Lyrical Breakdown of Principal - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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Yeah, look, mm, mm, look If you say you had a girl like me, I know you lyin' It's time to catch a lick, boy, I be shootin' while you drivin', brr Ah, yeah Let's get it I said I like a dime, it's like butter You know I'm even better 'cause I came Straight out the gutter, ayy Let's get it, look Took a trap, ayy, then I meet your mother Uh-huh, yeah, look I said he know he need a down -, pretty spicy brown thing - he could sleep on and a - he could drown in When these - be comin' at you, don't you pay these - no mind Half these - wanna - with you because they know you mine If you ain't on the same page, then bloop-bloop, watch me lane-switch Gotta be the only -, what the hell's a main -? If you ain't on the same page, then bloop-bloop, watch me lane-switch I'm too bad to be lonely and too grown to be played with It's the principle, the principle, ayy Can't be out here playin' with a - like me (why?) There's - out here prayin' for a - like me, ayy It's the principle, the principle, ah, yeah Take me to the trap, ah, yeah, then I meet your mother You know a - is badder when she raised up out the gutter Said, "now take me out to eat," TAO, Philippe He said, "Why we gotta leave?" 'tween your thighs, a feast He know how to make me smile, how to make me growl I be walkin' out the shower, he be tuggin' at the towel Take me to the trenches (trenches), I don't ever panic (no) Take me anywhere, just don't take me for granted You could soil me all you want, you ain't loyal, I don't care (I don't) My - and my food is just two things I can't share, - (It's the principle) it's the principle, the principle, ah, yeah If you ain't on the same -, huh, watch me lane-switch I'm too sexy to be lonely and too grown to be played with (It's the principle) it's the principle, the principle, ah, yeah Can't be out here playin' with a - like me There's - out here prayin' for a - like me, ayy