He is the older brother of Layzie Bone and the cousin of Wish Bone. As an original member of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, he was known for his quick-tongued rhymes. At the time of Faces of Death release, Flesh was not a part of the group, explaining his absence from the album. Flesh was barely featured on East 1999 and Art of War because he never signed to Ruthless Records with the rest of the group. However, he was heavily featured on BTNHResurrection, appearing on 14 out of 15 tracks.
He also has four children and recently converted to Islam. In 2000 he started serving an 11-year prison sentence for threatening a friend with an AK-47. However, he is due to be released on parole in 2008. This may re-unite Bone Thugs-N-Harmony. He is currently housed in Pleasant Valley State Prison in Coalinga, California. Flesh N bone was released on July 13 2008 and recently reunited with his bone thugs members and are already creating a new album.
2) - Flesh-N-Bone - This band features former Megadeth guitarist Jeff Young on guitar, Debbie Holiday on lead vocals and Stephanie Leigh on drums.
If You Could See
Flesh-N-Bone Lyrics
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Layzie bone:
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Now, I think playtime is over.
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Flesh-n-bone:
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Yeah, what's happenin? platinum?
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Layzie bone:
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Nuttin?
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Flesh-n-bone:
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Man, you know what's happenin?
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Layzie bone:
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I'm just tryin?to see if I could see what you see. [if you could see what I
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Could see ...] follow me. [rip ...]
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Flesh-n-bone:
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If you can see what I can see [layzie bone: all aboard!] nothin?but real g's in back
Of me, that's my mo thug family. if you can see what I can see straight from the
Land of see-l-e, flesh bone, why
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Hug in harmony. follow me.
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Straight from the city of cleveland, and without no warning, bringin?a storm. feel
The wrath, you won't escape it, baby, you might as well start mournin? I don't wanna
Blow my own horn, but nigg
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Think we the coldest. mo thug, our mighty warrior soldiers takin?over, you better
Know it. what's the deal? nigga, my trues stay real. I'm gonna make you feel this
When I pull out my steel, put
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Ug in your grill. servin?these hoes up easily with a nine-millimeter glock, real
Murderers.
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C7
Haven't you seen this killer befo? for sure you niggas heard of us. steady
Kickin?dust up in your face. ever since, I've tried to stay safe by keepin?bustas in
Their place. I'm known as the f-l-
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Slash be-o-n-e from the see-l-e-v-e-l-a-n-d. come on and follow me, let's see if you
Can see what I can see. better realize, my enterprise way too rowdy, you tried to
Test my size, but why? these
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S can't fade the fifth dog when I parlay. everyday doin?it, how
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We keep doin?it? thug style, that's our way.
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Flesh-n-bone:
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If you can see what I can see [layzie bone: all aboard!] nothin?but real g's in back
Of me, that's my mo thug family. if you can see what I can see straight from the
Land of see-l-e, flesh bone, why
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Hug in harmony. follow me.
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Layzie bone:
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I bounce around like a gypsy, if you wanna holla, just hit me. I know these
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Jackers out to get me, but they just can't get with me. I swig my forty til it's
Empty. better crack my moi, let my senses stay on 'noid as I watch for my boys, and
I ain't phony, homie, listen,
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N't got nothin?to lose. you criticize, but won't realize, you ain't never walked in
My shoes. play by the rules or lose. I ain't tryin?to be comin?up stankin?for some
Fools.
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Make a mistake and fakin? straight up playa hatin? silly nigga, you should have been
Out here paper chasin? done got yourself off in some fucked situation, straight
Facin?life vacation, try to p
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At yourself, you to blame. although, it'll never be the same, you wanna replay the
Game, shame, shame, shame. how you figure life an arcade? put your quarter in and
Play, but nobody's here to st
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Ven me l.b. endin?up d-e-a-d. before you sleep six feet deep, I hope you see what I
Can see.
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Flesh-n-bone:
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If you can see what I can see [layzie bone: all aboard!] nothin?but real g's in back
Of me, that's my mo thug family. if you can see what I can see straight from the
Land of see-l-e, flesh bone, why
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Hug in harmony. follow me.
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Wish bone:
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And if all of y'all can see what I see, then you're probably rollin?with me, me,
Cause everybody knows who sees what I sees, are all apart of my mo [mo, mo.] thug
Family. steadily climbin? plati
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Hymin? leavin?these bustas straight behind me. hope it don't never end,
Stackin?dividends. just me, myself, my platinum friends. let's ride in a world so
Cold, world so cold. now look at these t
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Makin?major dough. now, look at these haters, wanna holla, hoes, wanna holla, hoes?
What, what you're needin? buck, buck, and you'll be bleedin? and you don't wanna go
Out like that, do ya? caus
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You do, you're fuckin?with the right shooter. and if you wanna see what I see, this
Is all I see. when you hate me, what I see, and it's all fucked up, up, up. said,
It's all fucked up, this is
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See ...
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Flesh-n-bone:
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If you can see what I can see [layzie bone: all aboard!] nothin?but real g's in back
Of me, ask my mo thug family. if you can see what I can see straight from the land
Of see-l-e, flesh bone, your
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In harmony. follow me.
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The song "If You Could See" by Flesh-N-Bone features Layzie Bone and Wish Bone and is mainly about their gangsta lifestyles in the city of Cleveland. The song begins with Layzie and Flesh-N-Bone talking back and forth about their success as platinum-selling artists, and Layzie questioning whether Flesh-N-Bone truly understands his perspective. Flesh-N-Bone responds by saying that they are both from the street and that he knows what's going on. The first verse and chorus detail Flesh-N-Bone's life in Cleveland, where he is a member of the Mo Thug family and is always armed and ready for any danger.
The second verse features Layzie Bone describing his perspective on life as a gangsta, with him constantly moving around and avoiding being caught by criminals. He warns against betraying people in the gang and says that it's important to follow the rules of the street. The third verse, performed by Wish Bone, is more reflective and talks about his success and the fact that he has left behind those who were not loyal to him. He warns against people who hate him and talks about his determination to succeed.
Line by Line Meaning
Now, I think playtime is over.
Layzie Bone is indicating a serious tone to the upcoming lyrics.
Yeah, what's happenin? platinum?
Flesh-N-Bone is asking if the circumstances are serious.
Nuttin?
He responds to his own question, indicating that everything is not good.
Man, you know what's happenin?
He asks again with a bit of emphasis, suggesting something is happening that needs attention.
I'm just tryin?to see if I could see what you see. [if you could see what I
Could see ...] follow me. [rip ...]
Flesh-N-Bone wants to find common ground with the listener in order for them to understand his perspective.
If you can see what I can see [layzie bone: all aboard!] nothin?but real g's in back
Of me, that's my mo thug family. if you can see what I can see straight from the
Land of see-l-e, flesh bone, why
He is describing his surroundings and the company he keeps.
Hug in harmony. follow me.
He invites the listener to join him and his family.
Straight from the city of cleveland, and without no warning, bringin?a storm. feel
The wrath, you won't escape it, baby, you might as well start mournin? I don't wanna
Blow my own horn, but nigg
He is describing the intensity and potential danger he brings.
Think we the coldest. mo thug, our mighty warrior soldiers takin?over, you better
Know it. what's the deal? nigga, my trues stay real. I'm gonna make you feel this
When I pull out my steel, put
He is confident in his crew's strength and ability, and warns against any opposition.
Ug in your grill. servin?these hoes up easily with a nine-millimeter glock, real
Murderers.
He is describing his violent tendencies and his crew's abilities.
Haven't you seen this killer befo? for sure you niggas heard of us. steady
Kickin?dust up in your face. ever since, I've tried to stay safe by keepin?bustas in
Their place. I'm known as the f-l-
Slash be-o-n-e from the see-l-e-v-e-l-a-n-d. come on and follow me, let's see if you
Can see what I can see. better realize, my enterprise way too rowdy, you tried to
Test my size, but why? these
He reminds the listener of his reputation and how he's maintained safety through intimidation.
S can't fade the fifth dog when I parlay. everyday doin?it, how
We keep doin?it? thug style, that's our way.
He boasts about his ability to sustain success through a thug lifestyle.
I bounce around like a gypsy, if you wanna holla, just hit me. I know these
Jackers out to get me, but they just can't get with me. I swig my forty til it's
Empty. better crack my moi, let my senses stay on 'noid as I watch for my boys, and
I ain't phony, homie, listen,
He describes his vigilance and cautious behavior due to potential danger.
N't got nothin?to lose. you criticize, but won't realize, you ain't never walked in
My shoes. play by the rules or lose. I ain't tryin?to be comin?up stankin?for some
Fools.
He insists that people should refrain from criticizing him without understanding his perspective and warns against crossing him.
Make a mistake and fakin? straight up playa hatin? silly nigga, you should have been
Out here paper chasin? done got yourself off in some fucked situation, straight
Facin?life vacation, try to p
At yourself, you to blame. although, it'll never be the same, you wanna replay the
Game, shame, shame, shame. how you figure life an arcade? put your quarter in and
Play, but nobody's here to st
He warns against engaging in foolish behavior that can lead to serious consequences.
Ven me l.b. endin?up d-e-a-d. before you sleep six feet deep, I hope you see what I
Can see.
He hopes his message gets through to those who may not understand the severity of their actions.
And if all of y'all can see what I see, then you're probably rollin?with me, me,
Cause everybody knows who sees what I sees, are all apart of my mo [mo, mo.] thug
Family. steadily climbin? plati
Hymin? leavin?these bustas straight behind me. hope it don't never end,
Stackin?dividends. just me, myself, my platinum friends. let's ride in a world so
Cold, world so cold. now look at these t
Makin?major dough.
Wish Bone describes his successful lifestyle and the importance of being part of his crew.
Now, look at these haters, wanna holla, hoes, wanna holla, hoes?
What, what you're needin? buck, buck, and you'll be bleedin? and you don't wanna go
Out like that, do ya? caus
You do, you're fuckin?with the right shooter. and if you wanna see what I see, this
Is all I see. when you hate me, what I see, and it's all fucked up, up, up. said,
It's all fucked up,
He warns against engaging in confrontations with him and his crew.
Of me, ask my mo thug family. if you can see what I can see straight from the land
Of see-l-e, flesh bone, your
He reminds the listener to look to his crew and their values.
In harmony. follow me.
He urges the listener to join him and his crew on their journey.
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