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..
What Have I Learned
Bizzy Bone Lyrics
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And to your left, your right, your left, your right
It's to your left, your right, your left, your right
To your left, your right, your left, march with me!
It's to your left, your right, your left, your right [x4]
Surrounded by nothing but snakes and worms
What have I learned?
It don't matter when nobody take it, they is a concern
See the good in the ones that have burned
And you never got all that you've earned
Don't interrupt me, I speak to the lord
Heavenly choir, now we are in Church
In the temple, we cleaning the mental; the evil it lurks
Coming up off of on the corner, with dirtier thoughts
Here's thirty seconds to start
They slither like worms, they jealous of purity
Jealous of people in love;
They caught on a women, destroy the connection, they see that you happy
And here come the scrubs, I'm tellin you bruh
They down with the serpent to get in their mind
Believe the people who witness the Christ
Look at my life, and now they blind
Nobody to find, they sellin' their souls without even knowing I catch em'
Without definitions, and give em reditions of scriptures and shit,
I keep walking knowin' is mine
I walk and I shine in the sublime, gotta ward of all the demons
Outta my thought, they caught, they gone I tell em sit back and wake em',
Literally thuggin, just come in and clog up their mind
What have I learned? What have I learned?
What have I learned?
Surrounded by nothing but snakes and worms
What have I learned?
It don't matter when nobody take it, they is a concern
See the good in the ones that have burned
And you never got all that you've earned
Don't interrupt me, I speak to the lord
Heavenly choir, now we are in Church
With a bounty on my head, and the county holdin' my mind
Angels grippin' my spine, dear lord, these are scandalous times
We livin' in revelations, nation against nation
Blood in the hood on the boat like Haitians
Me and little brother, we are runnin' for salvation
Everyday, comin' and facing temptation
Casin' joints, with the base and the point, the place with a dutch
Little joy, little souljah boy, you better keep your boys with no noise, no voice, and? no choice
Runnin, we stop, you better watch the cops, you better get off the block
You mean to tell me that motherfuckers is still sellin' rocks?
And they mob with the glock, and they nod... Allah
Who do you think you are? Dead in the heart
Dead man walking, man don't even start
A tear for the above, but we thuggin' in the park
Another? on the porch with a sawed of shotgun, let it spark, on the multitude, is that all you got?
Trying to shock the dude, and give him... in his heart
And laugh at him fast like... and the ark
Rubbin' the eye, you better hold that stash
Weeded out, and baby, even now
A poor child in the hood, no hood, no doubt, no wood, no mort, no dream, no style
Ambulances, coroners, and some that never know no doors
Brain cartiledge up on that floor, it's one friend, please, let me tell you one more
What have I learned?
Surrounded by nothing but snakes and worms
What have I learned?
It don't matter when nobody take it, they is a concern
See the good in the ones that have burned
And you never got all that you've earned
Don't interrupt me, I speak to the lord
Heavenly choir, now we are in Church
Grind in the days in a maze
Amazed with the phase in the plague of a homeboy blazed
Now the homeboy slayed in the streets, so crazed
Know that he prayed, that shit is played
It's ok, it's alright
Spirit will be better when you see that light
When you see that flight
And Allah provide, perfections, let's go take a ride
Loadin' up clips, hollow tips, ready for murder, swallow this
Follow this, model this; with death, you don't have to swallow shit
When it's bottled up and it tastes like piss
Ridin' on up...
... with the hurt and pain, but the hurt remains
What have I learned?
Surrounded by nothing but snakes and worms
What have I learned?
It don't matter when nobody take it, they is a concern
See the good in the ones that have burned
And you never got all that you've earned
Don't interrupt me, I speak to the lord
Heavenly choir, now we are in Church
The song "What Have I Learned" by Bizzy Bone portrays a sense of self-reflection as he questions his experiences and lessons learned. The chorus is repeated several times and serves as an anchor for the overall message of the song. The left-right marching sound provides a marching cadence, suggesting that the song functions as a sort of call to order. The first verse, "surrounded by nothing but snakes and worms," suggests that Bizzy has been in a place where people show their true colors and are insincere in their motives. He then goes on to state that he tries to find the good in those who have burned him and that nobody has everything they have earned. Bizzy is telling his audience to expect disappointment and look for the good in others when everything else appears to be falling apart.
The second verse speaks to a bounty on his head, while he and his brother are trying to find salvation while dealing with temptation. The lyrics describe the harsh realities of life in the hood, with revelations and nation against nation. He evokes imagery of people being killed and injured, of suffering and chaos, and of despair and sadness. There is a sense of urgency as Bizzy raps about the hard-hitting feeling of being powerless, which is why he seeks God's guidance throughout the song. The lyrics call the listeners to look at the world's realities and seek redemption from them.
Line by Line Meaning
Yeah, some people wonder, you know, well they say: "what have you learned"?
People often ask me what I have learned.
And to your left, your right, your left, your right
March left and right with me.
It's to your left, your right, your left, your right
Continue marching to your left and right.
To your left, your right, your left, march with me!
March with me to your left and right.
What have I learned?
I have learned many things.
Surrounded by nothing but snakes and worms
I am often surrounded by people who are deceitful and untrustworthy.
It don't matter when nobody take it, they is a concern
It is concerning when no one stands up for what is right.
See the good in the ones that have burned
Try to see the best in people who have done wrong in the past.
And you never got all that you've earned
I have not always received everything I have deserved.
Don't interrupt me, I speak to the lord
I am praying to God, please let me finish my prayer without interruption.
Heavenly choir, now we are in Church
I feel like I am in church, surrounded by angels singing.
In the temple, we cleaning the mental; the evil it lurks
We are cleaning our minds, trying to get rid of negativity.
Coming up off of on the corner, with dirtier thoughts
I used to think negatively when I hung out on the corner with friends.
Here's thirty seconds to start
I have a very short amount of time to accomplish something.
They slither like worms, they jealous of purity
Some people are envious of those who are innocent and pure.
Jealous of people in love;
People who are in love can be envied by others.
They caught on a women, destroy the connection, they see that you happy
People will try to ruin your relationship when they see that you are happy.
And here come the scrubs, I'm tellin you bruh
Here come the haters, let me tell you.
They down with the serpent to get in their mind
They are influenced by the evil one and want to hurt others.
Believe the people who witness the Christ
Believe those who have seen and experienced the love of Christ.
Look at my life, and now they blind
People cannot see the good in me even when I live a good life.
Nobody to find, they sellin' their souls without even knowing I catch em'
People are selling themselves short and losing their true selves without even realizing it.
Without definitions, and give em reditions of scriptures and shit,
Without guidance, people will interpret and apply religious teachings in their own ways.
I keep walking knowin' is mine
I keep moving forward and believing that my destiny is in my hands.
I walk and I shine in the sublime, gotta ward of all the demons
I keep walking and shining brightly, surrounded by positive energy to protect me from evil.
Outta my thought, they caught, they gone I tell em sit back and wake em',
Negative thoughts are not taking over my mind, I tell them to go away and wake up to positivity.
Literally thuggin, just come in and clog up their mind
I fight against negativity and aggression, trying to fill others' minds with more positive and peaceful thoughts.
With a bounty on my head, and the county holdin' my mind
My mind is being controlled by external influences, leaving me vulnerable.
Angels grippin' my spine, dear lord, these are scandalous times
God is watching over and protecting me during these difficult times.
We livin' in revelations, nation against nation
We are living in the end times where there is conflict and struggle between nations.
Blood in the hood on the boat like Haitians
There is violence and bloodshed in my community, much like in Haiti.
Me and little brother, we are runnin' for salvation
My brother and I are trying to escape the dangers of our surroundings and find salvation.
Everyday, comin' and facing temptation
Every day is a battle, resisting the temptation to do wrong.
Casin' joints, with the base and the point, the place with a dutch
I spend time hanging out with friends, smoking and listening to music.
Little joy, little souljah boy, you better keep your boys with no noise, no voice, and? no choice
Be careful when hanging out with friends, keep it low-key and don't give them a reason to start drama.
Runnin, we stop, you better watch the cops, you better get off the block
When we are in danger or cops are nearby, we need to leave the area.
You mean to tell me that motherfuckers is still sellin' rocks?
I am surprised that drug dealers are still selling drugs.
And they mob with the glock, and they nod... Allah
Drug dealers carry guns and are frequently in danger of getting caught.
Who do you think you are? Dead in the heart
Drug dealers are heartless and unempathetic.
Dead man walking, man don't even start
Drug dealing is a dangerous and destructive lifestyle, don't even bother starting.
A tear for the above, but we thuggin' in the park
We mourn for those who have died due to violence, but still continue to live our lives and make the most of our time.
Another? on the porch with a sawed of shotgun, let it spark, on the multitude, is that all you got?
Another person is on their porch with a shotgun, ready to shoot anyone who crosses them. Is that the best they can do?
Trying to shock the dude, and give him... in his heart
People are trying to shock others by causing them emotional pain and trauma.
And laugh at him fast like... and the ark
People laugh at others' suffering and pain without any regard for their feelings.
Rubbin' the eye, you better hold that stash
Be careful not to get caught or lose what you have.
Weeded out, and baby, even now
We are constantly under the influence of drugs.
A poor child in the hood, no hood, no doubt, no wood, no mort, no dream, no style
Children in the hood have a difficult life with little to look forward to or offer.
Ambulances, coroners, and some that never know no doors
There are many people who die tragically and unexpectedly, leaving no one to care for them.
Brain cartiledge up on that floor, it's one friend, please, let me tell you one more
I have seen many tragic deaths, but please, let me tell you one more.
Grind in the days in a maze
Life is a constant struggle and it can be confusing and overwhelming.
Amazed with the phase in the plague of a homeboy blazed
I am surprised at the negative and destructive behavior of my peers.
Now the homeboy slayed in the streets, so crazed
My friend was killed in the streets due to the violence and instability of our community.
Know that he prayed, that shit is played
He prayed for a better life but his fate was already sealed.
It's ok, it's alright
Everything is going to be okay.
Spirit will be better when you see that light
My spirit will be lifted when I see the light of God.
When you see that flight
When you see the path to salvation.
And Allah provide, perfections, let's go take a ride
I believe God provides guidance and perfection, let's take the journey together.
Loadin' up clips, hollow tips, ready for murder, swallow this
People are preparing to kill others, with no regard for human life.
Follow this, model this; with death, you don't have to swallow shit
Follow my example, death is not something you have to accept or embrace.
When it's bottled up and it tastes like piss
When you keep your pain, anger, and frustration inside, it becomes toxic and unbearable.
Ridin' on up...
Going up and onwards with my life.
... with the hurt and pain, but the hurt remains
I am still in pain and hurt, but trying to move forward regardless.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@nasurosario695
1.bizzy bone
2.tupac
3.krayzie bone
4.nas
5.biggie
6.layzie bone
7.ice cube
8.dmx
9.method man
10.flesh n bone
11.big pun
12.twista
13.b real
14.eminem
15.wish bone
16.ll cool j
17.rakim
18.tech n9ne
19.canibus
20.joe budden or any of the slaughterhouse members!(royce da 5'9,joell ortiz,crooked I) or Busta Rhymes
my opinion!
@robertgout530
"With a bounty on my head, and the county holdin' my mind
Angels grippin' my spine, dear lord, these are scandalous times."
What a lines🔥🔥
@waynehood1222
Ive been rockin with Bizzy since WAY back, but this is one of my all-time favorite songs, no bullshit, I listen to it EVERY morning, its routine...this song to me is damn near perfection...
@xmunki1389
This whole album is underrated as hell. Incredible production, along with amazing sound quality. Easily my favorite Bizzy album and one of the most slept on hip-hop albums of all time.
@dg6845
I agree. Definitely has a few of bizzy best songs on this album.
@Awoodward7899
If you dont get goosebumps at least once during this song...I dont know what to tell you
@lanaalvessantos941
His flows and verses are The greatest. 😍💕
@rodneyhendricks2412
Yess❤my dawg..
@foreverorion_
A Song for You is such a great album. It’s just beautiful.
@DNA07011986
Killing it like always!
@Redant23
Anyone who actually listens to this song more than once and says they don't like it, has no soul whatsoever! One of the best songs ever!