Lyrical Breakdown of 4321 - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "4321" 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 "4321" 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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Hah hah Yeah yeah Ay carumba I'm gonna Bankhead bounce! No doubt Watch yo mouth! Ayo, one two three four Five six seven Blaze the hot Trizack that sound like heaven Seven, six, five, four, to Three, two, one Ma'mon Meth-Tical come and get some Playin' my position, hot Nixon This one, for all the sick ones, confliction Posionous darts sickening, best believe Finger itchin' with two broke legs, now I'm trippin' On MC's cliche, shot that ricochets Start trouble bust bubbles, hip to wicked ways Gotta love me, G-O-D no one above me Look good but fuck ugly Tap your jaw from my punch buggy sonnin' you Got you shittin' in your last Huggie, runnin' who? Fuckin' punk, get a speed bump comin' through A single shot make your meat lump, respect Wu Ayo I put it on a nigga, shited on a nigga Turn a Christian to a certified sinner The bomb I release, time pent up (explodes) When you got sent up I was hittin' ya ex hoe Shit I kept low, petro' your metro Politic, keep the chickenheads gobblin' Shit I'm drivin' in, come with fog halogen Terrorize your city, from the spliff committee Kick ass 'til both Timberlands turn shitty Gritty, smack the driver's head in the gypsy When I approach, rappers be takin' notes I drop like I shoulda invented the raincoat Absolut, I love to burn to the roots I keep cummin' 'til you pour sperm from your boots Vigilante, hardcore to the penis Tell you fuck you, my attitude is anemic Stay out the dark, cause if I catch you when the sun is down Run it clown, come up off that, or I'm gon' gun it down Run it now, however it's gonna go, it's gon' be that See that, that shit'll finish you dawg, believe that Where we at, do your value your life, as much as your possesions? Don't be a stupid nigga, learn a lesson I'm gon' get you either way, and it's better to live Let me get what's up in your sock, cause it's, better to give Than receive, believe what I say when I tell ya Don't make me put you somewhere where nobody could smell ya And when the lights is out, they don't come back on This ain't a flick, you ain't gon' come back on, you ain't that strong You knew it was wrong, but you asked for it baby You's a big nigga, ski mask for it baby So I can hit you up on front street, thinkin' I'm sweet? Want heat? One deep, leave him behind, front seat Aiyyo, one two three four Five six seven Blaze the hot trizack Shine like heaven Seven six five four Three two one Come on Mr. Smith, come get some! When young sons fantasize of borrowing flows Tell little shorty with the big mouth the bank is closed (ha, word up) The symbol on my arm is off limits to challengers You hold the rusty swords I swing the Excalibur How dare you step up in my dimension (uh-huh) Your little ass should be somewhere cryin' on detention Watch your mouth, better yet, hold your tongue I'ma do this shit for free this time, this one's for fun Blow you to pieces, leave you covered in feces With one thesis (LL Cool J is hard) Every little boy wanna pick up the mic And try to run with the big boys and live up to the real hype But that's like pickin' up a ball, playin' with Mike Swingin' at Ken Griffey or challengin' Roy to a fight Stop it, you're amateur MC's Don't you know I'm like the Dream Team tourin' overseas For rappers in my circle I'm a deadly disease Ringmaster, bringin' a tiger cub to his knees (uhh) In the history of rap they've never seen such prominence Your naive confidence gets crushed by my dominance (word up) Now let's get back to this mic on my arm If it ever left my side it'd transform into a time bomb You don't wanna borrow that, you wanna idolize And you don't wanna make me mad nigga, you wanna socalize And I'm daring every MC in the game To play yourself out position, and mention my name I make a rhyme for every syllable in your name Go platinum for every time your grimy ass was on the train Watch your mouth, don't ever step out of line LL Cool J nigga, greatest of all time