Lyrical Breakdown of Jenifa Taught Me (Derwin's Revenge) - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Jenifa Taught Me (Derwin's Revenge)" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

• Lyric Overview: Witness how De La Soul weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Jenifa Taught Me (Derwin's Revenge)" 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 De La Soul 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 De La Soul's narrative.

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DOVE: Access to her code Lovestruck was my mode Took a look, dropped my textbook Jenifa... (OH!) Breakfast, broke it fast She was in my English class Asked for notes, rocked my boat Jenifa... (OH!) Jenny Lost her favourite penny So I gave her a dollar She kissed me (And I hollered) In a flash the school bell rang Jenny grabbed on to my hand Took me home and said, Trugoy just Swing and swing and swing POS: The downstairs, where we met I brought records, she cassettes Lost the breaks, found her shape Jenifa, oh Jenny Transcripts showed more than flirt 'I love daisies' read her shirt Grabbed my jeans, Jimmy screamed Jenifa, oh Jenny Marvelous Shaped like a vase No one can live their life for Pos Found a house, aroused my joust Jenifa, oh Jenny Her clothes, I did shuck Just like Dan I strictly stuck To the punt, she cried 'kick it' Posdnuos was in Jenny Only thought about Jimmy But asked was I a virgin Like some kid named Derwin? She said 'Let's try it in the bathroom' But 'Dnuos is way above sinks So to the kitchen she did Dan And came back wrapped in Saran (Now wait a minute! Little Derwin got something to Show us that Jenny could never do. Listen...) (Hey. Look at little Derwin. Look at him go, look at him go! Awww, baby.) DOVE: Positions, muscles flexed Dove was lost in a Ghana hex Passed her test, felt her teddy Jenifa oh Jenny Notions Soothed the mood Dove was lost in De La heaven Screwed Plug Two, did the do Jenifa oh Jenny Jenny Teased my homeboy Granny In fact she teased so many She was known as a garden tool POS: No more I dispatched Was it Jimmy had met his match Or could it be the realisation All girls owned a Jenny For normal health I had fought A valuable lesson she had taught Don't flaunt that the candy is good Unless you came with plenty