Lyrical Breakdown of Running Late - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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One for the money, two for the drugs Three for my pistol, four for the slug One, two, comin' for you Three, four, knockin' on your door Five, six, comin' through your gate Seven, eight, we was runnin' a little late Nine, ten, I'm ridin' with extendeds Eleven, twelve, Forbes on my hit list Thirteen, fourteen, karats on my pinky Fifteen, sixteen, tattoos bitch, I'm inky Seventeen, eighteen, chains got me iced out Nineteen, twenty, fuckin' bands to get you sniped out Little case, twenty-one bands will get you right out Free Cdai, a .22 shotter's on me right now Twenty-three's on the car, twenty-four's on the truck Twenty-five times 2's in my motherfuckin' Glock I got twenty-six pumps for a motherfuckin' thot I'm sendin' twenty-seven shots at a motherfuckin' opp One for the money, two for the drugs Three for my pistol, four for the slug One, two, comin' for you Three, four, knockin' on your door Five, six, comin' through your gate Seven, eight, we was runnin' a little late Twenty-nine, thirty, I was posted with them .30's Thirty-one, thirty-two, I'm so gone like a birdy Thirty-three, thirty-four, call me Sosa Paul Birdy Thirty-five, thirty-six, I got my ball all dirty Thirty-seven, thirty-eight, Tony Tiger bitch, I'm great Thirty-nine, forty, I can sense these niggas fate Forty-one, forty-two, I want it from them in the coupe I'm goin' 143 and 144 too Forty-five for my jacket, aw man! Forty-six in them and we givin' out ten Forty-seven of them bands Big racks like I wear a 48 in pants BANG BANG One for the money, two for the drugs Three for my pistol, four for the slug One, two, comin' for you Three, four, knockin' on your door Five, six, comin' through your gate Seven, eight, we was runnin' a little late