Born to an African American/Indian father and an Italian/Jewish mother, Bizzy Bone started in hip-hop as a founding member of the group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. Formed in 1993, this Cleveland-based crew first caught the ear of N.W.A. member Eazy-E.
Their trademark double and triple-time sung/rapped harmonies brought something new to the table at a time when most acts were busy trying to imitate what was featured on Dr. Dre's The Chronic. The unique sound prompted multi-platinum record sales, won them a Grammy, and brought the spotlight to the long-neglected Midwestern hip-hop community.
As a solo performer, Bizzy Bone is well known for his high-speed rhyme style and unique singing abilities. Continually writing and recording around the clock, he released his first solo album in 1998, the personal and introspective Heaven'z Movie. After receiving critical acclaim, Bizzy went on to write and release The Gift in 2001, Alpha and Omega in 2004, and The Beginning and the End, also in 2004, For The Fans vol. 1 and vol. 2 in 2005, The Story, Thugs Revenge, The Midwest Cowboy, and From Your Righteousness in 2006. His latest album Ruthless was released on March 4th 2008.
Bizzy's work has been awarded by numerous respected groups, including an ASCAP Award, the Michael Jackson Soul Train Award, a Blockbuster Award, an American Music Award, and the NAACP - Back To School/Stay in School Youth Rally Award. He has become a member of Hip Hop's elite, collaborating with modern hip-hop legends such as P Diddy, Snoop Dogg, as well as the late Eazy-E, 2Pac, and The Notorious B.I.G..
Died 4 U
Bizzy Bone Lyrics
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Wish I would a died for you baby
I would a died for you Layzie
I would a died for (seventh sign master mind)
You Krayzie (Bizzy the Kid the midwest cowboy)
But the widow tried to play me (play me)
[Verse 1]
They say Bizzy he think he Pac
Passin out on stage Rollin Stones was shocked
Bizzy the Kid grippin this baby makers
Tellin the whole story
Runnin from cops
Bustin shots smack the top with a forty
I'm never gonna pop
I'm never going back to Ruthless
Stick to the block
You better believe it
And I'm sorry to the fans of Bone
But I'm bently, Adi Faus, and drop tops
Lou Gary, swisher sweet
And that's the way that we monster mash
Homies gonna respect my gangster
Watch the way we count the cash
Bang the gang
Seventh sign
Twenty seven, seven years
Looking young feelin fit
And I don't have to depress the crypt
I don't need no make-up neither
I don't want you to touch my hair
I just want to reflow in sickness
Making money everywhere
I don't want to have prop appeal
I want to work with real niggaz
Real biggas
Trill niggaz
Rappin with only ill niggaz
Seventh sign crack the seal
Niggaz make you want to kill niggaz
Crack the steal pedal to the metal
Master dash and gash
[Chorus]
Wish I would a died for you baby
I would a died for you Layzie
I would a died for you Krayzie
But the widow tried to play me (play me)
[Verse 2]
I am the general realin incredible better than
Ten year veteran
Off in the cut with a cup of essence
Feel the prescense, spread the message
Never no evidence, ain't no best friends
Shut up and handle your business
This the new thang, the true thang
Seventh sign's how we doing thangs
Gangster parties, smokin and drinkin
Puttin on my dancin shoes
How to get that money right
Pay me and I'll come dance for you
Stay the night and bend your broad
While I'm talkin in turns
Let me swallow that, it tastes like peaches
Must have been a mango blunt
Follow that, I am the future
Evolution of elevation
Knowledge is the power
We shall over come the hatred
With double barrels and rucas
Inscripted like an egyptian
Incripted like lyrical lucifer
Seventh sign conta, seventh sign boy
You done put that Anjo when I met from sancroy
Sucka
Dip it out like Ice Cube
Skip it out like Dr. Dre
Follow the foot steps of rich niggaz
Bitch niggaz and I'm on my way
[Chorus]
Wish I would a died for you baby
I would a died for you Layzie
I would a died for you Krayzie
But the widow tried to play me (play me) x2
[Verse 3]
These are my truest villains
People are fake as hell
Women don't turn me down
Feel me like they feelin brown
I'd rather be David Ruffin
I don't want to be Odis Williams
I don't want to be brew needer
Smokin chronic, drinkin gin and bitch
You ain't everybody
We were the perfect group ha
Promise you broke us up y'all
Bizzy always tells the truth ha
Ain't you a liar, ain't you
You are the venomous snake (ha)
To bad none of the homies got bitten
Hell yeah I wrote this for all L.A. huh
Any rapper wants to battle
want to see who goes the fastest
I don't have to study or nothing
I'm a leave that up to you actors
I don't be the source to the vine
When I'm up in Barns and Nobles
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
Seventh sign soldiers
Standin in my gangsta pose
Shop as a cobra
Look in a mind of a mad man
Medicated with doja
I'm mutilatin this roll call
No metaphor
And the rappin is real
Let it be the hook
Fuck a Jimmit
If I die will you kill, nigga
[Chorus 'til fade]
Wish I would a died for you baby
I would a died for you Layzie
I would a died for you Krayzie
But the widow tried to play me (play me)
The song "Died 4 U" by Bizzy Bone is a tribute to his loyalty and dedication to his comrades in the rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. The chorus starts with Bizzy lamenting that he should have died for his group members, which indicates that he cherishes them deeply. Then he names each member of the group, which shows that he is not singling out one member but is dedicated to all of them. However, he ends the chorus by stating that he was wronged by a "widow," who tried to play him.
In the first verse, Bizzy Bone reflects on his past and explains how he has come to his present situation. He talks about how people compare him to the late rapper Tupac Shakur, which shows his influence and prominence in the rap industry. He also mentions his loyalty to Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, stating that he will never go back to Ruthless Records. He then talks about his desire to work with genuine people who appreciate and respect his talent.
In the second verse, Bizzy Bone asserts himself as a seasoned rapper with a thriving career. He talks about his new music label, Seventh Sign, and how his rap style is evolving. He also references his success and how he has been performing non-stop, even attending parties and dancing. Throughout the song, Bizzy's message reflects his commitment to his career and his group, even though people have tried to sabotage him.
Line by Line Meaning
Wish I would a died for you baby
I loved you so much, I wish I had died for you.
I would a died for you Layzie
I was prepared to die for you, Layzie.
I would a died for (seventh sign master mind)
I would have given my life for seventh sign master mind.
You Krayzie (Bizzy the Kid the midwest cowboy)
I would have died for you, Krayzie (Bizzy the Kid the midwest cowboy).
But the widow tried to play me (play me)
But the woman I loved and trusted betrayed me (used me).
Home in front of my vaugh
I'm at home, in front of my microphone/vocal booth.
They say Bizzy he think he Pac
People say that I have a personality and style similar to Tupac's.
Passin out on stage Rollin Stones was shocked
I passed out on stage during a performance, and The Rolling Stones were shocked.
Bizzy the Kid grippin this baby makers
I'm holding a gun, ready to use it (baby maker = gun).
Tellin the whole story
I'm rapping about what happened, I'm telling the whole story.
Runnin from cops
I was chased by the police.
Bustin shots smack the top with a forty
I fired gunshots and hit someone with a bottle.
I'm never gonna pop
I'm never going to stop rapping (pop = stop).
I'm never going back to Ruthless
I will never return to Ruthless Records (label).
Stick to the block
I'll keep doing what I do in my neighborhood/streets.
You better believe it
It's true, and you should believe it.
And I'm sorry to the fans of Bone
I apologize to the fans of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.
But I'm bently, Adi Faus, and drop tops
But now I have a Bentley car, Adidas shoes, and convertible cars.
Lou Gary, swisher sweet
I smoke a brand of cigar called Lou Gary and Swisher Sweets.
And that's the way that we monster mash
That's how we party and have a good time, like the song Monster Mash.
Homies gonna respect my gangster
My friends will respect my tough/gangster behavior and attitude.
Watch the way we count the cash
Look at how we count and handle our money.
Bang the gang
Let's do it, let's achieve our goals as a group/gang.
Twenty seven, seven years
I'm 27 years old.
Looking young feelin fit
I'm still young and healthy.
And I don't have to depress the crypt
I don't have to be sad or depressed anymore (crypt = cemetery).
I don't need no make-up neither
I don't need makeup either (like women).
I don't want you to touch my hair
Don't touch my hair (don't invade my personal space).
I just want to reflow in sickness
I just want to rap/sing with passion and sickness (in a good way).
Making money everywhere
I'm earning money in many different ways and places.
I don't want to have prop appeal
I don't want to rely on image/appearances to be successful.
I want to work with real niggaz
I want to collaborate with authentic and genuine people.
Real biggas
Real big people (figurative).
Trill niggaz
Honest and respectable people (trill = true and real).
Rappin with only ill niggaz
Performing with only talented and skilled people.
Seventh sign crack the seal
Seventh sign has opened up/showcased his skills.
Niggaz make you want to kill niggaz
Some people are so annoying/angry that they make you want to hurt them.
Crack the steal pedal to the metal
Push the gas pedal down and speed away (as fast as possible).
Master dash and gash
Use masterful techniques and run away quickly.
These are my truest villains
These are the people who have been the most deceptive and harmful to me.
People are fake as hell
A lot of people are completely dishonest (fake).
Women don't turn me down
Women are attracted to me and don't reject me.
Feel me like they feelin brown
Women are feeling me (connecting with me) like they're feeling brown (sexual arousal).
I'd rather be David Ruffin
I would prefer to be like David Ruffin (singer) instead of someone else.
I don't want to be Odis Williams
I don't want to be like Odis Williams (singer).
I don't want to be brew needer
I don't want to be someone who always needs alcohol/beer (brew).
Smokin chronic, drinkin gin and bitch
I smoke weed and drink gin with women (bitch = term of endearment).
You ain't everybody
You're not like everyone else, you're special/different.
We were the perfect group ha
We were the perfect music group (Bone Thugs-N-Harmony).
Promise you broke us up y'all
I guarantee that you (their old label) are the reason why we broke up as a group.
Bizzy always tells the truth ha
I, Bizzy, always speak the truth (ha = sarcastic).
Ain't you a liar, ain't you
You are definitely a liar (sarcastic).
You are the venomous snake (ha)
You are a harmful and treacherous person (ha = sarcastic).
To bad none of the homies got bitten
Unfortunately, none of my friends were able to recognize (and avoid) the harm you could cause.
Hell yeah I wrote this for all L.A. huh
I wrote this song for all of Los Angeles (L.A.).
Any rapper wants to battle
If anyone wants to compete against me in a lyrical battle.
want to see who goes the fastest
Who can rap the best/quickest.
I don't have to study or nothing
I don't need to prepare or practice to be successful.
I'm a leave that up to you actors
I'll let you (other rappers) act and pretend to be talented.
I don't be the source to the vine
I don't provide the inspiration for others (vine = inspiration).
When I'm up in Barns and Nobles
When I'm at the bookstore (Barnes and Noble).
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony
The group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.
Seventh sign soldiers
The members of Seventh Sign.
Standin in my gangsta pose
Posing in a tough/gangster manner.
Shop as a cobra
I shop/move with the agility and precision of a cobra.
Look in a mind of a mad man
Examine/think about the thoughts of a crazy person.
Medicated with doja
High from smoking marijuana (doja).
I'm mutilatin this roll call
I'm destroying/surpassing expectations for this song (roll call = list of people to be present).
No metaphor
I'm not using any metaphors (figure of speech).
And the rappin is real
My rapping is authentic and genuine.
Let it be the hook
Let it be the chorus that people remember (hook = catchy part of a song).
Fuck a Jimmit
I don't need anyone or anything (Jimmit = fabricated word).
If I die will you kill, nigga
If I die, will you avenge my death (in a violent way).
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