Lyrical Breakdown of When I Get Free - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "When I Get Free" 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 "When I Get Free" 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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M.A. Parks, C57797, you have a visitor Right there, stall three Hi baby. Wassup honey? Hey you know it's just only one more week until family visit. Yeah I'ma rock them drawers. A-heh. Yeah but you know did you take care of that bidness I asked you to do? I made those deposits. Okay that's cool you bring that shit? Yeah I got it. Aright see that guard over there? Mm-hm. When you get done just hand him the shit, he know wassup. Aright. Hey you know E just got cracked, he's in jail now. What? Yeah, Go-Go's out. I just saw him runnin' around the other day. Ah, fuck that fool. But anyway, what's happenin' with my moms? She gave me a message for you: She said she's sorry she couldn't be here today, but she'll be here next week. Aright well check this out, I got somethin' real important I want you to tell her C'mon c'mon this shit's over with. I'm not done talking to him! C'mon boy, back to your cell. Shut that shit up bitch! He's outta here, c'mon. Don't be callin' my woman no bitch! I'll fuck you up! Yeah yeah fool, what? Yeah yeah that's what they all say fool. You institutionalized, and this is your home... Guess who's back, and ready to knock off a cop or two 'Cause me and the crew could still get our rocks off The penitentiary don't stop a nigga 'cause he's in jail Hell I'm makin' more money on the street from here in a cell I'm livin' proper, the coppers is havin' fits I just made the profit, you punks ain't stoppin' shit I still remember my momma told me Find the cop who killed your brother Send him to Hell lookin' homely 'Cause a real nigga love the law What's raw is a nigga that's above the law Keep pressin' your luck and get fucked, huh Think a nigga don't know whassup 'cause he's locked up But in the meantime, it's get swoll get clean time Concentrate on gettin' green time And as the years go by, they forgot About the small time soldier from the block, huh To kill the crook they threw the book at me Don't worry be nappy, don't even look happy Put me in the hole, gave me cold cuts Did push-ups until I swoll' up And then they offer me a furlough But what they don't know as soon as I get free I'm killin' five mo' They asked me if I changed much I told em 'Yeah' even though I'm still the same nut They started askin my questions about my brother And makin' remarks about my mother, hmm Wait a minute, hold up makin' jokes about my folks'll get yours blown up They sent me back to the hole for what I told em I guess he didn't believe me, so I showed him He went home to find a tragedy Nigga, that's what you get for tryin' to badger me And anybody else that want to sweat me I'm already in jail so you punks can't get me You better pray they never see me 'Cause if they let me free, prepare for trouble on the streets. When I get free When I get free When I get free When I get free When I get free