Lyrical Breakdown of I’m Upset - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "I’m Upset" 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 "I’m Upset" 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 (I'm workin' on dyin') I'm upset 50 thousand on my head, it's disrespect So offended that I had to double-check I'ma always take the money over - That's why they need me out the way, what you expect? Got a lot of blood and it's cold They keep tryna get me for my soul Thankful for the women that I know Can't go 50-50 with no - Every month I'm supposed to pay her bills and get her what she want I still got like seven years of doin' what I want My dad still got child support from 1991 Outta town, people love to pop a lot of - then come around Word to Flacko Jodye, he done seen us put it down - askin' if I'm cool I'm upset ('set, 'set, 'set) Hundred thousand on my head, it's disrespect (disrespect) So offended that I had to double-check You tryna check? This is real life, think we playin' chess So what's next? Jump up out the bed like I'm possessed I go out on tour and I say I'm drinkin' less End up gettin' loose and gettin' pictures from my ex (ex, ex, ex, ex) SMS, triple X That's the only time I ever shoot below the neck (skrr) Why you keep on - if you know that - dead? (Skrr) That's the only kind of - that gets you some respect Got a lot of blood and it's cold They keep tryna get me for my soul (for my soul) Thankful for the women that I know Can't go 50-50 with no - (ay, ay) Every month She don't even love me, she just puttin' on a front (front) She gon' try and settle outta court and make a run Then gon' ask me how I'm doin' I'm upset ('set, 'set, 'set) Half a million on my head I can accept, yeah 'Least it makes me feel like someone tried their best, yeah Want to waste a half a million, be my guest Made me wanna buy a vest and a - (skrr) But I'm blessed, I just checked (checked, checked) Hate me, never met me in the flesh (flesh) Say she's got some things she gotta come here and collect That - is in a box to the left, to the left (left, left, left) For my soul And I know