Lyrical Breakdown of Never Change - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Never Change" 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 "Never Change" 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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Never, never, never, never change I never change, this is Jay every day (I never change) I never change, this is Jay every day (I never change) I never change, this is Jay I am a, Roc representer Hov', summer to winter, Hov', dead or alive 24/7, 365 One CD or 360 pies Whasup to E and Kirk? Welcome home to Taj Let no amount of money ruin this thing of ours We run streets like drunks run street lights We collidin' with life as we speak We knee deep in coke, we ki deep in ice We flood streets with dope, we keep weed to smoke We all fish, better teach your folk Give him money to eat, then next week he's broke 'Cause when you sleep, he's reachin' for your throat Word on the skreet, you reap what you sow Not out of fear but love, love for the game Roc family first, we never change man Never, never, never, never change I'm still fuckin' with crime 'cause crime pays (I never change) Out hustlin', same clothes for days (I never change) I never change, I'm too stuck in my ways, I never change Who you know like Hov'? Never, never, never, never change I'm still fuckin' with crime 'cause crime pays (I never change) Out hustlin', same clothes for days (I never change) I never change, I'm too stuck in my ways, I never change What's up to my Miami and St. Thomas connects I'll never mention your name, I promise respect Death before dishonor, correct what? Yup, that's what you promised me, since the [incomprehensible] lee Along with, if we stay strong We can get paper longer than Pittman's arms Plead the fifth when it comes to the fam I'm like a dog I never speak, but I understand Where my dogs at? Where my soldiers at war? Where your balls at? Whoa, gotta pause that, whoa Lost 92 bricks had to fall back Knocked a nigga off his feet, but I crawled back Had A-1 credit, got more crack From the first to the fifth, gave it all back If, I'm not a hustler what you call that? This is before rap, this is all fact I never change Never, never, never, never change I'm still fuckin' with crime 'cause crime pays (I never change) Out hustlin', same clothes for days (I never change) I never change, I'm too stuck in my ways, I never change Who you know like Hov'? Never, never, never, never change I'm still fuckin' with crime 'cause crime pays (I never change) Out hustlin', same clothes for days (I never change) I never change, I'm too stuck in my ways, I never change The streets robbed me, wasn't educated properly Well, fuck y'all, I needed money for Atari Was so young my big sis' still playin' with Barbie Young brother, big city, eight million stories Old heads taught me, youngin, walk softly Carry a big clip, that'll get niggas off me Keep coke in coffee, keep money smellin' mothy Chains is cool to cop but more important is lawyer fees That's how it is now, that's how it always be I never change, this is always me From the womb to the tomb, from now until my doom Drink army from one cup pass it around the room That's the ritual Big Ran, I ain't forget you fool And all that bullshit you tryin' to get through This is crew love, move music or move drugs Rival crews get your black suits up I never change Never, never, never, never change I'm still fuckin' with crime 'cause crime pays (I never change) Out hustlin', same clothes for days (I never change) I never change, I'm too stuck in my ways, I never change Who you know like Hov'? Never, never, never, never change I'm still fuckin' with crime 'cause crime pays (I never change) Out hustlin', same clothes for days (I never change) I never change, I'm too stuck in my ways, I never change This is Jay, every day Who you know like Hov'? Nigga