"Sometimes I get high to free my mind," Marko Penn’s voice drifted through the monitors, smooth as silk and just as fragile. It wasn't just a hook; it was an admission.
"Let's roll," he muttered to himself, the rhythm taking over.
Bobby Ray grabbed a pen. He didn't want to explain himself anymore. If people didn't understand the need to "roll up something" or "pour up something" just to drown out the noise of their own thoughts, they never would. B.o.B - FT Marko Penn Roll Up
The song wasn't just a party track; it was a manifesto for the misunderstood. As the beat dropped, the static in his head finally cleared. For the first time in a long time, the only thing he could hear was the music—and that was more than alright.
He thought about the people who argued over who was right or wrong, the ones stuck in the "bullshit" of yesterday. He was done with that. He was looking for a "new flight with new stairs," a way to move on and upgrade his life. "Sometimes I get high to free my mind,"
Bobby Ray leaned back, his mind drifting back to the days before the world knew his name. Before the flashy lifestyle, the bank account was a mess of overdrawn notices and "insufficient funds". He remembered the silence of a cold heart, one that had grown emotionless just to survive the grind. He had been "crucified" for speaking his truth before, his outspokenness treated like a liability rather than a gift.
The air in the studio was thick, a heavy haze that mirrored the foggy memories B.o.B was trying to outrun. He stared at the soundboard, the flickering lights looking like distant city stars through the smoke. Bobby Ray grabbed a pen
"Is that alright?" Marko’s voice asked again, the question hanging in the air.