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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Ohh, ooh, ohh Uh, uh, uh It—It—It was all a dream Last night I had a dream Thoughts was racing through my head (It was all a dream) Felt so real to me (It was all) This is what was said (All-all-all-all-a-all a dream) "Had a dream," I said, "'Bout who?" he said "'Bout B.I.G.," I said, "That's big," he said "Dig what he said", "Proceed," he said "Indeed," I said, so, breathe I did "Don't repeat what I say," I said, he said nothing He agreed with his head, he just nodded like this What I believe to be a yes, I repeated what was said "It came to me like a whisper last evening," I said "What's the deal, playboy?" was the greeting he said First thing I wanted to know was the reason he was dead "Mo' Money Mo' 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" Getting 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? Tell me Was it all a dream? Was it a dream? Was it all a dream? (It was all, all-all, all, all-all, all, all-all) I got to know Was it all a dream? Was it a dream? (It was all a dream) Was it all a dream? A dream Was it all a dream? (Oh) It was all a dream, I used to read Word Up! magazine (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) Salt-n-Pepa and Heavy D up in the limousine (Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh) Hanging pictures on my wall Every Saturday, Rap Attack, Mr. Magic, Marley Marl I let my tape rock 'til my tape popped (Oh, oh, oh) Smoking weed and bamboo, sipping on private stock (Oh, oh, oh) Way back, when I had the red and black lumberjack (Oh, oh, oh) With the hat to match Remember Rapping Duke, "duh-ha, duh-ha" (Oh, oh, oh) You never thought that hip-hop would take it this far (Oh, oh, oh) Now I'm in the limelight 'cause I rhyme tight (Oh, oh, oh) Time to get paid, blow up like the-- Born sinner, the opposite of a winner (Ooh) Remember when I used to eat sardines for dinner Peace to Ron G, Brucey B, Kid Capri (Ooh) Funkmaster Flex, Lovebug Starski I'm blowing up like you thought I would Call the crib, same number, same hood, it's all good (Ooh) Uh, and if you don't know, now you know, nigga, uh Was it all a dream? Tell me (It was all a dream, uh) Was it all a dream? Was it a dream? (It was all) Was it all a dream? (It was all, all-all, all, all-all, all, all-all, all, all-all) I gotta know Was it all a dream? Was it a dream? Was it all a dream? A dream (It was all a dream) Was it all a dream? It was all, all-all, all-all-all-all-all-all-all-all-all, all a dream It was all It was all, all, all-all, all, all-all-all-all-all-all-all, all a dream It was all a dream It was all, all, all, all, all, a-a-a-a-a-a-a-all a dream It was all, all-all-all-all-all-all-all-all-all-all-all All-all-all-all-all-all-all-all-all-all All-all-all-all-all-all-all-all-all-all-all-all-all-all All-all-all-all-all-all-all-all-all-all-all-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" Getting 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"