Steven Howse (born September 23, 1975) better known by his stage name of 'Layzie Bone' (or alias The #1 Assassin),and since his 2001 debut album Thug By Nature he also went by the name L-Burna[1]. He is the younger brother of fellow group member Flesh-N-Bone and also a member of the rap groups Bone Thugs-n-Harmony and Bone Brothers. He is the CEO of the record label Mo Thugs Records.
The group of young men formed the band B.O.N.E. Enterpri$e (all except for Flesh-N-Bone) and recorded an album entitled Faces Of Death in the studio of their then mentor, Kermit Henderson (Krayzie Bone's older brother) on his indie label Stoney Burke in 1993. After this Layzie and the rest of the Bone Family boarded a Greyhound Bus to Los Angeles where they worked with notable producer and rapper Eazy-Eand his Ruthless/Relativity Records label. Diego Blak (born Diego hodge), a marketer and promoter and co-executive producer of Faces Of Death introduced them to Eazy E at a concert he promoted in Cleveland, Ohio where they auditioned for him in his dressing room and the travelled back to Los Angeles, California after the show to seal the deal. At this point they became known as Bone Thugs-N-Harmony.
Battlefield
L-Burna aka Layzie Bone Lyrics
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I suggest you cut the game niggas
And all that flossin'll get you killed in the field
Thats why I'll be bringin the pain niggas
This heres a battle kit and alot will get you caught up in some drama
Better what out what you say I know some niggas that'll do your mama
I'ma hittin it from behind till the day I expire
Heatin it up and bringin the fire you can see it in my eyes
From the Bone Thug to the Mo
Drug dealers in front of the store
And all of my niggas in the graveyard
Stay hard R.I.P.
For all my niggas that run the street
I'll be smashing beats and representing y'all
And I'ma ball till I fall to the north call
Ain't takin no shorts or losses general nigga platinum ball
I came with rollas of bowlas when I hit the scene
Nothin but warriors on my on a mission for everthing bling bling
Gettin snatched lay down in a wrath
Nigga meat you in the streets lay yo ass on yo back
Plat nigga dig that
Lil skinny nigga bout it
Think you can f**k wit me I doubt it
Hit you up wit heated flames
(Chorus)
On my moma
I'm a bring you drama if you pick before dishonor in the battlefield
Nigga we'll put them flames on ya
(Repeat 3x)
(Verse 2)
Nigga f**k what you doin, nigga I'ma bout to ruin
Nigga the image and the style that your used to
I'm chin takin these motherf**kers poppin it off at the lip
Been talkin that shit since 96 disrespectin my clique
But I'm like pac motherf**ker I'm a bomb first
And like I do you in the first bitch I'ma put you in the hearst
I'm lettin the whole world know it
If you want me come get me
We got the AK and the SK
And I buck it till its empty
Lock N load it cock it and expload it
Throwing your grid thats how I feel
Keep it real or I'll have to kill
F**k them Do or Die niggas
Yall bitch ass niggas can't do shit to me
Put your fist up and the swords fake ass niggas aint had no victory
When I see niggas retreated
When you see me I'm heated
Hows you f**kin ready to release it
Keep it them niggas defeated
Bower down motherf**kers better leave it alone
I'm bringin the thug world order nigga the war been on bitch
(Chorus)
(Verse 3)
If you got beef with B.O.N.E
Then holla at me lil Layzie, the bad boy of bone
And I'll be thuggin till I'm dead and gone
The nigga been in the zone
Livin eternal through my song right or wrong
Whatever the case my niggas call me I'll be runnin
Niggas always into something
If is robbin nigga I'm down for retalation is a must
And cause I truck to bust my ammo
Leave a motherf**ker dismantled
Come throw like ramble
Nigga you capsule
So many of us all miss you
So in the war we searchin for victory
Click to heat its bloody meat
Tryin to eat out here in the city streets it's a hustle
I never let these niggas knock me off my mission where's your muscle
Bust yo ass shut the f**k up and listen
Nigga the problem every nigga got their know
Gotta make their business
Tryin to be a Menace like Dennis, we'll stop y'all
F**kin wit a top dog I mock y'all
Off your feet got your bitch like a food stamp
Aint graduate from boot camp
Fell off into salute champs
Well strategize and open up yo eyes
And recognize the drama
I promise to see demolish
And any nigga that just ain't follish
And when god is the war ain't no women army
Mo Thug family Bone Thugs N Harmony
Chorus
In "Battlefield," L-Burna is warning others to be careful and to avoid playing games that could result in violent conflict. He emphasizes the dangers of 'flossing' or showing off, as it could be deadly in the field. He asserts that he will bring the pain to those who cross him and advises others to watch what they say, as he knows people who would harm their loved ones. He proclaims his loyalty to his fellow thugs and drug dealers and vows to represent them through his music. He boasts about his extensive experience as a warrior and his willingness to go to extreme lengths to protect his reputation and the respect of his crew. The chorus reiterates the violent nature of the song and the consequences of picking a fight with L-Burna.
Overall, "Battlefield" is an intense song that reflects the harsh realities of gang life and the importance of loyalty and respect among members. L-Burna uses his lyrics to establish his reputation as a formidable opponent and to warn others not to underestimate him or his associates.
Line by Line Meaning
I suggest you cut the game niggas
I advise you to stop playing around
And all that flossin'll get you killed in the field
Showing off will get you in trouble
Thats why I'll be bringin the pain niggas
I'm going to cause trouble for those who don't listen
This heres a battle kit and alot will get you caught up in some drama
This is a battle-ready group that can attract lots of conflict and danger
Better what out what you say I know some niggas that'll do your mama
Be careful what you say, I know people who will retaliate in a severe way
I'ma hittin it from behind till the day I expire
I'm going to keep working hard until I can no longer do it
Heatin it up and bringin the fire you can see it in my eyes
I'm passionate and driven, and it shows in my eyes
Thuggish ruggish out of the door
I'm rough and tough, ready to go
From the Bone Thug to the Mo
From Bone Thugs-n-Harmony to Cleveland's east side
Drug dealers in front of the store
Drug dealers operate in plain sight
And all of my niggas in the graveyard
All of my friends are dead
Stay hard R.I.P.
Rest in peace, stay strong
For all my niggas that run the street
For all of my friends who are still active in the streets
I'll be smashing beats and representing y'all
I'll make music and represent them
And I'ma ball till I fall to the north call
I'm going to keep going as long as I can
Ain't takin no shorts or losses general nigga platinum ball
I won't accept defeat or settle for anything less than the best
I came with rollas of bowlas when I hit the scene
I brought my crew when I came onto the scene
Nothin but warriors on my on a mission for everthing bling bling
My crew are all fighters, and we're working hard to get rich
Gettin snatched lay down in a wrath
Those who get caught up will face my anger
Nigga meat you in the streets lay yo ass on yo back
I'll fight and beat you if you encounter me on the street
On my moma
I swear on my mother
I'm a bring you drama if you pick before dishonor in the battlefield
I'll cause trouble if you choose to disrespect me in a challenging situation
Nigga we'll put them flames on ya
We'll attack you with force
Nigga f**k what you doin, nigga I'ma bout to ruin
I don't care what you're doing, I'm going to ruin things for you
Nigga the image and the style that your used to
I'm going to change the way things have been done before
I'm chin takin these motherf**kers poppin it off at the lip
I'm confronting those who speak recklessly
But I'm like pac motherf**ker I'm a bomb first
I'm like Tupac, I'll cause trouble before anyone else does
And like I do you in the first bitch I'ma put you in the hearst
I'll defeat you quickly and you'll end up dead
If you want me come get me
If you have a problem with me, come confront me
We got the AK and the SK
We are armed and prepared for violence
And I buck it till its empty
I'll keep shooting until I run out of ammunition
Lock N load it cock it and expload it
Load the gun, cock it back, and fire
Throwing your grid thats how I feel
I'm causing chaos and confusion
Keep it real or I'll have to kill
Be honest, or else I'll hurt you
F**k them Do or Die niggas
I don't care about the Do or Die crew
Yall bitch ass niggas can't do shit to me
You're weak and can't hurt me
Put your fist up and the swords fake ass niggas aint had no victory
You can't win with just words
When I see niggas retreated
When I see people running away
When you see me I'm heated
I'm angry when you see me
Hows you f**kin ready to release it
I'm ready to start a fight
Keep it them niggas defeated
Make sure they lose
Bower down motherf**kers better leave it alone
Bow down and back away
I'm bringin the thug world order nigga the war been on bitch
I'm enforcing the laws of the streets, and the conflict has already started
If you got beef with B.O.N.E
If you have a problem with Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
Then holla at me lil Layzie, the bad boy of bone
Talk to me, Layzie, the tough guy from Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
And I'll be thuggin till I'm dead and gone
I'll be a thug for the rest of my life
The nigga been in the zone
I've been focused
Livin eternal through my song right or wrong
My music will never die and will be remembered
Niggas always into something
We're always busy and involved in something
If is robbin nigga I'm down for retaliaton is a must
If someone robs us, we'll get revenge because it's necessary
And cause I truck to bust my ammo
I have plenty of ammunition
Leave a motherf**ker dismantled
I'll destroy someone completely
Come throw like ramble
Come fight me
Nigga you capsule
You're in a tough position
So many of us all miss you
So many people miss you
So in the war we searchin for victory
We're fighting for victory in the conflict
Click to heat its bloody meat
We're always ready for a fight
Tryin to eat out here in the city streets it's a hustle
We're trying to survive in the brutal streets
I never let these niggas knock me off my mission where's your muscle
I won't let anyone stop me from achieving my goals
Bust yo ass shut the f**k up and listen
Pay attention and shut up
Nigga the problem every nigga got their know
Everyone has problems
Gotta make their business
Handle their business
Tryin to be a Menace like Dennis, we'll stop y'all
We'll put a stop to troublemakers
F**kin wit a top dog I mock y'all
Don't mess with me, I'm in charge
Off your feet got your bitch like a food stamp
I've defeated you and have control over your woman
Aint graduate from boot camp
I didn't need formal training to be a tough guy
Fell off into salute champs
I've become respected for my bravado
Well strategize and open up yo eyes
Plan carefully and be aware of your surroundings
And recognize the drama
Identify the conflicts and issues
I promise to see demolish
I'm going to destroy the competition
And any nigga that just ain't follish
I'll get rid of anyone who isn't smart
And when god is the war ain't no women army
In this type of conflict, it's only men fighting
Mo Thug family Bone Thugs N Harmony
My crew and I are united and powerful
On my moma
I swear on my mother
I'm a bring you drama if you pick before dishonor in the battlefield
I'll cause trouble if you choose to disrespect me in a challenging situation
Nigga we'll put them flames on ya
We'll attack you with force
Contributed by Lucas H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.