Lyrical Breakdown of Hold You Down - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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Oh, I want it, yeah Whenever you need my hand I'll hold you down, oh Oh, you want it, yeah Why in the fuck these niggas Try and hold me down, oh? You such a fuckin' lame That's what they used to yell back in seventh grade My mama said she'd get me that new jacket when the cost go down Hit the office, stole some Tommy Hill from lost and found Not bad for a family of foster child Lookin' fly man, I'm flossin' now But them niggas saw through me Are you serious? What is this? Took the jacket off third period, ellipses Listening to "Sky is the Limit" on my Walkman Thinking if Biggie can make it through it, man, then I can Dope boy swag I always wanted that But my persona was always more of that Arthur Ashe But no love for the son of a commuter Who was a radio head and okay at them computers At the post office It's funny how you smoke niggas, then you start coffins All my people need throat lozenge My fear is dead Ambition drove the hearse But niggas got my feelin' I ain't black enough to go to church Culture shock at barber shops 'cause I ain't hood enough We all look the same to the cops, ain't that good enough? The black experience is blackened serious 'Cause being black, my experience, is no one hearin' us White kids get to wear whatever hat they want When it comes to black kids, one size fits all Oh, I want it, yeah Whenever you need my hand I'll hold you down, oh Oh, you want it, yeah Why in the fuck these niggas Try and hold me down, oh? We the baddest, nigga, we the baddest, nigga Yeah We the baddest, nigga, we the baddest, nigga Uh We the baddest, nigga, we the baddest, nigga We the baddest, nigga Uh We the baddest, nigga The reason that they say I'm nothin' what they seen or heard's The same reason Will Smith always opposite Latino girls They only see you how they wanna see you 'Til you make them see you in some other way I'm trippin' off the other day 'Cause God knows what these white kids sayin' Dude, you're not not racist cause The Wire's in your Netflix queue Subtle racism It's hard to pin it 'cause you'd only understand If you were me for just a minute This one kid said somethin' that was really bad He said I wasn't really black because I had a dad I think that's kinda sad Mostly 'cause a lot of black kids think they should agree with that If you're a father, you should stick around if you could 'Cause even if you're bad at it, you get Tiger Woods Or MJ We warriors, we all need senseis Change everything that we've done so far I don't mean makin' B.E.T. T.E.R I mean just the way that we see each other I won't stop until they say, "James Franco is the white Donald Glover" Yeah, these niggas wanted Cookie but instead I gave 'em Loch Ness Sick Boi for life, my swag is in the hospice Aimin' for the throne, Jay and Ye said to watch that They ask me what I'm doin', and I said I'm stealin' rock back Nigga Oh, I want it, yeah Whenever you need my hand I'll hold you down, oh Oh, you want it, yeah Why in the fuck these niggas Try and hold me down, oh? Oh, I want it, yeah Whenever you need my hand I'll hold you down, oh Oh, you want it, yeah Why in the fuck these niggas Try and hold me down, oh?