Lyrical Breakdown of It's A War - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "It's A War" 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 "It's A War" 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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Where you at, baby? I don't hear you! I don't hear you! I see those! I see those There's a lot of motherfuckers in here, dog Yeah Is it on? (Crowd: YEAH!) Is it on? (Crowd: YEAH!) IS IT ON? (Crowd: YEAH!) C'mon! Uh! C'mon! What? Is y'all motherfuckers ready for the ruff ryde! When I speak I'm understood, my decision is wood See what I'm able to see, 'cause my vision is good It's like I see through the eyes of a wise old man So I chill, and when I can kill this guy's whole fam Something better to be thought dumb and remain silent Then to open your mouth and remove [?] 'cause if it came violent See I'm gonna give it to you straight, so you don't ask anymore You don't really want what you (Man: Asking me for) It's a war when it's on it's on, when I'm long Till I'm gone and I ain't got long But while I'm here, y'all niggaz gonna burn Be [?] after this money and y'all niggaz gonna learn All this fucking weak you've been talking about that driveby And they did nothing but (Man: Driveby's) Listen shorty I'm telling you this for your own good Everybody is the man in they own hood, for real Do my ladies run this motherfucka? (YEAH!) Or do my dogs run this motherfucka? (YEAH!) Do my ladies run this motherfucka? (YEAH!) Or do my dogs run this motherfucka? (YEAH!) Uh-huh! I don't hear you! I don't hear you! Arf arf arf! Arf! Arf!