Lyrical Breakdown of The P Is Free - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Boogie Down Productions weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "The P Is Free" 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 Boogie Down Productions 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 Boogie Down Productions's narrative.

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Da-da, da-day, da-da, da-da, da-day, ayy Da-da, da-day, da-da, da-da, da-day, ayy Da-da, da-day, da-da, da-da, da-day Da-da, da-da, da-da, da-da, da-day Yes, Scott Larock you know you rule hip-hop Yes, D-Nice you know you rule hip-hop Yes, Mella-Dee you know you rule hip-hop But, KRS wanna rule it non-stop When I'm in the Brooklyn, yes we rule hip-hop When I'm in the Queens, yes we rule hip-hop When in Staten Island, yes we rule hip-hop And when I'm in Manhattan, yes we rule hip-hop But in the Bronx, we rulin y'all tonight But in the Bronx, we rulin y'all tonight We come to rock you whether you're Black or you're white Cause KRS-One you know I'm never frank Come catch a star The pussy is free Cause the crack costs money Oh yeah I say the pussy is free Cause the crack costs money Oh yeah Ridin one day on my freestyle fix Jammin to a tape Scott LaRock had mixed I said to myself "This tape sound funky" Ridin past the 116th Street junkie Thought I saw Denise but I was only assumin' Took another look and that ass was boomin' I did a little trick on my freestyle fix And I was right beside the girl, she was all on my dick She said "Hi, DJ KRS" She kissed me on my neck so I gave her a peck She said "I'm really in a hurry so I cannot wait If you give me a lift while we ride we'll debate" She jumped on my bike, I said "Huh, what's your stop?" She said "Right around the corner to the crack spot If you buy me a crack I'll know how to act But if you don't, you might as well step back" I said "Now how the fuck we jump off to this? I'm doin you a favor, I'm givin you a lift" She said "KRS, you know it goes" I said "Yeah, you little bitch it seems that you're a hoe" I did a little trick on my freestyle fix And she was right on the ground lookin after it Because The pussy is free Cause the crack costs money Oh yeah I say the pussy is free Cause the crack costs money Oh yeah A girl tried to take me out one day For a play, not your everyday trey We walked to the spot, she says she want a rock I looked in my pocket, didn't have a lot I said "Bitch, You better get yourself a job" She tried to tell me that times were hard I told the hoe, I said "Yo, that's not my fault You need a vault", I'm out to assault Any bitch I find who try to take my for mine I'm gonna have to finish this another time But The pussy is free The pussy is free The pussy The pussy The pussy The pussy The pussy is free Cause the crack cost money Oh yeah I say the pussy is free Cause the crack cost money Oh yeah Da-da, da-day, da-da, da-da, da-day, ayy Da-da, da-day, da-da, da-da, da-day, ayy Da-da, da-day, da-da, da-da, da-day KRS-One will come another day