Lyrical Breakdown of p r i d e . i s . t h e . d e v i l - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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• Lyric Overview: Witness how J. Cole weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "p r i d e . i s . t h e . d e v i l" 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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Uh Pride is the Devil Think it got a hold on me Pride is the Devil It left so many R.I.P. Pride is the Devil Think it got a hold on me Pride is the Devil, yeah, uh Terrified, paranoid, I'll put you over everything to fill the void And when you're gone, will I have anything or will I be destroyed? Uh Terrified, paranoid, I'll put you over everything to fill the void And when you're gone, will I have anything or will I be destroyed? Yeah Bright lights pass me in the city, it's emergency I'm thankful 'cause I made it past my thirties, no one murdered me Still remember vividly the nigga that pulled a gun on me I'm petrified, but moving like I got no sense of urgency Pride make a nigga act way harder than he really be Pride hide the shame when city cut off all utilities Pride hide the pain of growing up inhaling poverty Pride make a nigga feel a way that you unfollowed me Make a nigga flash a thousand like he hit the lottery Make a baby mama make shit harder than it gotta be Make you have to take the bitch to court to see your prodigy Make you have to use your last resort and pull a robbery Pride be the reason for the family dichotomy Got uncles and some aunties that's too proud to give apologies Slowly realizing what the root of all my problems be It got me feeling different when somebody say they proud of me Pride is the Devil, uh I think it got a hold on me Pride is the Devil, uh It left so many R.I.P. Pride is the Devil I think it got a hold on me Pride is the Devil, uh, yeah Terrified, paranoid, I'll put you over everything to fill the void And when you're gone, will I have anything or will I be destroyed? Uh Terrified, paranoid, I'll put you over everything to fill the void And when you're gone, will I have anything or will I be destroyed? Yeah Too much money to count, what's the amount? Check never bounce I gotta pay a nigga to add it up Then pay somebody to make sure whatever amount he say he can back it up Got racks on racks, I'm rackin' up, stackin' up You're reachin', I'm actin' up Break it down, weigh it up, now bag it up Making five a month, that's regular Nigga playing with us, that's a negative Go back to start, that's never I'm a boss, my closet leather Ain't no off-days on my schedule Long as I live, we live forever Told my twin this shit get better These niggas done slipped, let me ahead 'em Got my feet up, I paid silly bands to have sex on the jet I don't need 'em, that shit in the past, I'm feelin' like what's next Got my speed up, foot all on the gas, this not a C8 'Vette I can beat 'em, I believe in me, just tell me what's the bet All my pride gone, had to lose it all then I got rich I own five homes, glad some of this shit starting to make sense I'm staying hella focused and I can't forget the bigger picture I can't even hold you, I didn't have shit, I won't forget it Will I be destroyed? Come to me with everything, it's starting to get annoying I'm addicted to promethazine, it's crazy, yeah, I know it All this money coming in, it drive me crazy not to show it I'll be crazy if I blow it Pride is the Devil, uh And I think it got a hold on me Pride is the Devil, uh And it left so many R.I.P. Pride is the Devil And I think it got a hold on me Pride is the Devil, uh