Lyrical Breakdown of A Dream - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "A Dream" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

Lyric Overview: Witness how Jay-Z weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "A Dream" 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 Jay-Z 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 Jay-Z's narrative.

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It was all a dream

Last night I had a dream

Thoughts was racin through my head

It was all a dream

Felt so real to me

This is what was said

Had a dream I said, 'bout who he said?

'Bout B.I.G. I said, that's B, I.G. he said

Dig he said, proceed he said

Indeed I said, so, breathe I did

Don't repeat what I say I said, he said nothin'

He agreed with his head, he just nodded like this

What I believe to be a yes I re-peated what was said

It came to me like a, well as even I said

"You feel playboy," was the greeting he said

First thing I wanted to know, what's the reason he was dead?

"More money, more problems, better believe it," he said

"Careful what you wish for you might receive it," he said

I see I said, jealousy I said

Got the whole industry mad at me I said

Then B.I. said, "Hov' remind yourself

Nobody built like you, you designed yourself"

I agree I said, my one of a kind self

Get stoned every day like Jesus did

What he said, I said, has been said before

"Just keep doin' your thing," he said, say no more

Was it all a dream

It was all a dream, I used to read Word Up magazine

Salt 'n' Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine

Hangin' pictures on my wall

Every Saturday, "Rap Attack," Mr. Magic, Marley Marl

I let my tape rock 'til my tape popped

Smokin' weed and bamboo, sippin' on private stock

Way back, when I had the red and black lumberjack

With the hat to match

Remember Rappin' Duke? "Duh-ha, duh-ha"

You never thought that hip-hop would take it this far

Now I'm in the limelight 'cause I rhyme tight

Time to get paid, blow up like the,

Born sinner, the opposite of a winner

Remember when I used to eat sardines for dinner

Peace to Ron G, Brucey B, Kid Capri

Funkmaster Flex, Lovebug Starsky

I'm blowin' up like you thought I would

Call the crib, same number same hood, it's all good

Uhh, and if you don't know

Now you know, nigga

Was it all a dream

It was all a dream

It was all

It was all, all a dream

It was all a dream

It was all, all a dream

It was all

It was all, all a dream

I see I said, jealousy I said

Got the whole industry mad at me I said

Then B.I. said, "Hov' remind yourself

Nobody built like you, you designed yourself"

I agree I said, my one of a kind self

Get stoned every day like Jesus did

What he said, I said, has been said before

"Just keep doin' your thing," he said, say no more