Where Are You
t.o.d. Lyrics

Whatever happened to Bobby Ray, he used to be here for us
B.o.B., who was once present and supportive of his fans, has disappeared and left them behind

Then he got famous and left all of his fans in the dust
After achieving fame, B.o.B. neglected his fans and distanced himself from them

We never hear from you, you're constantly changing
B.o.B.'s ever-changing persona and absence have made it difficult for his fans to connect with him

And your relatives always miss you at family occasions
B.o.B.'s family constantly notices his absence during important family events

And your mother misses you too
B.o.B.'s mother feels neglected and longs for his presence

Since all the fortune you've been too busy recording
B.o.B.'s focus on recording music and chasing wealth has made him too occupied to prioritize other important aspects of life

Now she feels unimportant and your daddy's been going through it
B.o.B.'s mother feels undervalued and his father has been facing difficulties since losing his mother

Since he lost his mother
B.o.B.'s father has been mourning the loss of his mother

The least you could do is call him and show him, you support him
B.o.B. should make an effort to call his father and provide him with emotional support during a challenging time

I never thought you would sell out
The artist is disappointed by B.o.B.'s transition to prioritizing commercial success over artistic integrity

You're becoming so cocky
B.o.B.'s growing arrogance is noticeable to the singer

I asked you for a picture after your show
The artist approached B.o.B. for a photo opportunity following his performance

You walked right by me, I'm like
B.o.B. ignored the singer's request for a picture, leaving them feeling dismissed

Ain't this the dude that said that it ain't about the price tag
The singer recalls B.o.B. proclaiming that material possessions are not important

Now on your records all that you do is brag
In contrast to his previous stance, B.o.B. now primarily boasts about his wealth and success in his music

Come on Bob, I thought you was better than that dog
The artist expresses their disappointment in B.o.B.'s behavior, expecting more from him

What happened to Cloud 9 and Generation Lost
The artist reminisces about B.o.B.'s earlier music that represented optimism and a sense of societal struggle

You were my idol, just when I thought I give up on everything
B.o.B., who was once an inspiration to the singer, appeared at a time when they were losing hope in life

I heard you play this familiar melody (Melody, melody, melody)
The singer found solace and familiarity in B.o.B.'s music, which provides them comfort

Whatever happened to B.o.B. he once was my favorite
B.o.B., who used to be the artist's favorite artist, has changed or disappeared

I swear to God that I had all of his mixtapes on my playlist
The artist emphasizes their deep appreciation by claiming to have owned all of B.o.B.'s mixtapes

He was hood, but so different at the same time
B.o.B. had a relatable street background, yet stood out with his unique style and perspective

It was like a breath of fresh air, every time he rhymed
B.o.B.'s lyrics and flow provided the singer with a refreshing and uplifting experience

And everybody was on him and the world fell in love
B.o.B. gained widespread popularity, and people from around the world adored him

The girls, the money, the lifestyle
B.o.B. attracted attention from women and enjoyed the financial benefits and glamorous lifestyle that accompanied his fame

All the above
The singer acknowledges that B.o.B. had it all — the fame, fortune, and countless admirers

I guess he stopped giving a fuck
B.o.B. appeared to have lost interest and stopped caring about his fans and their support

For all of his little people
B.o.B. neglected his loyal fans and supporters, regardless of their importance

With your shades on, we can't even see you
B.o.B. hides behind sunglasses, creating a barrier that makes it difficult for his fans to truly connect with him

Is that what happens, when somebody makes it off of rapping
The singer questions whether this change in behavior is a common consequence of achieving success in the rap industry

They taste the fame and change likes it just automatic
The singer observes that fame often leads artists to automatically change their personality and priorities

Where's the integrity, you on that other shit
The artist questions the lack of moral values and authenticity in B.o.B.'s current actions and music

You don't even sound the same, I liked your other shit
The artist expresses their disappointment in B.o.B.'s new sound, preferring his previous musical style

But we'll stand beside you, 'cause somewhere deep inside you
Despite the disappointment, the artist still supports B.o.B. and believes that there is a better side to him

There's more than what meets the eye
B.o.B. possesses hidden qualities and potential that go beyond his current actions and appearance

I swear on the Bible you were my idol
The artist genuinely considered B.o.B. their idol in a devoted and meaningful manner

I dreamed about this familiar melody (Melody, melody, melody)
The singer had dreams or aspirations attached to this particular and recognizable musical tune

I watched my whole life change in a couple of years
The singer witnessed significant life transformations occur within a brief period of time

Who woulda ever thought I woulda caught the world by the ears
The singer never anticipated that they would grasp the world's attention and interest

I swear, this shit is so much bigger than I had figured
The artist expresses astonishment at the magnitude of their success, which exceeded their initial expectations

But if it wasn't meant to be this wouldn't be my career
The artist believes that their career and the level of success achieved are a result of destiny and fate

It's like, people only see it, the way it appears
Others often perceive the singer's success only at face value, without understanding the underlying struggles and efforts

But they never see the ropes and the pulleys and the gears
People fail to recognize the complex behind-the-scenes processes, hard work, and sacrifices involved in the singer's career

Blood sweat and tears, we cry but always swear there's tears
The artist alludes to the challenging and emotional nature of their journey, where they shed tears but constantly affirm their determination to succeed

In the middle of this rap game on the battle field
The artist finds themselves in the midst of the competitive rap industry, feeling like a soldier on a battlefield

All of these shock jock interviews, tryna phone me
The artist receives numerous interview requests from sensationalist radio hosts, attempting to reach out to them

You never know who's gonna play you and make you look phoney
The singer acknowledges the risk of being misrepresented or deceived by individuals who could potentially tarnish their reputation

I live and die for my team, these niggas are more than my homies
The artist is deeply dedicated to their team, considering them more than just friends

We put it all on the line, we gave up all our belongings for this rap shit
The singer and their team have risked everything and sacrificed their possessions and comfort for the sake of their rap careers

'Cause at the end of the day, it ain't just rap shit
The singer believes that their passion and dedication extend beyond simply pursuing a career in rap music

I call it making a way for our survival
The singer perceives their pursuit of a music career as a means of ensuring their survival and achieving a better life

I dreamed about this familiar melody (Melody, melody, melody)
The artist had vivid dreams or aspirations associated with a recurring melodic tune

I dreamed about this familiar melody (melody, melody, melody)
The recurring melodic tune had appeared in the artist's dreams, creating a sense of nostalgia and longing

(Melody, melody, melody)
Reinforcing the importance of the melodic element, which resonates deeply with the singer