Bizzy Bone (born Bryon Anthony McCane) on September 12, 1976 in Columbus, O… Read Full Bio ↴Bizzy Bone (born Bryon Anthony McCane) on September 12, 1976 in Columbus, Ohio, is an American rapper and member of the rap group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.

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..

One Time
Bizzy Bone Lyrics

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Show 'em how we play, show 'em how we play (w-w-w-w-warriors)
Show 'em how we play, show 'em how we play
We play (cause we are warriors, warriors)
That's how we play-ay, that's how we play we play (cause we are warriors)
Show 'em how we play (walk us through the corridor, warrior, warrior)
Show 'em how we play-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay
(Walkin' through the corridor, walkin' through the corridor)
Show 'em how we play-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay (warrior, warrior, warriors)

Show 'em how we play-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay
(Walkin' through the corridor, cause we're the warriors)
Show 'em how we playyyyyyyyyy
(Cause we're the warriors, walkin' through the corridor, corridor)

[Chorus:Repeat x4]
It's only one - get deep in the word and deep in the herb
And deep in the woods and peep out the birds
Don't sleep on us, don't sleep on us (it's only, it's only)
Don't sleep on us, don't sleep on us (it's only, it's only one)

Local on the wings takin' flight gettin' mo' major
What is it they gonna love me, they gonna shove me
Never a stranger to danger playa
They better remember that to the coldest winters pimp hand
Slippin' ain't never an option, I get the trippin'
Flip when they dip when they skippin'
They say to the other side, let it roll, let it go, let me ride
As we park on the other side, for the moment
And the Lord provides, so potent, heh
Like the omni-potent, I'm the greatest, youknowhatI'msayin?
Now we duckin' in sins, sinful livin', baby let that sinnin' begin
See ain't we dirty rags, and ain't we dirty bags
Pretty in the rugged rough, pretty enough to sip that Henn'
Drift back in, move back in, wit 'em again, sick enough
Can we bring it quick enough? Now tell me is that slick enough
Cause I know I wasn't good enough, and I know they sneakin' a peek
Don't let 'em drown me, oh dear Lord
I think they're drunkards and I'm a freak, stay close
Look at the cookie crook, but I love them all the same and yes I'm grateful
How could they be so fuckin' hateful? (hateful)

[Chorus]

It's only one
It's only, it's only one [echoes]
It's only, it's only, it's only, it's only one [echoes]

It's only, it's only, it's only, it's only one [echoes]
It's only, it's only, it's only, it's only one [echoes]

Overall Meaning

The song "One Time" by Bizzy Bone is a powerful tribute to the strength and resilience of warriors. The lyrics repeat the message of "showing them how we play" because the warriors are proud of their skills and their ability to overcome obstacles. They walk through the corridor with confidence, and the repetition of the chorus emphasizes their strength in unity. The verses provide a deep insight into the rapper's view of the world, where he takes pride in being deep in the word, the herb, and the woods. He values his knowledge of the world and his ability to see the beauty of nature, and he refuses to fall asleep on the greatness that he can achieve.

The song is a tribute to the essence of human spirit that stands strong in the face of adversity. Bizzy Bone urges his listeners to never sleep on themselves and to always strive to be the best they can be. The chorus repeats the phrase "It's only one," which can be interpreted as a reminder that each of us only has one life to live, so we should take it seriously and live it to the fullest. This song is an ode to self-confidence and perseverance, as well as a call to never give up on oneself.

Line by Line Meaning

Show 'em how we play, show 'em how we play (w-w-w-w-warriors)
Let's show the world how we, the warriors, get things done and how we triumph over obstacles.

We play (cause we are warriors, warriors)
We play the game of life with the fearlessness of warriors, because that is what we truly are.

That's how we play-ay, that's how we play we play (cause we are warriors)
We play the game of life with the same courage and determination as warriors, and that's why our victories are worth celebrating.

Show 'em how we play (walk us through the corridor, warrior, warrior)
Walk us, warrior, through the corridors of life and teach us how to triumph in the face of adversities.

Show 'em how we play-ay-ay-ay-ay-ay (warrior, warrior, warriors)
Demonstrate our strength, courage, and resilience, and let the world know that we are warriors through and through.

Don't sleep on us, don't sleep on us (it's only, it's only)
Don't underestimate us or take us lightly, because we are much stronger and more formidable than we appear.

Local on the wings takin' flight gettin' mo' major
A person from the local area is taking flight and becoming more important and influential in the world.

They better remember that to the coldest winters pimp hand
People should remember that even in extremely difficult or challenging situations, we are resilient and won't be defeated.

As we park on the other side, for the moment
We take a brief break after overcoming obstacles and moving to the other side in life.

And the Lord provides, so potent, heh
The Lord gives us the strength and fortitude to overcome challenges, and that strength is powerful and potent.

Like the omni-potent, I'm the greatest, youknowhatI'msayin?
I am like the omnipotent Lord himself, and therefore, I am the greatest in my own right.

Now we duckin' in sins, sinful livin', baby let that sinnin' begin
We indulge in sins and sinful living, and we let that behavior continue unchecked.

See ain't we dirty rags, and ain't we dirty bags
We are all imperfect and flawed in some way, and we carry that imperfection with us like dirty clothes or bags.

Pretty in the rugged rough, pretty enough to sip that Henn'
Despite our rough exteriors and tough circumstances, we still find moments of beauty and pleasure in life.

Drift back in, move back in, wit 'em again, sick enough
We return to our old, unhealthy habits and behaviors, even when we know they are damaging to us.

Can we bring it quick enough? Now tell me is that slick enough
Can we make progress and change fast enough to truly improve our lives? Is that enough to impress others?

Cause I know I wasn't good enough, and I know they sneakin' a peek
I know that I haven't always been good enough, and I know that others judge me and scrutinize my actions.

Don't let 'em drown me, oh dear Lord
Please don't let the negativity and judgment of others overwhelm me or defeat me.

I think they're drunkards and I'm a freak, stay close
I feel like others are out of control and I am the weird one, so I need to stay close to those who support and understand me.

Look at the cookie crook, but I love them all the same and yes I'm grateful
Despite the flaws and imperfections of others, I still love them and appreciate them for who they are.

How could they be so fuckin' hateful? (hateful)
It's hard to understand why people can be so cruel and hateful in life.

It's only one
We are all unique individuals with our own strengths and weaknesses, and that is something to be celebrated.

It's only, it's only one [echoes]
We are all one of a kind, and that should be cherished and recognized.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRAD JORDAN, JOSEPH JOHNSON

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