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..
beauty
Bizzy Bone Lyrics
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[paper crinkling] What is this?
This was written for you?
You want me to say this?
Yes, I want you to say this
Stay out of the wonderland baby
[Bizzy Bone]
Greed, gluttony, envy and the pride of the thought
I'ma tell you smite that servant, kamikaze no curtains
Slice through the smoke of the mirrors, imperfect
Impervious to danger, fear God, the beginning of wisdom
Enter to the kingdom, would you listen?
I miss you most definitely, spit knowledge, smell my breath
Righteous watchin the way, memory step, whoa!
Pay attention to the street signs
I ain't leave yet; never will, love all
Heavenly Father in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ y'all
Stick with the fight y'all
Spiritual physical shit, c'mon fade that
Feel me though
[Chorus]
No they don't hear me though, shake y'all
How could I fake y'all? Never break y'all
Misfit maneuverin, tryin to take y'all
Plead, excuse me?
They don't hear me though, shake y'all
How could I break y'all?
How could I take y'all, misuse, fake y'all?
Split serious please, they don't even know me!
Flash in the flask
They don't even know me
It coulda been flash in the flask
They don't even know me young homie
[Bizzy Bone]
It coulda been the flash in the flask in the dash and the cash
And the mask of different madman, flip blast
In the glass of vision, precision to, get past on the map
Very bad vocal from every paragraph
Blast about bad ass, booty and task
Rat-a-tat-tat-tat, mash on wicked minded and smash
What's nasty? Who the fuck ya talkin ta?
Take off my shirt, quickly tell 'em harkin up
Save last days c'mon, show 'em what we workin with
We praise God, Jesus Christ, most certainly
Baby, baby, world so crazy
Kinda hazy on them sucka, very wary time when I say
[Chorus]
Man, they don't hear me though shake y'all, break y'all
How could I fake y'all, take y'all
Maneuver, try to take y'all
Man please! They don't know me!
They don't hear me though, shake y'all
How could I fake y'all, break y'all, take y'all
Please! They don't know me!
... For the, rest of my life
They don't know me
For the rest of my life, my soul
They don't know me
[Bizzy Bone]
For the, rest of my life the soul and spirit are priceless
I'd rather be iceless than to get played twice
Give 'em tussin homeboys in red, throwin up thrices
Peek deep inside the 4-4, and you can see rice
Like it or not, find it or not, I'm feelin Tyson
Fuck that sick round, missionary shit now
Licensed to pulverize, premise is capital
And the capo go fast in the battle
As they rattle an awful judgment, who the fuck you judgin?
Little grudges is so sledged in the murder while we walk in the dirt
Tryin to cure my little spirit, turn me over my lil' soldier
And they lookin at me tryin to keep me hurt
Feelin the pain huh, gain huh, plain huh
Throw up the one, stay the same huh
Rain come harder, call us homies huh
Footprints, mop, dust, turn the pallet
Power come quick fast, watch yo' ass
Hand on the hourglass, power be the God
Guess that, press that, full court with a fine ass wall
The sin it be the biggest, let's get spiritual
We're off into the light, when it's our gaaaaame
We flip pages, how we rock the ages, the kid is so amazin
But they don't feel me though
They don't hear me though, shake y'all
[Chorus/Outro]
They don't hear me though, shake y'all
How could I break y'all, take y'all, fake y'all
Maneuver man... I say they don't know me
They don't hear me though, shake y'all
Fake y'all, break y'all
How could I maneuver and then take y'all
They don't know me, they don't know me
They don't know me, they don't know me
Evidently they don't know me
How could I fake y'all, shake y'all, break y'all?
They don't know me... heheh
The song “Beauty” by Bizzy Bone showcases the rapper’s spiritual and thoughtful side. The first verse is a call to reject the seven deadly sins and to follow God, which sets the tone of the song. He then urges the listener to pay attention to the signs around them and not to be fooled by illusions. Nonetheless, he admits that people still refuse to listen and understand him - they don't hear him or know him. Throughout the song, Bizzy Bone emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and avoiding the trappings of materialism, while reflecting upon how people judge him without truly knowing him. Overall, the song is a reflection on the tension between a longing for both earthly and spiritual guidance.
The lyrics of “Beauty” are also characterized by Bizzy Bone’s unique and intricate rapping style. The lyrics are often difficult to decipher at first glance, as he raps rapidly and switches between different rhyming patterns. This was a signature style of the rapper’s in this time period, sometimes referred to as “speed-rapping” or “rhyming in tongues”. He also employs unusual word association and metaphors, making his lyrics even more challenging to parse. This combination of thought-provoking content and complex delivery are hallmarks of Bizzy Bone’s music, and “Beauty” is no exception.
Line by Line Meaning
Rebuke murder for me; lust, wrath and sloth
I plead with you to condemn killing and also to avoid lust, anger, and laziness.
Greed, gluttony, envy and the pride of the thought
I warn against greed, overeating, jealousy, and the arrogance of one's thoughts.
Stay out of the wonderland baby
Stay away from foolishness and danger.
I'ma tell you smite that servant, kamikaze no curtains
I urge you to strike down that servant and go into battle fearlessly with no hesitation.
Slice through the smoke of the mirrors, imperfect
Cut through the illusions and lies, even if it's not a perfect solution.
Impervious to danger, fear God, the beginning of wisdom
Be fearless in the face of danger and remember that fearing God is the first step in becoming wise.
Enter to the kingdom, would you listen?
Are you willing to listen and enter the kingdom of heaven?
I miss you most definitely, spit knowledge, smell my breath
I truly miss you and want to impart my knowledge to you, even if it's just through my words and breath.
Righteous watchin the way, memory step, whoa!
I walk in righteousness and take mindful steps, whoa!
Pay attention to the street signs
Be aware of the warning signs around you.
I ain't leave yet; never will, love all
I haven't gone yet and I never will, I love everyone.
Heavenly Father in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ y'all
I pray to our Heavenly Father in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, y'all.
Stick with the fight y'all
Keep fighting and don't give up, y'all.
Spiritual physical shit, c'mon fade that
I'm dealing with spiritual and physical challenges, but I'm trying to overcome them, let's move on.
No they don't hear me though, shake y'all
People aren't really listening to me, so come on and shake it off, y'all.
How could I fake y'all? Never break y'all
I would never fake you and I would never break you.
Misfit maneuverin, tryin to take y'all
I may be a misfit, but I'm trying to help and protect you.
Plead, excuse me?
May I politely ask for your attention?
Split serious please, they don't even know me!
Please take me seriously, because they don't really know who I am!
Flash in the flask
A sudden burst, like a flash of light in a flask.
It coulda been flash in the flask
It could have been a brief moment, just like the flash in the flask.
Young homie
Addressing a young male friend or acquaintance.
What's nasty? Who the fuck ya talkin ta?
What do you mean by 'nasty'? Who are you even talking to?
Take off my shirt, quickly tell 'em harkin up
I take off my shirt and urgently tell them to listen up.
Save last days c'mon, show 'em what we workin with
Let's make the most of our remaining time and show them what we can do.
We praise God, Jesus Christ, most certainly
We definitely praise God and Jesus Christ.
Baby, baby, world so crazy
Life is so chaotic, like a crazy world.
Kinda hazy on them sucka, very wary time when I say
I'm not sure about those suckas, so I'm being very cautious when I speak.
Man, they don't hear me though shake y'all, break y'all
These people don't listen to me, so let's shake it off and keep going, even if they try to break us.
For the, rest of my life
For the remainder of my life.
For the rest of my life, my soul
For the remainder of my life, my soul.
For the, rest of my life the soul and spirit are priceless
For the remainder of my life, my soul and spirit are invaluable.
I'd rather be iceless than to get played twice
I'd rather have nothing than to be deceived twice.
Give 'em tussin homeboys in red, throwin up thrices
Let's give those red-clad homeboys some cough syrup and a salute.
Peek deep inside the 4-4, and you can see rice
Take a close look inside the gun and you might see grains of gunpowder like rice.
Like it or not, find it or not, I'm feelin Tyson
Whether you like it or not, whether you find it or not, I'm feeling unstoppable like Tyson.
Fuck that sick round, missionary shit now
Forget about that twisted, puritanical stuff, let's move on.
Licensed to pulverize, premise is capital
Legally authorized to destroy, this is a capital (important) idea.
And the capo go fast in the battle
The boss goes fast in combat.
As they rattle an awful judgment, who the fuck you judgin?
As they make harsh criticisms, who are they even judging?
Little grudges is so sledged in the murder while we walk in the dirt
Small resentments can become so intense that they lead to homicide, while we walk through the mire of life.
Tryin to cure my little spirit, turn me over my lil' soldier
Trying to heal my wounded spirit and guide me, my little soldier.
And they lookin at me tryin to keep me hurt
And they're looking at me, trying to keep me in pain.
Feelin the pain huh, gain huh, plain huh
Feeling the pain, seeking gain, it's plain to see.
Throw up the one, stay the same huh
Let's raise our hands in unity and keep things the way they are, huh?
Rain come harder, call us homies huh
As the rain falls harder, let's stay close like homies, huh?
Footprints, mop, dust, turn the pallet
Footprints, mop, dust, change the paint color.
Power come quick fast, watch yo' ass
Power comes suddenly and quickly, so be careful.
Hand on the hourglass, power be the God
Time is running out, God is the ultimate power.
Guess that, press that, full court with a fine ass wall
I suppose you can figure that out, go ahead and try, but it's like trying to play basketball on a court with a beautiful wall in the way.
The sin it be the biggest, let's get spiritual
Sin is the biggest problem, so let's become more spiritual.
We're off into the light, when it's our gaaaaame
We're moving towards the light, playing our own game.
We flip pages, how we rock the ages, the kid is so amazin
We are turning the pages and making a mark on history, the kid is truly amazing.
Fake y'all, break y'all
I would never deceive or harm you.
How could I maneuver and then take y'all
I would never manipulate you and then turn against you.
They don't know me, they don't know me
These people don't really know who I am.
Evidently they don't know me
It's clear that they don't know me.
Please! They don't know me!
I implore you, they really don't know me!
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: PAUL CARRACK, T-BONE WOLK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Gnsd45
Most underrated Bizzy Bone song imo, pure creativity, every song of his gives a different feel, just like you get a different vibe from each album of his. Too bad such a few people get to listen to this song.
bialady74
I love this song....Bizzy Bone fan 4 life.....
Awoodward7899
I wish we could get this album remastered
Awoodward7899
Update..I posted this on Instagram and he liked the comment so we can hope
Adam Young
Re recorded. Live in the garden
NobodyGrotesque
Can’t even find it on Apple Music sadly.
rootsofold
I really like this one, shows a lout of soul. And the beat and flow is nice as well.
Guess its a matter of taste
Awoodward7899
To a point but no matter the taste, you truly dont know or understand music besides a fan if you cant admit the talent,skill and originality
M.M
I'm sorry but I have to say most people arent listening to that on you tube because they got it on CD or mp3. Just like I do a true die hard fan of bizzy. I listen to a lot hip hop rap... German English American French Turkish and so on... but in my 33 years I've not come across anyone rapping like bizzy bone. My opinion is he's the best rapper of all time but the fact is he is the most talented rapper/artist of all time. I've debated that with fuck load of people, not everyone always said they do think he is the best based on taste. Music is like food or movies some like that more some like something else. But everyone hands down agreed he is most talented. The man with a million flows and voices. Amazing lyrics and fucking fast. He can sing and go raw. He's got the whole package. And for those who don't know him well, he's been doingit since pac and big. The only one coming close with simular talent is krayzie bone. Much love to all
Sterling Patterson
Facts I 💯 percent agree