Lyrical Breakdown of Serious - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

• Lyric Overview: Witness how E-40 weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Serious" 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 E-40 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 E-40's narrative.

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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Baby, yeah You get it in the mornin' Yeah, yeah, yeah 'Cause I'm so serious Baby, yeah You get it in the mornin' Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah 'Cause I'm so serious Baby, yeah So serious, man Have it in the mornin' Listen up, if you a true hustler, man, for real You gon' bounce back if you got get-back skills Fuck all that weepin' and whinin' and cryin', pissin' the bed I'ma make it do what it do, get out and get my grip I'm on that graveyard shift, my water bill past due Hustlin', tryna stay focused, got a 24-hour notice on my do' Business is slow, I speak the truth, blood pressure out the roof A long way from bein' recession-proof I'm goin' through, I ain't tryna be a deadbeat dad I want my kids to have a better life than I had My cellular off, need some more minutes, over my limit Had the money but bought an ounce of weed, thought I could flip it Man, I'm niggerin' 'cause that's what some of us Black folks do Instead of payin' a bill, he gon' buy the new Jordan shoe Milk and diapers and baby wipes cost an arm and a leg A breast, a wing, and a thigh, hustlin', tryna get by Yeah, don't underestimate me A couple of days is all it's gon' take me 'Cause I'm so serious It go like that, I drop it off and it come right back I get it in the mornin' Don't underestimate me A couple of days is all it's gon' take me 'Cause I'm so serious It go like that, I drop it off and it come right back I get it in the mornin' Uh, I'm sick and tired of bein' sick and tired of bein' broke I'm sick of this sequel, man, I swear I hate reportin' to them people Bro, I'm down on my luck, ain't got a buck to my name Dirty testin', pissin' in the cup, what the fuck? They found weed in my system, I told my girl I was quittin' They sent me back to San Quentin for ninety days Did my time and got out Now I'm in the unemployment line tryna figure shit out But the penal system got me by the necks, aha With my troubled past, I can't even get me a job My partner rap, he got his own record label, they doin' their thang If I holla at him, maybe he can shoot me some change Plus I'm a loyal nigga, man, I learn quick, bro, I ain't stupid All you gotta do is show me one time and I can do it My fella put a hustler under his wing Showed me the game, now I'm doin' my thang Yeah, don't underestimate me A couple of days is all it's gon' take me 'Cause I'm so serious It go like that, I drop it off and it come right back I get it in the mornin' Don't underestimate me A couple of days is all it's gon' take me 'Cause I'm so serious It go like that, I drop it off and it come right back I get it in the mornin' I'm tryna stay outta trouble and triple Double, quadruple this little change that I got By throwin' a few concerts But I'm not too sure if I'm ready to spend this mail The reason why is rap shows don't always go that well Uh, and the chances are that I probably won't recoup So I'ma take this loot and book some old-school R&B soul groups That way the venue insurance won't be that high And plus I'm minimizin' the chances of somebody dyin' That's right, I got a homie that work at the toll bridge He make good money, plus he get benefits He been hollerin' at me never-the-lessin' Tryna get a nigga a job there, which is a blessin' Uh, but I don't think the homie really understand I'm an entrepreneur, man, I ain't workin' for no white man Attitude of a hood boy All my life I been runnin' from the Elroys, I'm serious Yeah, don't underestimate me A couple of days is all it's gon' take me 'Cause I'm so serious It go like that, I drop it off and it come right back I get it in the mornin' Don't underestimate me A couple of days is all it's gon' take me 'Cause I'm so serious It go like that, I drop it off and it come right back I get it in the mornin'