Lyrical Breakdown of Time To Get Ill - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Time To Get Ill" 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 "Time To Get Ill" 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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What's the time? It's time to get ill And what's the time? It's time to get ill So what's the time? It's time to get ill Now what's the time? It's time to get ill I'm not the type of person who likes to waste my time And when I'm on the mic, I just say my rhymes And I'm out on bail, the check is in the mail They can sentence me to life and I won't go to jail I'm cool, calm, collected, from class I was ejected Just me, Mike D, and MCA, we're rarely disrespected I got all the time that I need to kill What's the time? It's time to get ill You been fully captivated by that funky ass bass Your girlfriend screams when MCA's in the place He stumbles in the room with the Chivas in his hand Cold chillin' on the spot at the microphone stand I'd have the pedal to the metal if I had a car But I'm chiller with the Miller, cold coolin' at the bar I can drink a quart of Monkey and still stand still What's the time? It's time to get ill Went outside my house, I went down to the deli I spent my last dime to refill my fat belly I got rhymes galime, I got rhymes galilla And I got more rhymes than Phillis Diller MCA takes a stand, man you're in command Homebody, turn it out and don't give a damn My name is MCA, I've got a license to kill And what's the time? It's time to get ill Riding down the block with my box in my hand Today I feel like chillin' just as chill as I can Coolin' on the corner with a forty of O.E. 'Cause me and MCA, we're down with Mike D When I run a jam, I don't give a damn When I'm throwing bass, I say, "Thank you ma'am" Fuel injected, rhyme connected, running things Well, I'm the King Ad-Rock and I'm the king of all kings I'm looking for a spot, things are gettin' hot I'm MCA, I'm here to stay and you, sir, you are not Oh, no, it could not be, it's such a sight to see It's such a trip, you're on my tip, so listen to Mike D My work is my play, 'cause I'm playing when I work My name's Mike D as you can see and I can do the Jerk MCA, Ad-Rock, Mike D, it's chill What's the time? It's time to get ill Now what's the time? It's time to get ill And what's the time? It's time to get ill So what's the time? It's time to get ill And what's the time? It's time to get ill