Lyrical Breakdown of What Really Matters - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "What Really Matters" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

• Lyric Overview: Witness how Cordae weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "What Really Matters" 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 Cordae 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 Cordae's narrative.

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Still rings in midnight silence in her ears Let her cry for she's a lady Let her dream For she's a child (yeah, uh) Alright, it's nothin' before the family Nothin' before the love that was brought from my Aunt Tammy Nothin' before the love which I found from this pen and pad Nothin' like when someone loves you back, Teddy Pendergrass Nothin' like the love of when you holdin' your first child Nothin' like the love of when you witness they first smile Nothin' like collard greens Nothin' like cabbage that's special-made from your Aunt D Nothin' like you hangin' with your uncles and aunties Nothin' like your favorite cousin who just got out of jail Remember when the family came together to make bail These moments are priceless, they cannot be bought, uh The real is instilled inside you, it cannot be taught, uh I needed a new reminder of things that are most important Very few events I ever put above mic recordin' I missed the graduations I missed all the birthday parties and baby dedications I missed Aunt Lucia May's funeral, Lord, forgive me I was at the Met and afterparty with Robyn Fenty I was out networkin' Never gon' be perfect, I'll emerge to my best version (woo) Trip to find myself, let's just call it an excursion (real) Learned the harder way that more riches are less worth it Lost souls sold for a bargain, I just purchased Nothin' above love, nothin' above forgiveness Nothin' above the family, this is already written Nothin' comes before the memories that we cherish deeply Nothin' comes before phone calls Grandma gave me weekly Nothin' before the family, material is temporary Nothin' before the family, yeah