Lyrical Breakdown of Long Time - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Long Time" 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 "Long Time" 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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Oh, no, no, no, no-no Well, it's been a long time, long time now Since I've seen you smile I wonder if Gladys smiles when angels bring my name up Or change language and subject change up Her boy's a long way from red dogs and green rangers Things ain't been the same since Ms. Patterson called me famous I saw your reflection in a toilet full of vomit water You don't think I felt ya hand on my head, yelling: "Call his father"? But people don't hear ghosts, so how they gon' play me? Money saved me, so I'ma do the same thing You're droppin' pounds, gettin' small on some sick shit Like, how you got the drive, but don't know how to use a stick shift? You better not miss this, overdose, dope and mixes Let ya throat close with a boatload of dope quotes within it Blast off Dropping tapes 'til I losted count, coughing out blood Dropping weight like I lost an ounce Throwing words and tossing nouns NY traveling, I'm Boston bound, bossing 'round homies And talking down to shorties while I'm jotting down Notes to spit to Harlem crowns Surfing through the Harlem crowds At the crib, I'm falling down Yeah, I'm steady crawling 'round I'm calling out to God Your little angels falling down Save me from my darkened cloud Reach your hands and arms around Oh, non je t'en prie, nous ne sommes pas chez nous Oh, je t'assure que ce n'est pas grave Non laisse-moi! Mais qu'est-ce que tu as aujourd'hui? J'ai que les hommes me dégoûtent Vous ne pensez qu'à ça Well, it's been a long time, long time now Since I've seen you smile And I'll gamble away my fright And I'll gamble away my time And in a year, a year or so This will slip into the sea Well, it's been a long time, long time now (Oh, it's, oh, it's been so long) Since I've seen you smile (It's been so long) Said it's been a long time, long time now, now, now Said it's been a long time, long time now And it's been a long time, long time now