Lyrical Breakdown of It Is What It Is - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "It Is What It Is" 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 "It Is What It Is" 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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[Intro] Will I ever get it right? Get it right? [2X] My momma think I'm outta sight, outta sight [2X] It is what it is, it is, it is [2X] I do this for my kids, my kids, my kids [2X] (Understand me!) Now homey do you dig, do you dig, do you dig? It is what it is, it is, is is I do this for my kids, my kids, my kids [2X] Now will I ever get it right? Get it right? Even though I'm out at night, livin life Girl I'm tryin to make this money, I ain't even playin Course the game I'm in, it ain't even payin When I'm on the go, on the go Everybody wanna know, wanna know Cube where the fuck you goin, each and every day? I just turn around, and I say [Chorus] It is what it is, it is, it is [2X] I do this for my kids, my kids, my kids [2X] Now homey do you dig, do you dig, do you dig? It is what it is, it is, is is I do this for my kids, my kids, my kids [2X] Even though I'm messin up, messin up (you fuckin up) Feel the devil catchin up, catchin up I put it in the Lord's hands, he is the man Please his demands 'fore he turn me into sand (don't do it) But got to pay the rent, pay the rent Without the government, government I do it for the fuck of it, fuck of it [2X] [Chorus] [Interlude] Got to get my swagger up [2X] Please get yo' swagger up Got to get my swagger up Better get my swagger up [Outro] Check this out homey This business right here, is personal I would go around you, over you, under you or THROUGH you To make sure none of my family suffer Do you understand me?! [Chorus]