Lyrical Breakdown of Book of Daniel - A Journey through Words and Rhymes
Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Book of Daniel" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.
- Lyric Overview: Witness how Danny Brown weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Book of Daniel" 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 Danny Brown 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 Danny Brown's narrative.
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Before they chisel the last four numbers on my tombstone
Know I left so many sons behind, could fill a group home
Inspired your favorite, so label me the greatest
This road was filled with potholes 'til I came through and paved it
Made it outta city where most just give up
Downplay the hard work and say it's just good luck
Used to write rhymes 'til I start to tear up
Lost a couple punchline 'cause the ink smeared up
Now I made it past a decade, who the top? Dot and Thebe
And that's me, the big three, don't give a fuck what they say
Don't care about the sales unless we movin' 'em bills
And got fronted a load from Mexican cartels
But it's still life or death, it ain't hard to tell
And interviews snitchin', still to make a sale
It's a cold world out there, keep your snorkels zipped up
Doing anythin' for content, see them numbers go up
How we go from mixtapes to clickbait?
Try to play me, tell me how my fist taste
Fuck punchin' in, I'ma write 'til my wrists break
So they can see the words every time they hit play
Rewind a couple times to understand what I'm tryna say
Still be doin' this if the pay was minimum wage
A God MC, 'cause He talk through me
Just a vessel with a message, in due time you'll see
Was an addict with a habit 'cause this life, couldn't grasp it
Now it's magic when I sit behind the mic with a passage
Sorta like the book of Daniel, was trapped with them lions
But I believe, interpreted my dreams, I know who I am
I walk around this earth with my head held high
'Cause I know I told the truth, and this game is a lie
Sleepin' real good at night 'cause I'm proud of myself
Say a prayer when I wake up because that rehab helped
When I didn't have hope, I was turnin' to dope
Drinkin' 'til I passed out 'cause I just couldn't cope
Everythin' I went through had me drownin' on the surface
Discovered who I am, now I know my life purpose
So it was all worth it, now just pay me mind
I put my lifetime in between the paper lines
Every album is a chapter, when I die that's life after
So go back and listen, see I'm more than a rapper
Don't care about awards, not what I'm doin' it for
Believe in yourself, and don't have a care in the world about what anybody think
Can't piss what they drink
When the fat lady sings, just know you lived your dreams
Don't be scared (nah), it's alright (yeah)
We're gonna make it by the end of the night (let's go)
Rain or shine (uh), it's alright (yeah)
We're gonna make it by the end of the night
Come on, we're outta here, we're outta here, gone, gone (go, go, yo, uh, yeah)
Come on, we're outta here, we're outta here, gone, gone (uh, uh, yeah, yeah, we out)