Arena _
B.o.B Feat. Chris Brown & T.I. Lyrics
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If anybody feeling fresh in the building
Take your hand, hold it high to the ceiling right now
And say damn I'm killing them, damn I'm killing them
I know they feeling me now
And if you too fresh in the building
Then take your hand, hold it high to the ceiling right now
And say damn I'm killing them, damn I'm killing them
[Verse 1: B.o.B]
And I'm still here with a lifestyle you would kill for
Still here with the same shoes that I had on from the get-go
Straight out of Atlanta, Georgia, for any of y'all that didn't know
And I'm never that hard to find because 420 is my zip code
My back then couldn't get dro, cause back then I was this broke
That's why I got so many hustles, Bruh man from the fifth floor
What would you do in the middle of the winter
When the sun goes down and it gets cold?
Growin' up in a house with no stove, no doors, no walls, no windows
And my brother was always fresher
I would go to school in his clothes, when I did go
So that's why now this the type of life that I live for
Comin' up as a youngin', man some nights I would vomit
I would throw up on myself cause I was so sick to my stomach
Now I'm the shit, fix the plumbing
Feel with my y'all, I'm this close
Spent my whole life chasin' shit, where's Nabisco?
My past memories, I miss those
Hey, all I can say is you get what you wish for
[Hook]
[Verse 2: T.I.]
I'm fresh off my pit-stop, flow airtight with no Ziploc
Get shit pop when my shit drop, no hip-hop, this Tip hop
I'm back standin' at the tip top where I belong, it won't be long
'Til you hear me on a B.o.B song, some chick gettin' my skeet on
To touch the sole of my feet, G you gon' have to get your reach on
I'm up all the way high, all the way fly on the ground and I'm off the radar
Bernie Madoff money, dawg got killers paid off with it all
I got the juice, could you place a call and we place a call to who place a call
Don't get your part and not too hard, I disregard what you say
Back up the trunk and pass the buck, here's where I'm stoppin' today
Got swag all on me, homie, can't wipe it away we too ill, ill
That's how we got arenas, dumps, and stadiums feel
How you feel?
[Hook]
[Verse 3: B.o.B]
And I'm still here with a black whip from the strange clouds
And I'm still here with the same team, nigga stay down
Still here for the east side, ain't a thing change but the bank account
Hands high when I come 'round cause I'm killin this shit nigga, hands down
And I go hard, my passport's like a postcard
Give a fuck if I'm solo, I'll go toe-to-toe with your whole squad
With the soul of a soldier but even still I don't want no parts
And no niggas with no hearts, you cocksuckers need throat guards
I'm throwed off for the most part, a young dog with an old bark
Flow dumb, but I'm so smart, I compose art, call me Mozart
My nightlife's like a soap opera with two chicks like it's Noah's ark
They got nice dresses with no bras with good bodies like "Oh God!"
From a poor child to on top like a mohawk
But I always knew I'd go far bike a gas truck with no park
So no applause, hold the applause
Just put your hand up if you know the song
[Hook x2]
The song "Arena" by B.o.B, Chris Brown, and T.I. is a celebration of living a successful life despite facing struggles in the past. The song starts with Chris Brown's hook, encouraging everyone to raise their hands and say they're killing it. B.o.B then takes over and talks about his difficult upbringing without a stove, doors, walls or windows in his house. He recalls how he had to wear his brother's clothes to school, but he never lost the drive to succeed. He now has multiple hustles and a lifestyle anyone would desire. Later in the song, T.I. joins in to emphasize his position as a successful rapper and the wealth he has accumulated.
The song is an uplifting anthem that encourages people to celebrate their successes, no matter how small they may seem. The lyrics acknowledge the struggle of making it to the top and the hard work that it takes. It's also a tribute to the artists' hometown of Atlanta, Georgia. The mention of 420 being his zip code is a reference to Atlanta's area code. Overall, "Arena" is a song about triumphing over adversity and living life to the fullest.
Line by Line Meaning
If anybody feeling fresh in the building
If anyone is confident and looking good in this place
Take your hand, hold it high to the ceiling right now
Raise your arm up towards the sky
And say damn I'm killing them, damn I'm killing them
Exclaim that you are doing exceptionally well and impressing everyone
I know they feeling me now
I know they are paying attention and admiring me
And if you too fresh in the building
And if you are also looking good and feeling confident in this place
Then take your hand, hold it high to the ceiling right now
Raise your arm up towards the sky
And say damn I'm killing them, damn I'm killing them
Exclaim that you are doing exceptionally well and impressing everyone
I know they feeling me now
I know they are paying attention and admiring me
And I'm still here with a lifestyle you would kill for
I'm still living a life that many people would envy
Still here with the same shoes that I had on from the get-go
I'm still wearing the same shoes I had from the beginning
Straight out of Atlanta, Georgia, for any of y'all that didn't know
I'm from Atlanta, Georgia, in case anyone was unaware
And I'm never that hard to find because 420 is my zip code
My zip code makes it easy to locate me
My back then couldn't get dro, cause back then I was this broke
In the past, I couldn't afford marijuana because I was so poor
That's why I got so many hustles, Bruh man from the fifth floor
Because of my past struggles, I have multiple streams of income
What would you do in the middle of the winter
How would you react during the coldest time of the year
When the sun goes down and it gets cold?
When the sun sets and the temperature drops
Growin' up in a house with no stove, no doors, no walls, no windows
I grew up in a home that lacked basic necessities like heating and proper doors/windows
And my brother was always fresher
My sibling always had nicer clothes and accessories than I did
I would go to school in his clothes, when I did go
When I did attend school, I would wear my brother's clothing
So that's why now this the type of life that I live for
That's why I appreciate my current lifestyle and situation
Comin' up as a youngin', man some nights I would vomit
Growing up, there were nights when I was so sick that I would throw up
I would throw up on myself cause I was so sick to my stomach
I would become sick to the point of throwing up on my own clothes
Now I'm the shit, fix the plumbing
Now I am successful and able to fix problems
Feel with my y'all, I'm this close
I am very close to achieving my goals
Spent my whole life chasin' shit, where's Nabisco?
I've spent my entire life pursuing success and wondering when I will achieve it
My past memories, I miss those
I miss the memories from my past
Hey, all I can say is you get what you wish for
I believe in the notion that you receive what you ask for in life
I'm fresh off my pit-stop, flow airtight with no Ziploc
I'm fresh and recently had a break, my flow is strong and well-crafted
Get shit pop when my shit drop, no hip-hop, this Tip hop
My music is popular and makes waves when it's released, it's not typical hip-hop but rather my own unique sound
I'm back standin' at the tip top where I belong, it won't be long
I'm back on top and it feels right, and I plan to stay here for a while
'Til you hear me on a B.o.B song, some chick gettin' my skeet on
You'll continue to hear me on collaborations with B.o.B, and I'll be with a girl enjoying myself
To touch the sole of my feet, G you gon' have to get your reach on
To reach my level of success, you'll need to work hard and strive for excellence
I'm up all the way high, all the way fly on the ground and I'm off the radar
I'm at the highest point of success and feeling good, yet also keeping a low profile
Bernie Madoff money, dawg got killers paid off with it all
I have a lot of money, like the infamous Bernie Madoff, and can even pay off people to do my dirty work
I got the juice, could you place a call and we place a call to who place a call
I have power and influence, and can make things happen quickly by making a phone call
Don't get your part and not too hard, I disregard what you say
Don't take things too seriously, I don't care about what you say anyways
Back up the trunk and pass the buck, here's where I'm stoppin' today
Let's move on and forget about it, this is where I'm putting an end to it today
Got swag all on me, homie, can't wipe it away we too ill, ill
I have a lot of confidence and style that can't be taken away, we are too cool
That's how we got arenas, dumps, and stadiums feel
That's why we can sell out arenas and stadiums
And I'm still here with a black whip from the strange clouds
I still have a black car from my album 'Strange Clouds'
And I'm still here with the same team, nigga stay down
I'm still with the same group of people and we remain loyal to one another
Still here for the east side, ain't a thing change but the bank account
I still represent the east side, the only difference is my increased level of wealth
Hands high when I come 'round cause I'm killin this shit nigga, hands down
People raise their hands when I come around because I am doing extremely well and impressing everyone
And I go hard, my passport's like a postcard
I work hard and travel often, my passport is always getting stamped
Give a fuck if I'm solo, I'll go toe-to-toe with your whole squad
I don't care if I'm alone, I'll take on your entire group by myself
With the soul of a soldier but even still I don't want no parts
Although I have a fighter's spirit, I still don't want to be involved in any conflicts
And no niggas with no hearts, you cocksuckers need throat guards
I won't tolerate people without morals or compassion, and those who talk too much should protect their throats
I'm throwed off for the most part, a young dog with an old bark
I can be a bit unpredictable at times, but I have a wise and experienced demeanor
Flow dumb, but I'm so smart, I compose art, call me Mozart
I may not be the most articulate speaker, but I am intelligent and make great music like Mozart
My nightlife's like a soap opera with two chicks like it's Noah's ark
My social life is full of drama and I have multiple women like Noah's ark
They got nice dresses with no bras with good bodies like Oh God!
The women I associate with dress provocatively, often without bras, and have great bodies
From a poor child to on top like a mohawk
From being a child in poverty, I have risen to the top of my profession, like a mohawk hairstyle
But I always knew I'd go far bike a gas truck with no park
I always believed I would achieve great success, even if it was a bit unconventional
So no applause, hold the applause
Don't bother clapping or showing appreciation
Just put your hand up if you know the song
Raise your hand if you know and like this song
Contributed by Landon T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.