Lightning
O.B Lyrics
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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
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
βLightningβ 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, βA 9 to 5 ainβt ringing my bell, Iβd rather go there then go straight to hell,β imply that the individual would rather do something daring and risky than continue with a mundane lifestyle. The use of the phrase βhere comes the lightningβ symbolizes the individualβs desire to experience something thrilling and dangerous.
The song also talks about how the singerβs friends have no interest in anything beyond their basic needs. The line βAll my 12 friends came to party, They can't help it, they ain't hungryβ 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 βthe lightning.β
The chorus of the song repeats the lyrics, βRain, rain, go away, Please donβt bring me down today, Sometimes all there is to say, Fuck it, bring that storm my way.β This is a reflection of the singerβs 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, βLightningβ 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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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
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 π
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 donβt remember me by now, but itβs me Erin (well oliver now but i donβt think you would remember me by this name) from your old streams when you were just hitting 500 subs! iβm still here supporting you and iβm so proud of you, youβve grown so much and itβs crazy to think that a few years ago we were playing minecraft and i was watching your fnaf streams! :) good luck with everything!