Lyrical Breakdown of Heaven Only Knows - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Eve weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Heaven Only Knows" 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 Eve 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 Eve's narrative.

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Heaven only knows Heaven only knows Heaven only knows Heaven only knows (My story) Went from dancin' on table tops To makin' labels pop For tha love of tha money So i could cop everything From icy rings to drop tops Now i'm on top But to look back on my reality Happy i stopped lettin' niggas rule my world Impressed by niggas tryin' to school this baby girl I was fuckin too early 15 knowin' money was green Puffin' too early Body big not grown Knowledged up too early Thought it was cute to flirt with older cats Up in they face Didn't have a daddy so i put a daddy in the space My mommy was my shelter but i broke free Learnin' that the streets was harder Than i thought they'd be Wantin' to be grown- rebellin' Ain't no tellin where i'd be- pussy sellin' Never would i Instead i wore a g-string Thought never could i Thougth i had to to be grown beginning of my life Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Oooooohhhhhh Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Yo closed my self down held myself in Exposed my myself alone no one helpin' What am i to do but cryin' on that night No one in the house knew tv was my life Who was i to tell and what would they think of me No one understood the pain that was sent to me Broke down from the things men would say to me Sellin; dreams to a naive kid- i blame me But i never really had someone to tell me what to do Teach me that i'm better than just pussy that's true Teach me that the future was written already waitin' So respect myself and life not to be consumed with hatin' Do positive and positive would happen Stay positive and positive was rappin' It was like my brain was clouded with unneccessary shit But i chose to see through the negative and make hits Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Oooooohhhhhh Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Yo yo now i'm 20 years old and look where i'm at I thank the lord every day and pray theres no turnin' back I wannna keep my family happy and that's that See tears in my mother's eyes from platinum placks See things that i've done i don't regret I just learn from mistakes in the past knowin' that I had to earn respect and earn trust In school was never given The way you find out about life is simply livin To be strong stay strong let nobody crush you Your body is your temple young girls Don't let him touch you He'll respect anything you say if he really loves you Don't settle for second let him put no one above you I did a lot of things in my life i take back Gotta take from the good and the bad collect that Cause it helps to build who you see now respect that Young black and strong keep me in your tape deck Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Oooooohhhhhh Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Heaven only knows (heaven only knows) Oooooooooooooooohhhhhh Ooooooooooooooooo (Fade)