B.o.B - Not Lost

Sadly, either the sample clearance agent for this project didn't work hard enough or the people who are in charge of the Coldplay catalog are assholes. One or the other, you know.

It is too bad this didn't make the album (it fits well with the rest of the material), but B.o.B's loss is our gain here.

Yo I just want to say I'm putting down Tours on this because the page with the headphone update isn't workin (hasn't worked since aug 20)..can someone recognize that ToniBizz is first..after Doc Z of course...Oh and as for my review, I'm a bigger fan of B.O.B. produced joints and this is one where I love his style as always but I like when the total proj is a baby of the wonderkid!

man bobby ray has such a unique sound and im diggin it. J.R. did good on the beat that organ piano is sick on this. The king bringin some hood feel to this was a nice addition. Cant wait for the album!!!

more music by bob ft TI well djbooth way too make my day haha thanks.

automatically the beat is hott and as always T.I goes hard and this song turns up a banger with good lyrics by mr H-O-T at the moment bob good jog too all involved

One of B.o.B's lesser tracks but that's not saying much because it's still FIRE! Banger!

Coldplay has to be one of the most sampled arists in the world, and this song shows why. It works really well with B.O.B. and T.I. verses.

It really is a shame this didn't make the album because B.O.B. definitely put a lot into his verses and the hook is catchy as hell. Definitely has the potential to be quoted a lot. B.O.B. never stops surprising me with what he brings to the table.

I cannot wait until late August for TIPs album to drop. He really is back bringing his "A" game on every track and this is just another example of that. This could have been a single!

Sadly this song didn't make the cut to be on the album, but still this song is definitely album worthy. These Grand Hustle artists went in on this and make a really good song. J.R, has a good beat on this. Don't know exactly why this one didn't make the album cuz this song really fits in well. B.o.B has really motivational songs and is really uplifting to hear him spit on this. I enjoyed Adventures of Bobby Ray, now I'm interested in how he's going to follow that up.

Eh...I can take or leave this one, but I guess it wouldn't have hurt if it made the album.

T.I. doesn't do a whole lot to make this outstanding, but it's still rotation-worthy. No complaints about Bobby, though.

Sick... JR killed the beat... a great track is nothing without a great producer. Both B.o.B. and TI killed the song.

When i read that this wouldn't clear...I was saddened'd immediately.

BOB goes deeep on this track and his singing of the chorus is heartfelt.
T.I. also kills it. 5

Wow, wow, wow. B.o.B is the most consistent artists rite now. Not completely on board with the hook, but the lyrics are on point and meaningful, I could rock to this.

Dayyyyum, I mean if this didn't make the album the there's only a couple things I can think of. Either B.o.B. or the people behind the scenes must be thinking that they don't want to be in T.I.'s coattails...?? Or alternatively they are leaving this off for a possible bonus track/re-release? Either way the hook is catchy and smooth and both artists put in work for their respective verses.

B.O.B. has slowly become a force to be reckoned with. Lately everything I have heard from him has been nothing short of amazing, and this song is a close runner up to recieving the same acclaim. I really like the smooth production and the hook boosts up this songs replay value a whole lot.

T.I., never really been a fan, but I'm not gonna complain, he threw in a pretty solid verse. 3.5

Man i wish this woulda made the album :( i love it

This song just brings a smile to my face! =)

Coldplay's original is strongly present in the production (specially the organ), but still J.R. pulled off some nice synths, breakdowns and sound effect choices.

That guitar segment is what set the B.o.B. MOMENT in the song though(2:40 - the "uuuhs", guitar and rap-singing delivery). Also, it was fresh to listen to the chorus in B.o.B.'s vocals which are so distinctive.
His lyrics couldn't be more straightforward, songwriting driven (he thinks more like a musician than a rapper) and prophetic.

T.I. is just the KING! Awesome flow (diction, cadence, tone... the ending!) and lyrics.

(When I first heard this song, I knew the only reason it wouldn't be on the album would be clearance issues. It's a damn shame! Coldplay's original even has a remix with Jay-Z, how come they didn't work this out?!)

This is one of my favorite B.o.B. tracks...and how can you go wrong with T.I. as a feature?!

I just can't stress enough how multi-talented Bobby Ray is...Singing...rapping...a little of both. And I just wish this would have made the album because this deserves a spot!

I was real disappointed when my ride backed out of the Charlotte B.o.B. concert with Lupe. I've been riding with him since Mellow Fellow days. I'm glad he's finally getting what he deserves. Great verse by labelmate TI.

@FredRico maybe the reason they wouldn't release rights is because of Jay-Z. He spit one of the best verses in hip-hop over this song. Maybe they didn't want to taint that.

Regardless, this was a great song to add to B.o.B's collection. Can't wait for the album on Tuesday.

Dam sample clearance, this would of been a great album track (I doubt it would of gotten the single treatment). T.I. (aka The King Of The South) once again delivered a great verse. B.o.B. is on a roll, all Ive been hearing from him is dope music.

B.o.B. is far from loosing. Collaborating with names such as Eminem, T.I., on tour with Lupe only his haters would disagree about his stardom potential. Shame it didn't make it the album but Thank You Booth for making it available here :)

B.o.B. can make a track about anything but excels when he raps/sings about his determination and struggle in the music industry. T.I. doesn't disappoint either. The 27th can't get here fast enough.

@ XuUP17: Shame your ride fell through. B.o.B. was amazing when they came to New York. He's an amazing performer and brings something new as he starts playing his various guitars

[Chorus]
Just because I’m losing doesn’t mean I’m lost
They gave me nothing but doubt
first they waited then they hated then they counted me out
Just because I’m losing doesn’t mean I’m stuck
They say I lost my way
but first I showed'em then I sold'em right in front of their face

[Verse 1 - B.o.B]
Well this is the world that we live in
one minute you the hero the next you the villain
we got up in this game just to try to make a living
and hit you with the truth while you watching television
but still these are the cards that we dealt
they kick you on the ground when you most need help
until you dried up and they sit you on the shelf
and then you start to cry cause you all by yourself
so just know if you wanna wear the belt
the only way to excel is the soul that you sell
so I could care less about the clothes on myself
I’m trying to drive straight on a road made of nails
yeah, I got to pay the toll if I fell
or else it'll be another story to tell
I’m getting to the door I can tell
I’m just waiting on the day till the glory prevails

[Chorus]

[Verse 2 - T.I.]
All I know is keep going, sh!t don’t stop
until the huss double up put the click on top
used to wanna have the bricks on lock
til we went to prison saw we couldn’t pick them locks
easy decision now a n!gga think I lost my touch
listen if I aint the realest ever done it I aint off by much
so please don’t wake me up if I’m dreaming in the fast lane speedin’ no safety belt
and it’s a marathon pace yourself
in this race for wealth talkin’ sh!t just a waste of breath
chasing me like chasing your tail you'll never catch it
respect is something you never get if you never had it
I’m looking back and laughing this life of mine
brought me all way here from a life of crime
just a constant reminder that the end I’ll be always the one who knows all sees all because… (WOW!)

[Chorus]

[Verse 3 - B.o.B]
Yeah, well these are my predictions
I’ll be on the top 40 with a big hit
traveling the world trying not to get sick
and I’ma get more friends on my friends list
and then after that I’ll be famous
and everyone I know will tell me that I’m changing
and then my cell phone will never stop ringing
and I’ll be all over magazine pages
yeah and they’ll play my songs till they boring
and if I ever do stop touring they'll treat me like a foreigner
Don’t believe me ask Lauren… (Jay-Z line reference ;) nice)

[Chorus]

(this was sponsored by: Mr Top Hat :p)

album drops in 30 mins make sure to cop that shit up :)

album drops in 30 mins make sure to cop that shit up :)

@XuUP17: I agree that was a great verse, but come on, this one even pays respect for that of Jay's ("don't believe me ask Michael...")

Still, that would be a better reason than just "the people who are in charge of the Coldplay catalog are assholes". (which is more likely) :s

* looks @ "Bet I Bust" *

This is a leftover that didn’t make the album !?! *shrugs* Sample clearance issues are a b!tch !!! This woulda went perfect after "Airplanes Pt.1" ...

Digging the chorus, three well-spat verses to address the critics, a melodic river on which they are afloat and I’ve been jammin’ with it for about 45 minutes now while I work.

And I figure it’s time to share it with y'all - The album is not perfect but its deeper than that now! For past one year we've been saying to each other:

"The man never ceases to amaze me."
"B.o.B is on another level."
"Can't wait for the album to drop!"

Just like "Slaughterhouse" and "Attention Deficit", the album is not without its flaws BUT none of them are big enough for the listener to back down from his claims of copping the album. Point is, time to support!

@FredRico - Good work broski! Right down to my editing style, huh? Você é meu amigo favorito na Internet! :p

WOW! b.o.b (one of the hottest names in the game right now), t.i (who i believe is rejuvenated and better than ever after jail time) and j.r rotem (one of my favourite producers) are all on a track together!! and it samples coldplay... call me biased if you like but ive already clicked banger and got my mouse hovering over classic and the music player hasnt even loaded yet!

down to the song:
b.o.b has a nice flow on the verses, maybe not his best but certainly up there. love the hook though. t.i as i mentioned earlier sounds on top of everything after coming out of jail. j.r did really well on the beat- the sample was dope i reckon. yep- certified classic

I'm feelin THIS
also a BANGER

i Think this is so hottttt straight fire another one by B.o.B

I wasn't lost listening to this track, B.o.B's a dragon that can't shoot smoke, props to mr #1 & #2 on iTunes!

Wow B.O.B. has come full circle and with each new record I hear I get more impressed, love the chorus and you cant go wrong with a Coldplay sample. T.I.'s verses are always stellar.

track after track bobby brings the heat.
this dude is unstoppable...
def one of my fav rappers/singers

Love the colplay sample! B.O.B. is the next big thing. I promise

dis is ite maybii will grow on me. not da best bob song but its rotation

It isn't his best piece of work so I can see why it didn't make it on the album. It's still a decent song though.

B.O.B is easliy one of the most unique and innovative Rapper Singer Producers...whatever you want to call him he is a POSIVTIVE Thing

Feeling this big time B.o.B has done it again this guy is a lyrical genius mos def going for his album

Dispointment this won't make the album, great tune!

B.O.B has been blowing up lately, and releasing hot tracks in a short span. The production on this is smooth. B.O.B has one of those flows that keep you interested. TI was nice on this, showing he still has it in him.
"In this race for wealth, talking sh*t is a waste of breath."

Wow, this seriously angers me that this didn't make the album. The entire record just seems full of soul. T.I. and B.o.B seem on point here. I want to give it a 5 but just can't seem to find the edge to make it more than a 4.

Sucks this didn't make the cut. Nice chorus. B.o.B killed it like he has on almost all of his songs I've heard. T.I did a nice job too. T.I seems to have fallen into these types of songs and not so much the T.I of old. Is that a bad thing? Not necessarily. He does a good job at it. Is it a good thing? Not necessarily. He had real good street hits that made people wanna act like they were from Atl. The song was great tho

Nice chorus this is classic

Str8 Up CLASSIC for ma Boi BOBBY RAY !

Can B.o.B make a bad song. dam u America, the album isn't out in Australia yet :( and I aint' dloadin' it, gotta support the artists that deserve all the credit!! Which is deff B.o.B!!

Grabbed the album -- loved it -- loving this too --

dont like this track much .... not enough effots :((((

This song is what I’m talking about, B.o.B is just something else and T.I. kills his verse.

this grew on me. i didnt like it at first.

This would've have fitted in perfectly, Bobby's lyrics and hook are on-point. B.o.B. is like down south's and alternative rap's version of Drake he can sing, rap, and produce. The beat crafted JR sounds really celebratory.

I'm surprised this wasn't on the album, but i'm guessing that was due to Coldplay's management. Either way its going into rotation. Haha Bobby faces alot of criticism for his "elementary" rhymes, but his verses are much deeper than people realize. Besides, rhyming is so cliche. Lol bob knows the art of storytelling(see outkast),always has a message, and can keep the flow of any song going. Something that is lost in alot of music today.

Man...I'm getting on this late. I don't want people to blame Coldplay here because it isn't their fault like DJ Z said. It is actually J.R. Rotem's fault because he didn't get the consent of Capitol/Parliphone for the sample. Now obviously this isn't better than the original song itself or even the remix with Jay, but it is still a banger, one that really should have made the album. Oh well.

The hook is uplifting and so as well as his verses. T.I. didn't really stand out but this track is a banger.

Too bad this wasn't able to make it on the album, it would've made a great addition to the album.

HORRIBLE ENGLISH!

I really like the Coldplay sample, it really works. This song is great and would have made a wonderful addition to the album, too bad.

This is Hot

I think this can be alot better if was produced better

Feel good music. Sounds like Kanye's Graduation album to me. Diggin it.

great song its the shit man

Very good :) again well done B.O.B

this is str8...t.i's the best!!

wow!!!!!! thats all i got to say

this is hard man