Lyrical Breakdown of Tread Water - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Tread Water" 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 "Tread Water" 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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(Tread Water) (Tread Water) (Tread Water) I was walking on the water when I saw a crocodile He had daisies in his hat, so I stopped him for a while He delivered me a message, a massage to soothe my stage What it was, was more then plug-up dosage More than D.A.I.S.Y. age Conversation drew a rule Which the crowd will roar by millions Mr. Crocodile said, 'Dove, you must look For now the villains try to hold you underwater But one thing we all must heed Sony Walkman's keep us walking De La Soul can help you breathe when you tread water (Tread Water) (Tread Water) (Tr-Tread Water) As I walked along my journey I thought 'What have I just learned?' In a flash I saw commotion There was movement in these ferns Silently the silence came, was it the end of my world? I shouted out in fear, 'Who's there?' 'It's me,' said Mr. Squirrel 'I've searched for you all over, now you're found No time to waste. We must find the preacher man We must find the P.A. Mase. For my population's dying And we're all in tune to doom Like the Daisy, I need water I need chestnuts to consume.' 'Mr. Squirrel,' I said, 'I'm sorry But the problem can't be solved If there's no one here to help, and no one to get involved Always look to the positive and never drop your head For the water will engulf us if you do not dare to tread So let's tread water' (Tread Water) (Tr-Tread Water) (Tread Water) Now one weary day I woke, my alarm said 'Plug time's up' Filled my bath up with the water, gargled with my gargle cup As I bathed I felt a presence, and I'm sort of ticklish I looked down and then around and I heard 'Hi! I'm Mr Fish. How do you do? As for me I'm in tip-top shape today, cause my water's clean And no one's menu says Fresh Fish Filet See I look past all my worries, which is something you must do Though you're fed up, throw your head up With this advice from me to you And that's to tread water' (Tread Water) (Tread Water) (Tr-Tread Water) As my day went unexplained, time was finding nothing fun As I walked along the sidewalk, I heard 'Psst, excuse me, Plug One.' From my Soul, De La that is, I hollered, 'Yes, are you talking to me?' 'No alarm meant,' he said, 'Let me introduce myself I'm Mr Monkey.' 'Mr Monkey, I pledge you slap of five Now how does your problem meet?' He said, 'My bananas are at their ripest, but they all Stand at 3 Feet. My swinging hand is bandaged up Could you help me with this chore?' I brought him down to the Native shop And bought him copies of the De La score Which assisted well in his elevation Now all bananas was at his grasp He decided with this accomplished He would put me on to the path He told me to live by the Inner Sound, y'all Which would bring me health in showbiz Then to use them, not abuse them And then in the words that got me to 'em And that is to tread water (Tread Water) (Tread Water) (Tread Water) (Tread Water) (Tr-Tread Water) (Tread Water) (Tread Water)