The Originators
DJ Khaled Lyrics

Yeah, We the Bessssss?
DJ Khaled claims that he and his team are the best.

Oh, you think it?s a game, huh?
DJ Khaled is challenging those who underestimate his team's skills.

I introduce you to?Krayzie Bone, Layzie Bone, Wish Bone, Incarcerated right now, Flesh Bone
DJ Khaled is introducing Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, a hip hop group composed of four members, including Flesh Bone who is currently incarcerated.

We ain?t forget aboutchu niggaaa, Bone Thugs, the originators, Nigga don?t get?it fucked up where you gotch your flow from
DJ Khaled reminds others not to forget that Bone Thugs-n-Harmony are the original creators of their unique style and flow, and others should give them credit.

Bone thugs, its your time Nigga, we the best! Listenn!
DJ Khaled acknowledges that it is Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's time to shine and praises his team as the best.

Representing all the ghettos across the world, Nigga we ghetto! We from the hood! We do this!
DJ Khaled asserts that he and his team represent the hardships and struggles of ghetto life worldwide. They are from the hood and are skilled at what they do.

Let?s take it to the projects?
DJ Khaled wants to move the focus to the projects, a poor neighborhood where many rappers start their careers.

Its bone thug, we them bone thugs Half of this industry swangin from our balls Its bone thugs, mighty bone thugs Bone thug, bone, bone thug
Bone Thugs-n-Harmony is claiming their fame and power in the rap industry and implying that others in the game are merely following in their footsteps.

I told em imma get up, get out and get something, But I was a little bitty nothin, in the city thuggin, Neva been a nigga that?s eta fucked none less than a hundred percent, The hustle that?s in me, my thug mentality Show me what to do to improve my salary, Don?t nobody move cause you could be a casualty,
Krayzie Bone describes his past hustle and how he's always been 100% committed. He also warns others not to mess with him and describes his dangerous thug mentality.

One nigga left and they thought we was done, Thought they could get rid a? da twist of the tongue, They thought we was finished, but we just beginning, They want me committed, to the murder, onneee
Krayzie Bone is referring to Bizzy Bone's departure from the group and how people thought the group would no longer be successful. However, the group hasn't stopped and is growing even stronger. He also talks about how committed he is to making great music.

Nowhere to run, nowhere to hide, competition, ready to die, Opposition, never survive, when I get done, bustin my rhyme, Imma criminal transformed to a lyrical bad storm, Did I mention my fast flowin, lately its got my cash growin wit?an ass showin,
Krayzie Bone is the one to beat in rap. No one can run or hide from his rap battles. He has transformed himself into a lyrical powerhouse and he boasts about how much money he's making.

These niggas can't see Bone, they already know, Came down with a style unfamiliar sound, That?s how we kicked in the doo-oo-oor What it be like, bone thug nigga, Born ?n bred in the Cleveland street life, And believe we ain't goin nowhere, We permanent, posted up, like street lights
Krayzie is saying that Bone Thugs-n-Harmony has a unique sound that can't be replicated, and they are permanent fixtures in the rap scene. They were born and raised in the tough streets of Cleveland.

We do it, still get to it, undisputed, who wulda knew it, We still da truest, shrooted, move it, They ain't doin it like we do it, do it
Krayzie emphasizes that Bone Thugs-n-Harmony is still making great music, and that they're true to their roots. He also notes that no one else can do it like they do.

Nigga tell the truth when you in the booth, You know you think about the blown flow, old hoes And I ain?t nice, like boss, so wanna spit chya? mouth, Better gimme that dough you owe, hoes,
Wish Bone calls out other rappers and urges them to spit the truth in the recording booth. He boasts about his skill and warns others to pay their debts.

Where's the respect when you cash a check, huh? We can? break bread, we?ll bust ya head, yup I?ll do it to the heart, rather leave em? dead, Before my time, but I?m still ahead,
Wish Bone demands respect from others in the rap industry and threatens violence toward those who cross him. He feels that he's ahead of the game, despite being from an older generation.

And I?m ready, I?m ready, to-go, What it is, nigga bow down, bow down, Nigga show some love, ain?t no hoes in ta us We can swing the bus, we can share some blood, Blood blood, blood-blood-blood-blood, blood,
Wish Bone is ready to take on any challenges. He's demanding respect and love from others and is willing to be both a leader and follower of the Bone Thugs-n-Harmony group.

Let a nigga loose, I?m a smack em? like I do, do Imma come an see you fuck tha rappin in da booth, I ain?t no studio, nutin, my name in your mouth, And imma show ya something, fuck it
Wish Bone is warning others not to mess with him, and that he will come see them in the recording booth. He asserts that he's not just a studio artist, but a real rapper that can back up what he says.

It?s the first time, double back dumpin Deep in the club, they some suckas, rush em, Get it how they get it, don?t let this singin fool ya, We gets dirty, dirty, dirty, never nervous, nah
Wish Bone talks about how he and his homies are ruthless and will attack at any sign of disrespect in the club. He asserts that they're not just singers, but real thugs that get dirty and never back down.

In the hood, where its good, yea we get respect, Gonna industry, man us let us bill collect, It?s a promise lil homie, no need for threats, We the best in the bidniss, and we breed da nex?,
Layzie Bone talks about the respect that Bone Thugs-n-Harmony receives from people in the hood, and how they are successful in making money from their music. He also claims that the group is grooming the next generation of rap artists.

Nigga ride with a thug on a Cleveland quest, We really ain't mad at you, clones, You gotta give credit when credit is due, Why wouldn?t they give it ta Bone?
Layzie Bone talks about their roots in Cleveland and how they're not envious of other rappers. He believes that Bone Thugs-n-Harmony deserves respect for creating their own unique style.

If you ever gave props to the masta, thanks, Now you thinkin how a masta thank, Way back in ninety-foe, stage stays closed, We open the door, nigga get that bank,
Layzie Bone is thanking those who have supported Bone Thugs-n-Harmony in the past and urging fans to keep paying attention. He also talks about how they opened doors for other rappers to make money in the industry.

Flip that flow, city ta? city, my niggas is gritty and o boy, Reppin that bone thug, mo? thug, thug line, Hit em with one rhyme, they be like, o boy, o boy,
Layzie Bone is boasting about the versatility of his team and how they can switch up their flow from city to city. He also says that they represent their own label, Mo Thugs, and that everyone is impressed with their rhyming skills.

Now most of the greatest done did it, And some of the latest done did it, Rest in peace to the be ? I ? G, Been 13 years and they still fuck with it, Jay-Z done did, it JD done did, it little bow wow did it and killed it,
Layzie Bone talks about how Bone Thugs-n-Harmony has influenced both old and new generations of rap artists. He also pays homage to the late Notorious B.I.G. and talks about how everyone still loves his music 13 years after his death.

I love when a real nigga do they thang, some wanna plead not guilty, Nigga get filthy, ain't no playa hation, some of y'all niggas in congratulation Got your hand on my dick tryin ta masterbate it Let me bust in face, since you had to taste it
Layzie Bone is praising real rappers that make great music and calling out others that are not authentic. He also uses vulgar language to describe how others are trying to profit off Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's success.

Smash and takin what's rightfully mine, Nigga betta check my profile, Niggas is up in myspace, eternally this be bone style, bone style?
Layzie Bone is asserting that he takes what is rightfully his and others should beware. He also talks about how popular Bone Thugs-n-Harmony is online and how they've created their own unique style.