Lyrical Breakdown of BRAIN WASHED FOLLOWER - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "BRAIN WASHED FOLLOWER" 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 "BRAIN WASHED FOLLOWER" 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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JEFF: Yo yo, hey man, ain't you guys um, Plug One? Plug Two? Potholes in my Lawn? You're those weird guys, De La Soul, right? DOVE: Yeah, what's up little man, how you feeling, I'm Dove, how you Feeling POS: Yo what's up man, my name is Pos MASE: What's up, I'm Mase. Yo, shorty, what's your name? JEFF: Oh, my name? Jeff. You guys are walking? Now rappers ain't Supposed to walk POS: Sorry little man, but you know... JEFF: Jeff. I told you, my name is Jeff. If you guys are rappers Where's your dukey gold chains? Y'all don't have no dukey gold chains MASE: We don't wear gold chains, we'd rather spend our money on More important things like, equipment, necessities... DE LA SOUL: And video games! JEFF: Y'all are crazy. No chains, dag. Okay, where's your BMW? You're not supposed to walk. Where's your Jeeps, your Maximas? DOVE: Maximas? Yo, Maxin' would break my flow. And with the cause of Gas, Jeff man, I'd rather take the transit that's mass JEFF: What you say? You are C-R-A-Z-E-E. Crazee. Don't you know you Can't be def if you don't have no gold? Or a car, man? What's up? MASE: Who told you that? JEFF: Everybody who's def has gold, cars, money, girls, clothes... MASE: Wait a minute, wait a minute, shorty, you're buggin'. Do you like Plug Tunin' and Potholes? JEFF: Yeah that song's def POS: But we don't wear no gold chains, nor do we ride BMWs and Maxes or Jeeps, yet you still think our music is def, right? Wait a Minute. Did I say 'def'? DE LA SOUL: Rrrr-RRAH! JEFF: What? POS: Nothing, nothing. It's just that we don't deal with all that Materialistic stuff, but we still got what it takes to please and Supply our listeners, understand my man? JEFF: Where's your beepers? Why don't you have beepers? Everybody wears beepers. You have to have beepers to look down MASE: AAAUUGHHH! Little man is brainwashed indeed! DOVE: Nah, nah. Beepers are the least of status situators, man. Plus I find them ugly as parking tickets JEFF: You guys talk funny POS: Well actually our verbal is kinetic, so when released flow A to Z is perfectly pitched in advance in intricacy JEFF: Yeah you homeboys are really bugged POS: Wait a minute. Did he say... MASE: Bugged? DE LA SOUL: Rrrr-RRAH! JEFF: So no car, no beepers, no gold. That's weak man, that's weak DOVE: Jesus, did he say "weak?" Jesus, they never learn POS: Foolish mind, have I, have I MASE: Actin' like that lady! DE LA SOUL: That lady! POS: Peace, my brother...