Lyrical Breakdown of The Questions - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "The Questions" 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 "The Questions" 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.

This lyrical analysis of "The Questions" not only celebrates Common's artistic prowess but also serves as an educational tool for aspiring songwriters. If this analysis inspires you and you'd like to see your own songs analyzed in this way, join the Lazyjot community. Register at Lazyjot and start exploring the full potential of your lyrical creativity. Turn your thoughts into rhymes and your rhymes into songs with Lazyjot!

F/ mos def Uhh. It's the questions (what.) it's the questions boy It's the questions (what?) it's the questions c'mon The questions (what?) it's the questions boy It's the questions (hah) it's the questions yeah Talkin bout the questions, it's the questions y'all It's the questions (what?) it's the questions, dig it The questions (why?) it's the questions boy It's the questions (huh?) that's what it's all about Yo, yo. What is an emcee if the wall ain't got no back? What is paper to a nigga if the nigga don't stack? Why do these girls, look so good in the summer? If you got ta-dat-ta-dat-tap for your lady wouldja wanna? Cause you answer the phone 'peace' do that mean that you not a freak? Cause you recognize me-e-e-e-e, yo, I got to speak? Why you got-ta, act like, nigga, all the time Is a nigga yo' complexion, is it all in your mind? What's it called y'all? It's the questions (what?) it's the questions boy It's the questions (what?) it's the questions, yeah! The questions (uhh) it's the questions y'all It's the questions (what?) it's the questions c'mon The questions, it's the questions boy It's the questions (ahh, uh ahh) it's the questions, yeah The questions (yes) it's the questions boy It's the questions - that's what it's all about Yo, if I'm a intellectual-al, I can't be sexual? If I want to uhh tah uhh does that mean I lack respect for you? Youse a grown man, why f**k that young girl, are you lustin? If you got paper like that, then why you still hustlin? Now you know yo' stomach too big, to be wearin a shirt like that So why, you want, to go and do that? Why ya why ya why ya why ya why ya wanna why ya wanna Why ya wanna go and do that love huh? Yo why your girl gi-giddy when my name come up? How come the industry build careers that don't last? How come niggaz don't know but they front and don't ask? (Mmmmhmmm) man I don't know, I don't know It's the questions (what?) it's the questions girl It's the questions (what?) it's the questions c'mon The questions (what?) it's the questions com It's the questions (hah) it's the questions yeah Yo we talkin bout the questions, it's the questions girl It's the questions (the who, the where, the when, the why) It's the questions, c'mon!! The questions. the questions y'all (yo we shoutin it out) It's the questions - that's what it's all about Yo, why they say never say never, when they know that ain't right? Cause to never say never you done said never twice Why do I need i.d. to get i.d.? If I had i.d. I wouldn't need i.d. Why do these fine ghetto women got so much ass? Why did dr. j shave his beard and mustache? How you got high expectations but got no patience? How come this joint named 'the questions' is so john blazin'? (Uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh) man I don't know, I don't know It's the questions (what.) it's the questions boy It's the questions, it's just my questions black Some questions - it's the questions y'all It's the questions (what?) it's the questions, yo Talkin bout the questions, it's the questions girl It's the questions (what?) it's the questions, c'mon The questions (which?) and we're shoutin it out It's the questions (huh?) that's what it's all about, yo