Lyrical Breakdown of Survival - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Bone Thugs-n-Harmony weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Survival" 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 Bone Thugs-n-Harmony 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 Bone Thugs-n-Harmony's narrative.

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Girl, I'll be there when the morning comes 'Cause these hands were made for survival (Talk to 'em) Girl, I will be there when the morning comes (Legal) 'Cause these hands were made for survival There's many levels to my hustle, the struggle won't take me under They wonder how I survived it, kill it then revive it Witness a survivor The man is strictly the provider, the ambitions of a rider It's too strong, I gotta make it But if makin' it mean I gotta fake it, I'd rather stay on my cray shit Basement, nigga we keeping it real around here They tried to lock us out of the game So now we're coming from 'round rear Gotta hold my head up high, only got ten toes on the pavement The survival's oh so real, with one foot in the grave We just signed a new deal, plenty more money to make I can eat whatever meal, now I can get my bills paid Still hold down the block, still runnin' and duckin' cops Tryna slam me back down but that's not possible I'm keeping my eyes on the prize man, that's how I'm focus Pedal to the medal and my own lane wide open Girl, I'll be there when the morning comes 'Cause these hands were made for survival (Talk to 'em) Girl, I will be there when the morning comes (Legal) 'Cause these hands were made for survival I won't die, I won't die I promise I won't die tonight (Not tonight Baby, not tonight, not tonight, not tonight) I won't die, I won't die Girl, I promise I won't die tonight (Not tonight, not tonight, not tonight) Girl, tonight Hey look, I do this for the all of The rap, serious like a heart attack Focus on the paper I stack 'cause I need a larger pack Death, see I can't conjure that, here to bring the honour back Get respect so kids in the ghetto can one day follow that I'm runnin' a marathon, niggas is out here racing me Ain't no erasing me, ain't no disgracing me Ain't no replacing me, I do this for tomorrow But if I die tonight, I die a martyr Yes here Bizzy be still in the zone When niggas ask me what I'm doing, I proceed to make it known You don't have to be the coolest, it don't mean you ain't a Bone I'ma have to be the truest, homily to leave the throne Nobody fuckin' with me, got be ready and then I be gone And after I'm done, they gotta purport fear, baby we're debutant Have no motherfucking fear and I put that on the Lord I'ma pull out one of my swords I don't give nobody none of my tears, I live and work Girl, I'll be there when the morning comes (When the morning comes) 'Cause these hands were made for survival Give 'em an inch, they want a mile Show 'em love, they play the cowards That's for me, I was scoping like a thousand niggas Pump now so tomorrow niggas Rock-a-bye Bitches, never say never, gas out That's on my mental, it's simple, we hustle, continue, continue If you not playin' the real games, step out the way 'Cause 'round here, it's real thangs, that's all day 'Cause what I've been through I've been through, in my mind, it's no equal Strategise 'em, I'ma have to ride and take from you people, get equal I won't die, I won't die (Won't die) Promise I won't die tonight (Won't die tonight, not tonight, not tonight, not tonight)