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? (Huh?) Yo, Dre, we ridin'? Whatever (Haha) Well, I'm wit' ya, homie Okay, let's handle the small shit I was born to brew up storms, stir up shit Kick up dust, cuss 'til I slur up spit Grew up too quick, went through too much, knew too much shit Corrupt, and I'ma pour it on like syrup, bitch Thick and rich, sick and twisted, Mr. Buttersworth Dre told me to milk this shit for what it's worth 'Til the cow just tilts and tips and stumbles to Earth And if I fumble a verse Keep goin' first take, I make mistakes, just keep it No punches pulled, 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 you're sayin' I'm a giant, and I ain't gotta move 'til I'm provoked When I see you, I'ma step on you and not even know it You midget, mini-me with a bunch of little mini-yous Runnin' around your backyard swimmin' pools Over eighty million records sold And I ain't have to do it with ten- or eleven-year-olds See upcoming rap shows Get tickets for your favorite artists You might also like Habits Eminem & White Gold Brand New Dance Eminem Antichrist Eminem '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 was sprayin' it So who you playin' with, huh? (Huh, huh, 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 was sprayin' it So who you playin' with, huh? (Huh, huh, huh) Second verse, it gets worse, it gets no better than this Amateurs drink veteran piss From a Dixie cup, if you ever mix me up Or confuse me with a Canibus or Dre with a Dupri We'll rub it in, every club you're in, we'll have you blackballed And make sure you never rap a-fuckin'-gain Dre ain't havin' it, long as I'm here to 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'ma 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 mil' or Grow up to be Attila, 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 Come on '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 was sprayin' it So who you playin' with, huh? (Huh, huh, 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 was sprayin' it So who you playin' with, huh? (Huh, huh, huh) Now anybody who knows Dre Knows I'm about fast cars and Alizé, partyin' all day But I handled my business, 'cause it's work before play Don't look for trouble, but I'll serve you gourmet However you want it, you can have it your way You fuck my night up, I'ma fuck up your day Bullet with your name, sendin' it your way That goes for anyone who walks through that doorway 'Cause this is my space, you invade it Live to regret it, and you'll die tryna violate it Fuck around, get annihilated, eyes dilated Huh, like my old lady? 'Cause what you say is what you say Sometimes what you mean is two different things Dependin' on your mood if it swings Think too many things, little hit of Dre's weed, I can do anything Catch a contact and I'm gone, and I'm back I speedwrite and my loose leaf's my launchpad And I can pull any string, don't have to prove anything Catch a contrac' on your head, you headed west? Talked shit about Dre? You better get a vest And invest in somethin' 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 lotta truth is said in jest And if I ever do live to be a legend, I'ma die a sudden death Five mics in "The Source"? Ain't holdin' my fuckin' breath But I'll suffocate for the respect 'fore I breathe 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 was sprayin' it So who you playin' with, huh? (Huh, huh, 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 was sprayin' it So who you playin' with, huh? (Huh, huh, huh) Watch your fuckin' mouth Yo, this Timbaland, tell him I said suck, chka, my dick