I Understand
Bizzy Bone Lyrics


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Shit- heh, friends- heh
A friends come and go I done learned that shit
Either through death or money issues
Or you know what I mean just time and space
Family sometimes you the biggest enemies man
Heh shit

Those that love me if you leave me
I understand, made some bad decisions in my life
I understand, raise my right hand up to God
Right where I stand
I'm a go get strong, return a better man

You better believe it you see me
How we creeped up out of Cleveland get your money baby
If not I'm gonna break even I won't let you play me
Your game ain't even season
It's that thuggish ruggish Bone I hope you know
Little be the reason see you creepin baby
But what are you really seekin
Are you weak, don't believe in me, believe in Jesus
I'm a freak, but baby that's for life
And all the weak I'm goin deep, and I can roll deeper than you
Half breed rock the mics to survive
And I might not make it out alive I'm spittin to save my life
Tryin a make it right welcome to the world that we live
And all that I did was crawl up out the stuff for my kids
So rest in peace to Little Eazy
But your paper work was sleazy and the black widow was horny
Baby was gettin greedy my boys is 'posed to be watching my back
Load up the guns and let's attack
But ain't nobody tryin to feel me with stack
For my baby's

Those that love me if you leave me
I understand, made some bad decisions in my life
I understand, raise my right hand up to God
Right where I stand
I'm a go get strong, return a better man
Those that love me if you leave me
I understand, made some bad decisions in my life
I understand, raise my right hand up to God
Right where I stand
I've returned, I've returned

Better bring my money baby nobody is gonna stop me
I'll fill 'em up with that hot shit
Bullets all in your body better watch me wicked posse
Yeah, automatic shotguns half of these rappers talkin
Ain't none of 'em ever popped one
Little kid from South View who would've thought that I'd make it
And the people ain't behind me my family's kinda freakish
That thuggish ruggish, nigga from Columbus
And this is the way we play spread your rumors
I just love it do it all day everyday
Ride to the rythme of the nickel put the pen in the pack now
And I know you fear me, I done been there
Done that, run that, fun that covered around
And let me kill 'em with the venom we killin 'em with the sound
Every city, every little bitty town
Everybody want to break me down
Nobody gonna take me down East 99 has been abandoned
Cleveland they show me love, they still wonderin how
I made it up outta the famine better believe it baby, baby
Should a listened to my people, still runnin from demons and evil
War

Those that love me if you leave me
I understand, made some bad decisions in my life
I understand, raise my right hand up to God
Right where I stand
I'm a go get strong, return a better man
Those that love me if you leave me
I understand, made some bad decisions in my life
I understand, raise my right hand up to God
Right where I stand
I've returned, I've returned

I'm sick of the drama, sick of havin beef with my momma
And beef with my sisters my brother got murdered
Over marijuana bless the bewilders
Strugglin, hustlin all of my life, watching my back
They already tried to murder me twice
I smoke the herb that I like, I never done coke in my life
We buy but I lie if I did it I'd tell entertainment tonight
Ain't no slackin in my rack it ain't no shame in the game
It ain't no slippin and the pimpin ain't no crack on the brain
You gotta be jealous of me and my fellas
Ain't that what they tell us sell us anything
We helpless give me a little bit faq and help us
We strugglin, jugglin, thugglin, hustlin, thuggin up in the club
No one to talk to, you step on his shoes
You really fucked up, poppa you was a roller
But his pockets are all swollen, you met the dope man
And now we on the block ask who told 'em
Sell 'em some soap man that's for all the times you played me
Old man this is your son with a blunt and a gun
Check out my slow jam

Those that love me if you leave me
I understand, made some bad decisions in my life
I understand, raise my right hand up to God
Right where I stand
I'm a go get strong, return a better man
Those that love me if you leave me
I understand, made some bad decisions in my life
I understand, raise my right hand up to God




Right where I stand
I've returned, I've returned

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of the song "friends come and go I done learned that shit, either through death or money issues or you know what I mean just time and space" sets the tone for Bizzy Bone's song I Understand. The song is about the struggles of life - losing friends and family members for various reasons, making mistakes and bad decisions, and ultimately understanding those that leave us behind. The chorus, "Those that love me if you leave me I understand, made some bad decisions in my life, I understand, raise my right hand up to God, right where I stand, I'm a go get strong, return a better man" shows that the message of the song is ultimately about growth and redemption. Bizzy Bone acknowledges that he has made mistakes in his life but is focused on returning as a better man. He also expresses that he understands why people may leave him and that he bears no grudges against them.


The rest of the song is Bizzy Bone rapping about his experience growing up in Cleveland and the struggles he has faced as part of the rap industry. He talks about the importance of family and how it can also be a source of conflict. He raps about his friends who have died and the various obstacles he has faced, both internally and externally. The song delivers a message of resilience, acknowledging that life is hard but ultimately, we must move forward and continue to grow.


Line by Line Meaning

A friends come and go I done learned that shit
People's friendships are not always permanent, and the singer has learned this lesson.


Either through death or money issues
Friendships can end due to various reasons such as death or money issues.


Or you know what I mean just time and space
Even time and space can change the dynamics of friendships.


Family sometimes you the biggest enemies man
Sometimes family members can become enemies of each other.


Those that love me if you leave me
If the people who love me choose to leave, the artist is okay with it.


I understand, made some bad decisions in my life
The singer understands why some people might leave him due to his own bad decisions.


I understand, raise my right hand up to God
The singer acknowledges his past mistakes and seeks redemption.


Right where I stand
The artist intends to change things for the better from where he currently stands.


I'm a go get strong, return a better man
The artist plans to become stronger and better as a person.


You better believe it you see me
The artist wants others to believe in his ability to overcome his past and become better.


How we creeped up out of Cleveland get your money baby
The singer and his team hustled to earn money and get out of Cleveland.


If not I'm gonna break even I won't let you play me
The artist will not be played by anyone and will only break even if necessary.


Your game ain't even season
The person trying to play the singer is inexperienced and not ready for the game.


It's that thuggish ruggish Bone I hope you know
The singer is proud to be from Thuggish Ruggish Bone.


Little be the reason see you creepin baby
The singer can see through the motives of someone who's trying to deceive him.


But what are you really seekin
The artist is questioning the true intentions of someone who's trying to deceive him.


Are you weak, don't believe in me, believe in Jesus
The artist implies that someone who's trying to deceive him might be weak and should believe in a higher power.


I'm a freak, but baby that's for life
The singer has always been a unique individual and will continue to be so.


And all the weak I'm goin deep
The singer is willing to look beyond the superficial and get to the heart of the matter.


And I can roll deeper than you
The artist is capable of handling situations better than the person trying to deceive him.


Half breed rock the mics to survive
The artist, who is of mixed-race, uses music to make a living.


And I might not make it out alive I'm spittin to save my life
Music is the artist's way of surviving, and he feels that his life depends on it.


Tryin a make it right welcome to the world that we live
The singer is trying to make things right in the world we live in.


And all that I did was crawl up out the stuff for my kids
The artist worked hard to provide for his kids, and that's his inspiration.


So rest in peace to Little Eazy
The singer pays respects to someone named Little Eazy who has passed away.


But your paper work was sleazy and the black widow was horny
The singer feels that Little Eazy's paperwork was dishonest and someone took advantage of him.


Baby was gettin greedy my boys is 'posed to be watching my back
Someone close to the singer was becoming greedy, and the singer's friends were supposed to protect him from that person.


Load up the guns and let's attack
The artist is ready to defend himself and his loved ones by any means necessary.


But ain't nobody tryin to feel me with stack
The artist feels that nobody is supporting him financially.


For my baby's I've returned, I've returned
The singer has returned from a difficult situation for the sake of his children.


Better bring my money baby nobody is gonna stop me
The singer is determined to get his money back and won't let anyone stop him.


I'll fill 'em up with that hot shit
The artist will retaliate with force if necessary.


Bullets all in your body better watch me wicked posse
The artist's posse is dangerous and someone should be careful not to cross them.


Yeah, automatic shotguns half of these rappers talkin
The artist is confident that his crew is more dangerous than most rappers who only talk.


Ain't none of 'em ever popped one
The singer doubts that any of the rappers he's referring to have ever shot anyone.


Little kid from South View who would've thought that I'd make it
The artist came from a modest background and has achieved success against the odds.


And the people ain't behind me my family's kinda freakish
The singer feels like his family is not supportive of him, and they have unique characteristics.


And this is the way we play spread your rumors
The singer is unfazed by rumors and will continue to live his life the way he wants to.


I just love it do it all day everyday
The singer loves making music and does it all the time.


Ride to the rythme of the nickel put the pen in the pack now
The artist writes rhymes to the beat of the music.


And I know you fear me, I done been there
The artist believes that someone is afraid of him, and he understands what that feels like.


Done that, run that, fun that covered around
The singer has experienced many things and has been around the block.


And let me kill 'em with the venom we killin 'em with the sound
The singer's music has a powerful impact and can cause a lot of damage.


Every city, every little bitty town
The artist's music can be heard everywhere.


Everybody want to break me down
The artist feels like everyone is trying to bring him down.


Nobody gonna take me down East 99 has been abandoned
The artist is confident that he won't be taken down by anyone, even though East 99 has been deserted.


Cleveland they show me love, they still wonderin how
The singer feels loved by Cleveland and wonders why people are still amazed by his success.


I made it up outta the famine better believe it baby, baby
The artist managed to succeed despite his difficult situation.


Should a listened to my people, still runnin from demons and evil
The singer regrets not listening to his loved ones and still struggles with his inner demons.


War
The singer ends the song with a powerful declaration of war.


I'm sick of the drama, sick of havin beef with my momma
The singer is tired of the drama in his life and conflicts with his mother.


And beef with my sisters my brother got murdered
The artist is also dealing with conflicts with his sisters, and he lost his brother to murder.


Over marijuana bless the bewilders
The artist's brother was killed over marijuana, and the artist prays for him.


Strugglin, hustlin all of my life, watching my back
The singer has been struggling and hustling for his whole life, always looking over his shoulder.


They already tried to murder me twice
The singer has already survived two attempts on his life.


I smoke the herb that I like, I never done coke in my life
The artist likes to smoke marijuana but has never tried cocaine.


We buy but I lie if I did it I'd tell entertainment tonight
The artist doesn't want to admit to using drugs because he knows the media will use it against him.


Ain't no slackin in my rack it ain't no shame in the game
The artist works hard and takes pride in his work, and there's no shame in that.


It ain't no slippin and the pimpin ain't no crack on the brain
The singer is not going to slip up in his work and fall into drug addiction.


You gotta be jealous of me and my fellas
The artist thinks that people are jealous of him and his crew.


Ain't that what they tell us sell us anything
The singer believes that people try to sell them things they don't need by making them jealous.


We helpless give me a little bit faq and help us
The singer is asking for help from someone who can provide it.


We strugglin, jugglin, thugglin, hustlin, thuggin up in the club
The singer's crew is struggling and hustling in the club.


No one to talk to, you step on his shoes
The artist has nobody to talk to, and if you step on his shoes, you're in trouble.


You really fucked up, poppa you was a roller
The artist is talking to someone who really messed up and used to be a drug dealer.


But his pockets are all swollen, you met the dope man
The person the singer is talking to got greedy and met the drug dealer.


And now we on the block ask who told 'em
The singer is questioning who told the person the singer is talking to about their drug dealer.


Sell 'em some soap man that's for all the times you played me
The artist is using sarcasm to tell the other person that they should sell soap instead of drugs because they've been played too many times.


Old man this is your son with a blunt and a gun
The artist is addressing an older man who is his father, and he has a blunt and a gun with him.


Check out my slow jam
The artist ends the song with a reference to his music, inviting people to listen.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WILLIAM PAT BEST

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Comments from YouTube:

@stepper8584

Bizzyyyy the most one of a kind unique and talented rappers ever in existence and this is one of my favourite songs

@deveeisha56

Facts always gotta come back to this

@sallysson

Bizzy has always been my favorite of the group. Seeing him doing solo tracks is refreshing. He obviously had some deeper issues to work through. They write and dedicate a lot of songs to the afterlife.

@stringslinger83

Been a huge fan for 20 years.Still the best rapper around as far as I'm concerned.

@stevenhuckabay7997

Damn bizzy gets so damn deep! Got me tearing up listening to this

@sallysson

I rock with everything Bizzy puts out but this may be my favorite.

@GaiasWunderkind

I have been 14 years old around this time (alpha & omega 2004) Bizzy was always my favorite out of the group which i have first listened to when i was 12 and Bone Thugs ~n~ Harmony was pretty much the only reason i was listening to rap through out my teenage years (about 90% only to them) and they are also pretty much the only rap related music i'm still listening today..

@jakeyjake9597

this is one one of the best inspirational songs ever

@elijahvaldez4592

Thank you my favorite artist of bone thugs & harmony I hope your guys music career goes a long way I'll keep you and your family in my prayers Amen

@nicolasosteguin5440

We gone make it Bizzy Keep Faith in Christ

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