Lyrical Breakdown of What's My Name - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "What's My Name" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

• Lyric Overview: Witness how DMX weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "What's My Name" 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 DMX 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 DMX's narrative.

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This is the fuckin' shit I be talkin' about Half rappin'-ass motherfuckers You think it's a game? You think it's a fuckin' game? Come on! (Uh, uh, uh) Come on! What y'all really want? (Uh, uh, uh, uh) What y'all really want? (Uh-huh, uh-huh) What, DMX (uh, uh, uh, uh, uh) Come on, ride or die (uh, uh) Ayo, ayo, ayo What's my name? DMX and I be the best, you see the rest? They lookin' like they need a rest (uh, uh, uh, what) One more time I'ma spit at you some shit That's gon' get at you and be fuckin' with your mind (uh) Stop talkin' shit 'Cause you out there runnin' your mouth And really don't know who you fuckin' with (what) Here we go again How many times do I have to tell you rap niggas I have no friends? (Come on) You still actin' up Runnin' around here like some brand new pussy That's about to get fucked (uh, uh, uh, what) The game don't stop I'm still gettin' down for whatever, whenever That's why my shit is hot (uh) Can't keep it real Now, some of us do, but most of us don't That's just how a nigga feel (come on) I shed blood For my people that'll keep you lookin see-through If ever you try to creep through DMX 'Cause if you want it, we got it Come and get it, nigga, we with it All you gotta do is set it, baby Ride or die What y'all niggas want? Uh, uh, what y'all niggas want? (What) DMX 'Cause if you want it, we got it Come and get it, nigga, we with it All you gotta do is set it, baby Ride or die What y'all niggas want? Uh, uh, what y'all niggas want? You still playin' games You gon' think it's a joke Until they no longer remember your name (uh-huh) That's how we do 'em Make cowards disappear into thin air By puttin' shit through 'em (ooh) Never comin' back Last time you saw that nigga Is the last time you'll see that nigga (alright) No more deaths 'Cause in a minute you gon' have grandma bein' The only family member left (come on) Bust my gun If I gots to kill a nigga But I'm always down for the one-on-one (alright) Dog for life We gon' get to the bottom of this shit if it takes all night (uh) Stop, drop (uh), open up shop (what) Fake up-north niggas screamin' for the cops (what) Ride or die And what that means is that I'll tell a nigga bye-bye Then pop him in his right eye (come on) DMX 'Cause if you want it, we got it Come and get it, nigga, we with it All you gotta do is set it, baby (uh) Ride or die What y'all niggas want? Uh, uh, what y'all niggas want? (What?) DMX 'Cause if you want it, we got it Come and get it, nigga, we with it All you gotta do is set it, baby Ride or die What y'all niggas want? Uh, uh, what y'all niggas want? Look at all these off-brand niggas (uh-huh) Runnin' around yappin' 'bout They be holdin' figures as big as Jigga's (come on) That's that bullshit Don't they know that around me Talkin' about what you got will get you hit (uh) I'm not a nice person I mean, I'd smack the shit out you twice, dog And that's before I start cursin' I stay flippin' One minute, I'm cool, the next minute I'm up on a nigga, rippin' That's my style I'm a cruddy nigga, leave you all bloody, nigga Service with a smile (uh-huh) Suck my dick And all you niggas that been to jail before Know that it's about to get thick (what) Let's get it on, baby You gon' be goin' against four niggas in one And you think you crazy? (Alright) I've lost my mind And I'm about to make you lose yours, too From far away, one time (boom) DMX 'Cause if you want it, we got it Come and get it, nigga, we with it All you gotta do is set it, baby (come on) Ride or die What y'all niggas want? Uh, uh, what y'all niggas want? (What) DMX 'Cause if you want it, we got it Come and get it, nigga, we with it All you gotta do is set it, baby (uh, come on) Ride or die What y'all niggas want? Uh, uh, what y'all niggas want? (What, what, what) DMX 'Cause if you want it, we got it Come and get it, nigga, we with it All you gotta do is set it, baby Ride or die What y'all niggas want? Uh, uh, what y'all niggas want? DMX