Lyrical Breakdown of Speed of Light - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Speed of Light" 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 "Speed of Light" 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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Drive Drive, go somewhere, go somewhere Go somewhere Run, run, run the light Run the light Run, run Run, run The speed of-, the speed of-, the speed of- The speed of-, the speed of light The light (There is a light) that shines when it's dark (there is a light) Special for you (there is a light) Know the light is in you You're the light that shines when it's dark Special for you Know the light is in you, you're the light Don't nobody there appreciate ya, they just wanna hate ya They just wanna hold you down, and slow you down, sedate ya It's just in they nature, they wanna erase ya They don't wanna race, them boys can barely even chase ya You don't let it phase ya, you keep moving faster You don't serve no master, that's just how your momma made ya Can't nobody pass ya, faster than a laser Fuck that traffic, we keep moving At the speed of light that shines when it's dark Special for you Know the light is in you, you're the- Running on a high Running right by, I'm waving bye, uh-huh (igh) Hands up on your right, uh-huh (igh) Yeah, I'm on yo' ass, uh-huh (igh) Better clear that path, uh-huh (igh) Made it out the dark, and I ain't never going back, uh-huh (igh) Tell 'em in the back that we gon' be there shortly (igh) Point up to the stars, go and teach their stories (igh) One day, we will start to believe the shorties (igh) They'll say, "Mama, it was moving at (igh) The speed of light" (igh) (The light, the light) that shines when it's dark (igh) (The light, the light) special for you (igh) (The light, the light) know the light is in you, you're the- (igh) Run it up (run it up), turn it up (turn it up, igh) Tear it down, run it up (igh) 300 thousand kilos (igh), we out, we out, we out (igh) Barber shops gotta run my fade (igh) And still box gotta run my fade (igh) Broke ass cops gotta run my plates (igh) And homeboy gotta run my check (igh) Know he run when he see my face (igh) Can't look back, gotta run my race (igh) Can't slow down, gotta keep my pace (igh) At the speed of light There is a light that shines There is a light that shines Run There is a light that shines (there is a light) There is a light that shines (there is a light) There is a light, there is a light There is a light, there is a light There is a light, there is a light There is a light, there is a light There is a light, there is a light There is a light, there is a light (a light) There is a light that shines There is a light that shines There is a light (a light) Motherfuckers be like "Oh, you wanna cry in a Toyota? Or you wanna cry in a Rolls-Royce?" I don't wanna cry at all, how 'bout that one? I don't wanna shed a tear no matter what car I'm driving If I'm on a bus, a train, a trolley, a bike I-I don't wanna cry I don't wanna cry in no Rolls-Royce as much as I don't wanna cry in a Toy- I don't wanna cry! I don't wanna cry, I wanna be happy I wanna be happy in a Toyota, I wanna be happy in a Rolls-Royce I wanna be happy on a bike, I wanna be happy walking I don't wanna take no sad walks Clear-my-head walks, I'm tired of it I wanna be happy, and I choose happiness I choose that! How 'bout that? How 'bout I don't wanna cry, no matter what- Vehicle or what modes of transportation I'm on I don't wanna shed a tear I don't wanna cry 'less it's happy tears If it ain't happy tears, I don't care what it is