Lyrical Breakdown of Never Told - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Never Told" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how J. Cole weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Never Told" 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 J. Cole 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 J. Cole's narrative.

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Yeah Hm, hm, hey, what's up girl? Hey Yeah Uh, angel eyes, long hair I see you cryin', what's wrong there He did what? He fucked who? We know the story, what's new? See I could probably, rush you Tell you that he should have loved you Take advantage, fuck you Tell you I'll do all the shit he wouldn't do But the truth is, we all the same On different teams, but it's all a game The objective, tryna score You got a wife, you find a whore You fuck her fast, she find her drawers Pull up her pants, you find the door You drive her home, she mop you off You bust again, and drop her off Then repeat like an episode Why we cheat? I'll never know Is it 'cause we rap? Heavens no Lotta niggas rap though, never blow Like heterosexual, girl you fine, from head to toe Could it be 'cause my father let me know That he cheated, and somehow I never told I never told Hey, you wanna be a man? Yeah, I wanna be a man A man don't run tellin' mama everything he see I ain't gonna tell Alright, a-alright then man, be a man then Oh Okay, that's what it is, I see the game The hoes come, the seasons change The hoes go, we rearrange Fuck up her life, she'll never be the same The OG's that beat the game Forever young, Peter Pan 35? Still playin', child support? Still payin' Jugglin', bill payin' Been runnin' 'round, field dayin' Wine and dine, meal payin' With hopes that she'll land The bed and, get wet then, give head then You bet man, the same girl who said we just met man Game colder than the fuckin' dead man One night stands, no best man No bridesmaids, or reverends 'Cause Wolverine's depressin', don't wanna be your ex-man 'Cause cupid aims and throw the darts There go the sparks then broken hearts Who wanna build Noah's Ark Just to have that shit torn apart? You know what? I need to talk to you About what? I don't think this is, working out for us Why? I mean, I need some space I mean no, I just wanna find myself, that's all What the fuck? You know