Lyrical Breakdown of A Film Called (PIMP) - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "A Film Called (PIMP)" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

• Lyric Overview: Witness how Common weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "A Film Called (PIMP)" 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 Common 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 Common's narrative.

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Yea, Yea, Yea You know, they call me a pimp, and you know what that mean I'm a Person that's Making Profit. See I pimp internationally I'm nationally recognized, locally accepted I pimp with the truth, that's the only method Seen her on Madison where Vice Lords be Travelin And Chevy windows be rattlin And badder than any other broads that I've seen in these parts Her body language spoke like a smart remark, eyebrows arched Thick lips, blond wig, nice tits, ass the size that I dig Asked her the name, one way to approach her See she had game, she needed me to coach her Expose her to some paper, freedom and culture The way a righteous pimp is supposed to As he came closer in his eyes I seen fortune I ain't having it like abortion Walking with this stick holding his tip Looked like a Black Panther that was trying to pimp It was cold as shit, I'm waitin on my ride Act like I didn't see him I tried Motion denied (pause) I felt the vibe like Roy Ayers She was used to seeing pimps in furs and gators Told her I'm an innovator, a gentlemen of leisure That's in tuned with nature, hold Common's hand I'm a take you to a pimps promise land Where no man can break ya, break ya, break ya Pimps, ho's, hustlers, plans, dealers Customers, and bodies stuck in it, Oh my god Pimps, ho's, hustlers, plans, dealers Customers, and bodies stuck in it, Oh my god {Hey girl, come on over here, check it out) Make your next move your best move, choose me How I look working for a nigga in a cuffe' If I was on a track you couldn't produce me With them shits on your wrist looking goofy (Yea ok) I pimp without a pause, for the cause, I'm a rebel You been on the streets I'm trying to take you to another level You used to the same game, cats saying the same thang Nigga you gone ho underground or ho mainstream Nigga you must not know of me I'm the mack here Ought to have you ho for me (Common get real now) Pimp yo punk ass Have you write me poetry I'm from a land called cash You too slow for me You know why? I'm thinking bigger than Bagets Birds in slick cars Or have you on the corner trickin in strip bars If you become mine the world would be ours Respect the game, and universal laws What, I oughta pimp slap your ass and make you fall against the wall (Common try it) Why you in the game if you ain't even trying to ball I know pimpin ain't easy but damn you barely surviving We can't ride together cause you ain't driving (Common oh it's like that) Pimps, ho's, hustlers, plans, dealers Customers, and bodies stuck in it, Oh my god Pimps, ho's, hustlers, plans, dealers Customers, and bodies stuck in it, Oh my god (This, this, this really how I look at it check it) You and I together is like Ashford and Simpson Picture us elbow to elbow at the hustler's convention Think I'm gone risk my ass then give you the cash (Common yep) That shit is the past I got my own stable (Common where at) I oughta pierce your navel and put you on the track Matter of fact I been looking for a ho that's abstract Girl you getting beside yourself I'm trying to guide you Help you see inside yourself I pimp with vision, I'm a help you see the light Have you covering your body and have you eating right (Is that right) I'm pimp ho's, pimp pens, (Common Say what) Pimp rhythms, pimp flows Pimp men (Common and pimp what) Pimp systems Got stores called big pimpin (Common Where) Down South In Texas I ran the best ho house Common (So) I pimp from Brazil to um, Tokyo Have Japanese broads sayin 'choushi wa dou' (MC Lyte Yea right) Bring'em back to the states to turn dates from Europe Made the dirtiest of hoes seem purer (HA ha ha ha ha ha ha ha) (Common Why you laughin) I'm laughin cause you funny I'm make bitch niggaz like you have my money I get six hundred off yo skinny ass weekly You'll get all the right tolls in that dashiki Yo, what ever happened to loyalty Don't you want to become royalty On the streets selling ass and oils for me But you on this ho-asis and really I can't reach you Fuckyou then I'm about to be a preacher Well there you have it ya'll The story of pimps and hoes ya'll know how it goes It's been the oldest profession The whole thing is like a lesson Ain't no second guessin Pimps ya'll, hustlers All that good shit Yea, yea 2000 and forever It'll be here Uh, uh aiight cool