Lyrical Breakdown of Just How It Is (Sometimes) - A Journey through Words and Rhymes
Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Just How It Is (Sometimes)" 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 "Just How It Is (Sometimes)" 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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Man, Ma, I know you got a big cabin up there
Wish you were still here though
(All you mother— are liars, all of you
All you do is lie, lie, lie, lie, lie)
If you were still here to watch me deal with this shit
(Why you gotta mix with your— huh? Huh?
Is that the only
Part of your body that has a brain? Huh? Is that it?)
Ayo, don't point at me
(And you too, Dad, you too)
(What I gotta do with it?)
(You a dog too, all of you)
It was a rough day, guaranteed tough day
What like to find out Mr. Love-Of-Your-Life's a canine
Sniffin' around, allow the female's tail
But is this not what was said from day one to day none?
Anyhoo, he did what they do and left you screamin' on ten
"Death to all men" has got you scrollin' through all your pics
Deletin' any evidence that he was in your mix
Of course your friends call, rummagin' for gossip
Sayin' they hope his manhood get touched by God's whip
From the start of time
Man's anatomy and calamity has been aligned
But back to the purge
You just deleted the pic from when he gave you that money to splurge
And the one of y'all in Furr's headin' to Brazil
(And) The one in Hollywood by the sign on the hill
(And) The video of y'all takin' pics of your meals
And edits to remove his
So you don't have to put entire pics in the trash
Voilà, he's gone
But the pain in your heart's still singin' a song
And your eyes are achin', blood pressure bakin'
Knocked down and found in regret
'Cause you realize you gave time to a man
Who chose to bring beach to the sand
Hey there, he didn't play fair
Now you're no longer a pair
That's how it is
That's how it is, sometimes
Just how it is sometimes
That's how it is, sometimes
Just how it is sometimes
He told you was forever
But caused you some stormy weather
That's how it is
That's how it is, sometimes
Just how it is sometimes
It's just how it is sometimes
It's just how it is
Hold on, y'all, let me get the door
Come on in, she's right over there, speakin' in her mother's tongue
(Coño ese maldito papagüevo con tu hija
De la—
¡Yo le voy a romper la maldita—!)
Now here's your bestie sayin' the mess he
Caused is the reason you should be lesbi'
You strictly D, but still know the fee
Paid in time wasted, so yes, he
Continued to be removed from your menu of pics
Like when he fixed your hair
Doing five screenshots in a row
(Please) The one where he made angels in the snow
(Girl, delete) A vid where he says forever y'all grow
Tossed in a digital bonfire
And everyone's mad that he has diminished your glow
So y'all wanna set his - on fire
And any voice of reason not welcome to the talk
And if you ain't here to hate, back away, take a walk
You crowned him lowlife, she ain't talkin' Polo
Your social profile screams that she now solo
DM's and texts flood in 'cause it's seen
That you're publicly scrubbin' your photo gallery clean
While you post memes how you're gonna stand strong
Voilà, he's gone
But the pain in your heart's still singin' a song
And your eyes are achin', blood pressure bakin'
Knocked down and found in regret
'Cause you realize you gave time to a man
Who chose to bring beach to the sand
Queen of the didn't understand
Hey there, he didn't play fair
Now you're no longer a pair
That's how it is
That's how it is, sometimes
Just how it is sometimes
That's how it is, sometimes
Just how it is sometimes
He told you was forever
But caused you some stormy weather
That's how it is
That's how it is, sometimes
Just how it is sometimes
It's just how it is sometimes
It's just how it is
Look, love, I swear, you'll get past this, you know?
And every man ain't bad, baby
I don't even trust the word "man"
Not even Aquaman? That - talk to fish, but ain't man?
Are you kidding me? They're not even real
What? But, okay, but you are, you are a real person
You are a wom-an
Wow, seriously? You know what? You play too much
What? What? Okay, look, look, look, baby, look, baby, baby, baby
Seriously, I'm kiddin', love, seriously, it's just how it go sometimes
You'll get past this and I promise you everything will get better
And I promise you'll have a brighter day in the sun
Yeah, okay, what are you, the weatherman?
What? Did you close the door on me? I'm your goddamn father
That's who I am, you better open the door
You know what? And he picked the right time too, the summer
You know what? He think he gon' be out here?
I'ma hit up my boys, break his - legs
That way, he'll hop his way into