Lyrical Breakdown of Days In The East - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Days In The East" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Drake weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Days In The East" 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 Drake 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 Drake's narrative.

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Yeah, why you keep askin' me about her? She's not here right now, she's not here right now Why am I the one you wanna get into with for the drama I got a lot to say, and that's the last thing a nigga wanna hear right now Spendin' all my days on the Eastside, oh Forgettin' who I was on the other side, oh Young nigga switchin' up the program right now Tryna put the power in my own hands right now I'm about to ride through the old hood right now Got too much pride for my own good right now Waitin' on you to give in and hit me up So I could fall through like old times and hit it up I'm terrible at inviting myself, call me over Those nights when you need someone else call me over You can be the one to take control call me over When I get there, you already know, call me Why you keep askin' me about her? Couple of other things I'd rather do than talk about that right now Told you about giving him chances on chances on chances He's not holding you down, he's holding you back right now Spendin' all my days on the Eastside, oh Forgettin' who I was on the other side, oh Young nigga switchin' up the program right now Tryna put the power in my own hands right now Love it when your ass speak the truth to me, oh Tryna wake up and have you with me, oh Waitin' on you to give in and hit me up So I could fall through like old times and hit it up I'm terrible at inviting myself, call me over Those nights when you need someone else call me over You can be the one to take control call me over When I get there, you already know, call me Yeah, ayy Yeah (I threw my hands in the air and said show me something), ayy Remember one night I went to Erykah Badou house She made tea for me We talked about love and what life can really be for me She said, "When that shit is real, you just know" And I was thinking about you, you already know Yeah, the other night Chubbs showed up at my house He had weed for me, that's my nigga 'til we gone Keep his ear to the streets for me Said the city stress him out on the low I said, "I feel you, nigga, I already know" Yeah, already Girls talkin' 'bout, "You gotta leave already?" Damn, my lil' nephew turned four already Gave you a little help, you need more already Damn, you need more already? 'Fore you said, "You're mine," I was yours already 22, had the Bentley four-door already Even as a boy, I was the boy already So you know that mean the pussy galore already Mention other girls, you get insecure already That was in the past, I matured already Fuck them hoes, you got the award already You go to Chanel and get the rewards already Know I do this shit for Third Ward already Know I do this shit for H-Town already Already, already Yeah Back up in this thing, it's a go Had a couple niggas out of pocket, now they know Ain't the first time 'cause I've lost you before Had to get it back, had to get it back Had to pull it back because I know I'm on the road Had to take you back because I know you're down to roll If you can get it from me, you can have it, now you know All your friends asking where you stand with the boy FaceTime saying you got plans for the boy Studying your body, that's exams for the boy Take a flight here, pop a Xan for your boy Waking up in Amsterdam with the boy Long flight home, 'nother Xan for your boy You would probably fly out to Japan for the boy You would probably kill another man for the boy You would probably You would probably lie about it on the stand for your boy Put the Bible to your right hand for the boy That's why you ain't never got to worry 'bout the boy You know you got You know you got that really good insurance on the boy You just gotta pack a bag and hurry to the boy, yeah Why? Fring