Lyrical Breakdown of Public Service Announcement (Interlude) - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Public Service Announcement (Interlude)" 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 "Public Service Announcement (Interlude)" 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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This is a public service announcement

Sponsored by Just blaze and the good folks at Roc-A-Fella Records

Fellow Americans

It is with the upmost pride and sincerity that I present this recording

As a living testament and recollection of history in the making

During our generation

Allow me to re-introduce myself, my name is Hov (Oh)

H-to-the-O-V, I used to move snowflakes by the O-Z

I guess even back then you can call me

C.E.O of the R-O-C, Hov

Fresh out the frying pan into the fire

I be the, music biz number one supplier

Flyer than a piece or paper bearin' my name

Got the hottest chick in the game wearin' my chain, thats right, Hov

Not D.O.C, but similar to the letters, "No One Can Do it Better"

I check cheddar like a food inspector

My homie Strict told me, "Dude finish yo' breakfast"

So that's what I'ma do, take you back to the dude

With the Lexus, fast-forward the jewels and the necklace

Let me tell you dudes what I do to protect this

Shoot at you actors like movie directors

This ain't a movie, dog (Oh, shit)

Now before I finish

Let me just say I did not come here to show out

I did not come here to impress you

Because to tell you the truth when I leave here I'm gone

And I don't care what you think about me

But just remember, when it hits the fan, brother

Whether it's next year, ten years, twenty years from now

You'll never be able to say that these brothers lied to you, jack

Ving aint lie, I done came through the block in everything that's fly

I'm like Che Guevara with bling on, I'm complex

I never claimed to have wings on, nigga I get mine

By any means on whenever there's a drough

Get your umbrellas out because that's when I brainstorm

You can blame Shawn, but I ain't invent the game

I just rolled the dice trying to get some change

And I'd do it twice, ain't no sense in me

Lying as if I am a different man

And I could blame my environment but

There ain't no reason why I be buying expensive chains

Hope you don't think users are the only abusers

Niggas getting high within the game

If you do then, how would you explain?

I'm ten years removed, still the vibe is in my veins

I gotta hustler spirit, nigga period

Check at my hat, yo, peep the way I wear it

Check at my swag, yo, I walk like a ball player

No matter where you go, you are what you are player

And you can try to change but that's just the top layer

Man, you was who you was 'fore you got here

Only God can judge me, so I'm gone

Either love me, or leave me alone

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