Lyrical Breakdown of Message Ii (Survival) - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Message Ii (Survival)" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

• Lyric Overview: Witness how Grandmaster Flash weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Message Ii (Survival)" 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 Grandmaster Flash 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 Grandmaster Flash's narrative.

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Survival, only the strong can survive It's called survival, only the strong can survive It's called survival, in order to stay alive It's called survival, survival, survival, survival They smile in your face and they talk behind your back And when you get the story, it's never exact Some say they're your friends but they really are not Because they're only out to try and get what you've got Survival, only the strong can survive It's called survival, only the strong can survive It's called survival, in order to stay alive It's called survival, survival, survival, survival In jail they got a game and they call it survival They run it down to you on your first arrival They tell you what you can and what you cannot do So if you ever go to jail, watch your mm-mm It's called survival, only the strong can survive It's called survival, only the strong can survive It's called survival, in order to stay alive It's called survival, survival, survival, survival I went lookin' for a job every day last week But it turned into a crazy game of hide and seek Because every place I seemed to look a job wasn't there I might as well apply for food stamps or welfare It's called survival, and only the strong can survive It's called survival, and only the strong can survive It's called survival, in order to stay alive It's called survival, survival, survival, survival Like Hercules, your body is strong But your mind is like the devil, your ideals are wrong, ha You hurt people's feelings and mess with their minds Then have the nerve to call me brother and wave the peace sign The young and the old, they all hate your sight Because of people like you, they're scared to walk in the night It's called survival, and only the strong can survive It's called survival, and only the strong can survive It's called survival, in order to stay alive It's called survival, survival, survival, survival The problems of the world today are bigger than life You have recessions and depressions, men are cheatin' on their wives Babies born each morn with part of their bodies gone Because of some crazy drug that their mothers was on There's countries fightin', not unitin' , Always puttin' each other down Blacks and whites don't realize that they're really pickin' brown You got gun-totin', cut-throats, stress and strife And lookin' out for number one is a way of life It's called survival, and only the strong can survive It's called survival, and only the strong can survive It's called survival, in order to stay alive It's called survival, survival, survival, survival You got to lock all your windows, chain up all your doors To protect what's inside of your houses and stores Beware of the food, it might be no good 'Cause there's someone tryin' to poison the whole neighborhood, ha Today they found somethin' in somebody's store They said it killed ten people and hurt four more You can't even trust a pill to make life easier When there's sudden death on your grocer's freezer Survival, only the strong can survive It's called survival, only the strong can survive It's called survival, in order to stay alive It's called survival, survival, survival, survival 'Bout to lose your mind because life is hard Yet you believe in everything but God Those pretty women, lots of money, yeah, that's alright But don't you ever forget the man with the mic Now get a hold of yourself, man, think positive Because that's definitely the only way to live Don't let your mind flow like water from a cup And don't you ever let me hear you say that you're givin' up It's called survival, only the strong can survive It's called survival, only the strong can survive It's called survival, in order to stay alive It's called survival, survival, survival Remember, a child is born with no state of mind He was blind to the ways of mankind God is smilin' on you but he's frownin' too Because only God knows what you'll go through, ha Survival, only the strong can survive It's called survival, and only the strong can survive It's called survival, in order to stay alive It's called survival, survival, survival, survival