Lyrical Breakdown of I Lied - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "I Lied" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how DJ Khaled weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "I Lied" 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 DJ Khaled 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 DJ Khaled's narrative.

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DJ Khaled] I'mma lie for my dawg I'mma ride Just know I'mma lie I know I told you I stopped slanging ye, strapped everyday I lied, I lied, I lied All the hoes say I'm fucking, every time I said I wasn't, only you that I be fucking I lied, I lied, I lied Nah I ain't seen nothing, nah I ain't hear nothing, want to talk to my lawyer I lied, I lied, I lied I swear to tell the truth, nothing but the whole truth with my hand on the Bible I lied, I lied, I lied I know I told you I stopped slanging ye, strapped everyday I lied, I lied, I lied All the hoes say I'm fucking, every time I said I wasn't, only you that I be fucking I lied, I lied, I lied Nah I ain't seen nothing, nah I ain't hear nothing, want to talk to my lawyer I lied, I lied, I lied And I swear to tell the truth, nothing but the whole truth with my hand on the Bible I lied, I lied, I lied I swear I swore to tell the truth, nothing but the whole truth And I got up on that podium and lied Then the coppers swore to tell the truth nothing but the whole truth And he got up on that podium and cried Said I tried to take his life And the judge ain't take my side Cause when you black that risk is high to beat that case against them odds Against them guys, with your last bit of money for your lawyer My heart dropped when I seen him hit the corner They was in the black Taurus, Dodge Charger, Explorer Beat me to the ground and used my blood to mop the floor But I'mma hold the water like it was holy water Informants told informants how we had it and they swarmed us They caught us I know I told you I stopped slanging ye, strapped everyday I lied, I lied, I lied All the hoes say I'm fucking, every time I said I wasn't, only you that I be fucking I lied, I lied, I lied Nah I ain't seen nothing, nah I ain't hear nothing, want to talk to my lawyer I lied, I lied, I lied I swear to tell the truth, nothing but the whole truth with my hand on the Bible I lied, I lied, I lied Only swear by a law so when approached by them folks I spit the truth when I swore under oath I lied, I lied Shit, cause I don't take the stand on niggas I rather give it to that man up close Blocka, blocka I told my cellie in the jail I wouldn't rap no more See you when they free you cuz cause I ain't coming back no more Wifey on the highway with them kids driving back on fouth Knowing in a nigga [?] that I be back in court Reside in somebody's federal estate Niggas jumping on your case is worst than first 48 I seen a rat stand up on his case that wish he told Come on a pill and give a nigga a will I know I told you I stopped slanging ye, strapped everyday I lied, I lied, I lied All the hoes say I'm fucking, every time I said I wasn't, only you that I be fucking I lied, I lied, I lied Nah I ain't seen nothing, nah I ain't hear nothing, want to talk to my lawyer I lied, I lied, I lied I swear to tell the truth, nothing but the whole truth with my hand on the Bible I lied, I lied, I lied It was we vs. them vs. three then ten Swore I never [?] again but I lied, I lied Now the package is enormous And that come with informants We already kinda hot so it's stupid to keep it on us We just being hard headed Disregarding the drop Them they bagged him in the cab and brought him back to the spot Found six p's of piffy a little under fifty That little bit of bread make the relationship shifty And it's all my fault he still tryna to convince me I miss my goddaughter I wonder if she miss me Birthdays and Christmas I ain't never missed it Her dad is my brother I love him from a distance I know I told you I stopped slanging ye, strapped everyday I lied, I lied, I lied All the hoes say I'm fucking, every time I said I wasn't, only you that I be fucking I lied, I lied, I lied Nah I ain't seen nothing, nah I ain't hear nothing, want to talk to my lawyer I lied, I lied, I lied I swear to tell the truth, nothing but the whole truth with my hand on the Bible I lied, I lied, I lied I know I told you I stopped slanging ye, strapped everyday I lied, I lied, I lied All the hoes say I'm fucking, every time I said I wasn't, only you that I be fucking I lied, I lied, I lied Nah I ain't seen nothing, nah I ain't hear nothing, want to talk to my lawyer I lied, I lied, I lied I swear to tell the truth, nothing but the whole truth with my hand on the Bible I lied, I lied, I lied