Lyrical Breakdown of Did It First - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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Tell me baby, do you understand? If he cheatin', I'm doin' him worse (like) No UNO, I hit the reverse (grrah) I ain't trippin', the grip in my purse (grrah) I don't care, 'cause he did it first (like) If he cheatin', I'm doin' him worse (damn) I ain't trippin', I (I ain't trippin', I) I ain't trippin', the grip in my purse (like) I don't care, 'cause he did it first (baby, do you understand) He beg me to stay, but I'm dippin' I don't even drink, but I'm sippin' We not fuckin', but he put the tip in (grrah) He get on my nerves, but I'm with it (grrah) (baby, do you understand) I start thinkin' when he get up in it I'm like, "Damn, I knew you for a minute" (damn) I don't want them niggas in our business (like) I'm like, "Bae, you know you the realest" (grrah) (baby, do you understand) I'm like, "Fuck it," I know he gon' spend (like) I'm with Tati and her thotty friend We like, "Fuck it," we fuckin' his friends (grrah) (baby, in my hand) We gon' party 'til the party ends I'm a baddie, he fuck with my tats (like) Big boobs and it come with a jatt Say he don't want me, I know he a cap (cap) (baby, do you understand) Oh, you cheatin'? Then I'm cheatin' back If he cheatin', I'm doin' him worse (like) No UNO, I hit the reverse (grrah) I ain't trippin', the grip in my purse (grrah) I don't care, 'cause he did it first (like) If he cheatin', I'm doin' him worse (damn) I ain't trippin', I (alright) I ain't trippin', the grip in my purse (like) I don't care, 'cause he did it first (uh) (baby, do you understand) I'm selective with who I get with Gyal on my phone tryna see who I slept with She investigating, detective Lucky for me, I deleted the message (baby, do you understand) All along, it was me and a bad bitch But I told her it was me and my bredrin By the end of this verse, I'll be done I guess we gon' see in like 16 seconds (baby, do you understand) If I went court for all of the times I got caught I'd have about 16 felons I keep comin' with stupid excuses Like, "I was juiced and tripped and fell in" (baby, in my hand) I might take the risk DMing But I don't know 'cause these chicks be tellin' At the minute, I'm hittin' some risky women (baby, do you understand) I clearly ain't learn my lesson If he cheatin', I'm doin' him worse (like) No UNO, I hit the reverse (grrah) I ain't trippin', the grip in my purse (grrah) I don't care, 'cause he did it first (like) If he cheatin', I'm doin' him worse (damn) I ain't trippin', I (I ain't trippin', I) I ain't trippin', the grip in my purse (like) I don't care, 'cause he did it first (baby, do you under-) He did it first, he did it first, he did it first, he did it first He did it first, he did it first, he did it first Alright ('stand) Baby, do you understa- Ooh-yeah Baby, do you understand?