Lyrical Breakdown of Wanna Be - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide Gonna find you and take it slowly Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide Gonna find you and make you want me Now that I escape, sleepwalker awake Those who could relate know the world ain't cake Jail bars ain't golden gates Those who fake, they break When they meet their 400-pound mate If I could rule the world Everyone would have a gun in the ghetto of course When giddyuping on their horse I kick a rhyme drinking moonshine I pour a sip on the concrete, for the deceased But, no, don't weep, Wyclef's in a state of sleep Thinking 'bout the robbery that I did last week Money in the bag, banker looked like a drag I want to play with pellet guns from here to Baghdad Gun blast, think fast, I think I'm hit My girl pinched my hips to see if I still exist I think not, I'll send a letter to my friends A born again hooligan only to be king again Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide Gonna find you and take it slowly Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide Gonna find you and make you want me I play my enemies like a game of chess Where I rest, no stress, if you don't smoke sess Lest I must confess, my destiny's manifest In some Goretex and sweats I make treks like I'm homeless Rap orgies with Porgy and Bess Capture your bounty, like Elliot Ness, yes Bless you if you represent the Fu But I'll hex you with some witch's brew if you're doo-doo Voodoo; I can do what you do, easy Believe me, fronting niggas give me heebie-jeebies So while you're imitating Al Capone I'll be Nina Simone, and defecating on your microphone Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide Gonna find you and take it slowly Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide Gonna find you and make you want me You can't run away From these styles I got Oh baby, hey baby 'Cause I got a lot, oh yeah And anywhere you go My whole crew gonna know Oh baby, hey baby You can't hide from the block, oh no Ready or not, refugees taking over The Buffalo Soldier, dreadlock Rasta On the twelfth hour, fly by in my bomber Crews run for cover Now they're under pushing up flowers Superfly, true lies, do or die Toss me high, only puff lye with my crew from lakay I refugee from Guantanamo Bay Dance around the border, like I'm Cassius Clay Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide Gonna find you and take it slowly Ready or not, here I come, you can't hide Gonna find you and make you want me