Resurrection
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Lyrics


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Where the fiends at?
(Laughs)
Nigga
Bone thugs
Harmony

Money ain't a thing, I'ma get me some
My nigga I'ma get me some
Say my nigga y'all, better get your paper
Paper, paper, paper, paper, paper

Money ain't a thing, I'ma get me some
My nigga I'ma get me some
Say my nigga y'all, better get your paper
Paper, paper, paper, paper, paper

Money ain't a thing, I'ma get me some
My nigga I'ma get me some
Say my nigga y'all, better get your paper
Paper, paper, paper, paper, paper

Money ain't a thing, I'ma get me some
My nigga I'ma get me some
Say my nigga y'all, better get your paper
Paper, paper, paper, paper, paper

Money ain't a thang

My my baby's banging,
Beefing with me,
Squashed it ordained it,
Better yet sustained the flurry
Hide in the fury,
But the ways of a broad
Don't mean you've died out of my life,
I'm hurt, burn me baby,
Tie down
And child hood scars,
Crackhead cause niggas I don't know
That who'd ya think you are
And here we are, steady we roll out over you
When it's over it's over,
For the soldiers who hear me, that'll
Get me in trouble
Can I be closer, stay right near me
Here we are, ain't no stars, uh huh
Can I get drunk off in some bar,
Without some haters sayin
"Who do you think you are?!"
When I'm sober, start jumping in it to win it

Shit I bet they thought we fell off
Bone thugs-n-harmony resurrection,
Krayzie, layzie, bizzy, wish,
We in the flesh
Remember them thuggish ruggish niggas,
Gotta get down for my thing in here
You already know when we came in here we raw,
Fuck what you heard and you read about us,
Just believe what you saw
Till I die, I'm down to ride in the war
When you niggas get serious, let a nigga know,
Maybe then we can roll
Nigga bad to the bone,
But I sure don't click with hoes
And no busters, haters, or hoes when
They poppin up at my door
I get excited, all uptight, and violent
Bitches was not invited!
Put 'em in a coffin before they get me man
Krayzie, loco, insane, bang bang
Running with the pump pump, no bluffing
We buck!
Nigga better realize still claim
Nineteen nine nine the nine nine
Motherfucker, fuck?Em to the end,
And when I run out,
I reloading and bucking again, some mo!
Nigga putting it down, worldwide
Them wicked bad-ass thugs
You punk niggas hate us,
But we don't trip,
We still get mad ass love
I show you the rapper that's sick of this song
We'll straight up toss his ass
And if he flossing cash and jewelry,
Rip it off his ass,
Keep walking fast
Thuggish ruggish till the day that I die,
Fuck it that's all I been all of my life
It's just t-h-u-g we be
And it ain't no thing,
Keep bucking bucking,
Dumping, fucking 'em busters up with my gauge
We popping all y'all,
I'm watching all y'all

Money ain't a thing, I'ma get me some
My nigga I'ma get me some
Say my nigga y'all, better get your paper
Paper, paper, paper, paper, paper
Money ain't a thang,

Money ain't a thing, I'ma get me some
My nigga I'ma get me some
Say my nigga y'all, better get your paper
Paper, paper, paper, paper, paper

Time after time,
Everywhere I look,
Everywhere I turn,
Niggas talking bout death
Like a nigga can't dream of nothing else,
But a lil' bit of wealth
Trying to help they self,
And I really can't blame you,
Cause I do the same too
Man do what you gotta do
But what I'ma do is keep protecting my cheddar fool
Ain't none of y'all niggas do it better, oh
And I'm ahead of you and y'all hate it,
Only the real thugs keeping it raw
Gripping that heat tight,
Living that street life
Nigga I'ma let it fool round and get war
Niggas is plotting that 2-11,
That's why I got heat for armageddon
Picture lay on his knees and I'm begging,
Nigga better shoot me and send me to heaven
Fuck all the drama, I'ma just blast,
Hollow point tips off in that ass
Tha slicka the nigga
That's pulling the trigga
Is the nigga that's standing up last
Counting this cash,
Still doing this mash
Blowing much weed
As we watch you bleed
Nigga got killed for the love of the cheese
Now you can't do shit cause your 6 feet deep
Fucking with lay
Is a game you shouldn't play,
Even myself I could die today
I could lie, but hey it ain't worth it,
Shit, ain't none of us here to stay
I'ma hold my ground,
And I'ma lace my boots
So when its time to shoot, then that's it
Screaming out mo thug in this bitch,
And bone thugs in this bitch, nigga

It's all about money, yeah
I'ma get me some
Can't be fucking with niggas that ain't got none
Cause lately y'all been acting funny,
I guess you smell some money
Get out my pockets,
Better count your shit
It's still st clair wig-split
Four other niggas that I run with,
You don't want to fuck with
(Dollars and dollars but still)
(We gotta get mo)
Remember back in the days when we was fucked up
But not anymore (uh uh, no, no)
And ain't a damn thing come easy,
A lot of planning, bus rides, and (eazy)
For cheese,
Believe me,
Believe me,
And it ain't gone stop at the end of my time
With my bone thug love
I'ma always get mine
And I mean that,
Gotta have that,
Paper paper,
Money money,
Money, money

Money ain't a thing, I'ma get me some
My nigga I'ma get me some
Say my nigga y'all, better get your paper
Paper, paper, paper, paper, paper

Money ain't a thing, I'ma get me some
My nigga I'ma get me some
Say my nigga y'all, better get your paper
Paper, paper, paper, paper, paper

Money ain't a thang,

You better believe we five of the last
True soldiers standing in command
You thought of me closing the book
On this bitch on y'all, flip on y'all,
I am what I am the fifth dawg!
It's all good,
Paper paper for the whole hood
Tell 'em I got dibs on this and kids in this
(You real as, real as shit)
Reminiscing on my thug ass nigga eazy-e (eazy-e)
Six deep in a six-double-o benzo
Fo the love of money
I gotta get the paper
I told y'all ain't a damn thing changed
Bout the nigga they bang
My niggas,they're down,
And we'll bang your brain,
Motherfucker for thinking he famous!

We in the flesh flesh,
We in the flesh,

We in the flesh flesh,
We in the flesh

And if I can go bite the bullet
So eazy in my cadillac,
Bend a couple of corners,
Smoke out with some hoes,
Now where y'all at?
21st century heroes,
Two-triple-zero,
Righteous ones,




And wish the how's
Then can roll with one hundred and forty four thousand

Overall Meaning

The song "Resurrection" by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is an ode to the pursuit of money, with the group asserting that "money ain't a thang" and exhorting their listeners to go out and get their own. The group members, Krayzie, Layzie, Bizzy, and Wish, each contribute verses about their experiences in the music industry and their drive to accumulate wealth. The chorus repeats the refrain that "money ain't a thing" and urges listeners to prioritize their own financial success.


The lyrics of "Resurrection" are straightforward in their message, but the use of slang and regional dialect make them difficult to understand for some listeners. The group's unique style of rapping, which melds harmonies with rapid-fire delivery, has made them one of the most distinct voices in the rap genre. The song features a fast pace, with each verse building off the one before it to create a sense of urgency and momentum. The group also references their own history and legacy, with mentions of their earlier hits and the late rapper Eazy-E, who served as a mentor to the group.


Line by Line Meaning

Where the fiends at?
Asking where the drug addicts or people desperate for drugs are located.


(Laughs)
A laughter expression.


Nigga
A colloquial term used among African Americans to refer to each other.


Bone thugs
Referring to the musical group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.


Harmony
Referring to the musical style of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony characterized by smooth harmonies.


Money ain't a thing, I'ma get me some
I don't care about money; I'm determined to make money.


My nigga I'ma get me some
My friend, I'm going to make money.


Say my nigga y'all, better get your paper
Listen up, my friends, you should focus on making money.


Paper, paper, paper, paper, paper
Emphasizing the importance of money.


My my baby's banging
Referring to a lover who is causing problems or arguments.


Beefing with me, squashed it ordained it
Having a conflict with me, but deciding to end it or make peace.


Better yet sustained the flurry
Even better, I kept up the intensity or momentum.


Hide in the fury, but the ways of a broad
Trying to conceal anger or emotional turmoil, but it's difficult for someone, likely a woman.


Don't mean you've died out of my life
Just because we're not together anymore doesn't mean you're completely gone from my life.


I'm hurt, burn me baby, tie down
I'm emotionally hurt, it's painful. The mention of tie down might suggest feeling trapped or restricted.


And child hood scars, crackhead cause niggas I don't know
Referring to childhood trauma and the negative influence of drug addicts who are unfamiliar to the artist.


That who'd ya think you are
Questioning someone's inflated ego or sense of self-importance.


And here we are, steady we roll out over you
We move forward or progress smoothly, disregarding the negative influence of others.


When it's over it's over, for the soldiers who hear me, that'll get me in trouble
Once something is finished, it's done. This message might create problems for those who understand its meaning.


Can I be closer, stay right near me
Can I have someone closer to me, by my side.


Here we are, ain't no stars, uh huh
We are present, but we don't possess any fame or stardom.


Can I get drunk off in some bar, without some haters sayin 'Who do you think you are?!'
Can I enjoy myself at a bar without being criticized by jealous people?


When I'm sober, start jumping in it to win it
When I'm clear-headed, I get involved with enthusiasm to achieve success.


Shit I bet they thought we fell off
I'm sure they believed we lost our success or relevance.


Bone thugs-n-harmony resurrection, Krayzie, layzie, bizzy, wish, we in the flesh
The musical group Bone Thugs-N-Harmony is making a comeback with the members Krayzie, Layzie, Bizzy, and Wish.


Remember them thuggish ruggish niggas
Recalling the group's past, when they were known as 'thuggish ruggish' individuals.


Gotta get down for my thing in here
I must remain committed to what I'm doing here.


You already know when we came in here we raw, fuck what you heard and you read about us, just believe what you saw
When we first arrived, we were genuine and true to ourselves. Disregard what you may have heard or read, only trust your own observations.


Till I die, I'm down to ride in the war
I'm committed to staying loyal and fighting for what I believe in, even until death.


When you niggas get serious, let a nigga know, maybe then we can roll
When you become sincere or dedicated, inform me, and then we can work together.


Nigga bad to the bone, but I sure don't click with hoes
I'm naturally tough and street-smart, but I don't associate myself with promiscuous women.


And no busters, haters, or hoes when they poppin up at my door
I don't want any weak or jealous people, as well as promiscuous women, bothering me at my doorstep.


I get excited, all uptight, and violent
I become agitated, defensive, and even aggressive in response to certain situations.


Bitches was not invited!
Women who engage in negative behavior or bring drama are not welcome in my circle.


Put 'em in a coffin before they get me man
I would rather eliminate or silence them before they harm or threaten me.


Krayzie, loco, insane, bang bang
Referring to Krayzie Bone, who is seen as intense, irrational, and potentially dangerous.


Running with the pump pump, no bluffing
Carrying a shotgun and ready to use it, without any deception or pretending.


We buck!
We engage in violent or confrontational behavior.


Nigga better realize still claim nineteen nine nine the nine nine, motherfucker, fuck 'Em to the end
People should understand that we still represent the year 1999 until the end. We don't care about their opinions or actions against us.


And when I run out, I reloading and bucking again, some mo!
When I exhaust my ammunition, I'm quickly reloading and firing again, some more!


Nigga putting it down, worldwide
We are spreading our message and making an impact worldwide.


Them wicked bad-ass thugs
Referring to themselves as wicked, dangerous individuals who are part of the thug culture.


You punk niggas hate us, but we don't trip, we still get mad ass love
Some people dislike or envy us, but we don't let that bother us because we still receive a lot of love and support.


I show you the rapper that's sick of this song
I'm the rapper who is tired or fed up with this type of music.


We'll straight up toss his ass
We will forcefully remove or get rid of that person.


And if he flossing cash and jewelry, rip it off his ass
If he is showing off his money and expensive jewelry, we will forcefully take it from him.


Keep walking fast
He should continue walking quickly to avoid confrontation or harm.


Thuggish ruggish till the day that I die, fuck it that's all I been all of my life
I will always remain true to my thuggish, rugged lifestyle until the day I die. It's all I have ever known.


It's just t-h-u-g we be, and it ain't no thing
We are just thugs, and it's something normal or commonplace for us.


Keep bucking bucking, dumping, fucking 'em busters up with my gauge
We will continuously shoot and attack those weak people with our firearms.


We popping all y'all
We are defeating or killing all of you.


I'm watching all y'all
I am carefully observing and monitoring all of you.


Time after time, everywhere I look, everywhere I turn, niggas talking bout death
Repeatedly, in all directions, I hear people discussing or glorifying death.


Like a nigga can't dream of nothing else, but a lil' bit of wealth
As if I can only aspire for wealth and nothing else.


Trying to help they self, and I really can't blame you
Attempting to improve their own situations, and I can't fault them for that.


'Cause I do the same too
Because I also focus on improving my own circumstances.


Man do what you gotta do
People should do whatever is necessary to better themselves.


But what I'ma do is keep protecting my cheddar fool
As for me, I will continue to safeguard and accumulate my money, despite what others may do.


Ain't none of y'all niggas do it better, oh
None of you can outperform or surpass me.


And I'm ahead of you and y'all hate it
I am more successful or advanced than you, and you resent it.


Only the real thugs keeping it raw
Only authentic thugs are maintaining their original, unfiltered style.


Gripping that heat tight, living that street life
Holding firearms firmly, living the dangerous lifestyle of the streets.


Nigga I'ma let it fool round and get war
I will allow this situation to escalate into a conflict or battle.


Niggas is plotting that 2-11, that's why I got heat for armageddon
People are planning a robbery or theft, which is why I am prepared with heavy weaponry for a large-scale catastrophe.


Picture lay on his knees and I'm begging, nigga better shoot me and send me to heaven
Imagining someone kneeling before me, begging for mercy. The person should just shoot me and send me to heaven.


Fuck all the drama, I'ma just blast
I don't care about the conflicts or problems; I will simply shoot my opponents.


Hollow point tips off in that ass
Specifically using ammunition designed to cause severe damage or injury.


Tha slicka the nigga that's pulling the trigga, is the nigga that's standing up last
The person in control or initiating the violence is the last one remaining.


Counting this cash, still doing this mash
Counting a large amount of money, while continuing to live or thrive in this lifestyle.


Blowing much weed as we watch you bleed
Smoking large quantities of marijuana while observing your suffering or pain.


Nigga got killed for the love of the cheese
Someone was murdered because of their obsession or involvement with money.


Now you can't do shit 'cause you're 6 feet deep
Now you are dead and powerless.


Fucking with lay is a game you shouldn't play
Engaging with me is a risky endeavor you should avoid.


Even myself I could die today
Even I could potentially face death today.


I could lie, but hey it ain't worth it
I have the opportunity to deceive or manipulate, but it's not beneficial or valuable.


Ain't none of us here to stay
None of us will be here permanently; our time is limited.


I'ma hold my ground, and I'ma lace my boots
I will stand firm and prepare myself for challenges or confrontations.


So when it's time to shoot, then that's it
When the moment arrives to take action or use force, that will be the end of it.


Screaming out mo thug in this bitch, and bone thugs in this bitch, nigga
Expressing allegiance and affiliation with the 'Mo Thugs' and 'Bone Thugs-N-Harmony' groups.


It's all about money, yeah, I'ma get me some
Emphasizing the importance of money; I will make sure to acquire a significant amount.


Can't be fucking with niggas that ain't got none
I don't want to associate with people who have no money.


Cause lately y'all been acting funny, I guess you smell some money
Because recently you have been behaving strangely, I assume you detected the presence of money.


Get out my pockets, better count your shit
Mind your own business and focus on managing your own finances.


It's still st clair wig-split
The neighborhood of St. Clair is known for its violence and aggression.


Four other niggas that I run with, you don't want to fuck with
I have a group of four other individuals whom I associate with, and you don't want to engage with them in any conflict.


(Dollars and dollars but still) (We gotta get mo)
Referring to the desire or need to acquire more money, despite already having a substantial amount.


Remember back in the days when we was fucked up, but not anymore
Recalling a time when we were in a dire or disadvantaged situation, but now that is no longer the case.


And ain't a damn thing come easy, a lot of planning, bus rides, and (eazy)
Nothing comes easily; it requires extensive preparation, enduring long bus rides, and possibly even dealing with hardships or challenges.


For cheese, believe me, believe me
For money, trust me, believe me.


And it ain't gone stop at the end of my time
Even at the conclusion of my life, my pursuit of money will continue.


With my bone thug love, I'ma always get mine
With the love and loyalty I have for Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, I will consistently secure my share of money and success.


And I mean that, gotta have that
I say this with complete sincerity; I must possess or obtain money.


Paper paper, money money, money, money
Emphasizing the importance and desire for money.


You better believe we five of the last true soldiers standing in command
You should definitely believe that we are among the few remaining loyal soldiers who are in control.


You thought of me closing the book on this bitch
You expected me to abandon or give up on this situation.


On y'all, flip on y'all, I am what I am the fifth dawg!
Changing my stance or attitude towards you all, showing that I can adapt and be ruthless like a pitbull.


It's all good, paper paper for the whole hood
Everything is fine; we are distributing money throughout the entire neighborhood.


Tell 'em I got dibs on this and kids in this
Inform them that I have priority or authority over this situation and the younger generation involved.


(You real as, real as shit)
You are truly genuine and authentic.


Reminiscing on my thug ass nigga Eazy-E (Eazy-E)
Recalling memories of Eazy-E, a fellow thug who was influential in the gangsta rap scene.


Six deep in a six-double-o benzo
Six people riding together in a Mercedes-Benz 600.


Fo the love of money, I gotta get the paper
Because of my obsession with money, I must acquire it.


I told y'all ain't a damn thing changed
I previously informed you that nothing has changed.


Bout the nigga they bang, my niggas, they're down, and we'll bang your brain
Concerning the reputation or association with the people they fight, my friends are loyal and committed, and they will inflict harm on your mind.


Motherfucker for thinking he famous!
Insulting or threatening someone who believes they are well known or important.


We in the flesh flesh, we in the flesh
We are present and physically here.


And if I can go bite the bullet, so eazy in my Cadillac
If I have to face a dangerous or hazardous situation, just like Eazy-E, I will do it confidently in my luxury car.


Bend a couple of corners, smoke out with some hoes, now where y'all at?
Taking turns driving around street corners, smoking marijuana with women. Wondering where everyone is located.


21st century heroes, two-triple-zero
Being visionary figures or iconic individuals representing the 21st century, specifically in the year 2000.


Righteous ones, and Wish the How's, then can roll with one hundred and forty four thousand
Referring to themselves as righteous individuals, specifically mentioning Wish Bone. They can associate with and relate to only a specific number of chosen people.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FLESH-N-BONE, ANTHONY HENDERSON, BRYON MCCANE, CHARLES SCRUGGS, JIMMY THOMAS, STEVEN HOWSE

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@DrBeauHightower

Man this song was my Jam my senior year of football

@tbreeze415

Man it was Junior year of hoops for me. We cut school to get this album at Virgin Records downtown. Good Times

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Class of 2k... SQAD UP!!!!

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I was a Freshmen, When this dropped. Great memories, Bumping this in my walkmen in the bus to school.

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The orchestra conductor was feeling that music! Loved BTNH at 25 and still loving them at 47! ❤ 💵 💴 💰

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Cant be touched but hey, we had some in the 90's. Tribe called quest. Wu-Tang. All from another level. They dont make hiphop like this no more

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I totally agree with you there will never.be another rap group to even compare to bone thugs n harmony so called rap groups out today can't even lace up bone thugs n harmony boots or even where them either period I love bone thugs n harmony been listening to these guys since day one starting with thuggish ruggish bone and foe the love of $

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