Perhaps the group's most important contribution to rap is their speedy, harmonizing flow. While fast rapping has always had a niche in the culture, Bone certainly brought the style to the forefront. In addition, the group's ability to harmonize whilst flowing at top speeds is truly remarkable. Not before nor since has a rapper or rap group sung an a cappella tune without loss of street cred.
Their albums have varied in subject material, with 1994's Creepin on Ah Come Up being heavily influenced by the G-Funk gangsta rap era. E. 1999 Eternal, the group's most successful album, focused primarily on violent criminal activity, but also showed Bone exploring themes of spirituality, and the introduction of the group's trademark "weed songs"-- songs devoted entirely to smoking weed. The group's 1997 album, the Art of War, saw Bone further explore a wide variety of subjects and styles, with even more focus on God and family and an overall more ambient, mellow sound. The group still found time for violent lyrics, though, with a large portion of the album dedicated to what they labeled "clones" who claimed Bone had stolen their quick-tongued rapping style and vice-versa. 2002's Thug World Order album saw a drastic change in subject matter and tone for the group. The lyrics were almost completely void of any violence.
Although 1996 was definitely the peak of their popular appeal, Bone still has a fairly large cult following. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony are the only rap artists ever to have collaborated with late rappers Eazy-E, 2Pac, Big Punisher and The Notorious B.I.G.. Their latest release, Thug Stories, was released September 19, 2006.
Bone Thugs released their new album Strength and Loyalty on May 8, 2007 with production by Swizz Beatz, Kanye West, Lil' Jon, Three 6 Mafia, Big Boi of Outkast, Play-N-Skillz, Jermaine Dupri, Timbaland and Dr. Dre. It will be featuring guest appearances by Jennifer Lopez, Kelly Rowland, The Game, Lil Eazy-E ,Mariah Carey, Akon, Chamillionaire, Twista, Busta Rhymes, Stevie Wonder, Eve, Cassidy, Lil' Recka and DMX. According to the group they have recorded nearly 70 tracks and are in the process of deciding which tracks will appear on the album. Although producer DJ-Uneek helped to launch the band to stardom, he does not appear on the album; rather, handling the majority of the producton is Chicago native LT Hutton, with whom the band has worked on prior recordings. According to Bone, the album will feature all-new vocals from imprisoned member Flesh-N-Bone.
The first single, "Just Vibe", has been released on the radio in Southern California. Bizzy Bone will not be on the album. Bone says that this album will be their best ever. Swizz Beatz will handle most of the production, as the group signed in 2005 to Swizz Beatz' Full Surface Records, and in 2006 to Interscope Records.
As of 2006 to the present, Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, especially Krayzie Bone, have continued their strong track record of collaborations and appearances on compilation albums. Krayzie appeare d on Duets: The Final Chapter by The Notorious B.I.G, the soundtrack from the Antonio Banderas movie Take the Lead and on DJ Khaled's new album Listennn... The Album (all of these appearances were credited as Bone Thugs-N-Harmony on the track listings to show the loyalty of the group). Bone Thugs appeared with Lil Eazy-E on the soundtrack to The Game's debut acting movie Waist Deep, and on The Source Presents Fat Tape Vol. 1. The most successful was Krayzie Bone's appearance on Chamillionaire's #1 single Ridin'. Krayzie Bone is featured on the new 2Pac album Pac's Life on the song "Untouchable (Swizz Beatz Remix)," credited as Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.
So Good
Bone Thugs-N-Harmony Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Yo, I think it's really time we let these niggas know
What's goin' on with Bone Thugs, man
Yeah, 'cause
[Felecia and Krayzie Bone]
They don't know, they don't know, they don't know
(With what we been goin' through)
(Just where we're headin' to)
They don't know, they don't know, they don't know
(Come follow me now)
[Krayzie Bone]
They wanna know if Bone Thugs sound the same
'Cause one of us left, but four of us remainin' the same
It'll be like, just pick up the album, man
I bet they'll refrain from all of their claims
You know we still the shit, hey, hey!
Light it up, light it up
I feel good, I feel good
Nigga, from my vibe, I feel good all over!
Been through rough times and they been mighty hard
We been ridin' in the dark
Till I look in the light and my find spot!
We climbed so far, them haters was tryna bring me on down
But really, nobody can stop us with everything we know now!
Sucka-free, we see underneath all you fake thugs
From all these wack rappers, we come back to save ya'
None of you backstabbers will never ever fade us
Man, I'm so glad we back in action nigga, say what?
[Felicia (Krayzie Bone)]
So good, so right
(If you really, really good to get just money, money)
Just me with you tonight
So good, so right
(If you really, really good to get just money, money)
Just me with you tonight
So good, so right
(If you really, really good to get just money, money)
Just me with you tonight
So good, so right
(If you really, really good to get just money, money)
Just me with you tonight
[Layzie Bone]
Who would've imagined, so many problems
Even the karma, I must admit
We been through so much crazy shit
That it's still in my mind, unsure and furthermore
Shit hurt, Bone Brothers did it with Bizzy
Supposed to be a new beginning
But, I'm screaming out, "Where is he?"
Yes, I miss him - how could I not?
When I know Bone is all he got
One day, we might get it together - fulfill the whole plot
I ain't gotta mention how I feel about that other thug
Flesh Bone - here you go, some lock-down love!
You know what really make me feel good
Krayzie Bone, Wish Bone, really keep it all hood!
That's right! We still pursuing our dream
There ain't no "I" in our team
That's why we doin' our thing!
We gettin' money, money
[Felicia (Krayzie Bone) {Layzie Bone}]
So good
{Money, money}
So right
(If you really, really good to get just money, money)
To be with you tonight
{Money, money}
So good
{Money, money}
So right
(If you really, really good to get just money, money)
To be with you tonight
{Money, money}
So good
{Money, money}
So right
(If you really, really good to get just money, money)
To be with you tonight
{Money, money}
So good
{Money, money}
So right
(If you really, really good to get just money, money)
To be with you tonight
{Money, money}
[Wish Bone]
They used to look and see a thug
Now, they look and see a paid thug
First niggas find and make this paper
Through the neighborhood!
Yes, we blessed we know this!
So I drop to my knees and let 'em know who we rollin' with
Every night make money, watch paper!
Grind now, fuck later!
If you miss it, gotta' battle back!
Get that money, money, need that!
Gimme some, I'll take that!
Since a youngster, knew about them greenbacks!
'Cause it ain't fo' all the money
Fuck what they sayin' chase money!
Do without it, live without it!
I can't do that!
Live life, I like!
I need every penny
Pennies times this life better give it to me, to me!
[Felicia (Krayzie Bone)]
So good, so right
(If you really really good to get just money, money)
Just me with you tonight
So good, so right
(If you really really good to get just money, money)
Just me with you tonight
So good, so right
(If you really really good to get just money, money)
Just me with you tonight
So good, so right
(If you really really good to get just money, money)
Just me with you tonight
[Krayzie Bone]
Light it up, light it up
I feel good, I feel good
Nigga, from my vibe, I feel good all over!
Light it up, light it up
I feel good, I feel good
Nigga, from my vibe, I feel good all over!
[Felecia (Layzie Bone)]
(Money, money)
So good
(Money, money)
So right
To be with you tonight
The song "So Good" by Bone Thugs-N-Harmony featuring Felicia starts with Krayzie Bone saying that it's high time the world should learn about the group's current state. The song offers an insight into the group's struggles regarding their image and remaining relevant over the years. In the song, the group talks about how they have been through rough times by riding through the dark, but they are now more knowledgeable due to their experience. The chorus focuses on the pleasures of good money and being together, which is something that has always kept the group going through the hard times.
Layzie Bone reflects on the group dynamics and explains how Bizzy Bone left the group, and though it was a new start, he wonders where he is currently. Krayzie Bone and Wish Bone also reiterate that nothing can bring them down, and they are pursuing their dream regardless of anyone else's opinion. Wish Bone also gives an ode to making money and chasing after the dream 'cause it's better to have it than not to. The song ends with a reiteration of the chorus's sentiments, that it feels right to be making money and being together.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, I think it's really time we let these niggas know
It's time for us to make a statement and let everyone know what's going on with Bone Thugs.
They don't know, they don't know, they don't know
People are unfamiliar with what we've been through and where we're headed.
With what we been goin' through
We've been through a lot of difficult times.
Just where we're headin' to
We're moving forward and making progress.
Come follow me now
Join us on this journey.
They wanna know if Bone Thugs sound the same
People are wondering if our music has changed since one of us left.
'Cause one of us left, but four of us remainin' the same
We're still the same group despite one member leaving.
It'll be like, just pick up the album, man
If people have doubts, they can just listen to our new album.
I bet they'll refrain from all of their claims
They'll change their minds and stop making negative comments.
You know we still the shit, hey, hey!
We're still really good at what we do.
Light it up, light it up
Get ready to party.
I feel good, I feel good
I'm feeling great.
Nigga, from my vibe, I feel good all over!
I'm feeling amazing all around.
Been through rough times and they been mighty hard
We've faced a lot of challenges.
We been ridin' in the dark
We've been struggling and fighting for success.
Till I look in the light and my find spot!
We've found our way and we're on the right path.
We climbed so far, them haters was tryna bring me on down
Despite negativity, we've come a long way and still rising.
But really, nobody can stop us with everything we know now!
We have gained knowledge and strength that makes us unstoppable.
Sucka-free, we see underneath all you fake thugs
We can spot insincere people and focus on being genuine.
From all these wack rappers, we come back to save ya'
We're returning to the industry to improve it and bring it back to life.
None of you backstabbers will never ever fade us
We won't let anyone betray us or bring us down.
Man, I'm so glad we back in action nigga, say what?
We're happy to be back and performing again.
So good, so right
This feels amazing and perfect.
(If you really, really good to get just money, money)
If we work hard and do our best, we'll make lots of money.
Just me with you tonight
Tonight, it's just us together.
Who would've imagined, so many problems
We've faced a lot of obstacles that seemed impossible to overcome.
Even the karma, I must admit
We've dealt with the consequences of our actions.
We been through so much crazy shit
We've faced many difficult situations and events.
That it's still in my mind, unsure and furthermore
We still remember and are affected by these experiences.
Shit hurt, Bone Brothers did it with Bizzy
It was painful to continue without Bizzy.
Supposed to be a new beginning
We thought the addition of new members would be a fresh start.
But, I'm screaming out, "Where is he?"
Bizzy is missed and we don't know where he is.
Yes, I miss him - how could I not?
We still care about Bizzy and his absence is felt.
When I know Bone is all he got
We know how important this group is to Bizzy.
One day, we might get it together - fulfill the whole plot
Hopefully, one day we can all work together and achieve our goals.
I ain't gotta mention how I feel about that other thug
There's no need to explain how we feel about another member.
Flesh Bone - here you go, some lock-down love!
We're sending love to Flesh Bone who's incarcerated.
You know what really make me feel good
You know what really makes me happy.
Krayzie Bone, Wish Bone, really keep it all hood!
Krayzie and Wish are true to their roots and keep it authentic.
That's right! We still pursuing our dream
We're still focused on achieving our goals and pursuing our passion.
There ain't no "I" in our team
We're working together and thinking as a group, not individuals.
That's why we doin' our thing!
We're successful because we work well as a team.
We gettin' money, money
We're making lots of money.
(Money, money)
Money is great.
They used to look and see a thug
People used to see us as just thugs.
Now, they look and see a paid thug
Now they see that we've made money and are successful.
First niggas find and make this paper
We were one of the first to make money in the industry.
Through the neighborhood!
We did it locally and from our community.
Yes, we blessed we know this!
We're grateful for our success.
So I drop to my knees and let 'em know who we rollin' with
We thank our supporters and let them know who we're working with.
Every night make money, watch paper!
We're making money and keeping track of it closely.
Grind now, fuck later!
We're working hard now so we can enjoy the rewards later.
If you miss it, gotta' battle back!
If you miss an opportunity, you have to fight and work even harder.
Get that money, money, need that!
We want money and we need it for our success.
Gimme some, I'll take that!
If there's an opportunity to make money, we'll take it.
Since a youngster, knew about them greenbacks!
We've been interested in making money since we were young.
'Cause it ain't fo' all the money
Because it's not just about money.
Fuck what they sayin' chase money!
Don't listen to what other people say, focus on making money.
Do without it, live without it!
We couldn't live without money.
I can't do that!
We couldn't survive without money.
Live life, I like!
We want to enjoy life and have it the way we like it.
I need every penny
We need all the money we can get.
Pennies times this life better give it to me, to me!
We want all the money we can get in this life.
(If you really really good to get just money, money)
You can make a lot of money if you work hard and do your best.
(Money, money)
Money is great.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: BRENDA GORDON RUSSELL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind