Lyrical Breakdown of Take Control - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Take Control" 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 "Take Control" 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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Wake up, wake up (get up) Get up, get up (I got something for you baby) Wake up, wake up Oh baby, now, let's get down tonight Ooh, ooh Uh, it's some sexy shit right here, baby (wake up) Yeah, uh 'Cause when I get that feeling, ooh (I'ma have to talk to 'em on this one, uh, okay) I can tell you darling, come take control (uh) Of my body and mind, just grab a hold I need some loving (get up, get up) I need some loving (wake up, wake up) I need some loving (get up, get up) I need some loving (wake up, wake up) Uh, look here, bitches come and bitches go (uh-huh) Got 'em flyin' in from L-A to Y-O (yeah) Kinda surprised when you was knocking at the door 'Cause I ain't even know you was gone I'm like where the fuck'd you go? What was that? Do I miss you? Do you want me to? I'ma say yes, 'cause it must be what you want me to do With them bullshit questions, ignorant suggestions You gon' give a nigga the impression that you wanna see me stressin' You about to learn a lesson (uh-huh), get on some new shit like One more fuckin' headache, I'ma get me a new bitch who care (what?) Relax, boo-boo, keep shit moving (shh) 'Cause what you see in the mirror is what I don't mind losing (okay) 'Cause when I get that feeling, ooh I can tell you darling, come take control Of my body and mind, just grab a hold I need some loving (get up, get up) I need some loving (wake up, wake up) I need some loving (get up, get up) I need some loving (wake up, wake up) Lovey-dovey, you love me love me, you're thinking of me I put my dick on your back see ain't no sleeping on me Block-block, knock-knock, it don't stop I lift your shirt up, skirt up and make your ass drop On all fours, red wine with a blue rose Shit cool, a Pitbull with a red nose Man, it's so hectic I slip out and slip back in to redirect it, connect it From the hip to the dip She say she wanna fuck with a Crip like Nip, so I dip Yeah, I bark and I bell And get back in the ocean like a shark or a whale Don't tell (shh) 'Cause when I get that feeling, ooh I can tell you darling, come take control Of my body and mind, just grab a hold I need some loving (get up, get up) (okay) I need some loving (wake up, wake up) I need some loving (get up, get up) I need some loving (wake up, wake up) (okay) What you hate about me is what you love me (uh-huh) Worship the ground I walk on (uh-huh), don't give a fuck about me (uh) Playing with my heart, well that's a dangerous game (for real) Put this dick up in your stomach have you saying my name Have you like, "Ayy, papi," nothing gon' stop me (yeah) Gorilla-fuck that ass (yeah), leave the pussy soppin' (yeah) Sucker for love, not me I ain't that nigga Send you back to your baby father, hatin' that nigga He like, "Why you always mad?" You know why Because he's not me, you know I would Never be that nigga that's home watchin' the kids While my wife was in the street sucking another nigga's dick 'Cause when I get that feeling, ooh I can tell you darling, come take control Of my body and mind, just grab a hold I need some loving (get up, get up) I need some loving (wake up, wake up) I need some loving (get up, get up) I need some loving (wake up, wake up) Man, that's when you come in (with the dick), wake her up with the dick You don't say a motherfuckin' word (I haven't gotta talk that shit, y'mean?) Just slide in the bed and wake her up with the dick Like, get up boo-boo Get up boo-boo, haha, haha Yeah X, baby! You know what it is