Arnheim, Arthur Freed, Abe Lyman

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