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..
We Play
Bizzy Bone Lyrics
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Seventh sign mastermind in full effect, please believe it
All you suckas didn't need his death, all you playa hatas
Yell out Q-Tommy's shit, fuck a ravance angry bitch
Seventh Sign nigga, DOA nigga, Capo Confuscious, Little Razul
Josiah, Patience, Baby Fil, Nina Ross, Olay Aloha and
My sisters in heaven
y'all ain't ready for this shit, y'all know what it is
{Laughs} That's, that's, that's, that's, that's how we play..
How we play...ooh we, ooh we, ooh we, ooh we, ooh we..
That's how we play, that's how, that's how we play..
Yeah...ooh we, ooh we, that's how we..
That's how we play
[Intro-Background]
y'all know what it is nigga, fuck these niggaz
Who do not believe in what the fuck
The seventh sign, who do, you motherfuckers, I need
None of you motherfuckers, put it on me motherfucker
Put it one me, It's how we play motherfuckers
Comin' to get you niggaz
[Chorus]
It's how we play, yeah
It's how we play, yeah (that's how we play...)
It's how we play, yeah
It's how we play, yeah (that's how we play...)
It's how we play, yeah
It's how we play, yeah (that's how we play...)
It's how we play, yeah (that's how we play...)
It's how we play, yeah
That's how we play..
[Verse 1]
Give me an ounce for three fifty
Nigga need a quick divorce, my niggaz keep tellin me
What they keep sayin about being the source
Well I don't read magazines
Nigga that's just erentation
Bizzy reads the type of books to further along his education
Little do they know about wha, wha, wha
Little do they know about who, who, who
Little do they know about me, me, me
Eaze, and tell about you, you, you
Ain't no time to be trippin the women
Cause women will grab you get caught up 'n shot
Little niggaz them bitches are yours, so slap on a rubber
And beat up the cat, little niggaz y'all so horny
Only got your car for broads, how could I be hatin
When y'all are the fakest niggaz I've ever saw
y'all rollin with snitches, I don't know no snitches
I roll with real niggaz 'til they fall off
Gotta pick them up 'fore they lose they briches
And I feel my children love me
Daddy gots to do more better
Balance help me makin money, and spendin more time with them
With them, with them, stack up in the middle
Play me like fiddle, feel "be " like everyday
Don't be fickle motherfuckers
[Chorus]
It's how we play, yeah
It's how we play, yeah (that's how we play...)
It's how we play, yeah
It's how we play, yeah (that's how we play...)
It's how we play, yeah
It's how we play, yeah (that's how we play...)
It's how we play, yeah (that's how we play...)
It's how we play, yeah
That's how we play..
[Verse 2]
Wouldn't it be better if we could just choose the future
Blood mixed up common fusion, thug picked up outta people
No Ruthless, no medusa see I got jacked in Beverly Hills
Still I keeps it real, very selective
want to just smoke and chill
See I'm a veteran all the grenade launchers won't cost me much
Anyone can get extort, yeah nigga you can get touched
Hot did on my third in the burbs
I was ridin' around with my sisters baby's father
Double barrel shotgun say word
Ready or not here come my words
Steady or not that shit's absurd
I already got me all prater
Hop on the block hittin all my nerves
This is the life style of that prick sellin been forcified
Niggaz don't let him lie to y'all
I'm a tell the truth on mine, and I really want to war
Catch us in early wires, open the door
These rappers is scared as hell
What you frontin for, he got his entourauge
He got his bag of weed, it's just the way it is
Little Bizzy takes the lead
[Chorus]
It's how we play, yeah
It's how we play, yeah (that's how we play...)
It's how we play, yeah
It's how we play, yeah (that's how we play...)
It's how we play, yeah
It's how we play, yeah (that's how we play...)
It's how we play, yeah (that's how we play...)
It's how we play, yeah
That's how we play..
[Verse 3]
Whatever, whatever, we got to get cheddar, I'm better with money
Been runnin around with a gun in the skull
And yo one of my buddies not dippin the swisher and none (?)
Nobody's the best and you better believe it
And leave it alone, 'lone
I'm a tell y'all all my secrets, son of a mistress, carry on
Out of the foster home been raised all of my freaky ways
Burn my collection of porn but I don't want no strays
What about church folk stressin that I should change
If you life I'm a live my life
Without the lies and let me pray for change
And I keep the pimp cup, I don't want to blow the pimps up
Cause my fathers father was pimpin
And he left all of his children checkin
I don't have to respect it, and you don't have to respect it
Give me my space, and I'm a give you yours
It's my profession nigga, it ain't a game
y'all can pop the collar, it'd be some drama in the parkin lot
Seventh sign poppin your column
One for the money, holla
Two for the deep, playas
It's the way we play impalas nigga y'all can (?)
[Chorus-Until fade]
It's how we play, yeah
It's how we play, yeah (that's how we play...)
It's how we play, yeah
It's how we play, yeah (that's how we play...)
It's how we play, yeah
It's how we play, yeah (that's how we play...)
It's how we play, yeah (that's how we play...)
It's how we play, yeah
That's how we play..
The song "We Play" by Bizzy Bone is a track that includes various rap verses over a catchy beat. The intro announces the arrival of the Seventh Sign mastermind while simultaneously taking a dig at haters who had wished for his death. The song's refrain, "That's how we play," mirrors the overall theme of Bizzy and his crew's lifestyle of smoking, drinking, and hustling.
In the first verse, Bizzy raps about the need to use a rubber as women can "grab you and get you caught up and shot," while also addressing rumors about him reading magazines for source material. He then delves into his life as a father, where finding a balance between spending time with his children and making money is a challenge. In the second verse, Bizzy touches on topics such as gun violence, porn, and pimping, emphasizing his desire to live his life on his own terms and asserting his dominance in the rap game. The song's chorus echoes throughout the song, emphasizing the nonchalant attitude of Bizzy and his crew to life and the hustle.
The song's lyrics use slang and contain references to the street culture typical of the late 90s and early 2000s hip hop scene. Bizzy Bone's flow is fast and aggressive, maintaining the song's high-energy from start to finish. While not one of the rapper's most popular tracks, "We Play" remains a notable entry in Bizzy Bone's discography.
Line by Line Meaning
Seventh sign mastermind in full effect, please believe it
The mastermind behind the Seventh sign is here and fully active, have faith in it
All you suckas didn't need his death, all you playa hatas
His death wasn't necessary for any of you fools, all you haters
Yell out Q-Tommy's shit, fuck a ravance angry bitch
Shout out to Q-Tommy and don't care about an angry, clingy woman
Seventh Sign nigga, DOA nigga, Capo Confuscious, Little Razul
Representing the Seventh Sign, DOA, Capo Confuscious, and Little Razul
Josiah, Patience, Baby Fil, Nina Ross, Olay Aloha and
Honoring Josiah, Patience, Baby Fil, Nina Ross, Olay Aloha, and his sisters in heaven
My sisters in heaven
His sisters are in heaven
y'all ain't ready for this shit, y'all know what it is
You're not prepared for this, but you know what it is
{Laughs} That's, that's, that's, that's, that's how we play..
That's how we go about things, that's our style
How we play...ooh we, ooh we, ooh we, ooh we, ooh we..
That's how we operate, ooh we, ooh we, ooh we, ooh we, ooh we
That's how we play, that's how, that's how we play..
That's how we do things, that's our way of doing it
y'all know what it is nigga, fuck these niggaz
You already know what's up, forget these guys
Who do not believe in what the fuck
Those who don't believe in what we stand for
The seventh sign, who do, you motherfuckers, I need
The seventh sign is what matters, I don't need any of you assholes
None of you motherfuckers, put it on me motherfucker
None of you can blame me for anything, motherfucker
Put it one me, It's how we play motherfuckers
That's just how we handle things, motherfuckers
Comin' to get you niggaz
Coming to pursue you guys
It's how we play, yeah
That's our approach, yeah
Give me an ounce for three fifty
Sell me one ounce for three hundred fifty dollars
Nigga need a quick divorce, my niggaz keep tellin me
I need a fast divorce, my friends keep advising me
What they keep sayin about being the source
What they continue to mention about being the main influence
Well I don't read magazines
I don't read magazines
Nigga that's just erentation
That's just pointless
Bizzy reads the type of books to further along his education
Bizzy reads books that contribute to his education
Little do they know about wha, wha, wha
They have no idea about certain things
Little do they know about who, who, who
They have no idea about certain people
Little do they know about me, me, me
They have no idea about me
Eaze, and tell about you, you, you
Relax, and talk about you
Ain't no time to be trippin the women
No time to be arguing with women
Cause women will grab you get caught up 'n shot
Because women can trap you and cause trouble
Little niggaz them bitches are yours, so slap on a rubber
Those girls are yours, so use protection
And beat up the cat, little niggaz y'all so horny
Have sex and satisfy your desires, you're so horny
Only got your car for broads, how could I be hatin
You only have your car for attracting women, why would I be jealous
When y'all are the fakest niggaz I've ever saw
Because you guys are the most fake people I've seen
y'all rollin with snitches, I don't know no snitches
You're hanging out with informants, I don't associate with any
I roll with real niggaz 'til they fall off
I stick with genuine people until the end
Gotta pick them up 'fore they lose they briches
Got to support them before they lose everything
And I feel my children love me
I sense that my children love me
Daddy gots to do more better
I, as a father, need to improve
Balance help me makin money, and spendin more time with them
Finding a balance between making money and spending more time with them
With them, with them, stack up in the middle
With my children, stack up money in the center
Play me like fiddle, feel "be" like everyday
I'm being manipulated, feeling sad all the time
Don't be fickle motherfuckers
Don't be indecisive, motherfuckers
Wouldn't it be better if we could just choose the future
Wouldn't it be ideal if we could determine our own destiny?
Blood mixed up common fusion, thug picked up outta people
Different types of people come together, choosing a thug lifestyle
No Ruthless, no medusa see I got jacked in Beverly Hills
No ruthlessness, no bad luck, I got robbed in Beverly Hills
Still I keeps it real, very selective
Nevertheless, I remain true and have high standards
want to just smoke and chill
Just want to relax and smoke
See I'm a veteran all the grenade launchers won't cost me much
As a veteran, I can get grenade launchers at a low cost
Anyone can get extort, yeah nigga you can get touched
Anyone can be targeted for extortion, yes, you can be affected
Hot did on my third in the burbs
Got into trouble on my third album in the suburbs
I was ridin' around with my sisters baby's father
I was driving around with the father of my sister's child
Double barrel shotgun say word
Two-barrel shotgun, can you believe it?
Ready or not here come my words
Whether you're prepared or not, here come my lyrics
Steady or not that shit's absurd
Regardless of your readiness, it's ridiculous
I already got me all prater
I already received all my prayers
Hop on the block hittin all my nerves
Jump on the block and annoy me
This is the life style of that prick sellin been forcified
This is the lifestyle of that arrogant person selling fake drugs
Niggaz don't let him lie to y'all
Don't let that person deceive you
I'm a tell the truth on mine, and I really want to war
I'm going to be honest on my part, and I'm ready for a conflict
Catch us in early wires, open the door
Find us involved in early trouble, open the door
These rappers is scared as hell
These rappers are extremely afraid
What you frontin for, he got his entourauge
Why are you pretending? He has his entourage
He got his bag of weed, it's just the way it is
He has his marijuana, that's just how things are
Little Bizzy takes the lead
Bizzy takes charge
Whatever, whatever, we got to get cheddar, I'm better with money
No matter what, we need to make money, I excel with finances
Been runnin around with a gun in the skull
Been running around with a gun in my head
And yo one of my buddies not dippin the swisher and none (?)
And one of my friends is not sharing the blunt
Nobody's the best and you better believe it
Nobody is the best, and you better believe that
And leave it alone, 'lone
Just leave it alone, alone
I'm a tell y'all all my secrets, son of a mistress, carry on
I'm going to reveal all my secrets, I'm the child of an affair, continue
Out of the foster home been raised all of my freaky ways
Raised in foster care, developing all my unique habits
Burn my collection of porn but I don't want no strays
Destroying my collection of pornography, but I don't want any unwanted animals
What about church folk stressin that I should change
What about religious people pressuring me to change
If you life I'm a live my life
If you have your own life, I'm going to live mine
Without the lies and let me pray for change
Being honest and allowing me to pray for change
And I keep the pimp cup, I don't want to blow the pimps up
And I keep the pimp cup, I don't want to expose the pimps
Cause my fathers father was pimpin
Because my grandfather was a pimp
And he left all of his children checkin
And he abandoned all his children, causing them to struggle
I don't have to respect it, and you don't have to respect it
I don't have to respect it, and you don't either
Give me my space, and I'm a give you yours
Give me my personal space, and I'll give you yours
It's my profession nigga, it ain't a game
This is my profession, it's not a game
y'all can pop the collar, it'd be some drama in the parkin lot
You can act cool, but there will be trouble in the parking lot
Seventh sign poppin your column
The Seventh sign is shaking up your world
One for the money, holla
Asking for attention, one for the money
Two for the deep, playas
Two for the serious ones, players
It's the way we play impalas nigga y'all can (?)
This is how we conduct ourselves, like impalas, you guys can't keep up
That's how we play
That's our style of doing things
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Irving Martin
One of the best Bizzy songs I've ever heard...2019
Krow Phyrao
Yes, one of Bizzys' best albums I have ever heard...
Jessika Cardenas
2020 and it still slaps
bizzy the kid u a legend
Kalanda
My Girl :D :D
Faceman DarkSide
Still jamming out to this song in 2020🎤💙🔥🎵🎶🎼💪
Cris Tatro
He went in on this
UrStillAKlown 0
I still remember going to Sound waves the day this came out. Waited in my ride, blazing until they opened up.
Fall/Winter of 2004
Alpha & Omega
7th Sign✊
JayAnthony87
def one of Bizzy's hidden classics.. Alpha and Omega was mad underated!!
JayAnthony87
@Dro Yeah its awesome bro.. very lucky he aint in DMX situation and got on top of it early!
David Aslami
One of my favs