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.
middle of the day
B.o.B Lyrics
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Wasn't much to do, I dipped outta school
Had to play it cool, I lit up that blue
And then I flew away, in the middle of the day
Man I gotta leave, I gotta escape
I can't stick around, gotta fly away
In the middle of the day, in the middle of the day
Look
Brain's at my window pane, it feels like I'm livin in a video game
But ain't nothing changed, cause it's the middle of the day
Look
I said I'm puffin with my kin folk, gone off that endo
Just doin that same old thing, with the same old gang
So can't nothin change
Look
Every day the time goes by, passin me by
Paranoia on my mind, but I don't know why
Somethin bout the times when I'm at the bank standin in line
Don't say much, keep a straight face
If I say somethin I'm crazy
I think the government's onto me, onto me
Wasn't much to do, I dipped outta school
Had to play it cool, I lit up that blue
And then I flew away, in the middle of the day
Man I gotta leave, I gotta escape
I can't stick around, gotta fly away
In the middle of the day, in the middle of the day
Well I done sacrificed a lot
Just to get this rappin life to pop
Meditatin on that after life
And if a tragic happens then I pass my life to stop
Cause a brand new life's beginning
But I ain't intending for it to be tremendous like this
The old one I had is ending, so so long I'm finished
Face to the floor getting so frustrated
Tryin to figure out the right words to say
It's me and the clock I feel like I'm racin
Nobody knows the trouble I'm facin
Man I'm sick of waitin, gettin impatient
Watchin my life unfold the pages
Ain't nothin much I can do to stop it
That's why I'm blazin
Every day the time goes by, passin me by
Paranoia on my mind, but I don't know why
Somethin bout the times when I'm at the bank standin in line
Don't say much, keep a straight face
If I say somethin I'm crazy
I think the government's onto me, onto me
Wasn't much to do, I dipped outta school
Had to play it cool, I lit up that blue
And then I flew away, in the middle of the day
Man I gotta leave, I gotta escape
I can't stick around, gotta fly away
In the middle of the day, in the middle of the day
This is your captain speaking for Cloud 9 Airways. We are now approaching our initial decent. We'd like to ask all our passengers to remain seated and buckled tightly. All those passengers who wish to continue flight for infinity, please report to first class for your frequent flyer miles.
Wasn't much to do, I dipped outta school
Had to play it cool, I lit up that blue
And then I flew away, in the middle of the day
Man I gotta leave, I gotta escape
I can't stick around, gotta fly away
In the middle of the day, in the middle of the day
The song "Middle of the Day" by B.o.B. explores themes of escape, paranoia, and frustration. Throughout the song, the singer expresses a desire to escape the monotony of his life, which he views as being stuck in a "video game" and constantly monitored by an oppressive government. He feels a sense of urgency to break free from this cycle, and so he lights up a joint and flies away in the middle of the day.
The opening lines of the song introduce the listener to a sense of escapism, inviting them to buckle up and prepare for takeoff on Cloud 9 Airways. The song's chorus, "Wasn't much to do, I dipped outta school/Had to play it cool, I lit up that blue/And then I flew away, in the middle of the day/Man I gotta leave, I gotta escape/I can't stick around, gotta fly away/In the middle of the day, in the middle of the day" sets the tone for the rest of the song.
The second verse delves deeper into the singer's feelings of paranoia, as he describes feeling watched by the government while standing in line at the bank. He feels like he can't trust anyone and that he's in danger, and the only thing he can do is to keep his head down and try to blend in. Meanwhile, the chorus repeats, highlighting the urgency of escape.
Overall, "Middle of the Day" is a song about the desire to break free from the constraints of everyday life, and the frustration that can come from feeling like there's nowhere to go. The singer's journey is one of self-discovery and self-preservation, as he seeks to find a way to navigate an increasingly hostile world.
Line by Line Meaning
Wasn't much to do, I dipped outta school
I left school because there was nothing there for me to do.
Had to play it cool, I lit up that blue
I had to act calm, so I smoked a joint to help me relax.
And then I flew away, in the middle of the day
I left and went on my own path, and I did it during the day when people could see me.
Man I gotta leave, I gotta escape
I need to get out of here, I need to leave this place.
I can't stick around, gotta fly away
I cannot stay, I need to go.
Brain's at my window pane, it feels like I'm livin in a video game
I feel like I'm living in a world that is not real.
But ain't nothing changed, cause it's the middle of the day
Nothing has changed, despite it being the middle of the day.
Look
Pay attention.
I said I'm puffin with my kin folk, gone off that endo
I am smoking weed with my family, and it's really good.
Just doin that same old thing, with the same old gang
We are doing the same thing we always do, with the same people.
So can't nothin change
Nothing can change.
Every day the time goes by, passin me by
Each day goes by so quickly, and I feel like I'm missing out.
Paranoia on my mind, but I don't know why
I'm feeling paranoid, but I don't know the reason why.
Somethin bout the times when I'm at the bank standin in line
Something about being at the bank makes me feel anxious.
Don't say much, keep a straight face
I don't talk much, and I try to act normal.
If I say somethin I'm crazy
If I say something, people might think I'm insane.
I think the government's onto me, onto me
I feel like the government is watching me and trying to control me.
Well I done sacrificed a lot
I have given up a lot to be where I am.
Just to get this rappin life to pop
I have worked hard to become a successful rapper.
Meditatin on that after life
I am thinking about what will happen to me after I die.
And if a tragic happens then I pass my life to stop
If something bad happens to me, I might consider ending my own life.
Cause a brand new life's beginning
A new life is beginning for me.
But I ain't intending for it to be tremendous like this
I didn't expect my new life to be so great.
The old one I had is ending, so so long I'm finished
My old life is ending, so it's time for me to leave it behind.
Face to the floor getting so frustrated
I am feeling angry and upset, and I can't even look up.
Tryin to figure out the right words to say
I am struggling to find the right words to express myself.
It's me and the clock I feel like I'm racin
I feel like time is running out for me, and I need to hurry up.
Nobody knows the trouble I'm facin
No one understands the problems that I am dealing with.
Man I'm sick of waitin, gettin impatient
I am tired of waiting and I want things to happen now.
Watchin my life unfold the pages
I am watching my life play out like a book.
Ain't nothin much I can do to stop it
There's not much I can do to change the course of my life.
That's why I'm blazin
That's why I'm smoking weed.
This is your captain speaking for Cloud 9 Airways.
I am the leader of this flight on Cloud 9 Airways.
We are now approaching our initial decent.
We are descending to our destination.
We'd like to ask all our passengers to remain seated and buckled tightly.
We want everyone to stay seated and keep their seatbelt on.
All those passengers who wish to continue flight for infinity, please report to first class for your frequent flyer miles.
Anyone who wants to keep flying with us indefinitely can go to first class to get benefits.
Contributed by Camden N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@easyuketuts
I’m now 27 with a wife and kids, and I last heard this tune when I was 15 years old. Songs are just time capsules.
@Shiiiiieeeett
Bro how do songs like these become unnoticed… Still remember my freshman year (2010) listening to this one before I ever even smoked. Gave me the best feel ever in a time where I truly needed peace of mind like this one ☝️
@TiKiHudson
Listened to this song with my homies rolling down the Vegas Strip, we listened to it like 6x in a row. Stay lifted yall.
@georjemartinez3791
TiKi Hudson did the same this weekend
@ianroach7606
how can he be so high yet so down-to-earth?
love b.o.b.
@jungly8103
uhhhhhhhhhhhhHhhhhHhhHh the answer to that question is obvious
@ayyerundell7430
Every time I listen to this song, while flying, I feel so relaxed, I would think about bright, happy places. :)
@jackhelmuth1397
bout to hit some bubba kush. perfect song... wake n bake
@mr.e4096
Man This Song Brings Me Back To The Past And How Im Still Smoking OG. Felling Blessed. This Is A Chill Ass Song!!
@la8582
It still just me n my Kin folk.