Lyrical Breakdown of Guess Who's Back - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Guess Who's Back" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how 2Pac weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Guess Who's Back" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
  • Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that 2Pac employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
  • Syllable Pattern Insights: Dive deeper into the structural elements of the lyrics. See how the syllable count varies across the song, adding a unique rhythm and flow to 2Pac's narrative.

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(Guess who's back?) Drop the drums, here it comes Only got two minutes to bounce, and every second counts Better press, REC on your deck, here we go, set, pass the Moët My trickery's more slippery when wet Wicked as I flip, don't trip, get a grip It'll kick, if the bass line's thick, it's a hit Everybody's got a mic now, it's like a hobby Or more like a job, 'cause bootleggers tryna rob me And little man wants to be a rap star Make papes, hit skins, drive a fat car It ain't easy, sleazy even Deceiving those we believe in No benefits, just tricks and chicks Knock a pig to pick, so here's a stick to lick I shoot a gift 'til there ain't nothin' left And if I find that the track sound def I catch wreck 'til I lose my breath That's how it goes in the land of broke I dispose of those, rock shows, and collect my dough Now I suppose I'm a bad guy, why? I say hi, and try to stay high Life's a mess don't stress, test Of giving, but be thankful that you're living blessed Guess who's back, coming back with the track supplied? By Special Ed and AK, coming right and exact I'm fighting it back, now snap, where they at? When it's time to go to combat, guess who's back? Yes, I'm back (2Pac is back) Yes, I'm back (2Pac is back) Yes, I'm back (2Pac is back) Yes, I'm back (2Pac is back) Drop the drums, here it comes Only got one minute to bounce, and every second counts I went from hustling dicks, to making hits, busting flicks Now I'm sure to be rich for '96 I pull my capes on tapes, and make papes Trace the bass to the tape with the baddest bass to date I try to shake it but the pace is hard to break Good thoughts I wait, 'cause they hate my black tape Yeah, it's on, and it's packed in the rap race But if ya got a black face it's a rat race I struggle to be rugged and raw, Dukes Tryna survive in the trials and lawsuits Everybody wants to test me, why me? No lie, niggas fry when they try me Giving up the roughness, justice I'ma bust as I'm ripping up 'nough hits And guess who's back? No longer trapped 'Cause I snapped on the ones that held me back, feel the contact Ride the track, get I grip as I flip Ghetto wickedness I kick, guess who's back? Yes, I'm back (2Pac is back) Yes, I'm back (2Pac is back) Yes, I'm back (2Pac is back) Yes, I'm back (2Pac is back) Yes, I'm back (2Pac is back) Yes, I'm back (2Pac is back) Yes I'm back, 'cause I never did front