Lyrical Breakdown of "My Mindstate" - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of ""My Mindstate"" 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 ""My Mindstate"" 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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You can't beat my mindstate You can't beat my mindstate You can't beat my mindstate (hello) Ayo let's skin the ghost Because the sheets been stained with the ocean I am the elf to the seven closed closet burned to the Flinstone Singin in the black man's wish Figure me zoomed to the outskirts Slave with the big black sword down in the underbelly Walk, run, pluck abstinence (to fucking) The m equals a norm Timbs made fruit to skills Tally on tally on tally on Im not hard You can't beat my mindstate (hello) You can't beat my mindstate (hello) You can't beat my mindstate (hello) You can't beat my mindstate Oh yeah, where we were we be Where we go? (Yo I got that fat shit) To make matters worse (yo I got that fat shit) You got the money in the purse (yo I got that fat shit) Had to sit down for a while from my style was too heavy to bear (yo I got that fat shit) For my head to contemplate (yo I got that fat shit) Went on the blind date (she was a fat shit) I'm not home I get gooder than gettin be Gooder than gooder than Gooder than gettin be Time to play the low self watch I get to zone on the kosher stuff With my avenue attitude But I'd really a like psycho in meditation With my Indonesian boogaloo Makes the mix cause the rainy weather is flyin soon And ABC News won't be able to catch baby I'm not home You can't beat my mindstate (hello) You can't beat my mindstate (hello) You can't beat my mindstate (hello) You can't beat my mindstate (hello) When a sperm cell met with Hady (12 months later) My first words was dad Then I ran into a peppermint patty Charlie Brown gets mad (he's coming after me) (No he ain't) Yes he is (no he ain't) Hes now over my house shootin out all the windows (broken glass everywhere) Just like I'm standing here doing the same to his (everywhere) Cause I'm not home You can't beat my mindstate (hello) You can't beat my mindstate (hello) You can't beat my mindstate (hello) You can't beat my mindstate (hello) You can't beat my mind (hello) You can't beat my mind (hello) You can't beat my (hello) You can't beat my (hello) You can't beat (hello) You can't beat (hello) You can't (hello) You can't (hello) You (hello) You (hello) (No) hello (No) hello (No) hello (Hello) yes indeedy, you're here, right here on 90.3 FM WBAU We have Gangsta B in our studios That was alright Gangsta B (thank you very much) Who did the mixing on that? (A couple of people) Was that Mase? (Yeah, there was Mase and De La Soul) Yeah, I was gonna say that (And Prince Paul, he helped us out too) Prince Paul? Yeah, Stetson Sonic I know I quite sure the people out there know who he is But that's cool That's alright man, I like that Thank you That's pretty chill