Lyrical Breakdown of Poetry - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Poetry" 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 "Poetry" 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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I've seen the light, yeah Take it to God by me Poetry, it can't be defined by me When I set it in motion, never question the motive Mm-hmm, mm-hmm Whether facing the east or facing the beast I'ma keep fighting 'til the world say peace Hollywood guilt put a nigga in Greece I'm godbody, the devil's in the deets Still, I listen when Muhammad speaks And get a good word when PT preach My mama used to teach, so it's lessons to learn Before I step and repeat, I step and I earn I met a girl's daddy, he was kept in an urn The world as we knew it, it was destine to burn My success is a verb, it's a blessing to serve My presence is heard, I'm investing in words Like Nikki Giovanni or Amiri Baraka Jessica Care Moore, Morgan Parker Audre Lorde, Toni Morrison Poetry in motion, we moving forward again Take it to God by me Poetry, it can't be defined by me When I set it in motion, never question the motive Mm-hmm, mm-hmm We walk, walk the line and talk, talk the rhyme Hits from the sky is often the sign I stomped in the time not to fall in line What's bound in heaven on earth I bind I combine strength, poetic liberation In a nation that ask me for identification I'm a Haitian, I'm Jamaican, I'm forsaken, I'm mistaken Identity, I'm Medgar Evers' memory I'm my father's good and bad tendencies I'm a man that love music but don't love the industry Don't like when fake folk grin at me, I love Public Enemy I love the messages my love be sending me Chicago taste, so I love being finicky Love calling him cuzzo even if he ain't kin to me Love drinking wine while my homie drink Hennessy I love poetry when it becomes infinity Take it to God by me Poetry, it can't be defined by me When I set it in motion, never question the motive Mm-hmm, mm-hmm