Lyrical Breakdown of A Riot In My Mind - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "A Riot In My Mind" 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 Riot In My Mind" 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 "A Riot In My Mind" 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!

Wa-da-da, wa-da-da-da-da Cassius Clay in a poster Shake my mind and shake the things that trap the grind Escape the dream, shooting star, I aim supreme Pop said if you're gon' aim for king, claim a king My brainstorm reign supreme Black superhero with a cape and wings Still, I'm a G like a mason ring Built with gods and gangstas whose scars in faces Traces of racist snakes that debased us Tried to freebase us, mark of the beast erase us But we raised up from East Asia Children of Mother Nature The minority the courts said that we major and we major I see greater to the fire nеxt time It's burning down, there's a riot in my mind It's a war outsidе When it's quiet, it's a riot in my mind It's a war outside Won't be quiet, it's a riot in my mind Gotta get it in, time is up If you really about it, we gon' see, oh yeah Gotta get it in, time is up If you been about it, we gon' see, oh yeah It's a war outside Can't be quiet, it's a riot in my mind Paraphernalia, aware like songs by Mahalia Soldier, buffalo, Griselda Held the scolded, told us every bowl is in seven plagues Babylon Dreaded days were the Gatorades Escapades of the everlasting Where the ghetto praise, fuck compassion, no longer masking Where Black men and Black women have been art, culture, fashion The science and mad bling, dramatic attraction, we live for action Moral our back been, our spirits attacking To the, to the, tick-tick-tick top You can lick shots, strange fruit get cropped Get land, get stores, kick doors and sure your family is good Plus the people next door Some are tired about the times, some are inspired about the times Is what power is refined, it's a riot in my mind It's a war outside When it's quiet, it's a riot in my mind It's a war outside Won't be quiet, it's a riot in my mind Gotta get it in, time is up If you really about it, we gon' see, oh yeah Gotta get it in, time is up If you been about it, we gon' see, oh yeah It's a war outside Can't be quiet, it's a riot in my mind Nation against nation, simulation, indication (it's a war, it's a war) Nation against nation, simulation, innovation (it's a war) Generation, vindication, vindication, vindication