Lyrical Breakdown of Gangsta's Fairytale - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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Hey motherfuckin' Cube, what the fuck's wrong with you? You didn't kick the rest of that Gangsta Fairytale shit! Why don't you kick it one good time? Niggas on the playground wanna know what's happenin', You left em hangin' man, what the fuck? Little Boy Blue is outta Folsom Now them three little pigs gotta roast him Driving down Sesame Street and I bet That little motherfucker's out fucking Smurfette Ain't saw the wolf yet, but it's no doubt They'll catch his ass slipping at his grandma house They got the Mac-10 pointed out the coupe 'Cause they gotta follow they nose like Fruit Loops Peeped out Little Miss Muffet on her tuffet eating grits She saw the MAC-10 and the bitch had the shits Ran into her house, called up her crew 'Cause Red Riding Hood wants to kill Little Boy Blue And the wolf too, what is Mister Rogers doing? Moved out his Jordan, bought him a Ewing Him, Little Boy Blue and the wolf in the cellar Planning on getting Cinderella 'Cause Cinderella still works for the pigs Through with the dwarfs, fucking Bebe's kids Now Snow White got the horny ass fever Fucking the Beauty's Beast like Jungle Fever Now the word's on the street When the crews meet, you better make some fucking room 'Cause it's on with the pigs and them other nigs When the cow jump over the moon, everybody jump! Jump, jump, jump, jump Jump, jump, jump, jump (everybody) Jump, jump, jump, jump Jump, jump, jump, jump Now Little Boy Blue is up front With the nine millimeter, ready for the hunt Little Red Riding Hood caught his ass slipping Drew down on the boy 'cause the bitch is set-tripping About to get loose with the deuce, deuce That's when the boy said, "What about the gang truce?" The little hoe had no words The wolf came around and the bitch got served Three little pigs bought wigs Dressed like sheep, Cinderella is Little Bo Peep Trying to creep, on the crew The wolf, the Rogers, the Blue, they through 'Cause the pigs did the buck, buck, bang, ping Now you hear the fat lady sing Cinderella ran like a bitch To the payphone 'cause the bitch is still a snitch Now the pigs are caught by the pigs and taken In the pen to get fried like bacon You still can't trust no hoe And Ice Cube'll tell the kids how the stories should go Yeah Cube, man that shit was dope, nigga! You all that and a bowl of grits, nigga, That shit was on props, nigga! Yeah, that's how you kick that shit for the ninety-deuce, nigga! What's happening, nigga? Yeah, nigga, that's Gangsta Fairytale part 2 nigga! Y'all trick-ass niggas can't fuck with it!