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