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B.o.B. play the guitar
(B.o.B., B.o.B., B.o.B., B.o.B.) play the guitar
B.o.B. play the guitar
(B.o.B., B.o.B., B.o.B., B.o.B.) play the guitar

Well it's B.o.B., flyer than a stewardess
Fresh to death like I'm dressed for a eulogy
My outfit's retarded, my flow is the stupidest, dumb
I'll probably need to after school tutor it
Balling on beats, got hops like breweries
Sideline haters need to chill where the cooler is
Dr. J flow, you can call me Julius
Y'all take shots, I direct: movie shit
Grand Hustle champion, all I do is ball 'em up
Niggas starting conversations just so they can talk us up
If you ain't running shit you can't even walk with us
Still I'm chill, blunt wider than a coffee cup
You know it's B.o, I do this for the people
Stacking c-notes, pockets on Cee-lo
Umm, I'm killing 'em Mama - I'm talking hockey mask
I do it to death, swag on body bag
This beat is out of here, it's gone
Farewell, so long, so long (sayonara)
I'm sayonara, the way I'm gone
So far away there ain't no signal on my phone
'Cause I'm a star, so when I hit the bar it's like Cheers
Everybody knows who you are
Who would've thought I would've took it this far? Play the guitar

Play the guitar, play the guitar, play the guitar
(B.o.B., B.o.B., B.o.B., B.o.B.) play the guitar
(3000) Play the guitar (3000) play the guitar (3000) Play the guitar

Man, I keep having this re-occurring image where I'm
Standing on top of Church's Chicken playing guitar
Looked over and I see B.o.B. with this strange cigar
He's standing on top of Dunkin Donuts, it's like he own it
We at the corner of "Give It To 'Em" and "They Don't Want It"
We out here somewhere and me in Europe, they out here yawning
My niggas threw out way too much jewelry, my chain lonely
But they don't know about black pearls, but I will show them
"Why the world sleeping on black girls?" Hey I don't know, man
Silverback Stacks, jumping out the jungle
Blowing tiger stripe bubbles with "Go To Hell" bubblegum
When I was younger space shuttle got hung in front of everyone
And grandmum tells me to stay humble but do not un-der-stand
One of these mumbles will make 'em throw up they arms and hands
Now stumble and they will know I put on my pants
One leg at a time, like they do, pay us no mind
But everybody look at why we do it, it take us more time
Excuse me if I'm no exhibitionist
According to the internet
3000 got a big old dic-tionary full of words
He must know how to use 'em
It also says I play the violin and that ain't true but
You give me six strings and a pick
And I will make a guitar talk, why, I ain't gotta say shit
And I encourage any child to pick up some instrument
'Cause if you're mad at your dad or mum, you can grab it and strum
Eat your cabbage and corn, by the time you're done
You will finally realize that they meant you no harm
They was trying to save your crazy ass from what's to come
3000 muthafucka "Mr. Tell-Me-Somethin'"

My partners say I should practice more, I know
They be saying I sound like I'm out of tune
I ask them: "Do you cry in tune nigga? Do you laugh in tune?"

(3000) Play the guitar (3000) play the guitar (3000) Play the guitar
(B.o.B., B.o.B., B.o.B., B.o.B.) play the guitar
B.o.B. play the guitar, B.o.B. play the guitar, B.o.B. play the guitar,
(B.o.B., B.o.B., B.o.B., B.o.B.) play the guitar




B.o.B. play the guitar, (3000) Play the guitar, B.o.B. play the guitar
(B.o.B., B.o.B., B.o.B., B.o.B.) play the guitar

Overall Meaning

The song "Play" by O.K. Press featuring B.o.B. and Andre 3000 is a celebration of the guitar as an instrument and its ability to give voice to feelings and emotions. The lyrics of the song talk about the power of the guitar to connect people to their inner selves and to the world around them. B.o.B's verses are about his success as an artist, gained through hard work and killer flow. Andre 3000's verses, on the other hand, talk about his relationship with the guitar and his love for music.


The first verse of the song is focused on B.o.B. and his talent as an artist. He brags about his fresh look and his ability to write amazing verses. He also mentions his love for basketball and how his music is like playing on the court. He talks about the kind of people he wants around him and makes it clear that he is here to stay. He also mentions his blunt, wider than a coffee cup, and how it helps him to chill and be creative. The chorus "play the guitar" comes in at the end of each verse by B.o.B.


The second verse is focused on Andre 3000 and his relationship with music. The lyrics suggest that music is the way he expresses himself and connects with the world around him. He talks about his journey as a musician and how he came to appreciate the guitar as an instrument. He mentions his love for teaching children to play the guitar and how it can have a positive impact on their lives. He also mentions how critics have tried to bring him down in the past, but he remains true to himself.


Overall, the song celebrates music, the guitar, and the power of art to connect people to their emotions and the world around them.


Line by Line Meaning

B.o.B. play the guitar
The artist is being urged to play the guitar.


(B.o.B., B.o.B., B.o.B., B.o.B.) play the guitar
Repetition of the first line to emphasize the call to play the guitar.


Well it's B.o.B., flyer than a stewardess
The artist compares himself to a flight attendant in terms of style.


Fresh to death like I'm dressed for a eulogy
The artist is well-dressed and fashionable.


My outfit's retarded, my flow is the stupidest, dumb
The artist's outfit is unconventional and draws attention, while his rapping skills are top-notch.


I'll probably need to after school tutor it
The artist acknowledges that he could improve his skills even further.


Balling on beats, got hops like breweries
The artist is skilled at rapping and has a lot of energy.


Sideline haters need to chill where the cooler is
Those who criticize from the sidelines should back off and cool down.


Dr. J flow, you can call me Julius
The artist compares his rapping skills to famous basketball player Dr. J, whose first name was Julius.


Y'all take shots, I direct: movie shit
The artist is in control and directs the situation.


Grand Hustle champion, all I do is ball 'em up
The artist is successful and on top of his game.


Niggas starting conversations just so they can talk us up
The artist and his crew are the topic of conversation and are highly regarded.


If you ain't running shit you can't even walk with us
Those who aren't successful can't keep up with the artist and his crew.


Still I'm chill, blunt wider than a coffee cup
The artist is relaxed and smoking a large blunt.


You know it's B.o, I do this for the people
The artist is well-known and respected, and makes music for his fans.


Stacking c-notes, pockets on Cee-lo
The artist has a lot of money and is well-off.


Umm, I'm killing 'em Mama - I'm talking hockey mask
The artist is doing very well and is wearing a hockey mask to emphasize his success.


I do it to death, swag on body bag
The artist is extremely dedicated to his craft and has a lot of swagger.


This beat is out of here, it's gone
The beat is ending and the artist is acknowledging it.


Farewell, so long, so long (sayonara)
The artist is saying goodbye to the beat and possibly the listener.


I'm sayonara, the way I'm gone
The artist is leaving and won't look back.


So far away there ain't no signal on my phone
The artist is distant and unreachable.


'Cause I'm a star, so when I hit the bar it's like Cheers
The artist is famous and well-known, and his presence is celebrated like that of a celebrity at a bar.


Everybody knows who you are
The artist is recognized by everyone due to his celebrity status.


Who would've thought I would've took it this far? Play the guitar
The artist is reflecting on his success and encouraging himself to keep going by playing the guitar.


Man, I keep having this re-occurring image where I'm
The artist is describing a recurring dream he has.


Standing on top of Church's Chicken playing guitar
In the dream, the artist is playing guitar on top of a fast food restaurant.


Looked over and I see B.o.B. with this strange cigar
In the dream, the artist sees a strange cigar-smoking version of himself.


He's standing on top of Dunkin Donuts, it's like he own it
In the dream, the cigar-smoking version of the artist is on top of a different fast food restaurant and appears to be in charge of it.


We at the corner of "Give It To 'Em" and "They Don't Want It"
In the dream, the artist is in a strange place where two streets intersect with unusual names.


We out here somewhere and me in Europe, they out here yawning
The artist is getting little attention from audiences in Europe, as well as in the strange place of his dream.


My niggas threw out way too much jewelry, my chain lonely
The artist's friends threw away valuables and left the artist's chain as the lone symbol of their previous status.


But they don't know about black pearls, but I will show them
The artist will show his friends the value of something they don't currently appreciate.


"Why the world sleeping on black girls?" Hey I don't know, man
The artist comments on the world's neglect of African American women, but acknowledges the complexity of the issue.


Silverback Stacks, jumping out the jungle
A nickname or reference to someone named Silverback Stacks, jumping out of somewhere unexpected.


Blowing tiger stripe bubbles with "Go To Hell" bubblegum
The artist is enjoying bubblegum and describes it in a creative way.


When I was younger space shuttle got hung in front of everyone
The artist is recalling a memory from his childhood when a space shuttle malfunctioned publicly.


And grandmum tells me to stay humble but do not un-der-stand
The artist remembers his grandmother encouraging him to remain modest, but he didn't fully understand why.


One of these mumbles will make 'em throw up they arms and hands
The artist's unique style will eventually become popular and cause fans to react.


Now stumble and they will know I put on my pants
If the artist messes up, audiences will see him as human and relatable.


One leg at a time, like they do, pay us no mind
The artist puts his pants on the same way as everyone else, and people should focus on their own lives rather than his.


But everybody look at why we do it, it take us more time
The artist's work takes more time and effort than people may realize, and they should take that into account.


Excuse me if I'm no exhibitionist
The artist isn't always comfortable showing off his skills or talents.


According to the internet 3000 got a big old dic-tionary full of words
The artist has a reputation for using a wide range of words in his music and communication in general, and this reputation extends to online discussions.


He must know how to use 'em
The artist is skilled at using the many words in his vocabulary effectively.


It also says I play the violin and that ain't true but
The artist acknowledges a false report that he plays the violin.


You give me six strings and a pick
The artist only needs a guitar to make great music.


And I will make a guitar talk, why, I ain't gotta say shit
The artist is highly skilled at playing the guitar and doesn't need to use words to express himself through music.


And I encourage any child to pick up some instrument
The artist encourages children to explore music and try playing an instrument.


'Cause if you're mad at your dad or mum, you can grab it and strum
Playing an instrument can help children deal with difficult emotions and situations at home.


Eat your cabbage and corn, by the time you're done
While eating, children can also spend time practicing an instrument until they've improved significantly.


You will finally realize that they meant you no harm
Playing an instrument can help children see and appreciate their parents' efforts to raise them well.


3000 muthafucka "Mr. Tell-Me-Somethin'"
The artist goes by the nickname "Mr. Tell-Me-Somethin'" and is respected for his insight and intelligence.


My partners say I should practice more, I know
The artist's friends tell him he needs to practice more to improve his skills.


They be saying I sound like I'm out of tune
The artist's friends criticize his ability to stay in tune while playing the guitar.


I ask them: "Do you cry in tune nigga? Do you laugh in tune?"
The artist questions his friends, saying that emotions cannot be controlled or done in tune, so why expect the same for playing music?


(3000) Play the guitar (3000) play the guitar (3000) Play the guitar
The artist repeats the call to play the guitar, emphasizing the importance and fun of it.


B.o.B. play the guitar, B.o.B. play the guitar, B.o.B. play the guitar,
Repetition of the first line calling for B.o.B. to play guitar.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., BMG Rights Management
Written by: MATTHEW SAMUELS, ELIAS MCDANIEL, AUBREY GRAHAM, SALAAM REMI, BOBBY SIMMONS, KASSEEM DEAN, ANDRE BENJAMIN, CLIFFORD HARRIS, AVERY CHAMBLISS, HENRY ZANT, AUBREY JOHNSON, NOAH SHEBIB

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