In 1992, the original lineup for Immature was formed. The original members were Marques "Batman" Houston, Jerome "Romeo" Jones, and Don "Half Pint" Santos. The members attended the same school, and decided to enter a talent show together. There they were discovered and signed on to Hook Management. Their parents were not sure this was the right option for them because of their age. At this time, all the members were between 8 and 9 years old. In the end, they decided to go for it. During this time they appeared in the movie House Party 3 as Kid's younger cousins. They also appeared on a two-part episode of A Different World, portraying students who gave the character Whitley a hard time on her first day as a teacher. They would also perform on the boardwalk at the beach in Venice, CA.
The group's newfound fame caused a problem for Santos' parents. Immature was constantly on the road, and Santos missed a great deal of school. In an attempt to fix the problem, they hired tutors to travel with the boys, but it did not work out. His parents then decided to take Santos out of the group. He was replaced by Kelton "LDB" Kessee, who was the group's drummer and the same age as Houston and Jones. While remaining their drummer, he became a full-time member of the group.
Immature released its first album, On Our Worst Behavior, in 1992. The singles "Da Munchies," "I Wanna Know U That Way" and "Tear It Up (On Our Worst Behavior)" appeared in the soundtrack of the animated film Bébé's Kids, and Marques Houston provided the voice for the character Kahill.
In 1994, Immature released its second album, Playtyme Is Over. The singles from this album were "Never Lie", "Constantly," and "I Don't Mind."
The third album, We Got It, was released in 1995. The singles from this album were "Feel The Funk", "We Got It", "Please Don't Go", "Crazy" and "Lover's Groove".
In 1997, Immature released its fourth and final album entitled The Journey. This album featured the singles "Give Up The Ghost" with Bizzy Bone, "Extra, Extra" written by Keith Sweat, and "I'm Not A Fool". In this same year, Immature released a single titled "Watch Me Do My Thing", which had appeared in the movie Good Burger the previous year.
In 1998 the group changed its name to IMx, feeling that the name "Immature" kept them from being treated seriously as young adult male artists. The following year, the group released Introducing IMx. Notable singles from this album were "Stay The Night", "In And Out Of Love", and "Keep It On The Low".
In 2001, the group released the self-titled IMx. Notable songs from this album were "First Time", "Beautiful You Are", "Clap Your Hands", and "Ain't No Need". They also appeared in the movie House Party 4: Down to the Last Minute, a direct-to-video sequel to the House Party series.
Give Up The Ghost
Immature Lyrics
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Bizzy Bone - That's right, that's right. LDB
LDB - What's happinin?
Bizzy Bone - Romeo
Romeo - What's up?
Bizzy Bone - Batman
Batman - Yo yo Bizzy
Bizzy Bone - That's right
Bizzy Bone - What? What?
Bizzy Bone - Load your revolvers po-po's
Seranatin Murda with an eye for an eye
Goin and killin yah soon will die, my
Sendin you to the Lord because nobody wants to worry yah, serve yah
Everyday seems shorter, and murda gonna search for yah [for yah]
Batman - I go walk across the road, across the road [across the road]
I just think about my life how I grow old [how I grow old]
And I think about the things that people do [that people do]
And who cares if they can't help those helpless few
[those helpless few]
And I see just how this world has been ruined. Well what can we do?
What can we do, what can we do? [we do, we do, we do, we do, we do...]
Well what can we do? What can we do? What can we do?
Peace to the end of the road that's where we go
[where we go, where we go, we go, we go]
Bizzy Bone - Come across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Coast to Coast]
From across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Ohh yeah..]
Come across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Give up the Ghost]
From across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[That's where we are.. Give up the Ghost]
Come across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[From Coast to Coast give up the Ghost]
From across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
Come across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Coast to Coast]
From across the coast to give up the ghost [ghost]
Bizzy Bone - And search, and search
and rule ten, better not use thy name in vain
And the children are our future, then they shoot us, maintain
Rule two, thou shall not steal
but I did and I will especially for my babies
My Mother will pay my bills, and in my wheelchair
I get (????), and they gave me free meals, and I seen em make a mill
And until that day we'll keep rollin. Fillin it up with red-rum
From the East to the West to the planet
Betta pay attention to the Ten Commandments [Ten Commandments]
Bizzy Bone - Come across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[It's where we go]
From across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Give up the Ghost]
Come across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Coast to Coast, Ghost to Ghost]
From across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Give up the Ghost, Yeah!]
Come across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Come across the coast to give up the ghost]
From across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Give up the ghost]
Come across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Ohh Yeah, Ohh...]
From across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Ahh...]
Batman - Ah, everybody out there [there] just hear me out [hear me out].
From coast to coast from coast to coast
give up the ghost [give up the ghost]
All our home-people don't know just what to do [just what to do]
Cause there's a coffin over there waiting for you [waiting for you]
Download all the evil from your mind, your mind. [Yeah!]
Download all the evil from your mind [your mind, mind]
[Come on, That's right, Immature, Bizzy Bone]
When your soul is gone, when will we fall [fall]?
Peace to the end of the road that's where we go [we go, we go]
Bizzy Bone - Come across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Ohh...]
From across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Give up the Ghost..Yeah!]
Come across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Coast to Coast..Yeah!]
From across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Give up the Ghost]
Come across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Give up the Ghost]
From across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Going Coast to Coast]
Come across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Going Coast to Coast Yeah...]
From across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Ohh...]
Bizzy Bone - Understand it if you claim it. You standin in my way
[Give up the Ghost.. Yeah!] So peace out to the murdered family
But it ain't really none of your business. Say a Prayer, Pray!
Get on your knees and you pray. Everyday you pray, and stay away
No matter [Ohh...] what no one else say
Bizzy Bone - Come across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Give up the ghost.. Yeah!]
From across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Going coast to coast yeah!]
Come across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Give up the ghost]
From across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
Come across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[From across the coast, give up the ghost, going coast to coast]
From across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Yeah...]
Come across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Yeah!.. baby yeah!]
From across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Ahh...]
Bizzy Bone - Come across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[Going coast to coast to give up the ghost, the ghost..Baby!]
From across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
Come across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
[From coast to Coast give up the ghost]
From across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
Come across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
The lyrics of Give Up The Ghost by Immature (featuring Bizzy Bone) reflects on the current state of the world and the need for people to let go of negativity and embrace peace. The song features a number of artists, including Romeo, Batman, and LDB, exchanging dialogue before immersing into the first verse. The first verse carries a message about seeking revenge and its consequences, where they sing about "sendin you to the Lord because nobody wants to worry yah." Through the second verse, Batman's lyrics reflect on the current condition of the world, how the future lives of people are uncertain, and people's neglect of those who need help. It also carries a message of hope, urging listeners to download all the evil from their minds and embrace peace.
Throughout the song, Bizzy Bone leads the chorus and urges people to let go of their fears and embrace peace. The song offers a positive message with uplifting melodies and catchy lyrics to encourage people to make a change towards a more peaceful world.
Line by Line Meaning
That's right that's right
Affirmation of agreement
Bizzy Bone - That's right, that's right. LDB
Bizzy Bone confirms his agreement with LDB
LDB - What's happinin?
LDB asks what's happening
Bizzy Bone - Romeo
Bizzy Bone calls to Romeo
Romeo - What's up?
Romeo asks what's happening
Bizzy Bone - Batman
Bizzy Bone calls to Batman
Batman - Yo yo Bizzy
Batman greets Bizzy Bone
Bizzy Bone - That's right
Bizzy Bone confirms his agreement
Romeo - Let it go
Romeo tells someone to let something go
Bizzy Bone - What? What?
Bizzy Bone asks for clarification
Bizzy Bone - Load your revolvers po-po's
Bizzy Bone suggests arming oneself against the police
Seranatin Murda with an eye for an eye
Promotion of revenge killings
Goin and killin yah soon will die, my
The singer threatens those who he plans to kill
Sendin you to the Lord because nobody wants to worry yah, serve yah
The singer justifies their actions as doing the victim a favor
Everyday seems shorter, and murda gonna search for yah [for yah]
The singer laments about time and how they will continue to look for potential victims
Batman - I go walk across the road, across the road [across the road]
Batman talks about crossing the road
I just think about my life how I grow old [how I grow old]
Batman reflects on aging
And I think about the things that people do [that people do]
Batman reflects on the actions of others
And who cares if they can't help those helpless few [those helpless few]
Batman questions the morality of those who don't help the helpless
And I see just how this world has been ruined. Well what can we do?
Batman reflects on the state of the world and laments his inability to change it
What can we do, what can we do? [we do, we do, we do, we do, we do...]
Repetition of the same question, reflecting the feeling of powerlessness
Peace to the end of the road that's where we go
Wishing for peace
Bizzy Bone - Come across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
The singer suggests that they will surrender to death
[Coast to Coast]
Reference to travel across the USA
From across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
Reiteration of the idea of surrendering to death
[Ohh yeah..]
Exclamation of emotion
Come across the coast to give up the ghost, ghost
Reiteration of the idea of surrendering to death
[Give up the Ghost]
Phrase suggesting surrendering to death
[That's where we are.. Give up the Ghost]
Reiteration of the idea of surrendering to death and the artist's location
[From Coast to Coast give up the Ghost]
Reiteration of the idea of surrendering to death and reference to travel across the USA
From across the coast to give up the ghost [ghost]
Reiteration of the idea of surrendering to death
Bizzy Bone - And search, and search
The artist suggests they will continue searching
and rule ten, better not use thy name in vain
Reference to the Ten Commandments
And the children are our future, then they shoot us, maintain
Children are the future but they are also violent and destructive
Rule two, thou shall not steal
Reference to the Ten Commandments
but I did and I will especially for my babies
Stealing is justified if it is for one's children
My Mother will pay my bills, and in my wheelchair
The singer is dependent on their mother and disabled
I get (????), and they gave me free meals, and I seen em make a mill
The singer receives assistance and has observed financial success
And until that day we'll keep rollin. Fillin it up with red-rum
The singer plans to continue on their path of violence
From the East to the West to the planet
Reference to all locations
Betta pay attention to the Ten Commandments [Ten Commandments]
Advice to follow the Ten Commandments
[It's where we go]
Reference to destination
[Coast to Coast, Ghost to Ghost]
Reference to travel across the USA and reference to surrendering to death
[Give up the Ghost, Yeah!]
Phrase suggesting surrendering to death with an affirming exclamation
[Come across the coast to give up the ghost]
Reiteration of the idea of surrendering to death
[Give up the ghost]
Phrase suggesting surrendering to death
[Ohh Yeah, Ohh...]
Exclamation of emotion
[Ahh...]
Exclamation of emotion
Batman - Ah, everybody out there [there] just hear me out [hear me out].
Batman asks for attention
give up the ghost [give up the ghost]
Phrase suggesting surrendering to death
All our home-people don't know just what to do [just what to do]
People are unsure of what to do
Cause there's a coffin over there waiting for you [waiting for you]
Death is inevitable
Download all the evil from your mind, your mind. [Yeah!]
Negative thoughts and actions should be discarded
Download all the evil from your mind [your mind, mind]
Reiteration of the idea to discard negative thoughts and actions
[Come on, That's right, Immature, Bizzy Bone]
Encouragement and identification of performers
When your soul is gone, when will we fall [fall]?
Questioning the inevitability of death
Peace to the end of the road that's where we go [we go, we go]
Wishing for peace
[Give up the Ghost..Yeah!]
Phrase suggesting surrendering to death with an affirming exclamation
[Coast to Coast..Yeah!]
Reference to travel across the USA with an affirming exclamation
[Going Coast to Coast]
Reference to travel across the USA
[Going Coast to Coast Yeah...]
Reference to travel across the USA with an affirming exclamation
Bizzy Bone - Understand it if you claim it. You standin in my way
Advice to understand and overcome obstacles
[Give up the Ghost.. Yeah!] So peace out to the murdered family
Phrase suggesting surrendering to death followed by a farewell to victims of violence
But it ain't really none of your business. Say a Prayer, Pray!
The artist suggests that others should mind their own business and pray
Get on your knees and you pray. Everyday you pray, and stay away
Advice to pray and keep one's distance
No matter [Ohh...] what no one else say
The singer encourages being independent and ignoring outside opinions
[Give up the ghost.. Yeah!]
Phrase suggesting surrendering to death with an affirming exclamation
[Going coast to coast yeah!]
Reference to travel across the USA with an affirming exclamation
[From across the coast, give up the ghost, going coast to coast]
Reiteration of the idea of surrendering to death and reference to travel across the USA
[Yeah...]
Exclamation of emotion
[Yeah!.. baby yeah!]
Exclamation of emotion
[Going coast to coast to give up the ghost, the ghost..Baby!]
Reiteration of the idea of surrendering to death and reference to travel across the USA
[From coast to Coast give up the ghost]
Reiteration of the idea of surrendering to death and reference to travel across the USA
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRYON MCCANE, CHRISTOPHER BRIAN STOKES, MIKE DEAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@raymondwijnacker4202
Let me remind ya about how
Shouldn't have murdered
But an eye for an eye
Goin' and killin' you soon will die, my
Sendin' you to the Lord because nobody wants to worry ya, serve ya
Everyday seems shorter, and murder gonna search for ya
you're welcome
@undergroundfamous264
"Batman - Everybody that's confused just hear me out
From coast to coast, from coast to coast, give up the ghost
All our homies really don't know just what to do
Cuz there's a coffin over there waitin' for you
Downloading all the info from your mind
When your soul has gone, we will find
Peace at the end of the world is where we are"
Sooooooo damn good!!
@facepalmedgodzilla7999
You know shit is about to get good when you see Bizzy Bone chillin with tigers
@mmdmmj1
😂😂😂...true
@N1SHAJAYHE
Right.
@ProlificPops
Lol
@eliosanchez5000
🤣☠☠
@elismith8356
Bizzy and Tony The Tiger been out here thuggin and fuckin niggas bitches coast 2 coast....
@74NATIVE
This song will never get old💯
@xstalkerzable
Get sim
@jessicamitchell4482
MY DADDY LOVED THIS SONG HE PASSED AWAY APRIL 21 2021 RIP MY DADDY MY ONE AND ONLY KING
@pisskelly7161
Yo daddy kno wat real music was RIP to yo dad u will see him again trust me