Lightning
O.B Lyrics


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A 9 to 5 ain't ringing my bell
I'd rather go there then go straight to hell
And hell when I'm headed
With the gun full of lead
A Cadillac bed and a pocket full of dip
All my 12 friends came to party
They can't help it, they ain't hungry
I got something, they ain't like me
So here comes the lightning

Rain, rain, go away
Please don't bring me down today
Sometimes all there is to say
Fuck it, bring that storm my way
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

These motherfuckers don't have no class
Done everything but drunk them off and wipe their ass
Living in a town full of smoke and mirrors
We real ass hoes and fake superheroes
We get up from way down under
All this talk just makes me wonder
They just always sound like thunder
But here comes the lightning

Rain, rain, go away
Please don't bring me down today
Sometimes all there is to say
Fuck it, bring that storm my way
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh (But here comes the lightning)
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

So when the waters calm and the sun comes out
Doesn't it seem like they're always around?
Watch 'em all scurry as they run for cover
We used to stick together and look out for one another
(Hey hey) We gotta try to live every day (day)
And nothing is common so see ya, see ya, see ya
So here comes the lightning

Rain, rain, go away
Please don't bring me down today
Sometimes all there is to say
Fuck it, bring that storm my way (Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh)

Rain, rain, go away
Please don't bring me down today
Sometimes all there is to say
Fuck it, bring that storm my way





Here comes the lightning, here comes the lightning

Overall Meaning

β€œLightning” by O.B is a song about someone who is tired of living an ordinary life and would rather die than continue to live without feeling alive. The lyrics, β€œA 9 to 5 ain’t ringing my bell, I’d rather go there then go straight to hell,” imply that the individual would rather do something daring and risky than continue with a mundane lifestyle. The use of the phrase β€œhere comes the lightning” symbolizes the individual’s desire to experience something thrilling and dangerous.


The song also talks about how the singer’s friends have no interest in anything beyond their basic needs. The line β€œAll my 12 friends came to party, They can't help it, they ain't hungry” suggests that the singer's friends are content with the same kind of fun and are not interested in experiencing something out of the ordinary. The singer contrasts themselves with their friends by stating that they have something that their friends do not, which they refer to as β€œthe lightning.”


The chorus of the song repeats the lyrics, β€œRain, rain, go away, Please don’t bring me down today, Sometimes all there is to say, Fuck it, bring that storm my way.” This is a reflection of the singer’s desire for something exciting to happen. Even if it comes in the form of a storm that can be damaging, the singer is willing to take that risk for the sake of experiencing something new and thrilling.


Overall, β€œLightning” by O.B is a song about wanting to break free from the monotony of everyday life and experience something thrilling, even if it comes with a risk.


Line by Line Meaning

A 9 to 5 ain't ringing my bell
I don't want to work a regular job


I'd rather go there then go straight to hell
I'd rather go anywhere than work a regular job


And hell when I'm headed
I feel like I'm going to a bad place by working a regular job


With the gun full of lead
I feel like working a regular job is killing me


A Cadillac bed and a pocket full of dip
I'm living the good life and enjoying my success


All my 12 friends came to party
My friends are enjoying life with me


They can't help it, they ain't hungry
My friends don't want anything more than what we already have


I got something, they ain't like me
I have something unique that my friends don't have


So here comes the lightning
I'm going to bring excitement and new energy to the scene


Rain, rain, go away
I don't want anything to hold me back


Please don't bring me down today
I don't want to be slowed down or stopped


Sometimes all there is to say
Sometimes things are beyond words


Fuck it, bring that storm my way
I'm ready to face any obstacle or challenge


These motherfuckers don't have no class
These people don't have any respect or dignity


Done everything but drunk them off and wipe their ass
They're disrespectful and need to be put in their place


Living in a town full of smoke and mirrors
People are hiding their true selves in this town


We real ass hoes and fake superheroes
We're genuine and honest, unlike those who pretend to be perfect


We get up from way down under
We come from tough backgrounds and have overcome adversity


All this talk just makes me wonder
I'm skeptical of what people are saying


They just always sound like thunder
Their voices are loud and obnoxious


But here comes the lightning
I'm going to bring a new perspective and energy to the situation


So when the waters calm and the sun comes out
When things are peaceful and quiet


Doesn't it seem like they're always around?
The people causing problems seem to always be present


Watch 'em all scurry as they run for cover
They're scared of facing the consequences of their actions


We used to stick together and look out for one another
We used to be a supportive community


(Hey hey) We gotta try to live every day (day)
We need to make the most of every day


And nothing is common so see ya, see ya, see ya
There's nothing normal or standard about our lives


So here comes the lightning
I'm going to bring excitement and energy to the situation


Here comes the lightning
I'm going to shake things up and bring a new perspective




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALECIA MOORE, BUTCH WALKER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

CND

O.B, they got attacked by flying polar bears.
Boss, flying polar bears?!?
O.B, yes while we were running around the plane
Boss, why would you do that
O.B, so that they would want to get on the plane
Boss, good enough for me
O.B, yeah yeah yeah


this is my 1st time doing this



All comments from YouTube:

twocvbloke

It'd be fun to see you guys surviving in an Unturned multiplayer session, mostly cos I haven't played that game in a few years now... :P

BravenPlayz

Hilarious! I loved it when you danced on the plane πŸ˜‚
Please continue to play games with spy and camodo

Eli on Cars

yes

Serena Brown

yes

J.C.395248

Love you videos, O.B, btw, what music do you use in your videos?

Gearblight ,

I know one of them: a tiny tumble

Xx Adam xX

That was funny, keep up the good work!

Doc Howlan

Was that Best Mates in the thumbnail? Beautiful. :)

BravenPlayz

#Beautifulob hey ob I love your vids your one of the only funny channels that actually listens to you're fans and doesn't swear!! Btw speaking of listening to your fans try out a game called SuperhotΒ VR its Developed by the Superhot Team. You can get it on theΒ OculusΒ Store

starrydogs

hey OB! i bet you don’t remember me by now, but it’s me Erin (well oliver now but i don’t think you would remember me by this name) from your old streams when you were just hitting 500 subs! i’m still here supporting you and i’m so proud of you, you’ve grown so much and it’s crazy to think that a few years ago we were playing minecraft and i was watching your fnaf streams! :) good luck with everything!

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