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Sticks and Stones
FLESH & BONE Lyrics
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Sticks and stones might break Flesh Bone
Yet nevertheless can't none of y'all touch me
Not even with a pole twelve-foot long
We beatin' ya
Might as well, join us
Trust me
And I'm feelin' little danger when I'm approachin'
And I've been ready, peelin' you stranger
Put 'em on a hanger, bang mo' murder
We broke in with no shame in my city
And it's time for to bail in this
And the people see me when I'm tryin' to escape
To get a breath or caught up
But can't get you gun right, slain, drop down
Will ya be found?
In the C-Town, hear the buck, buck, pow
The glass sounds, stop and ya oughta wait in the ground
With a nigga's (shadow)
How many ways (in a me say) I could put you in a daze
Quick to hit 'em with the gauge
Nigga, you 'bout to get faded
Bitch, your bloody body's splattered all over the ground
Save yourself
Insane and it drive you crazy
Maybe my niggas willing to settle for somethin'
If nothin', dumpin' if you're tempted to play
I'm a real true, you're a real true
And act other niggas can't groove
Gotta get 'em on the grind, so make the move
We gonna put this shit together forever
Let's do this, nigga
Feel it, drop a nigga, this sidekick
Stop in to get your ready-to-ride trigger, peel it
All the brothers that fly to get the enemy fried
Tonight you die
You really think that you got it?
Better break it, get ready to go
On this mission for the Land, and I'm murder 'em all
Roll, to try to save out souls
[Chorus]
(Thugs) be true, we stroll off in this Land
And the people that be thuggin' it often Cleveland style
Look, me and my niggas, we strangle and theivin', now
Leavin' out, prayin' for the Northcoast
My city behind me, watch my back
All of my niggas on the Clair, show love for me
Pass the weed, (get you hype) on the corner like it was
Wherever I roll through the hood, givin' up ?, hit the pound, stay real
Nigga where the money be, I'm a be breakin', nigga
Let's and got chill with my bills, sellin' herb with my thugs everyday
Let me show you the way we parlay
On the corner where the niggas see yay
Drugdealers and killas all day
Indeed, always roll with my Hustla'z,
Tre, II Tru, and the Shifters, Afta Maff, and
Niggas come and get some, hit th blunt of
Headed straight for the very top
Niggas crept on ah come up, and it'll never stop
To my family , I gots to give 'em props
Still lettin' off shots to the Double Glock
And I crept and I came in this thug game, man
For the love of mo' money
Niggas in this bitch, you gonna remain a thug, what?
Any my people still hungry
So here we swerve to the curb, hit that herb, hit that nerve
And I'm down to serve and splurge
Fuck around and get burned
Ya better learn
[Chorus]
And ever since I was a youngsta thugsta puttin' it down
Always hustlin' to make a way
Nigga put up with the phases, made it, went through mazes
And I got all my fuckin' pay
Really want to try me, howl with the Fifth Dog
Pick up the sawed-off, nigga done stalked 'em
Make 'em look down the barrel, nigga pick up the shell
Off ya to hell or what else it costin' 'em
Chalkin' 'em, playa hater when ya try to put a stop to me
See it in your destiny, and we know it ain't never possible
But they keep at it to try to get it next to me
Arrestin' me with whip, pole,
Neck chain if you gonna bang my brain with sticks
Bricks, stones ain't strong enough to break
And shatter my bones that I swang
I see ya roll with gang, clang, yeah, I'm a catch you G's
Niggas hang in the "Heart of it All" with the Family
When I bang, nigga please (oughta) chill with my niggas everyday
Marshall don't forget no swisha, got the cheese for the trees
Or whatever you need
We can fix ya
Did you now
Let's take a ride
Want to see a playa fall tonight?
Keep a can you run up fast
And then a nigga really lost his life
'Cause I never had time for the pettiness people
Don't get me wrong
Ain't the one to be takin' shit personal, baby
That's my sticks and stones be the name of this song
Sticks and stones might break Flesh Bone
Yet nevertheless can't none of y'all touch me
not even with a pole twelve-foot long
We beatin' ya
Might as well, join us
Trust me
(Trust me, trust me, trust me)
The song "Sticks and Stones" by Flesh & Bone addresses the harsh reality of violence and crime in Cleveland, Ohio. The opening lines of the chorus "Sticks and stones might break Flesh Bone, yet nevertheless can't none of y'all touch me" suggests the danger and violence that Flesh & Bone, a member of the rap group Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, faces in his neighborhood. The song is about survival, dealing with constant danger and gun violence, and overcoming them to rise to the top.
The opening lines of the song mention that Flesh & Bone feels someone is following him, which indicates the paranoia and fear that people in his neighborhood face. The lyrics also suggest that there is no escape from the violence, as even when trying to run away, one might still get caught in the crossfire. The lines "And the people see me when I'm tryin' to escape, to get a breath or caught up, but can't get your gun right, slain, drop down, will ya be found?" are a poignant reminder of the dangers of being caught up in such situations.
The song is an ode to strength and survival despite the odds, and the chorus "Might as well, join us, trust me" hints that joining forces with Flesh & Bone and the people around him is the only way to survive the harsh realities of life in their neighborhood. The final lines of the song "That's my sticks and stones be the name of this song" suggest that despite everything, Flesh & Bone's music is his weapon, and he will continue to fight back against violence through his art.
Line by Line Meaning
Sticks and stones might break Flesh Bone
Physical harm may be inflicted upon my body, but it does not frighten me
Yet nevertheless can't none of y'all touch me
Regardless, none of you can harm me or touch me
Not even with a pole twelve-foot long
Even if you were to use a dangerous object such as a 12-foot pole, it would not be able to harm me
We beatin' ya
We are overpowering you
Might as well, join us
You might as well join us because you cannot defeat us
Trust me
Believe me, I know what I am talking about
And I've been ready, peelin' you stranger
I have been prepared to fight an unfamiliar opponent
Put 'em on a hanger, bang mo' murder
I will hang my defeated opponent on a hanger and commit more acts of violence
We broke in with no shame in my city
We have entered the city with no regard for the law or morality
And it's time for to bail in this
It is time to leave before we get caught
Can't get your gun right, slain, drop down
If you cannot effectively use your weapon, you will be killed and fall to the ground
Will ya be found?
Will your body be found after we kill you?
Quick to hit 'em with the gauge
We will swiftly use our firearms to attack our enemies
Nigga, you 'bout to get faded
You are about to be killed
Bitch, your bloody body's splattered all over the ground
Your dead body will be disfigured and covered in blood on the ground
Insane and it drive you crazy
The violence is causing you to go insane and lose your mind
Maybe my niggas willing to settle for somethin'
Perhaps my associates will accept a compromise or deal
If nothin', dumpin' if you're tempted to play
If there is no agreement, we will turn to violence if you attempt to resist
Gotta get 'em on the grind, so make the move
We must persuade others to act in our favor by any means necessary
We gonna put this shit together forever
We will form an alliance or partnership that will last indefinitely
Let's do this, nigga
Let us take action and start the process
And the people that be thuggin' it often Cleveland style
The individuals who live a life of crime and violence in our city of Cleveland
Look, me and my niggas, we strangle and theivin', now
My associates and I engage in violent acts and robbery
Leavin' out, prayin' for the Northcoast
We are leaving the city and heading towards the northern coast, hoping to avoid trouble
Pass the weed, (get you hype) on the corner like it was
We are smoking marijuana and getting excited on the street corner
Let me show you the way we parlay
Allow me to demonstrate how we conduct ourselves and engage in criminal activities
On the corner where the niggas see yay
On the street corner where drug dealers sell cocaine
Drugdealers and killas all day
Throughout the day, individuals are selling drugs and committing murder
Indeed, always roll with my Hustla'z,
I always associate with other criminals and gangsters
Niggas come and get some, hit th blunt of
Others are welcome to join us and share in our drugs
Niggas crept on ah come up, and it'll never stop
Others have attempted to rise up in the criminal world, and there will always be more attempts in the future
To my family , I gots to give 'em props
I must give credit to my associates who are like my family
And I crept and I came in this thug game, man
I slowly and carefully entered the life of a criminal and a gangster
For the love of mo' money
I engage in these criminal activities for the possibility of earning more money
Niggas in this bitch, you gonna remain a thug, what?
Those who engage in these criminal activities will always be considered a criminal
Any my people still hungry
My associates are eager to commit more crimes and earn more money
Off ya to hell or what else it costin' 'em
We will send you to your death or do whatever it takes to make you leave us alone
Ain't the one to be takin' shit personal, baby
I am not one to be easily offended or take things personally
That's my sticks and stones be the name of this song
The title of this song is 'Sticks and Stones,' which represents the idea that I cannot be harmed
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: SAM BARTLE, ED THOMAS, RUSS HARLEY JONES, SIMON KATZ
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