Lyrical Breakdown of It's My Ego - 3mix - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "It's My Ego - 3mix" 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's My Ego - 3mix" 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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Yay-yay It's your homie Ice Cube With the three mix But this time, I got the one and only with me Mr.-Mr. Scarface Two of the best to ever do it And y'all motherfuckers knew it I put the G in the ghetto Boy in the hood like Ren, Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, Cube and Yella (Hello) There he go, lil' nigga, big ego (Uh-huh) 'Cause I'll slap a motherfucker like Deebo (Smack) And you about to be a witness to this shit 'Cause I'm about to give the business to this bitch Now where the nigga go? (Where that nigga go?) Is it typical For one man to be that egotistical? I'm in the dark room, bangin' on the ivory Hittin' all the wrong keys, listenin' to my diary (Did that) I love Cube for introducin' me to G raps That was way before we did the song with G-Rap Mr. Scarface is back You niggas need to start facin' facts 'cause y'all wastin' tracks You only get a minute to pray and a second to flee Your number-one rapper second to me What you expect him to be? They know It's my ego All you hoes (All you hoes), you know (You know how it go) It's my ego (Yeah) They'll call you arrogant, they'll call you cocky too Come back and beat they ass just like Rocky two I'm your hero, he's a young weirdo I've been here over thirty-five years, though Little bastards always try to put the master out to pasture That's a disaster Young guns, they think they much faster I'm the blaster, turn you into Casper, fool Turn you into plaster, fool Be hard as concrete in your casket, fool I know the protocol, pride come before the fall But your confidence, it need a overhaul You kinda timid, me? I'm self-centered You 'bout as loud and rowdy as Kawhi Leonard Me and Scarface push you to the limit Yep, we represent it, bitch, 'til you steppin' in it We the shit They know (Don't forget) It's my ego (Ice Cube and Scarface) All you hoes (All you hoes), you know (You know how it go) It's my ego (Yeah) It's my ego All you hoes (All you hoes), you know (You know how it go) It's my ego (Yeah)