"Me and O have been trying to put this together for so many years, and now we've got the opportunity to do it," Bow Wow told Billboard.com earlier this month. "We're in the creative process right now, coming up with ideas daily, so the process is real smooth. We're anxious to make this whole thing happen. It's gonna be a special event. It's gonna be crazy, something the people have been waiting on -- the girls have been waiting on -- for years. O's one of my best friends. Anytime you get a chance to work with somebody you're best friends with, it's not even work, it's like working with family."
Number Ones
Bow Wow & Omarion Lyrics
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I articulate and other just rhyme
I paint the picture nigga I'm Picasso
Raw from the brick to the nostril hostile
Sick and I seek no cure speak nothing but the truth
The shit keeps ya boy so pew
Never will I sound like he is not me though
I'm on my own dick my no hoe
I see you doin' ya thing but you ain't the same
Now I'm sittin' poolside with bad females
Wipe off the gucci shades yeah I can see well
Touch my mula I'll choke ya like Spreewell
Mercedes drop a baby and you know it's v12
Pound for pound we the hottest doin' it
Anything I want outta life I'm pursuing it
Niggas ain't respecting the game, they just ruin it
I'm a bring hip hop back, watch how I'm doing this
Flood the whole game, then float like Noah
Slip in the well and sing hymns like Jonah
On the stage alone, one mic, I'm a loner
I'm the heartbeat to niggas in my city on the corner
So they call me swagger doner since life is my bitch I'm a stagger on her
[Chorus]
Yo soy numero uno
Yo so optimo
You want more nina bonita
I'll give you more, I'll give you more
Left side scream, right side scream
Middle to the top
You want more nina bonita
I'll give you more, I'll give you more
See the money means nothing if I can't hear you
To get here
If I only knew what we went through
Blood sweat tears
Turn it into bright lights along with cheers
Never will I move like he who is not, I'm on my own shh, I'm on fire
Hot like flame, the flow is not the same
I'm the connect, respect the left lane
Te pace has been set, ain't no stopping me
Jewelery alone can buy property
Get money split it 2 ways, the new face tycoon status what can you say
It's irrelevant man, we selling out stadiums
Staples center to the palladium
Entertaining them
Giving you numb one
[Chorus]
Scream
Scream
Scream
The above lyrics are from Bow Wow & Omarion's duet Number Ones. The lyrics speak to their success and their desire to be the best in the industry. Bow Wow asserts that he is a "prince in his prime," and he paints vivid pictures with his words. He is an artist in every sense of the word, and he is not just rhyming words, but his art is a reflection of his truth. He confidently proclaims that he will not conform to anyone else's style, and he is on his own "dick" without the need for a hoe. He acknowledges that he sees others doing their thing, but they are not the same. He is enjoying his success with beautiful women, and he warns others not to touch his money or he'll choke them like Spreewell. He is the heartbeat of his city, and he is bringing hip-hop back.
The chorus of the song is in Spanish and translates to "I am number one, I am the best." The chorus is catchy and repeated throughout the song, which adds to its popularity. Bow Wow and Omarion recognize that the money means nothing without their fans, and they are grateful for their success. They acknowledge that they have gone through blood, sweat, and tears to get to where they are, and they are enjoying the bright lights and cheers. They are both on fire and are hot like a flame, and they connect with their fans on a deeper level. They are paving the way for future artists and selling out stadiums.
Line by Line Meaning
What you hear is the voice of a prince in his prime
I am at my prime and my voice is like royalty
I articulate and other just rhyme
I am not just a rapper, I am an artist who conveys a deeper meaning with my lyrics
I paint the picture nigga I'm Picasso
I am a master at conveying vivid and meaningful images through my music
Raw from the brick to the nostril hostile
My music is raw and aggressive, from the lyrics to the delivery
Sick and I seek no cure speak nothing but the truth
My honesty is refreshing, even if it is uncomfortable to hear
The shit keeps ya boy so pew
My music is so good that it keeps my fans invested and always wanting more
Never will I sound like he is not me though
I am always true to myself and my identity as an artist
I'm on my own dick my no hoe
I am fully self-reliant and need no one to boost my ego
Couldn't be in the same room as octane
I am so unique and talented that I cannot be compared to anyone else in the game
I see you doin' ya thing but you ain't the same
Others may try to imitate my style, but they will never be able to match my originality and skill
Now I'm sittin' poolside with bad females
I am successful and surrounded by attractive women
Wipe off the gucci shades yeah I can see well
My success does not blind me to the realities of the world
Touch my mula I'll choke ya like Spreewell
I will defend my wealth and business interests with fierceness and aggression
Mercedes drop a baby and you know it's v12
My wealth allows me to acquire luxury cars, like a Mercedes v12
Pound for pound we the hottest doin' it
My team and I are the best and most successful in the industry
Anything I want outta life I'm pursuing it
I am determined to achieve my goals and dreams, no matter what they may be
Niggas ain't respecting the game, they just ruin it
Others in the industry do not respect the art form of hip hop, and their actions harm the genre
I'm a bring hip hop back, watch how I'm doing this
I am committed to revitalizing hip hop and restoring it to its true essence
Flood the whole game, then float like Noah
I will overwhelm the industry with my talent and influence, then rise above it all like Noah's ark
Slip in the well and sing hymns like Jonah
I will overcome any obstacles in my path and deliver powerful and uplifting music
On the stage alone, one mic, I'm a loner
I am always in control and do not need anyone else to support me on stage
I'm the heartbeat to niggas in my city on the corner
My music resonates with those from my hometown and speaks to their experiences
So they call me swagger doner since life is my bitch I'm a stagger on her
My confidence and success in life are unmatched, and I handle my challenges with ease and swagger
Yo soy numero uno
I am the number one artist in the game
Yo so optimo
I am at the peak of my greatness
You want more nina bonita
My fans demand more from me and I am happy to deliver
I'll give you more, I'll give you more
I will always exceed my fans' expectations and give them more than they ask for
Left side scream, right side scream
My impact is felt everywhere, from the left to the right
Middle to the top
My influence extends from the middle of society all the way to the top
See the money means nothing if I can't hear you
My fans' support and love are more important to me than my wealth
To get here
I have worked hard and overcome many obstacles to achieve my success
If I only knew what we went through
I have faced many hardships in my journey to success
Blood sweat tears
I have put in a lot of hard work and dedication to achieve my success
Turn it into bright lights along with cheers
I have used my struggles and triumphs to create inspiring and uplifting music for my fans
I'm on my own shh, I'm on fire
I am fully self-reliant and unstoppable in my success
Hot like flame, the flow is not the same
My talent and music are unique and unmatched by anyone else in the game
I'm the connect, respect the left lane
I am the one who connects people and creates meaningful music, and I expect to be respected and recognized for it
Te pace has been set, ain't no stopping me
My success and impact has set a new standard for the industry, and I will not be held back
Jewelery alone can buy property
My wealth allows me to acquire extravagant luxuries like jewelry and even property
Get money split it 2 ways, the new face tycoon status what can you say
My team and I are so successful that we can easily share our wealth and still maintain our status as industry leaders
It's irrelevant man, we selling out stadiums
Our success speaks for itself, and we are able to sell out huge venues and maintain our dominance in the industry
Staples center to the palladium
We are able to sell out huge arenas like the Staples Center and the Palladium
Entertaining them
We are able to captivate and entertain huge crowds with our music
Giving you num one
We are always putting out great music and delivering hit after hit to our fans
Scream
We are so successful that our fans cannot help but scream and cheer for us
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: OMARI GRANDBERRY, EARL KLUGH, MCCALE MCKINNEY, RUFUS MOORE, SHAD MOSS, JEREMY REEVES, JONATHAN YIP
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