Bones
Lay/Leetch/Smith/Urbanowicz Lyrics
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Cell 14 bottom bunk what a cold life
Crib made of stone surrounded by the barbed wire
That waiting for the phone life
Little did I know my girl was a hoe the whole time
Homies turn to foes hittin' up my hoes line
Actin like they got soul but it's all lies
(Where's my dream girl?)
Tell you stories give you previews
Of a life with me what it's like to see from my eyes
But that's enough about me
Baby what do you like to do?
Said she likes to paint and does some writing too
Mostly haikus
I know you a rapper
I ain't quite as cool
Don't be silly baby you makin' me like you
Bubbly attitude the booty tight too
Don't wanna rush it give it time to
Slide you
I ain't dehydrated like these others guys boo
It's wasted potential, wasted time
It's unused beats and empty rhymes
Once I've settled down and wasted life
Feel like I'm not much more than a 9 to 5
I wish you could go and read my mind
You'd understand why i feel this way inside
It's just not as sentimental (Not as sentimental)
As it first seemed to me
I pray for meaning
We don't ever get along
We don't ever get along
I can't find the strength I need to leave you
I feel I'm doing you wrong
If you'd be happy without me
But if you understand where I'm coming from
You can never really tell that a nigga like me done
When we run, from the opps and everything that I love
It's LSD and the drugs
I die I'm and going above
And then the people felt so low
The money comes and it shows
Rolling with the lil punches
I could go with the flow
Do they know how much that I carry
Feel the pain when it grows
3000, I could get an advance
Kids in blue
Acid trip got me all in a trance
Black youth hippo draw on my pants
Happy days, what Willis?
On the floor when I dance!
Pulling up off the tiniest glance
They shaking ass
When I give them a pass
I can feel it in my bones baby
The lyrics to "Bones" by Lay/Leetch/Smith/Urbanowicz speak to the struggles and hardships of life, particularly for those who have come from a difficult past. The opening lines describe how the artist has come a long way from a life of being in a low-life prison cell, surrounded by barbed wire, and waiting for the phone to ring. They reflect on how their previous relationships with friends and romantic partners have turned sour and feel like they are not living up to their potential as an artist.
The artist then shifts the focus to their love interest, asking her what she enjoys doing and showing interest in her hobbies. The lyrics are vulnerable and honest, with the artist confessing their shortcomings and insecurities. They speak to their fear of not being able to leave their partner, feeling like they are doing something wrong by staying, but also not wanting to leave because they fear they won't find happiness without them. The artist is looking for meaning and purpose in their life and is unsure of how to move forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Came a long way from that low life
I've come a long way from living a life of crime and hardship
Cell 14 bottom bunk what a cold life
I lived in a cold cell in prison with no hope or comfort
Crib made of stone surrounded by the barbed wire
My living quarters in prison were made of stone and enclosed by barbed wire
That waiting for the phone life
The only thing to look forward to in prison was waiting by the phone for a call
Little did I know my girl was a hoe the whole time
I was unaware that my girlfriend had been unfaithful the entire time I was in prison
Homies turn to foes hittin' up my hoes line
My friends became enemies and tried to hook up with my girlfriend
Actin like they got soul but it's all lies
My former friends pretended to have a good character but they were lying
(Where's my dream girl?)
I'm searching for my ideal partner
If I could only meet you
I wish I could meet my dream girl
Tell you stories give you previews
I'd like to tell you about my life and what I'm about
Of a life with me what it's like to see from my eyes
I want to share my life experiences with you and show you the world from my perspective
But that's enough about me
But let's not focus on me for now
Baby what do you like to do?
Can you tell me about yourself and your interests?
Said she likes to paint and does some writing too
My dream girl enjoys painting and writing
Mostly haikus
She likes to write haikus in particular
I know you a rapper
I know I'm a rapper and it's a different world compared to what she's used to
I ain't quite as cool
But I'm not as cool as I might seem on the surface
Don't be silly baby you makin' me like you
You're making me like you more and more
Bubbly attitude the booty tight too
She has a joyful demeanor and an attractive figure
Don't wanna rush it give it time to
Let's take our time and not rush into anything
Slide you
I'll treat you right and gradually win your heart
I ain't dehydrated like these others guys boo
I'm different from other men and not thirsty for your attention
It's wasted potential, wasted time
I feel like my potential is being wasted and my time is being squandered
It's unused beats and empty rhymes
I haven't been able to create anything meaningful with my music
Once I've settled down and wasted life
If I keep living my life without direction, I'll end up wasting it all
Feel like I'm not much more than a 9 to 5
I feel like I'm stuck in a mundane job with no prospects
I wish you could go and read my mind
I wish you could understand what I'm thinking and feeling without me having to explain it
You'd understand why i feel this way inside
You'd understand the internal conflict I'm experiencing
It's just not as sentimental (Not as sentimental)
My emotions aren't as deep and meaningful as they seem
As it first seemed to me
I'm starting to realize that my feelings aren't what I thought they were
I pray for meaning
I'm hoping to find my purpose and make my life count for something
We don't ever get along
We always seem to argue and disagree
I can't find the strength I need to leave you
I'm having a hard time ending our rocky relationship
I feel I'm doing you wrong
I feel like I'm being unfair to you
If you'd be happy without me
If you'd be happier without me in your life
But if you understand where I'm coming from
If you can empathize with my situation
You can never really tell that a nigga like me done
You can never really know when someone like me is finished
When we run, from the opps and everything that I love
When I'm on the run from my enemies and everything I hold dear
It's LSD and the drugs
I turn to drugs to cope with the stress and danger of my life
I die I'm and going above
If I die, I hope to go to a better place
And then the people felt so low
After my death, the people will feel saddened
The money comes and it shows
Money brings happiness and superficial success
Rolling with the lil punches
Taking small setbacks in stride
I could go with the flow
I'm adaptable and can handle changes in my life
Do they know how much that I carry
Does anyone know the heavy burden I bear?
Feel the pain when it grows
I feel the pain of my struggles more and more over time
3000, I could get an advance
I can get a sizeable financial advance if I want
Kids in blue
Police officers (who wear blue uniforms)
Acid trip got me all in a trance
I'm feeling the effects of an acid (LSD) trip and am entranced
Black youth hippo draw on my pants
A young black kid drew a hippopotamus on my pants
Happy days, what Willis?
Good times, where's Willis? (a reference to a TV show character)
On the floor when I dance!
I dance energetically and freely
Pulling up off the tiniest glance
I'm wooing women with just a quick glance
They shaking ass
The women are dancing provocatively
When I give them a pass
When I let them do what they want
I can feel it in my bones baby
I have a strong feeling about something, proof that I'm alive
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Joshua McClellan
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