Lyrical Breakdown of Don't You Ever - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Don't You Ever" 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 "Don't You Ever" 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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Don't do it dog, it's just not worth it What the fuck have they done? Now, don't you ever fuck around Now, don't you ever fuck around Nigga, don't you ever fuck around Now, don't you ever fuck around Now, don't you ever fuck around Now, don't you ever fuck around Nigga don't you ever fuck around Now, don't you ever fuck around Ayy, yo', I got a mean flow that'll drown (uh-huh), niggas, put down, niggas Can't stand to be around, niggas, if they clown, niggas (uh) How many times, must I break the same niggas off some dumb So we know, where the fuck I'm comin' from? Gun and ones, watch a black, niggas, turn purple With this fo' pound, I bust mo' rounds, in the circle (uh) The niggas that tried is the same niggas that fried So he'll never rest in peace 'cause of the way that he died (uh, uh, uh) I'm Evil, like Kneival, fagot, I'll leave you Like I should've did your peoples before they could conceive you How's a buck fifty sound, for a quick ass cut? Here's a flashback, I fuckin' blow your bitch ass up (what) And it's no problem, handlin' a niggas with a death wish (uh) Leave him breathless, and hit his wife with a dead fish (come on) Must I show this niggas, I can throw this niggas, I'll blow this niggas You can get it too, 'cause you know this niggas (what) Now, don't you ever fuck around Now, don't you ever fuck around Nigga, don't you ever fuck around Now, don't you ever fuck around Now, don't you ever fuck around Now, don't you ever fuck around Nigga, don't you ever fuck around Now, don't you ever fuck around I get pumped, just like a bodybuilder (uh-huh) And it's been more than a couple of times my pump shottie spilt a (uh) Niggas guts on the door, because he wanted more (what) Than he could stand, now, him and his man is on the floor (what) That's what you get for talkin' shit you shouldn't got me started (whoa) You motherfuckers never wanted nuttin', but you got it (come on) I shit on niggas like a toilet-toilet (uh, uh, uh) 'Cause all it takes, is a second for it to get hectic so call it (what) How you want it? Punk bitch, talkin' junk, bitch Fuck around and you'll be found in a trunk, bitch (uh-huh) Niggas is off brand like no frills And I got more skills to show my fo' kills, my fuckin' fo' thrills (uh, uh, uh) Got some cold shit, have you like, "Oh shit", don't laugh money When I'm done with this nigga, I'm gettin' in yo' shit (a'ight) Break niggas, especially fake nigga over dumb shit (uh) With one hit, watch the dum, dum split, this bum's shit (come on) Now, don't you ever fuck around Now, don't you ever fuck around Nigga, don't you ever fuck around Now, don't you ever fuck around Now, don't you ever fuck around Now, don't you ever fuck around Nigga, don't you ever fuck around Now, don't you ever fuck around Fuckin' see some cats thinkin' the worst (uh) Dumb cats, them cats, sleep in a hearse (uh) Where yo' guns at? Run that, see a niggas thirst (what) Been there, done that, and did it first (come on) Niggas, can't tell me shit about this (uh) And I keep somethin' that'll hit, if I miss (uh) One thin' a niggas stay with is hot shit (what) Got this, what you cats want? Not this (whoo) I constantly got to remind, young niggas Uh, uh, don't do that, some niggas (uh) Think 'cause I ain't killed a nigga this week that shit is sweet (what) Fuck around, you'll be dead in the street (uh) Red with a sheet, over the corpse Shit is deep, so I shed a tear, over the loss If you creep, then you know niggas will roll with the force (come on) Should've paid that money that you owed to the boss (come on) Now, don't you ever fuck around Now, don't you ever fuck around Nigga, don't you ever fuck around Now, don't you ever fuck around Now, don't you ever fuck around Nigga, don't you ever fuck around Nigga don't you ever fuck around Now, don't you ever fuck around Uh- huh, don't do it dog, it's just not worth it Please, eh, for your sake, he-he, you know, come on