Lyrical Breakdown of High Rollers - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Ice-T weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "High Rollers" 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-T 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-T's narrative.

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Speed of life, fast,

It's like walkin' barefoot over broken glass

It's like, jumpin' rope on a razor blade

All lightning quick decisions are made

Lifestyle plush,

Females rush

This high profile personality,

Who earns his pay illegally

Professional liar,

Schoolboys admire

Young girls desire,

Very few live to retire

Cash flow extreme,

Dress code supreme,

Vocabulary obscene

Definition-street player,

You know what I mean

The high rollers People of the city, stop foolin' yourself

Crime rules the streets, who the hell else

All the police have gone out to play

'Cause for enough cold cash they'll look the other way

Look at the cars as they go by

Benzes, Ferraris, trucks up high

Beepers connecting players with big-time deals

With all of this technology who needs to steal

Just live a life of leisure every night and day

And you're livin' proof that crime does pay

Your life is dangerous and reckless

You eat fly guys and girls for breakfast

You're a titan of the nuclear age

Your muscles flex with a Uzi or 12 gauge

And you love the game, that's why you boast

'Cause you're high priced, high speed, high post, high rollin'

Now when I say high rollers,

I mean the best

Forget the half-steppers,

Eject the rest

'Cause these high ranked officials of our city streets

Make millions all triggered by electric beeps

They dress in diamonds and rope chains

They got the blood of SCARFACE runnin' through their veins

Silk shirts,

Leather suits,

Hair always fresh

Eelskin boots,

Large hearts,

Though their sizes vary

Bankrolls that take 2 pockets to carry

Cruisin' in their 500 Benz Sedan

With their systems peaked out rockin' PUSHER MAM

Yes, their fashion's high and hard to beat

They buy their GUCCI at GUCCI'S not the swapmeet

Eat very well, much clientele

Whatever you need, they probably sell

The high rollers Oh yes, I'm here to tell you females also roll

Drive the same cars, somethimes wear more gold

Cold as an igloo, or hot as a flame

They'll shake ya, break ya and you won't know their name

Gangsters to the max,

All marks will be taxed

These girls drive Ferraris, not Cadillacs

Respect is demanded, most men don't understand it

Till they peep the huge bank that these girls have landed

They're junkies for fun, love life on the run

If things get hot, they will pull a gun

Prey on the lame, no shame to the game

They all seek power, fuck the fame

The high rollers Now radio stations probably won't play

This record because of the things I say

They'll say I'm glamorizing the hustlin' hood

And a record like this can do no good

But I'm not here to tell you right or wrong

I don't know which side of the law you belong

Yes, the game has flash, but sometimes hurts

Behind any mistake, hard times lurks

And jail's not your only problem, though it may seem

You just may die by a barrage from an M-16

But to each his own, choose the mobile phone

Choose the tailored suit, the luxury home

You'll never get caught, 'cause you got nerves of ice

And you're much smarter than those crooks on Miami Vice

Right

You wanta be a high roller

High roller