Lyrical Breakdown of Keeping It Moving - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Keeping It Moving" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

• Lyric Overview: Witness how A Tribe Called Quest weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Keeping It Moving" 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 A Tribe Called Quest 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 A Tribe Called Quest's narrative.

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Q-Tip: Somethin for your earhole, so you can clean them shits out It seems that some don't understand what I'm talkin about How you get West coast nigga, from West coast hater? I could never dis a whole coast, my time is too greater(true) Yeah, we from the East, the land of originators You also from the West, the land of innovators The only difference of the two is the style of the rap Plus the musical track, this beef shit is so wack Let me let y'all brothas know I ain't no West coast disser Another thing I'm not is a damn ass kisser So listen to my words as I set things straight I ain't got no beef, so don't come in my face Keep it movin, yeah to the K.I.M. Keep it movin, yeah yeah to the K.I.M. I ain't got no time for schuckin and jivin Keep it movin, keep it movin, yeah yeah to the K.I.M. Keep it movin, yeah yeah to the K.I.M. I ain't got no time for schuckin and jivin Q-Tip: Hip hop... a way of life It doesn't tell you how to raise a child or treat a wife I verbalize over... rhyme friendly That puts a listener in a frenzy, so pop me in your Benzi You dig it? Get wit it or get your melon splitted If you ever try to combat, Sir Walter moves the king We got the illy team that doesn't even sweat the gleam Or glamour, we'll figure 4 your ass like Greg the Hammer Man, we rockin joints like The Who or Santana Keep jams packed and hotter than Havana Positivity is the key in the lock Put your hand on it, turn it to the right, ak We doin daredevil dandies on these mics Peace out to the whole Hiero who's puffin on the hydro Yeah dun, we movin how we like Since the days of rockin hi-los, we keepin things on pyro, fire As we move with zeal and desire Now, the hip hop plan, hope you complier Son, we havin tunnel vision but my sight is real real broad Cuz I can't afford to miss that call Makin moves, not movies, as get on the ball And we keepin things covered like a female shawl When I watch hockey, yo, I just look for the brawl Quest, Quest and you know we signin out y'all Keep it movin, yeah yeah, to the K.I.M. Keep it movin, yeah yeah, to the K.I.M. I ain't got no time for schuckin and jivin Keep it movin, yeah yeah Keep it movin, yeah yeah, to the K.I.M. Keep it movin, true dat, to the K.I.M. I ain't got no time for schuckin and jivin The Pharcyde, you know we do it up, uh, you know we do it up, uh The Hiero, you know we do it up, yeah yeah, you know we do it up Yeah, to the Mobb Deep, The Infamous, we do it up, yeah yeah You know we do it up To my peoples Know Naim, yeah, you know we do it up, uh uh You know we do it up To my man DJ Quik, uh, you know we do it up, uh uh, a do, a do it up To my man Biz Mark, yeah yeah, you know we do it up, uh uh You know we do it up To my man Ike Love love, you know we do it up, yeah yeah You know we do it up And my man Extra P, P, you know we do it up, uh uh uh-uh, uh, uh up I can't forget Dr. Dre, uh, you know we do it up MC Eiht, uh, you know we do it up Shelly Mae, uh, you know we do it up Muhammad, uh, you know we do it up (fading out)