Lyrical Breakdown of 187 Proof - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "187 Proof" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Freddie Gibbs weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "187 Proof" 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 Freddie Gibbs 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 Freddie Gibbs's narrative.

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I grew up wishing my life would be like the Cosby's I go that extra mile to escape this ghetto monotony See how this vicious cycle could fuck with you psychologically Just cooperate with the state or become they property Bitch, my name be breaking bail from the street to the jailhouse And it ain't no transaction unless I came with my scale out When you roll in your college, I just might fuck up and fail out Fucking bitch after bitch, stacking my chips, all I care 'bout Fuck with GBA, bitch I need a CPA, come and count it up Thousand thugs be all tryna catch him, crowded around the bus Guess it's 'bout to go down, if you down to fuck, then you down with us I know hoes that'll smoke a stick, sloppy drunk, and get powdered up This corporate thug world, they like you, but they love the realest Straight Gary gangsta shit, didn't come up off no fucking gimmicks, bitch 2Pac ain't back 'cause he got set up and shot in the chest Biggie ain't either, so won't y'all gon' let them niggas rest? I'm 187 proof, in the streets or the fucking booth I'm hard to kill like Steven Seagal with your fucking troops Your choppas ain't chopping shit if your niggas ain't down to shoot And I'm ready to RIP any nigga that y'all recruit 'Cause I'm 187 proof, streets or the fucking booth I speak a foreign language, I think y'all call that the truth Bitch, I'm 187 proof, in the streets or the fucking booth I speak a foreign language, I think y'all call that the truth It's Gibbs, bitch Of the thug life A walking 187, 187 crazy Sick like Moammar Gadhafi, straight 187 babies I reach for that reefer stench and my shit knocking brother Lynch So lock me in correctional, but you can't fix me or fucking see me You know who you fucking with? A nigga who got shit to lose I got niggas that rob you and rape your bitch if they in the mood Check my record, I've been a fool, semi autos all in my locker Flow stupid like I rode the bus to school with walker fly 187 ways to die, bitch, this the end Six niggas put 600 holes in your 600 Benz Bitch, I'm murder proof, I'ma live forever Duncan block, Virginia street, bitch, we the clique together Ask Pill who the real, bet he mention (Gibbs) Killers in that 4th Ward, shout out to my nigga $lick Shout out to my nigga Hit, Westside murder cat Some of my niggas flow, but most of them beat that murder rep Bitch, I'm 187 proof, in the streets of the booth I speak a foreign language, I think y'all call that the truth Bitch, I'm 187 proof, in the streets of the booth I speak a foreign language, I think y'all call that the truth Bitch, I'm 187 proof, in the streets of the booth I speak a foreign language, I think y'all call that the truth It's Gibbs, bitch