Lyrical Breakdown of On Top - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "On Top" 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 "On Top" 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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Uhh yeah, uhh Uhh, uhh, uhh, uhh, what? We gon' make these cats stop! Why they waitin' to go? We gon' keep it on top! Why these cats is like aiyyo? We gon' make these cats stop! Why they waitin' to go? We gon' keep it on top! Why these cats is like aiyyo? Song ain't a song without X and the BS Earl, Stan initials ES About to shut it down, y'all don't see this? Oh my God y'all don't see this? Started with a little, raising the pups Now I'm a home-run hitter, we raising our cups Toastin', to all the roastin' we done Bite hard, done bit hard but don't run My dogs is dogs with official bloodlines Cats want mine? X blood-line? Oh you try na get hit in the head one time Straight to the body with the whole 29 It's gon' be whatever it's gon' be And I'm gon' see whatever I'm gon' see And I'm gon' do whatever I'm gon' do So if it's fuck me nigga, then fuck you too! C'mon! We gon' make these cats stop! Why they waitin' to go? We gon' keep it on top! Why these cats is like aiyyo? We gon' make these cats stop! Why they waitin' to go? We gon' keep it on top! Why these cats is like aiyyo? Off the chain I'ma run through, walk through, gun do haunt you A gun puts a spark through, no tellin' what the hawk do? Only speak for me, no tellin' what the dog do Dog do what the fuck dog do? Shit Yo' crew leave it alone You got your eyes on the bone? Can't keep your eyes of the throne? Go on now With that shit you did man, c'mon now! I'm gettin' sick of niggaz fuckin with D You fuckin with D? You fuckin with me You fuckin with me? You fuckin with X Fuckin with X? You fuckin with a softball-sized hole up in your vest And the rest? Ain't nothin' to rap about Ain't no when the strap is out Ain't no when the rats is out 'Cause the rats don't know shit but point money out! We gon' make these cats stop! Why they waitin' to go? We gon' keep it on top! Why these cats is like aiyyo? We gon' make these cats stop! Why they waitin' to go? We gon' keep it on top! Why these cats is like aiyyo? School street, Moulfred, Whitney Young Been there, lived there, now it's become A place where the face I'm not familiar with These new cats done got me on some "I'ma kill you shit!" And I remember when you came through flyin', a 1 2 9 Scooped ya man up and he signed to the line I got a deal, shit I'm still in the grind Got the steal, 'cause shit is still on my mind You got to watch niggaz that you talk to 'Cause sometimes they talk to you funny, whass up wit'chu money? Oh you think it's sweet? My name must be Honey Funny, 'til you leave with your head bloody And what he gon' do when a 6 foot 3 430 pound motherfucker come through? Nothin'! Breathe easy! When cats talk slick dogs get greasy! We gon' make these cats stop! Why they waitin' to go? We gon' keep it on top! Why these cats is like aiyyo? We gon' make these cats stop! Why they waitin' to go? We gon' keep it on top! Why these cats is like aiyyo? What? Why these cats is like yo! Aiyyo! Why these cats is like yo! Aiyyo!