Lyrical Breakdown of Redbone - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Redbone" 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 "Redbone" 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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Daylight I wake up feeling like you won't play right I used to know, but now that shit don't feel right It made me put away my pride So long You made a nigga wait for some, so long You make it hard for a boy like that to go wrong I'm wishing I could make this mine, oh If you want it, yeah You can have it, oh, oh, oh If you need it, ooh We can make it, oh If you want it You can have it But stay woke Niggas creepin' They gon' find you Gon' catch you sleepin', ooh Now stay woke Niggas creepin' Now don't you close your eyes Too late You wanna make it right, but now it's too late My peanut butter chocolate cake with Kool-Aid I'm trying not to waste my time If you want it, oh You can have it, you can have it If you need it You better believe in something We can make it, oh If you want it You can have it, ah! But stay woke (stay woke) Niggas creepin' (they be creepin') They gon' find you (they gon' find you) Gon' catch you sleepin' (gon' catch you sleepin', put your hands up now, baby) Ooh, now stay woke Niggas creepin' Now, don't you close your eyes But stay woke (ooh) Niggas creepin' (they gon' find you) They gon' find you Gon' catch you sleepin', ooh (gon' catch you) Now stay woke Niggas creepin' Now, don't you close your eyes How'd it get so scandalous? Oh, how'd it get so scandalous? Oh, oh, how'd it get How'd it get How'd it get so scandalous? How'd it get so scandalous? But stay woke But stay woke