Lyrical Breakdown of Posse In Effect - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Beastie Boys weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Posse In Effect" 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 Beastie Boys 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 Beastie Boys's narrative.

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Yes, yes, y'all, you don't stop Keep it on and stockin' the place Well, I'm MCA, I got nothing to prove Pay attention, my intention is to bust a move I drink quarts and cans and bottles and sixes Between the turntables keep the vodka and the mixes Well, I'm Mike D, I got the deuces wild A list of girlies' numbers that I've dialed I do the Smurf, the Popeye, and the Jerry Lewis I like Bullwinkle, but I don't like Brutus Well, I'm schoolin' in the boy's room, coolin' by the locker All the girls in class knows that I'm the cool rocker Punk in the hall, man, I shoulda, oughta hit him Had the fresh rhymes, and the kid cold bit 'em Smokin' in the boys room is what I do best While you were at a party, your girlfriend fessed I keep a pistol in my pocket, so you better be cautious Fly around the world, but it makes me nauseous Mike D's day off every day of the week I got to the party and I did the freak I got a girl in the Castle and one in the pagoda You know I got rhymes like Abe Vigoda I'm a Def Manhattan killer, a rhyme thriller A mic in my hand and a mouth full of Miller I got a hat, not a visor, I drink Budweiser The turntable's up on the drum riser The needle's in the groove, and the vinyl's on the platter I know that I'm fly, man, there's no need to flatter I travel around the globe, it's keeping girlies dizzy My name's Mike D, so watch me get busy, y'all G-g-get busy, y'all G-g-get busy, y'all You're a fake wearin' sucker whose gold got rusted Dusted, rusted, mustard, 'sgusted Cheaper than a hot dog with no mustard Mustard, mustard, mustard, mustard You tried to steal my fresh, and you got cold busted Busted, busted, busted, busted Your crew's all soft, and I'm disgusted 'Sgusted, 'sgusted, 'sgusted I'm from downtown from the city from of Manhattan I got a lotta girlies, and not one's cattin' My posse's in effect, and we're doin' the deuce And we got more rhymes than your whole damn crew Caught you poppin' that weak, and you must have been dusted Dusted, dusted, dusted Stuck your head in the toilet and stone-cold flushed it Flushed it, flushed it, flushed it, flushed it Word