Lyrical Breakdown of Things I've Been Through - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Things I've Been Through" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Jadakiss weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Things I've Been Through" 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 Jadakiss employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
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Ooh yeah (uh-huh)

I just wanna thank y'all for takin' the time to listen

I appreciate that

Yo, regular TV to cable from bouncin' label to label

Just tryin' to get the horse outta the stable (yeah)

Was once part of a dynasty, well, least I was tryin' to be

Think it was the time in my life when I was findin' me

Sittin' in the spot with the dimes

Willin' to do anything just to be a Bad Boy at the time (that's right)

Then I rolled the dices, nah, the money didn't add up

But just that whole experience, it was priceless (priceless)

No free rides to the bank

On top of that was the untimely demise of Frank (B.I.)

Then the 'No Way Out' tour, we was smokin' outdoor

Made eighty stacks off Cee-Lo that's without tour

Videotaped it all, I still watch it now

I traveled the world, learned how to rock a crowd (yeah)

It ain't much, but it beats poor things that I've been through

Is all I can speak for

I can only speak for the things that I've been through

I can only speak for the things that I've been through

Now I'm on Ruff Ryder, Interscope

Same shit partnership, joint venture 50-50, same split

Jimmy put that money up (yeah), two singles off of 'We Are The Streets'

Then after that seemed like he was done with us (finished)

But it wasn't over yet, Styles had a plan from the jump

Which was to come out with my solo

Next thing's a little better (uh-huh)

These the niggas that I been doin' it with forever (my niggas)

So I'm like whatever (whatever)

The first album dropped, promotion was hella

Every stage I rocked, the performance was stellar (yeah)

Had the whole world ready to ride or die for me (ride or die)

And I wasn't platinum, I was just side money

X was bringin' in the mullah (dawg)

I was in the hood in the kitchen with the digital ruler

I can't tell you 'bout the evil that men do (uh-uh)

I can only speak for the things that I've been through

I can only speak for the things that I've been through

I can only speak for the things that I've been through

As far as the LOX, we all fine (we good), cellar is all wine

Selfish for me to say Roc-A-fella is all mine

'Cause it ain't, I'm just a another employee that's on line

Tryin' to get my act together and do it one more time (yeah)

21 gun salute with all nines

And I know it's on me to make sure that we all shine

Gotta fall back, let the weed contact your mind

Can find bullshit in any contract you sign (anything)

But if you from the streets though, it's plenty of loopholes to eat yo'

Once they let you in you're supposed to keep doe (get it)

But I can't give you the formula, I'm on it though (I'm on it)

Expect the worst, the outcome is enormous, though (enormous)

Stay humble, still keep your heat for insurance though

Things that I've been through to get it weren't normal, yo

Yeah, but this is what my heart beats for

Things that I've been through is all that I can speak for

I can only speak for the things that I've been through

I can only speak for