Lyrical Breakdown of DUCT TAPE - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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It was cold in the summers you were needed, yeah You left us at the 'port, I couldn't believe, yeah Now that I'm older, I can finally see That you were tryin' your hardest and that you had to leave 2001's the year, I remember I could never breathe My momma left, she had no choice but to go overseas I held the baggage with me, all the things she couldn't keep I had to get my shit together and roll up my sleeves There was no runnin' away All the times that we had, I forgive ya You still loved me All the moments behind and I missed ya It's okay, it's okay, it's okay, it's okay It ain't nothing (nothing) Kids ain't got nothin' to talk about anymore (no) Out in the streets, restless, but wanting more The kids ain't got nothin' to talk about anymore (say what you need to say) Out in the streets, restless, but wanting more (say what you gotta) And you wake up on the edge of confusion 'Cause the one you love no longer sleeps by your side I try to make you understand what's the problem But I can't reach it like I used to And I wish I'd take it all away, away No one there to hold you like yesterday-day I'm barely holdin' on and that's just all it take Only thing you seem to miss, you can't save Keep my, keep my eyes closed, keep my mind closed, baby Switchin' time zones, get it right for me, baby Get my mind right, that's the life for me, baby I don't waste no time, that's why these kids, they keep on playin' Come out to the shows, I play they favorite songs Peep this in my phone, right there, look, it's the telephone I could do no wrong in lil' Jimmy's eyes, yeah I am just a man with another side Kids ain't got nothin' to talk about anymore (no) Out in the streets, restless, but wanting more The kids ain't got nothin' to talk about anymore (say what you need to say) Out in the streets, restless, but wanting more (say what you gotta) (Say what you gotta) Dead to me, they don't mean to hurt you Death of me, ah Duct-taped screams, blood all on the backseat Let you free, ah Yeah Yeah Yeah Just say what's on your mind (yeah) Just say what's on your mind (yeah) Say what's on your mind (yeah)