Lyrical Breakdown of Held It Down - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

• Lyric Overview: Witness how Chance the Rapper weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Held It Down" 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 Chance the Rapper 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 Chance the Rapper's narrative.

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Okay My favorite cousin's back in town, we goin' out We don't know where we're goin', we goin' out And we took care of grandma, we held it down (we held it down) And we took care of mama, we held it down My favorite cousin's back in town, we goin' out We don't know where we're goin', we goin' out (we goin' out) And we took care of grandma, we held it down (we held it down) And we took care of mama, we held it down (we held it down) Bitch, don't play with my family, I kill for my family Your ugly ass family Your great-great grandmammy should of used Plan B We petty, we ghetto You touch her, you dead hoe And that's on my grandaddy's grave I got my grandaddy's name Set it off Big Daddy Kane Tell all my cousins is bustin' and shakin' to come out the crib Christmas is coming and I got a gift I got some money, I might buy a zip Back at the house where we used to play tips We was carpoolin' before they made Lyft Say no more cops before they can say dibs Hot flamin's, bitch do not playing with my chips I'm ready to die for my blood (yeah) You could get turned to a blunt (yeah) Keep acting crazy, you want Bitch I do all of my stunts I'm ready to die for my blood Ready to die for the love We do this type shit for fun Nigga what's up? My favorite cousin's back in town, we goin' out We don't know where we're goin', we goin' out (we goin' out) And we took care of grandma, we held it down (we held it down) And we took care of mama, we held it down (we held it down) My favorite cousin's back in town, we goin' out We don't know where we're goin', we goin' out (we goin' out) And we took care of grandma, we held it down (we held it down) And we took care of mama, we held it down (we held it down) Mama, I got that bill paid Mama, I got that real estate Get a house built like Bill Gates Buy it back from the bank, more bang for your buck Big 079 where I still stay Slaughtered this shit for a gyro Crash Bandicoot and some Spyro Pull all that shit in my bio Food stamps, we gotta link Real blood, got the ink Fuck what's comin' out the sink I made a million like Tink I'm jumpin' in, I won't think I'm jumpin' in, I won't sink These niggas flippin' like Pink, they softer than mink I'm ready to die for my blood (die for my blood) You could get turned to a blunt (could get turned to a blunt) Keep acting crazy, you want Bitch I do all of my stunts I'm ready to ride for my blood (ride for my blood) Ready to die for the love (ready to die for the love) We do this type shit for fun, nigga, what's up? My favorite cousin's back in town, we goin' out (we goin' out) We don't know where we're goin', we goin' out (we goin' out) And we took care of grandma, we held it down (we held it down) And we took care of mama, we held it down (we held it down) My favorite cousin's back in town, we goin' out (we goin' out) We don't know where we're goin', we goin' out (we goin' out) And we took care of grandma, we held it down (we held it down) And we took care of mama, we held it down (we held it down)