Lyrical Breakdown of My Block - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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We run things 'round here (Round here) So I suggest you don't come around here (Round here) Boy, you know you ain't from 'round here (Round here) So stand clear (Stand clear) And I'ma tell you what it is This is my block (Right there!) This is my block (Right there!) This is my block (Right there!) This is my block (Right there!) Oh, we run tings 'round here (Oh, oh, oh) This is my block right here (Oh, oh) This is my block (Right there!) This is my block (Right there!) This is my block (Right there!) This is my block (Right there!) Oh, we run tings 'round here (Oh, oh, oh) This is my block right here (Oh, oh) Well, hold it down, lil' buddy, pump your brakes, slow your roll Ease back on your throttle, put your plans on hold I don't care what you're sellin' (Sellin'), or care what you sold I don't know what they were tellin' you or what you been told This is my block (My block), I got it locked down cold (Cold) And all this right here, this is under my control I could really give a damn 'bout the name on the sign (On the sign) 'Cause as far as I'm concerned, this is mine (This is mine) You crossed the line, playboy, you might as well Make love to a mirror 'cause you playin' With yourself (Playin' with yourself) We raise hell (We raise hell), we go hard Don't make me bring the drama to your mama front yard This is my block We run things 'round here (Round here) So I suggest you don't come around here (Round here) Boy, you know you ain't from 'round here (Round here) So stand clear (Stand clear) And I'ma tell you what it is This is my block (Right there!) This is my block (Right there!) This is my block (Right there!) This is my block (Right there!) Oh, we run tings 'round here (Oh, oh, oh) This is my block right here (Oh, oh) This is my block (Right there!) This is my block (Right there!) This is my block (Right there!) This is my block (Right there!) Oh, we run tings 'round here (Oh, oh, oh) This is my block right here (Oh, oh) See, you from out of town (Town), so you don't know the rules (Rules) 'Round here, homie, we don't suffer no fools We don't play with no kids (Kids) unless we done made 'em We don't talk to police ('lice) unless we done paid 'em It's a code in these streets (Code in These streets), you better learn it And we don't just give out respect You gotta earn it (You gotta earn it) And we don't hustle 'cause we wanna, 'cause we have to God first, fam next, and all the rest after (All the rest after) We make money, not the other way around ('round) So don't you play around ('round) or we will lay you down (Down) Comin' from P.A. the town (Town), the land of the trill Play your cards right or get yourself shuffled on the real This is my block We run things 'round here (Round here) So I suggest you don't come around here (Round here) Boy, you know you ain't from 'round here (Round here) So stand clear (Stand clear) And I'ma tell you what it is This is my block (Right there!) This is my block (Right there!) This is my block (Right there!) This is my block (Right there!) Oh, we run tings 'round here (Oh, oh, oh) This is my block right here (Oh, oh) This is my block (Right there!) This is my block (Right there!) This is my block (Right there!) This is my block (Right there!) Oh, we run tings 'round here (Oh, oh, oh) This is my block right here (Oh, oh) See, this is my B-L-O-C-K My streets and I got 'em on L-O-C-K (C-K) I walk around with G-L-O-C-K And I'ma keep it on C-O-C-K, okay? I represent P.A. (A), the West to the East (East) And you don't want a war, everybody got a piece (Got a piece) You think it's sweet (Sweet) until you catch a cavity (A cavity) And that heat'll make your ass defy gravity (Gravity) So do the math (Do the math), connect the dots (Connect the dots) See if you wanna do it to yourself or not Don't get too close (Close) 'cause you might get shot (Shot) Just do yourself a favor, get the fuck up out the spot This is my block We run things 'round here (Round here) So I suggest you don't come around here (Round here) Boy, you know you ain't from 'round here (Round here) So stand clear (Stand clear) And I'ma tell you what it is This is my block (Right there!) This is my block (Right there!) This is my block (Right there!) This is my block (Right there!) Oh, we run tings 'round here (Oh, oh, oh) This is my block right here (Oh, oh) This is my block (Right there!) This is my block (Right there!) This is my block (Right there!) This is my block (Right there!) Oh, we run tings 'round here (Oh, oh, oh) This is my block right here (Oh, oh)