Lyrical Breakdown of Thanks - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Thanks" 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 "Thanks" 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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(Finish him!) Is this the motherf- thanks I get? For making my people proud every chance I get? (Yeah) It's okay, I get (Cole World) This Naija, no love Only Jah know where it started from OluwaBurna still apply pressure Sneak up on you on a silent one Ooh-ooh, who be that person? I showed you how to really do this thing OluwaBurna na the blueprint of course And I gave you Afrofusion No words can describe all of my waka waka, no place I no go to If e dey hurt you, na like this I dey hustle E go dey your mind woto woto, Ọlọhun Passa passa, Ọlọhun Sare sare, Ọlọhun Ki ya ma sa, Ọlọhun Laye laye, Ọlọhun Laye, laye, Ọlọhun-hun-hun-hun You go dey reason am rough, rough, Ọlọhun Passa passa, Ọlọhun Sare sare, Ọlọhun Ki ya ma sa, Ọlọhun Soro soro, Ọlọhun Laye, laye, Ọlọhun-hun-hun-hun Is this the motherf- thanks I get? Too many people no dey fear God What you think He created hell for? Mankind so jealous Wetin dem no know dem dey tell us, tell us Walai mii fẹ mọ OluwaBurna moti jẹ lọ My fall is unheard of You never hear them say I fell off, fell off E go dey your mind woto woto, Ọlọhun Passa passa, Ọlọhun Sare sare, Ọlọhun Ki ya ma sa, Ọlọhun Laye laye, Ọlọhun Laye laye, Ọlọhun-hun-hun-hun You go dey reason am rough, rough, Ọlọhun Passa passa, Ọlọhun Sare sare, Ọlọhun Ki ya ma sa, Ọlọhun Soro soro, Ọlọhun Laye laye, Ọlọhun-hun-hun-hun Is this the motherf- thanks I get? You say my mama dance for Fela You say I no get baby mama You say that I'm cancelled again You say I shoot pesin for Cubana (yeah) Because I wan collect pesin woman (that's how they act, right?) Is this the motherf- thanks I get? For making my people proud every chance I get? Burna and me, been runnin' this shit for eternity I fathered a couple of styles, I'm takin' paternity leave Permanently, they hate, now I'm brushin' the dirt off my sleeve Steadily talkin' Ms to me, it's like I'm learnin' to read Sounded it out, takin' my time, countin' it out, slowly Dust collectin' on the Rollie, me and these beats is holy Matrimony, feelin' like Axel Foleg In Beverly Hills, coppin' whatever I feel Cole and Burna, Shaq and Kobe Winnin' a ring, then we gon' repeat and three-peat Them nerds hate, they seat geeks They peepin' us on the low, we like the cheat sheet Get paid for phrases, I don't believe in free speech I said it, I meant it, no take backs I don't even need the receipts, so please miss me with the PC I be in NYC on a bike with the hood up like I'm E.T These rappers ain't like me, I'm knee-deep in the concrete Forever cemented, don't you ever forget it E go dey your mind woto woto, Ọlọhun Passa passa, Ọlọhun Sare sare, Ọlọhun Ki ya ma sa, Ọlọhun Laye laye, Ọlọhun Laye laye, Ọlọhun-hun-hun-hun You go dey reason am rough, rough, Ọlọhun Passa passa, Ọlọhun Sare sare, Ọlọhun Ki ya ma sa, Ọlọhun Soro soro, Ọlọhun Laye laye, Ọlọhun-hun-hun-hun Is this the motherf- thanks I get? Burna, I see you You got the whole world on smash right now This whole shit is yours, forever how long you want it Know what I mean?