PnB Rock hails from Pastorius and Baynton Streets in the Germantown section of Philadelphia — that’s where he found the “P” and “B” in his name. That’s also where he found himself in a bit of trouble.
When Rock was 13 years old, he got sent away to a youth detention program for fighting in school and committing robberies. When Rock turned 19, he was sent to prison; it was there where he learned to blend calming melodies with hard street stories.“There were people up there singing in the yard. They were doing the same thing that I was doing, but they were serious with it,” he remembers. “There would be crowds around them and that was our entertainment, everybody loved it.” PnB wrote his entire first mixtape RNB (Real Nigga Bangaz), while he was locked up and eventually released in 2014. “My first mixtape was highly anticipated in my city and I drove around selling them hand-to-hand,” he says, remarking that he barely made any money off the sales after he factored in the cost of gas. “It was all love because people got to take pictures and meet me face-to-face.”
The bubbling singer/songwriter explored his musical side; a side which was fueled by his mother’s massive CD collection which included albums from the Temptations as well as 2Pac, The Notorious B.I.G. and Jay Z. “My whole life I was surrounded by music. I didn’t really like anything else,” he says. “I didn’t watch cartoons, I didn’t play sports, I just liked music, money and girls.”
When RNB2 dropped in February 2015, Rock’s loyal following had propelled him way past his native Philly blocks. It was enough to earn the attention of a number of major labels, including Atlantic Records, where PnB Rock signed earlier this year.
If RNB and RNB2 laid the foundation, PnB’s newly released RNB3 will set the stage for a long career. Led by tracks like “Fleek” — a song which Rock wrote during his last day in prison and now has over 2.4 million plays on SoundCloud — RNB3 will be PnB Rock’s biggest yet.
On the Sonny Digital-produced “Alone,” he opens up about his shortcomings as a man, admitting that he hasn’t been the most faithful. “Maybe I could turn down 10, but I can’t turn down 20,” he sings about the amount of advances he gets on social media.
Then there are his more laid back tracks like “Feelin Like Diddy” and “No Time,” better known as the ultimate hustler’s anthem. “I’m just telling a female that I could give you whatever you want, but I’m not trying to be tied down,” he says. “I could entertain you and fuck with you, but don’t expect me to be committed to nobody. I’m committed to the grind.”
You see, when it comes to PnB Rock, it’s best to leave the flowers and candy behind. You won’t be needing them. “I got a new sound for sure,” he says. “I could touch different topics that these other artists can’t touch, because I’m in the streets.”
On September 12, 2022 PnB Rock died in a shooting at Roscoe's Chicken & Waffles in Los Angeles after his girlfriend posted their location on an Instagram story.
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PNB Rock Lyrics
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When I really got paid
Won't' forget it like that girl who got away
She looking back right now like, "Damn, what could have been?"
See me winnin', now she thinking "What could have been?"
What if we could just rewind?
What could have been?
Is there a time limit on tryin'?
Thoughts be running through my mind
What could have been?
Used to say I want your time
What could have been?
Haven't seen her in a long time
Have you seen her?
Can we press rewind?
In a long time haven't seen her
I been thinkin'
Every time I was in LA, I was with my lil' side bitch
Every time you would call me trippin', I was like "Girl, stop it"
I was out doing the most, I was out there fuckin' them hoes
I was out there smoking dope, mobbing with my bros
Yeah, you already know
Shawty, I been missing your style
Shawty, I been missing your smile
Shawty, I been missin' the way you make me feel
You been on my mind
Like, I just wanna come back
Girl, you got me like that
That's 'cause I still think about you
Still remember my first lick
When I really got paid
Won't' forget it like that girl who got away
She looking back right now like, "Damn, what could have been?"
See me winnin', now she thinking "What could have been?"
What if we could just rewind?
What could have been?
Is there a time limit on tryin'?
What could have been?
Thoughts be running through my mind
What could have been?
Used to say I want your time
What could have been?
Haven't seen her in a long time
Have you seen her?
Can we press rewind?
In a long time haven't seen her
I been thinkin'
I ain't fell in love since you
Wasn't real if it wasn't you
I swear that no bitches, they can't fuck with you
But when you loved me girl I was a thug
Yeah, yeah
What you thought I'd do?
I was in love with you
I was in love with you (I was in love with you)
Yeah, I was in love with you (I was in love with you)
Still remember my first lick
When I really got paid
Won't' forget it like that girl who got away
She looking back right now like, "Damn, what could have been?"
See me winnin', now she thinking "What could have been?"
What if we could just rewind?
What could have been?
Is there a time limit on tryin'?
What could have been?
Thoughts be running through my mind
What could have been?
Used to say I want your time
What could have been?
Haven't seen her in a long time
Have you seen her?
Can we press rewind?
In a long time haven't seen her
I been thinkin'
What could have been?
What could have been?
What could have been?
What could have been?
What could have
What could have been?
"Rewind" is a song about regret and nostalgia. PNB Rock reflects on his past mistakes and missed opportunities with a former lover. He acknowledges that his success would make her wonder what could have been if they had stayed together. The song starts by reminiscing about his first big score and how he won't forget it like he did the girl who got away. He then wonders if they could just press rewind and see what could have been if they had stayed together. The chorus is a reflection of PNB Rock's thoughts about his former lover and how she might be feeling looking back at his success. The second verse is an admission of his wrongdoings and how he was out with other women every time his former lover would call. He then misses her style, smile, and the way she made him feel. He still thinks about her and wonders what could have been.
Line by Line Meaning
Still remember my first lick
I still remember the first time I made a substantial amount of money through dishonest or criminal means.
When I really got paid
When I finally saw the financial rewards of my illegal activities.
Won't forget it like that girl who got away
I won't forget my first success the way that I regret letting a certain girl slip away from my life.
She looking back right now like, "Damn, what could have been?"
That girl is now looking back at our past relationship and wondering what could have happened between us if we had stayed together.
See me winnin', now she thinking "What could have been?"
Now that she sees me succeeding, she is even more curious about what could have been if we had stayed together.
What if we could just rewind?
What if we could go back in time and relive our past relationship, giving ourselves a second chance?
Is there a time limit on tryin'?
Is there a point where we should stop trying to revive our relationship and move on with our separate lives?
Thoughts be running through my mind
I have been continuously thinking about this situation.
Used to say I want your time
I used to express that I wanted to spend more time with you.
Haven't seen her in a long time
I haven't seen her in a while.
Have you seen her?
Do you know where she is or if she is doing well?
Can we press rewind?
Can we turn back time and try to fix things between us?
I been thinkin'
I have been contemplating this situation and considering the possibility of reconnecting with her.
Every time I was in LA, I was with my lil' side bitch
Whenever I was in Los Angeles, I was cheating on my girlfriend with another woman.
Every time you would call me trippin', I was like "Girl, stop it"
Whenever my girlfriend would confront me about my infidelity, I would dismiss her complaints and tell her to stop overreacting.
I was out doing the most, I was out there fuckin' them hoes, I was out there smoking dope, mobbing with my bros
During the period of our relationship, I was very reckless, participating in multiple casual sexual encounters, smoking drugs and hanging with my group of friends.
Yeah, you already know
I am sure that you are already aware of the reckless behavior I exhibited during our relationship.
Shawty, I been missing your style
I have been craving for the way you look and act.
Shawty, I been missing your smile
I have been yearning for the way you smiled at me.
Shawty, I been missin' the way you make me feel
I have been longing for the emotional connection and feeling you brought to my life.
You been on my mind
You have been constantly on my mind.
Like, I just wanna come back
I just want to go back to being together as a couple and rekindling our relationship.
Girl, you got me like that
You still have a strong hold on my life and I cannot get over our past relationship.
"Cause I still think about you"
I can't stop thinking about you or what could have been between us.
I ain't fell in love since you
I have not been in love with anyone after the end of our relationship and fear I may never be able to replace you.
Wasn't real if it wasn't you
I believe anything that doesn't resemble what we had together, isn't real.
I swear that no bitches, they can't fuck with you
No other women can compare to the one I had been in love with, it would be unfair to them to try and compare them to you.
But when you loved me girl I was a thug
When we were together, I acted like I was tough and devoid of any emotions.
What you thought I'd do?
What did you expect of me or our relationship?
I was in love with you
I was truly and deeply in love with you.
What could have been?
What possibilities exist now that could’ve occurred between us had things been different?
What could have
What are the opportunities we left behind?
"What could have been?"
The girl I loved and I both often think about the non-existent opportunities we could’ve had if our relationship had not ended in a different way.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANCISCO PABLO RAMIREZ, JAIME LEPE, RAKIM HASHEEM ALLEN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ayoalohac
Been slappin ever since it dropped, finna keep doing so. Rest your soul
@techstart778
Rip pnb rock 💔
@darealg5168
That’s a fact. Ima do the same 💯😔
@MansaxT31
💔
@cornballreptiles
On god, had to come back and bump it. RIP ❤️🕊️
@wannross8177
@@darealg5168damn x t
@darealg5168
I wish I could rewind rn fr… R.I.P. PnB Rock 😔. I deadass got tears in my eyes rn and I didn’t even know dude but, just watching him grow in this music shit really made me happy. Keep rocking in heaven 🙏🕊
@bigg5004
Me to nigga ,💯
@jerseymaderich
Who got in they feelings?? 🤷🏽♂️
@pnbniya6932
Me😍😍😍😍😍