Lyrical Breakdown of Hold Me Down Ft. Alicia Keys - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Hold Me Down Ft. Alicia Keys" 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 "Hold Me Down Ft. Alicia Keys" 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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Oh, the King's back (back-back-ba-back-back) Yeah, bounce Oh, oh Oh, oh Yeah, oh, yeah Hold me down (uh, yeah) Hold me down (uh, yeah) Even when the rain falls (yeah, okay) Hold me down, oh (yeah) Hold me down (woo) I'm just so grateful (uh, yeah, rrr) Every day, it gets darker (rrr), the road gets longer (rrr) My body gets weaker (rrr), my faith gets stronger (rrr) The Devil's working on me hard, because God loves me (yeah) As long as I'm in His graces, it's gon' get ugly (hey) But, only He can judge me so What another motherfucker say don't matter (uh-huh) So I avoid the chatter (uh-huh) That way I ain't gotta splatter with the rat-tat-tatta (woo) Watch what you say or you gon' wish you had'a (yeah) Check a nigga data (what?) Ain't none nigga badder with the mic than the dog (uh) From the right to the wrong (uh) Still bite and go hard (yeah) spaz to the left (yeah) And with the last of my breath (yeah) I'll beat that ass to death (c'mon!) Hold me down (uh, uh, uh, yo) Hold me down Even when the rain falls (hey, hey) Hold me down, oh (uh, nigga don't need much) Hold me down I'm just so thankful (c'mon, get it) I pulled in opposite directions, my life's in conflict (uh-huh) That's why I spit words that depict the convict (okay, ooh) Man, if you not able to see What I'm saying to you, then you not able to be (c'mon, ooh, yeah) Just like reading the Bible to a baby (uh-uh) Some of y'all will get it (uh) But most of y'all gon' think I'm crazy (oh no, no, no) I ain't never gave a fuck about what you think (okay) What you think don't matter if you think yo' shit don't stink (baby) Man, it hurts when people that I love don't want me (oh) Want it all from me, then think they can judge me (yeah) Treat me like I'm ugly I done did some dumb shit but I never been a dummy 'Cause I know God love me (hold me down) Even when the rain falls Hold me down (hey) Hold me down (uh) I'm just so grateful (uh, uh) Hold me down (hey, hey) Hold me down (nigga don't need much) Hold me down (I'm just so thankful) Hold me down, even when the rain falls Hold me down (I'm just so grateful) Hold me down (nobody, nobody gonna take me down) Hold me down ('cause I went through it all) Hold me down (woah) Hold me down (yeah) Hold me down (nobody, nobody gonna take me down) Hold me down (oh, Lord) And it's all because of you And I'm just so grateful