Lyrical Breakdown of Maintaining - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Maintaining" 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 "Maintaining" 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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Gotta watch out for them critters I get the party live, Common Sense will get the party live, huh I get the party live, Common Sense will get the party live, huh I get the party live, Common Sense will get the party live, huh I get the party live, Common Sense will get the party live, huh I was born in Chicago, raised on Planet Rock Talking zsa zsa zsa zsa Catch knock my tape like beats, I'm fresh as fruits (Uh) You pussy MC, it's you I rebuke, repent You burn up, you got me bit, I'm coming as ebit Got on big hoes at Freak nit, frequently your telling me Won and worn your rockets So he ain't put no scratch in my pocket Yo heard, with my head I cock it And rock it like that brother in Colors 'Cuz I want y'all to live, my crew is 2 Live, we sneakin' to the rear But I can't get us all in free, it's just another case of that 2 dollar MC (What?) I rock the same clothes 3 days straight to you They wrinkled but to my they straight Now I'm straight, are you straight? I'm straight as long as I got beer I thought about it Jack, and now I'm out of here Maintain the rock I get the party live, Common Sense will get the party live, huh Don't stop the rock Maintain the rock I get the party live, Common Sense will get the party live, huh Don't stop the rock Maintain the rock I get the party live, hey yo Chicago get the party live, huh Don't stop the rock Maintain the rock I get the party live, Common Sense will get the party live, huh Don't stop the rock I need me some new socks, I need me some new drawers I draws attention like a letter to a sargent Theres a few good MC's the wack, I'm giving code red Slim say I got nobody but when they see me at the party They be like, "Go 'head, go 'head" 'Cause I got's the cuts like Bobby, rappers are dick heads Choppin' they demo, I do it like Big Red My office hours are from 9 to 5 While you avoid the party I make it live The fellas nod and the chicks dance While I'm coolin' in my jumpers and my big pants I'm as dope as PCP, MC's see me and start having flashbacks I don't flash scratch, I gotta watch my back Now a days blacks don't know how to act Besides Larry Fishburn, Charles Jug and Wesley Snipes Marks wanna test me because I test the mics I check 'em like sound, and like loose I'm down Plus I done got better since soul by the pound, I maintain Maintain the rock I get the party live, hey yo Chicago get the party live, huh Don't stop the rock Maintain the rock I get the party live, '87 get the party live, huh Don't stop the rock Maintain the rock I get the party live, Common Sense will get the party live, huh Don't stop the rock Maintain the rock I get the party live, Common Sense will get the party live, huh Don't stop the rock I fall fresh upon the spirit, with the lyric that's overwhelming And house more hoes then Spell man Worse unwelcome like James Johnston My brains sponsoring speech on the mic, I'm like a Jackson Rappers I'm fondling, they try to settle out of court But I, could never be bought, what type of rebel eats pork? I'll take the cat and never get caught, you wack together we fought 'Cause I can't see my melons boxing if he's not boxin' with 'em I don't care who started it, I'm gonna be apart of it Regardless of the odds of how hard It's been many times we was outnumbered and we still got with them I got rhythm from some boogers and some foxes But if I becomes a 10 then some brothers all some gin And I got juice, and this nigga's scared I'll F your head up, like the L.A. For when I flow for cash I got for broke like Mel for Moore Why should a male with a B8 get more then me? When Rashid got an MC degree and a doctrine in rockin' shit I go to docs to get a fish wish with cheese I don't mix with MC's 'cause I just don't like the motherf- But I'm still maintaining Maintain the rock I get the party live, hey yo Chicago get the party live, huh Don't stop the rock Maintain the rock I get the party live, '87 get the party live, huh Don't stop the rock Maintain the rock I get the party live, Common Sense will get the party live, huh Don't stop the rock Maintain the rock I get the party live, Common Sense will get the party live, huh Don't stop the rock