Generation Lost
Mistah F.A.B. Lyrics

Skull and crossbones and death bandannas
The imagery of symbols of death, such as skull and crossbones, and death bandannas, represents the violent reality of the streets.

A liquor store on every corner in Atlanta
There is an abundance of liquor stores on every street in Atlanta, which is a symbol of the corrupt society.

Cops ridin' around tossin' niggas in the slammer
Police brutality is prevalent in society, and the police are more interested in arresting Black individuals than protecting the citizens.

Tell me what's wrong I could really use some answers
Mistah F.A.B. is wondering about the flaws of society and is seeking answers for the problems they face.

Now-a-days everybody wants to be a rapper About two years ago everybody was a trapper
The trend of becoming a rapper emerged as the new way to make quick money, and the trend previously was being a trapper.

Obviously, money is what everybody's after Cause slavery ain't change It's a modern day disaster
The pursuit of money is what drives most people to be in the situation they are in, which resembles slavery.

Now these are my words from me to you Everything you do from your shades to your shoes From your chains to your Coupe Came from the tube Trust me I would know I was raised on it too
Mistah F.A.B. is speaking for the masses by saying what they do and how they act is influenced by the media and corrupt society they have lived in.

Okay, now just let me get your attention I'm a turn the tables so you don't get defensive I'm a put my bullshit aside for a second Cause I can't be fake Cause God won't let me
Mistah F.A.B. wants to communicate his message to you, and he is willing to put aside his ego and be truthful in his delivery because God won't let him be fake.

I used to wear a grill Because it was the trend Not because I liked it I just wanted to fit in Then I got "Eastside" tatted on my skin And I tried to get dreads but my hair was too big But I was lost I ain't know who I was What else was there to do besides look like a thug
Mistah F.A.B. confesses that he used to follow trends to fit in, but he realized that he was lost and did not know who he was beyond the culture of looking like a thug.

So in my senior year at Columbia High I dropped out of high school and I got signed B.o.B. was the name I ain't like Bobby Ray cause I was ashamed But you can call me Bobby Ray from this day forth And I could give a damn about the fame and fortune
Mistah F.A.B. shares his journey of dropping out of school and being signed to a label, but he changed his name to distance himself from his past shame and no longer cares about the fame and fortune that comes with the music industry.

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
Mistah F.A.B. expresses his frustration with the mainstream music industry, saying that he doesn't listen to rap because he believes that the quality of the music being played on the radio is poor and does not reflect good music that's being created.

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 music industry's shift in focus on monetary gain, given society's demand for music that appeals to what they don't need, has created a 'beast' that rappers are now required to create artificial music to continue their living.

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
Mistah F.A.B. acknowledges the tricky situation he is in, but he promises to keep making the music that people need because it is an important part of society.

So I'm a play my guitar Rap about aliens and sing about stars Till you understand that's what we are So we ain't got to struggle no more so we don't starve
Mistah F.A.B. shares what he does and sings about- he plays his guitar and sings about space and astrological phenomena- so that people can understand that they belong to something greater than themselves and do not need to struggle anymore.

I swear to God I love you with every bar We all got problems that need to be solved So while I got the mic I'm a speak my thoughts And I'm a keep it real till the day I fall
Mistah F.A.B. says that he loves his fans dearly and wishes to help them solve their problems, and he will always be truthful with his music.