Time Will Tell
L-Burna (aka Layzie Bone) Lyrics


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It's all about perfect timin', feel me!
I said, it's all about perfect timin', feel me!
Nigga, it's all about perfect timin', feel me!
Puttin' it down 'til these mothafuckas kill me!

(It's like, time will tell, time will tell)
For me to prevail and capitalize on this mail
Look at the seven on my stomach, don't run from it
Battles you scared of a nigga that done really done it

Nigga, this hustlin' thang ain't knew to me
See, what it do for me
I keeps it crackin' and poppin', and droppin'
The fact this shit that's always chart toppin'
Feelin' my legacy, don't step to me never
Nigga done took you on that other level
I war with the devil just one of them mighty rebels
I passed the game out, figured a way to get my name out
Now they ask me what this fame 'bout
Little kids want to go the same route
If they can be like lil' Layzie they would
But it's thug or die comin' up in the hood
It's all the same, homie
from the north, to the south, to the east, to the west
Better protect that chest and keep it peacefull where you rest
And God bless
If I have to protect my family I will
May Lord have mercy on your soul when it's the time to kill
Let time reveal
And I bet they tell a story is at
And I put my city on the map
Nigga, I attack with rap
World wide thugish ruggish,
Ruggish, riggish, ruggish, ruggish, ruggish
World wide thugish ruggish,
Ruggish, riggish, ruggish, ruggish, ruggish

(It's like, time will tell, time will tell)
For me to prevail and capitalize on this mail
Look at the seven on my stomach, don't run from it
Battles you scared of a nigga that done really done it

Nigga, tick tock
On a race against the clock, we all swervin'
When i'm dippin' in my Suburban
I be that nigga that pull to the curb
And I got some words for y'all niggas that's claimin' you're holdin' it down
What's wrong wit'cha now, when I come around niggas hatin' me now
I already knew it wasn't my niggas
It was that money that kept you blinded
I'm masterminded, perfect timin'
Keepin' my mental criminal minded
Want an autograph, and I signed it
Showed you much love, and I meant it
Now I'm doin' this eternal sin to stand away from you and hatred
Fuck the world
Nigga, I'd die for respect
Nigga, I ride for my check
And i'm just waitin' to see who gon' lie to me next
So what, that rolex on your wrist
Won't mean you always on point
All that flossin'll get you held up
Ask my niggas in the joint
Doin' time'll put some shit on your mind
Nothin' but solitude, niggas ain't got no gratitude
Real niggas that keep that attitudes
World wide thugish ruggish,
Ruggish, riggish, ruggish, ruggish, ruggish
World wide thugish ruggish,
Ruggish, riggish, ruggish, ruggish, ruggish

(It's like, time will tell, time will tell)
For me to prevail and capitalize on this mail
Look at the seven on my stomach, don't run from it
Battles you scared of a nigga that done really done it

Nigga, I don't switch my block
Cause it's still double glock
Even tho' I'm runnin' from the cops
World wide, I gets my props

You the man little nigga
You ain't knowin' that shit?
And I'ma put it down for you
So go on and wreck

Well, I'ma disect this shit
Strip it down to the nerve
Pull the Excersion to the curb
And let these niggas know the word

Well, the word is
Nigga, it's your time to shine
Bottom line, hatin' niggas can't stop the grind

Wussup!
Nigga, y'all niggas ain't ready to blow
Dekumpoze, lil' Layzie Bone from a nation unknown

Bone Thugs my niggas
The original heavy hitters of a show
Go-getters, and L Burna, wig splitter

Take a picture, nigga
We'll get'cha, it's the thangs we do
It's just the game that we be spittin', let me explain it to you

And i'm gon' be that nigga that tell ya to go on and give 'em hell too
The team in the cells, only time will tell

World wide thuggish ruggish,
Ruggish, ruggish, ruggish, ruggish
World wide thuggish ruggish,




Ruggish, ruggish, ruggish, ruggish
Thuggish ruggish, ruggish, ruggish, ruggish

Overall Meaning

In the song "Time Will Tell," L-Burna (aka Layzie Bone) emphasizes the significance of timing in a hustler's life. He feels that in order to succeed and make the most of the money that they earn, a hustler needs to have good timing. The song also talks about how he has achieved success in his career and how he has dealt with the devil himself by passing on knowledge to others. He speaks of others taking his legacy forward and how younger kids want to be like him, but he cautions them about the harsh reality of growing up in the hood where one has to choose between being a thug or dying.


L-Burna also speaks about how he has stayed away from haters and fake people, but he still maintains loyal to his hustle in the game. He talks about how he has a strong mind and is always prepared for the worst. In the end, he encourages people to stay united and stand by each other in times of difficulty, while emphasizing that only time will tell the success of the choices they make. The use of the phrase "worldwide thuggish ruggish" emphasizes the brutal reality that life can be hard sometimes, but that people have to keep going no matter what.


Line by Line Meaning

It's all about perfect timin', feel me!
The key to success is having perfect timing.


I said, it's all about perfect timin', feel me!
I emphasize that success is all about timing.


Nigga, it's all about perfect timin', feel me!
I'm addressing my peers and emphasizing the importance of timing for success.


Puttin' it down 'til these mothafuckas kill me!
I'll keep hustling until I die.


(It's like, time will tell, time will tell)
I'll wait for time to reveal the truth and outcomes.


For me to prevail and capitalize on this mail
In order for me to come out on top and make money.


Look at the seven on my stomach, don't run from it
My tattoo holds a significant meaning and represents my struggles.


Battles you scared of a nigga that done really done it
You're afraid of someone who has already overcome the battles you're facing.


Nigga, this hustlin' thang ain't knew to me
I'm experienced in the hustle game.


See, what it do for me
I've seen the benefits and success that comes from hustling.


I keeps it crackin' and poppin', and droppin'
I keep it lively and successful in my hustle game.


The fact this shit that's always chart toppin'
I'm consistently making hits and being successful in the music industry.


Feelin' my legacy, don't step to me never
I'm proud of my legacy and don't let anyone challenge me.


Nigga done took you on that other level
I've brought you to a higher level and exceeded your expectations.


I war with the devil just one of them mighty rebels
I fight against negativity and challenges, and I'm a rebel in the game.


I passed the game out, figured a way to get my name out
I've shared my knowledge and found a way to gain exposure and recognition.


Now they ask me what this fame 'bout
People question me about what it's like to be famous.


Little kids want to go the same route
Children aspire to follow in my footsteps and become successful.


If they can be like lil' Layzie they would
Kids want to be like me and achieve success.


But it's thug or die comin' up in the hood
It's difficult to come up in the hood and survive without being a thug.


It's all the same, homie from the north, to the south, to the east, to the west
The struggle is the same no matter where you are.


Better protect that chest and keep it peacefull where you rest
Protect yourself and stay peaceful in your home.


And God bless
May God bless and protect us.


If I have to protect my family I will
I'll do anything to protect my family.


May Lord have mercy on your soul when it's the time to kill
I hope God forgives you when you must kill to protect yourself or others.


Let time reveal
I'll wait for time to reveal the answers and outcomes.


And I bet they tell a story is at
I'm confident that my story will be told.


And I put my city on the map
I've brought recognition and success to my hometown.


Nigga, I attack with rap
I come hard and strong with my rapping skills.


World wide thugish ruggish, Ruggish, riggish, ruggish, ruggish, ruggish
My style is globally recognized as tough and rugged.


Nigga, tick tock On a race against the clock, we all swervin'
I'm racing against time and we're all struggling to keep up.


When i'm dippin' in my Suburban
When I'm cruising in my car.


I be that nigga that pull to the curb
I'm the guy who pulls up and parks at the side of the road.


And I got some words for y'all niggas that's claimin' you're holdin' it down
I have some words for those who boast of holding it down in the game.


What's wrong wit'cha now, when I come around niggas hatin' me now
Why are y'all hating on me now that I'm present?


I already knew it wasn't my niggas
I anticipated that my true friends weren't the ones hating.


It was that money that kept you blinded
Money blinded my fake friends and made them turn on me.


I'm masterminded, perfect timin'
I'm a strategic mastermind with perfect timing in the game.


Keepin' my mental criminal minded
I maintain a criminal mindset to succeed in the game.


Want an autograph, and I signed it
Fans want my autograph and I gladly sign it.


Showed you much love, and I meant it
I showed genuine love to my fans.


Now I'm doin' this eternal sin to stand away from you and hatred
I'm distancing myself from fake friends and negative energy.


Fuck the world
I don't care about anyone else's opinions or thoughts.


Nigga, I'd die for respect
I value respect so much that I'm willing to die for it.


Nigga, I ride for my check
I go hard and ride for my money.


And i'm just waitin' to see who gon' lie to me next
I'm waiting for the next person to betray me and lie to me.


So what, that rolex on your wrist Won't mean you always on point
Having a Rolex won't guarantee that you're always on top of your game.


All that flossin'll get you held up Ask my niggas in the joint
Showing off will get you robbed, just ask my fellow inmates.


Doin' time'll put some shit on your mind Nothin' but solitude, niggas ain't got no gratitude
Doing prison time will make you reflect and appreciate things more.


Real niggas that keep that attitudes
Real people maintain their positive mindset and attitude.


Nigga, I don't switch my block Cause it's still double glock
I stay true to my roots and my hood because it's still dangerous.


Even tho' I'm runnin' from the cops
Although I have to avoid the police.


World wide, I gets my props
Globally, I get my recognition and respect.


You the man little nigga You ain't knowin' that shit?
You're in charge and powerful, don't you know that?


And I'ma put it down for you So go on and wreck
I'll help motivate and inspire you to be successful.


Well, I'ma disect this shit Strip it down to the nerve Pull the Excersion to the curb And let these niggas know the word
I'm going to analyze and reveal the truth, then make a powerful statement.


Well, the word is Nigga, it's your time to shine
The truth is, it's your moment to be successful.


Bottom line, hatin' niggas can't stop the grind
At the end of the day, haters can't prevent the hustle game.


Nigga, y'all niggas ain't ready to blow
My peers aren't ready to make it big and hit the top yet.


Dekumpoze, lil' Layzie Bone from a nation unknown
I'm Layzie Bone, from an unknown place but hustled my way to success.


Bone Thugs my niggas The original heavy hitters of a show
My crew, Bone Thugs-n-Harmony, are the pioneers of a great performance.


Go-getters, and L Burna, wig splitter
We're determined and successful, and I split wigs with my rap skills.


Take a picture, nigga We'll get'cha, it's the thangs we do
We'll take a photo but we'll also get you, that's what we do best.


It's just the game that we be spittin', let me explain it to you
It's just how we play the game, let me break it down for you.


And i'm gon' be that nigga that tell ya to go on and give 'em hell too
I'll be the guy who motivates you to be successful and defeat your haters.


The team in the cells, only time will tell
My team may be locked up, but time will reveal their true potential.


World wide thuggish ruggish, Ruggish, ruggish, ruggish, ruggish Thuggish ruggish, ruggish, ruggish, ruggish
My style is globally recognized as tough and rugged.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LENTON TEREILL HUTTON, STEVEN HOWSE, B. SKINNER

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