Lyrical Breakdown of My Word Is Bond - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "My Word Is Bond" 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 "My Word Is Bond" 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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[Ice-T] yo, yo, yo man, let me tell y'all the story man Oh-oh, here we go again "Stop lying" All lies [Ice-T] lyin' man, what you talkin' about? All lies "Stop lying" Let's hear this one [Ice-T] no man, you niggas is buggin' man Alright go a head, go 'head [Ice-T] Alright, Let me tell you what's, let me tell you what's goin on, man Let me tell you what happened to me Go a head, go a head, go a head "Stop lying" The other day I spent a million on a def gold chain It weighted thirty nine pounds, my name plate the same I put it on, it was too heavy So I hired me this brother to wear for me One night, we was out chillin, he and I minus crew I was held at gun point by a thug's .22 But when I told him that I was the L.A. player Ice-T The brother robbed somebody else and brought the money to me You might think I'm lyin' but man, you're wrong As I told you before, my word is bond You expect me believe that? "Stop lying" You're the master of lying, man [Ice-T] Yo, look at you with your basketball outfit on, man That's cause I can play [Ice-T] What do you know about basketball, man? What I know?, yo, yo... I played ball back in (name) Park The (name) on the board, hit three pointers in the dark I got a scholarship but said: "Yo, forget it " Goin' straight to the Pro rank, coach, so don't sweat it The Lakers wanted to pick me, but I said: "Step" Cause takin' Magic's spot, could be bad for my rep "what" So he sent me to Chicago, to play in front of. you know But then I said: "Either he go or I go" I gave Jordan a break, then came back to the city You know, cause everybody missed me "right, right, right" You think I'm lyin?, but brother, you're wrong As I told you before, my word is bond Lies man, man you're crazy Look at Donald D comin' through the door late We're makin' a record, brother What you're doin' so late, man What's up, man? "Stop lying" My girl was pissed, so she tried to diss The D, until I showed her my fist I argued with her in the pouring rain After the fightin' with her, I missed the train It was delayed for an hour, so I fell asleep When I woke up, I was on 14th. Street By the time I got there, it was way too late Came back uptown and decided to wait Ran into her cous', and hung with him Met Billy, Joe, Bob, Frank, Chuck and Slim Went back to the crib to watch a VCR And then I had to pick up my father's car Looked around for my brother, to see where he went And then I had to pay my mother's rent I know y'all think I'm lyin', but listen, you're wrong Like I told you before, my word is bond [Ice-T] Lies man, you be late to the show How you gon' make some money, man? Money?, You talkin' about money? [Ice-T] Man, I got money, man You ain't got no money, man [Ice-T] Yo, check this out I got so much money that the bank couldn't hold it Car so dope that I didn't wanna roll it So many houses, sometimes I forget I brought a yacht and a brand new lear jet I flew to Paris just for good meal Then to Rome, to sign a record deal Off to London, to kick with the Queen "what Queen?" Back to LA, I bought a football teem I just can't stop spendin' that green My girl loves the water so I brought baby a submarine But see, I left my house without my credit Cards I think I left my wallet in my other car If you could loan me ten, I'd pay you back Yo man, you're lookin' at me crazy, what's up with that? You think I'm lyin' but man, you're wrong As I told you before, my word is bond Lyin' man [Ice-T] yo man, I'll pay you back Yo, you be talking about them girls you got, man You ain't got no women, man That's why I went to jail, man [Ice-T] What's up with your girl, man? Alright Monday morning, walkin' down the block Saw this girl in a Jag, y'all, and she stopped "aww man" She said her father casted for the Cosby Show And she said: "Bob, would you like to go?" You know, so I went with her, and we chilled Got her drunk off the Eight Ball, and we illed She was stupid rich, so I bought myself an island Charged it to her Master charge, I be wildin' So, after that I stepped and she was cryin' She gave me mansion, yo, why should I be lyin'? You got me frontin'?, well homeboys, you're wrong As I told you before, my word is bond [Ice-T] lies Why, why it gotta be all that, why it gotta be all [Ice-T] look at Donald, he always be lyin' about shows Oh, he, he be lyin' Yo, I ain't be lyin' [Ice-T] Check him out Yo Ice, I did a concert in the White House And after that me and Donald Trump hung out And then I knocked Vanity boots in a limo' I rejected Michael Jackson's demo Smacked Freddy Krueger and he didn't reply Hit Mike Tyson in his eye Sharks around me and didn't die Drank a case of Cisco and I didn't get high You might think I'm lyin, but listen, you're wrong Like I told you before, my word is bond You high right now, man No, I'm not (Stop lying) [Ice-T] Let, let the man with the money get it right for you What money, man?(Stop lying) You think I'm lyin' but I'm tellin' the stone truth I have been player ever since my youth In 1st grade I was knockin' kids out cold In 2nd grade I was truckin' the large gold In 3rd grade I was checkin' the youth bank 4th grade puttin' Gas in Benz my tank By the 12th I was gamblin' outrageous I drove through Desert and broke Los Vagus You probably think I'm lyin' but brothers, you're wrong As I told you before, my word is bond Lyin' man, lyin' man [Ice-T] What you talking about, man? You and that basketball stuff you talkin' about Donald talkin' 'bout Donald Trump,' man, y'all is crazy Shawnie Mac, what are they talkin' about, man? My Word is Bond, home boy Don't believe the hype My Word is Bond You be lyin' every time you talk [Ice-T] y'all all drunk Yo man, we outta here "Stop lying"