Lyrical Breakdown of Cold World - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Cold World" 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 "Cold World" 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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Does it really get this cold in the summer Does it really get this dark in the day Do they really turn their backs when you talkin' When they lay somebody else's head where you lay Do they find it easy to be hard I find it even harder to be easy You know sometimes I close my eyes and I wonder If I ever left how much you'd miss me Oh, somebody told me blood is thicker than water If a man can see then he can recognize his own daughter And if hell is below would you pay the price to go Then I can make it to heaven for sure 'Cause this is a cold world,(what) Cold world, oh We make it this way, but we don't like it this way I said this is a cold world,(what) Cold world, oh We make it this way, but we don't like it this way Cats don't know what to say when they talkin' So I just let a nigga say what he feel Fuckin' with the kid, they gon' end up in a coffin 'Cause I'ma say what I gotta say with the steel Niggas hatin' 'cause I got a job I know it's their job to be hatin' I'm a dog so I don't fuck with cats 'Cause they gon' have me livin in the state pen It's bout time I reacted Look at what y'all did to this rap shit Knowin' niggas is wrong, come on with the cat shit Wack shit, get niggas torn down, slapped quick Blam, blam, blam... go down that quick Actin' like the truth was gone And I'm sayin' gotta deal with the ruthless one It's 2 piece, leave your faggot ass toothless son, I go hard, dog don't do it!, too late, it's done Hold up, I'ma show you why dog is the illest, kill this You might not catch it, but you'll feel this The realest nigga to ever do it, the realest nigga to ever go through it And y'all gon' bring me back to it Y'all gon' make me lose my mind Middle name is grime, came from crime Thought I'ma change by time, niggas don't know me But you can't hold somethin' You ain't got it, show me This is a cold world Cold world, oh We make it this way, but we don't like it this way I said this is a cold world Cold world, oh We make it this way, but we don't like it this way The tunnel looks brighter from behind but you gotta keep movin', movin' Because if life starts spinnin' in the right direction, who's losin, losin See in the night, I pray to keep me breathin' To see another day to give 'em something to believe in 'Cause I know it won't always be this way When you're tryin' hard to make a change