Lyrical Breakdown of Watch Over Me - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Clipse weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Watch Over Me" 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 Clipse 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 Clipse's narrative.

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Lord, I've seen em comin Please don't take my breath away from me while I'm runnin They got me jumpin, from these slugs that they gunnin Simple and plain, it ain't a game no more, they headhuntin Listen, Lord, I'm scared, fearin for dead I'm racin with these hollow points which slip past my head Who ever said that life's easy? Come teach me Lord Cause it's the only way for you to reach me So - many - nights - I've - cried So - many - times - I've - lied So - many - of mine - have died But I - still keep you - inside Lord, help me get away, give me some wings so I can fly away, please don't let my family cry today No longer am I choosin the wrong over the right away Anything you say, just show me a brighter day, huh? {X2} My eyes are so scarred Blind, so I go hard No matter the robbery I hope he watches over me Lord, I never asked you for none of this Now I'm contemplatin suicide, how it come to this? Lord, please explain what we livin in How I know right from wrong but still choose livin in sin Lord, if this a test, can you tell me that will I pass or at the end will I feel your wrath? I try to do right but the wrong always held me back My moms tell me this but the flack tell me that Lord, listen, I know you see the way we act up With no remorse for the cats who got clapped up I told them once, turned around, even told them twice Tried to let em live but by the third it was nothin nice Lord, is there a clue that you can send me to help me out just so that you don't condemn me? What would you have done had you would've been me How was I to know money bred envy? Uh {X2} Lord, how do I live in a world that is so insane? With little joy but there's double pain I know you gonna see everything that's on my brain And I don't make the rules, I only play the game And I'ma win, lying, cheating or stealing If robbing means that I'm eating, I will If I gotta live this life then I'm packin a steel Survival of the fittest and I go for the kill Uh, Lord, if you want then I will listen in Temptation is a bitch, diamonds be glistenin It's like the Devil be comin up and kissin men Had Terrar out there hustling, missling When I speak, you don't always respond back Right now, you got me waiting on the call back Lord, I beg that you don't ever let me fall back Regardless what I do, you know where my heart's at right? {X2}