Lyrical Breakdown of Up the River - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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Yeah, yeah, I'm tryna go back in time, watch 'em freeze up I'm tryna, I'll smoke some herb, mamacita, yeah Some things you say, I don't believe you, yeah These just the ways of the world, but we still takin' chances, yeah These just the ways of the world But a nigga still livin' (Will-A-Fool) The way I'm shinin' every day, you might get blinded I'm out my mind every day, I feel like flyin' If you don't fuck with me, my nigga, I don't give a fuck I got some partners, they gon' send you up the river I keep the same aesthetics, I got the fuel unleaded I never forget it Hit my numbers, watch it pile up, I could hit the Lotto I can guarantee you I'm the one they got they style from Time was gettin' hard and my money got older Droppin' back the top, I got the world on my shoulder Over and over, gotta pour up, gotta roll up Gotta cover up my war wounds, no time to be sober Flawless clarity blindin' my demons You givin' life a new meanin' when you dreamin' On the block, we was schemin', servin' fiends and Rollin' dice on the cement, yeah I came from nothin', no, I don't want from nothin' They schemin' on my blessings, yeah Could've been the devil, but maybe it was karma Surrounded by the drama, oh, yeah Need to get my conscience back I can feel chronic in my chest Sometimes I feel like I'm runnin' out of breath Hustlin' until the sun come Feelin' like the last Don left The way I'm shinin' every day, you might get blinded I'm out my mind every day, I feel like flyin' If you don't fuck with me, my nigga, I don't give a fuck I got some partners, they gon' send you up the river (Dead) I keep the same aesthetics, I got the fuel unleaded I never forget it, never forget it Ain't got no room for no mistakes, ain't no flodging It's the road I took, it was cloudy, it was foggy Pour four and I'ma smoke up like I'm Marley It was cold I remember days I was hungry Ran up, gettin' paid, nigga gettin' cocky Give a fuck what a nigga say, pockets stocky Came a long way from sellin' dope to ice rocky All this platinum ice in the face, feelin' godly When it's said and done, I'ma make a billion like Kylie Bitches feed me grapes because I'm grateful and I'm stylee Ain't got time to wait on niggas, I'm goin' to catch a body Ain't got time to wait on niggas, I'm goin' to catch a body The way I'm shinin' every day, you might get blinded I'm out my mind every day, I feel like flyin' If you don't fuck with me, my nigga, I don't give a fuck I got some partners, they gon' send you up the river (Dead) I keep the same aesthetics, I got the fuel unleaded I never forget it Hit my numbers, watch it pile up, I could hit the Lotto I can guarantee you I'm the one they got they style from