Lyrical Breakdown of Say What You Say - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

• Lyric Overview: Witness how Eminem weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Say What You Say" 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 Eminem 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 Eminem's narrative.

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Heh, so I'm out the game huh? Yo Dre, we ridin'? Whatup Well I'm wit'ya homie Okay, well let's handle the small shit I was born to brew up storms, stir up shit Kick up dust, cuss till I slur up spit Grew up too quick went through too much knew to much shit Corrupt and I'ma pour it on like syrup, bitch Thick 'n' rich, sick and twisted Mr. Buttersworth Dre tole me to milk this shit for what it's worth Till the cow just tilts and tips 'n' stumbles to earth And if I fumble a verse, keep going First take, I make mistakes, just keep it No punches pull, no punches, that's weak shit Fake shit if I ever take shit, I'll eat shit Wasn't for him? Wouldn't be shit Creep with me, as we take a little trip down Memory Lane Been here longer than anyone in the game And I ain't got to lie about my age But what about Jermaine? Fuck Jermaine, he don't belong speakin' mine or Timbaland's name And don't think I don't read your little interviews and see what your sayin' I'm a giant, and I ain't gotta move till I'm provoked When I see you, I'mma step on you and not even know it You midget, mini-me, with a buncha little mini-you's Runnin' around your backyard swimmin' pools Over 80 million records sold And I ain't have to do it with ten or eleven year olds 'Cause what you say is what you say Say what you say how you say it whenever you sayin' it Just remember how you said it when you were sprayin' it So who you playin' with, huh? 'Cause what you say is what you say Say what you say how you say it whenever you sayin' it Just remember how you said it when you were sprayin' it So who you playin' with, huh? Second verse, it gets worse, it gets no better than this Amatuers drink veteran piss from a dixie cup If you ever mix me up or confuse me with a Canibus or Dre with a Dupri Will rub it in, every club your in, we'll have you black balled and make sure you never rap-a-fuckin-gain Dre ain't havin' it as long as I'm here, play Devil's advocate If there was some magic shit I could wave over the industry that could save it when I'm gone And buried to make sure the tradition carries on, I would If I could only use this power for good I wouldn't, not even if I could From the hood and I'm a hornet And I'ma only sting when I'm cornered And I'mma only sucker punch and swing without warnin' And swing to knock somebody's fuckin head off 'cause I know, if they get up, I won't get a chance to let off Another punch, I'm punk-rock, no one's punk Don't give a fuck, white-Pac, so much spunk When I was little I knew I would blow up and sell a mill or grow up to be Atilla, go nuts and be a killer And I'm somethin of a phenom, one puff of the chron I'm unstoppable, I'm alive and on top again There's no obstacle that I can't conquer So come along with us C'mon! 'Cause what you say is what you say Say what you say how you say it whenever you sayin' it Just remember how you said it when you were sprayin' it So who you playin' with, huh? 'Cause what you say is what you say Say what you say how you say it whenever you sayin' it Just remember how you said it when you were sprayin' it So who you playin' with, huh? Now anybody who knows Dre Knows I'm about fast cars and Alize, partyin' all day But I handle my business 'cause it work before play Don't look for trouble but I'll serve you gourmet However you want it, you could have it your way You fuck my night up, I'mma fuck up your day Bullet with your name, sendin' it your way That goes for anyone who walks threw that doorway 'Cause this is my space, you invade it Live to regret it and you die tryin' to violate it Fuck around get annihilated, eyes dialated Like my old lady! 'Cause what you say is what you say Sometimes what you mean is two different things Depending on your mood, if it swings, think too many things Little hit of Dre's weed, I can do anything Catch a contact, then I'm gone and I'm back I speed write and my loose-leaf's my lanch pad And I can pull any string Don't have to prove anything Catch a contract on your head You headed West, talk shit about Dre? You better get a vest, then invest in something To protect your head and neck And it's back and forth all day like Red and Meth I joke when I say I'm the best in the booth But a lot of truth is said in jest And if I ever do live to be a legend I'mma die a sudden death Five mics in The Source, ain't holdin' my fuckin breath But I suffocate for the respect 'fore I breath to collect a fuckin check 'Cause what you say is what you say Say what you say how you say it whenever you sayin' it Just remember how you said it when you were sprayin' it So who you playin' with, huh? 'Cause what you say is what you say Say what you say how you say it whenever you sayin' it Just remember how you said it when you were sprayin' it So who you playin' with, huh? Watch your fuckin' mouth Yo this Timbaland, tell him I said suck - ti-tick - my dick