Lyrical Breakdown of The London - A Journey through Words and Rhymes
Welcome to the detailed analysis of "The London" 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 "The London" 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...
Oh, oh (oh, oh)
Woah (woah...)
Woah, woah
You good, T-Minus?
Oh
You can meet me at the London (London)
If you find time, we can run one (run one)
Talk about some things, we can undo (undo)
You just send the pin, I can find you (you)
6'1" on the money, 9'2" (9'2")
You just say the word and I'll run through
Two texts, no reply, that's when I knew
I knew, I knew, yeah I knew
Yeah
Circumnavigate the globe, as the cash grows (grow)
Get a nigga whacked, like you get the grass mowed (mowed)
I'm talkin' slick, run 'em with the big slime, nigga (slime)
Could hit your bitch, you could never hit mine, nigga (mine)
In my DM, they electric slide, nigga (huh, slide)
No catfishing, this is not a fish fry, nigga
Never switch sides on my dog
Catch a contact, hit your right, go to Mars
Everybody singing
How you come up out your face and say I ain't the artist
Nigga, you done never heard
I left a flock of rappers dead and burned
A verse from me is like eleven birds
I did the math it's like 2000 dollars every word
I'm on the verge, I'll beat the charge
I killed some niggas and I walked away from it
Then I observe, just how you curve
And told them niggas that they gotta wait for it
I know, I know you in hot demand
I'm balling on a pussy nigga like Jauwanna Mann
I'm drowning out inside the pussy like I never swam
'Ey fuck your IG, I put somethin' on your sonogram
I'm the man (ayy, ayy)
You can meet me at the London (London)
If you find time, we can run one (run one)
Talk about some things, we can undo (undo)
You just send the pin, I can find you
6'1" on the money, 9'2" (9'2")
You just say the word and I'll run through
Two texts, no reply, that's when I knew
I knew, I knew, yeah I knew
Pimp talk, church talk, I can make a brick walk
Up north, down south, Bankhead the ritual (ayy)
Hit it with a little water, stretch it like a vocal chord
STD, I run my ward, fuck a fed and his daughter
I'ma run the compound, ye I supply the sugar raisin bread (woah)
I got a main and she gon' ride (uh)
She took a quarter and she fled (uh)
I'm in that mouth now, she gone ride (yeah)
I see the pain in shortie's light brown eyes (oh)
I'm at The London with some big thighs
No fries, cheesesteaks with the fish eyes
Did your mama tell you when there's a fire, drop, stop and roll? (aww yeah)
I've been on the road like a pair of sprinters at Stop and Go's (yeah)
I could charge them like a Dodge, I'm a Demon
Got your broad in the garage eatin' semen (whoo)
Every time a nigga go back to the ward
Niggas act like they wanna start
And we leave them on the cement (graw, graw)
You can meet me at the London (London)
If you find time, we can run one (run one)
Talk about some things, we can undo (undo)
You just send the pin, I can find you (find, find, find)
6'1" on the money, 9'2" (9'2")
You just say the word and I'll run through
Two texts, no reply, that's when I knew (I knew)
I knew, I knew, yeah I knew
Aight, crushed down we get money
44 times when you won't play (yeah, side)
44 side
89 fly, I might (fly)
I might, see you one time
Woah, woah
Four knows say I