Lyrical Breakdown of Credit Is Due - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

• Lyric Overview: Witness how Gang Starr weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Credit Is Due" 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 Gang Starr 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 Gang Starr's narrative.

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* Originally the b side to "love sick" off of +step in the arena+ Now i'm about to get funky. to somethin that premier plays Funky. we gonna do it this way I'm gettin funky. to somethin that premier plays I'm the guru and we'll do it this way Now give the credit. where it is due Give the credit y'all. where it's due Now give the credit. where it is due Give the credit y'all. where it's due I'm heated up, cause i'm seein folks that are so phony They didn't know me when i was broke and i was lonely Only a few came to check me, so they come first. . And yo our people come next g We'd go to a club, the milky way or the payday The outlaw spots, where the music was real hot And you wasn't there, when the underrated, real mc's Came equipped. and used to kick slick lyrics All live, without no lipsync To a dope crate, building skills from instinct I'm tired of people, gettin all excited I'm not trippin on just a thing, but i'm delighted To let you know, that some others be flim-flammin I'll let you know, that all this time, we been jammin So give up the props hobbes, jealousy's a flaw If the next man deserves it, earns it, it should be law So let him pass right through Because you got to give the credit y'all where it is due * Dj premier cuts up "give it to me" * You know you got to give the credit. where it is due Give the credit y'all. where it's due Give the credit. where it is due Give the credit y'all. where it's due Some of the dopest mc's don't really get enough light Cause their record companies don't really market them right Most of the people signin acts, they ain't from the street Cause yo they come from the sweet. . Soft section of town While they be sweatin and pretendin that they know a real rap sound But i know some guys, and some ladies, that can fill those spots mate To promote the real greats And educate, and get it straight And mobilizin the imitators, exposin the explosive core I hope to explore Galaxies of remedies for your wack rap sickness As i convey relay, mack rap quickness In this business, i witness trickyness Some mc's are into stickyness But i'm sayin this, from experience, i'm furious I didn't get this far overnight, and there's nothin like The real thing, the real swing right? (real swing right?) ("on and on." -> biz) i'm takin things that are true So won't you give the credit y'all where it is due * Dj premier cuts up "give it to me" * So yo i'm fed, cause people like to talk too much They're misled, and yo they like to sqwak too much But let me tell you baby you can't front on this Twenty-four track mix, with the deep-ass kick The objective, is to surely demolish The chances of the wack takin all the dollars Support the brothers who are truly gifted This way, the odds, could never be shifted Like my man, you know he works real hard He's good at what he does and now he lives real large So why envy him, or anyone in his crew Just sit back and give the credit y'all where it is due Give the credit. where it's due Give the credit y'all. where it is due Give the credit. where it's due Just give the credit y'all. where it is due * Dj premier cuts up "give it to me" *