Lyrical Breakdown of Somebody - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Somebody" 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 "Somebody" 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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I knew when I came in the game It wasn't gonna be a cakewalk I wanted the money and fame I told the Lord I'm gon' stop Selling that candy cane 'Fore I get caught by a cop Shackles and cuffs add chains Might get set up by a narc Got a couple of kids to raise So it's a Catch-23 Should I get a job Or go back to pushin' the D? Should I call my plug And ask him to front me a key? Should I get my recommendation Papers for trees I got bounce-back abilities Get-back skills and ideals Buy a food truck And start selling Meals on Wheels Drive a tow truck So that it can help pay the bills Create a app, get in the tech world And makes some scrill Make a blap-rider hit record And get a deal Get out the trap Buy me a house on top of a hill Sharp as a tack, intelligent hoodlum That's how I feel Platinum plaques all on the wall For real, for real Yeah, I'm just somebody Tryin' to really be somebody, yeah With everything that I do Stop pocket watching Hater, baller blocking, yeah And let me do what I do (I'm talking about getting to the money) (E-40 ad-lib: Real walkie talkie) Deal with it Deal with it I told on that one day That I'm gon' get it I'm stubborn, ambitious And money driven I drank Mangoscoto That's what I'm sippin' Take a swig out the bottle I'm still ignorant I smoke gelato Like a immigrant Incinerate Suckas can't stop us We motivate Got hustle in bones In my body and my genetics Wake up in the morning Do burpees and calisthenics Hater try to hurt me Gon' need some paramedics Might not make it through surgery IVs and anesthetics Fresh off the lot Not out the Autotrader My 2017 Cost a half a acre License, insurance And registration on the dash Case the po-po try to blast (If they blast) Look, I'm just a man Who wants it all So if you ain't talking paper Around me Go, get the hell up I don't need no one That don't got any paper Yeah, I'm just somebody Tryin' to really be somebody, yeah With everything that I do Stop pocket watching Hater, baller blocking, yeah And let me do what I do (I'm talking about getting to the money) Yeah, I'm just somebody Tryin' to really be somebody, yeah With everything that I do Stop pocket watching Hater, baller blocking, yeah And let me do what I do (I'm talking about getting to the money) Have you ever...