Lyrical Breakdown of YMF - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Ab-Soul weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "YMF" 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 Ab-Soul 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 Ab-Soul's narrative.

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Parts my fingers' crossed Ch'yeah, ch'yeah Hey, hey, hey YMF, nigga Hey, man! It's only 'cause I care about you Wipe those tears from your face They say the truth will set you free Baby I'll be your slave It's only 'cause I care about you Put a smile on your face Say the truth will set you free I'll be your slave 'Cause I'm a liar, a cheater A devil in disguise and a deceiver If I was you and you was me, I wouldn't believe you The tricky part is my fingers' crossed, 'cause I could even by lying About being a liar, cheater A devil in disguise and a deceiver YMF YMF YMF And I don't wanna take the time Said, I don't wanna take the time To write down, what I feel on my mind, right now I don't wanna take the time Never even take the time To write down, what I feel on my mind right now I gotta wear shades everyday (Everyday) It's difficult to figure me out (Figure me out) You're supposed to look a man up in his eye (Up in his eye) They don't even know what eye is about, uh Is he non-fiction or not? Is it politics or hip-hop? Do what thou wilt, love is the only law Love under will, the law is for all And then I said that I would carry the cross That wasn't just a quote I stole from Nas And like I said, it wasn't written But still I'm taking over with this ether And since he got a new bitch He ain't dropped no new music, either Told my lady I was an alien, she believed my ass I said sike! I didn't tell you E.T. was back Only 'cause I care about you Wipe those tears from your face They say the truth will set you free Baby I'll be your slave It's only 'cause I care about you Put a smile on that face They say the truth will set you free And I'm your slave 'Cause I'm a liar, a cheater A devil in disguise and a deceiver If I was you and you was me, I wouldn't believe you The tricky part is my fingers' crossed, 'cause I could even by lying About being a liar, cheater A devil in disguise and a deceiver YMF YMF YMF YMF If you are that one girl, very far away That'll come around when I'm in town Even with your man from many years With plans of church and wedding gowns And other portions of the big picture You'll leave out of the portrait That you will paint for me after I perform my recordings And I say the shit that stimulates your mind, body and spirit Resonate with your receptors, you never knew existed Your phone on silent, you got an alibi for your boo And before you say bye, you say you love me And I'ma say I love you too Only 'cause I care about you Wipe those tears from your face They say the truth will set you free Baby I'll be your slave It's only 'cause I care about you Put a smile on that face They say the truth will set you free And I'm your slave 'Cause I'm a liar, a cheater A devil in disguise and a deceiver If I was you and you was me, I wouldn't believe you The tricky part is my fingers' crossed, 'cause I could even by lying About being a liar, cheater A devil in disguise and a deceiver YMF, yeah YMF, yeah YMF YMF (Bentley put the gas on 'em, YMF) (In the beginning, I created the heavens and the earth) In the beginning, I created the heavens and the earth Now, the earth was formless and empty Darkness was over the surface of the deep And my spirit was hovering over the waters And I said, let there be light