Lyrical Breakdown of King Kong Riddim - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "King Kong Riddim" 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 "King Kong Riddim" 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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Gorilla in the jungle, man, I don't sing song Bang my chest like my name King Kong Brickatu, brickatu, man gon' make them fall Brickatu, brickatu, smash his head off the wall Gorilla in the jungle, man, I don't sing song Bang my chest like my name King Kong Brickatu, brickatu, man gon' make them fall (ow) Brickatu, brickatu, smash his head off the wall (haha) Uh, the wild boys, King Kong of the cowboys (mm) You see the bloodshed after you hear the loud noise (yeah) We black outlaws, opposite of the Proud Boys Comin' on horseback, mission to bring the boss back (mm) Came to kill, tell 'em that they can all come (c'mon) Harder they fall, that's dependin' on where they fall from (yeah) They tryna figure out where did we get the call from I'm tryna see where the f- did they get the gall from (uh) Soon as the chains pop, the things pop (bam) Right after the heart stop, the brain stops Whenever the clock stops, the game stops (oh) Question is, when does the pain stop? (When?) If you do it more than once then you know you a killer (uh-huh) You do it more than that then you know that you iller (ill) You slip through the cracks, get dough and be triller (yes) Why would you even play when you know we gorillas? Gorilla in the jungle, man, I don't sing song (what?) Bang my chest like my name King Kong Brickatu, brickatu, man gon' make them fall Brickatu, brickatu, smash his head off the wall Gorilla in the jungle, man, I don't sing song Bang my chest like my name King Kong Brickatu, brickatu, man gon' make them fall Brickatu, brickatu (uh), smash his head off the wall (brrrr) Feelin' like I'm in my best shape ever (ha), neck full of treasure My investments together, might have Jeff do the leather Hamilton, I don't fold, I expected the pressure So don't compare me to nobody, boy I'm the illest n- next to whoever (huh) tell 'em rappers behave Them subliminals on Twitter don't really rattle my cage Notice when I mention my release date, had 'em afraid (ha) Made legends get in they bag when they heard the way I spazz (talk to 'em) Shooters on the road, them n- half of my age They will clap, clap, splatter your waves (Boom-boom-boom, boom-boom-boom, boom) N- ain't f- with none of the s- I scribble down on the page Then I'm paid a 100K to go spit that on the stage (hahahaha) Look, the road wasn't easy, I ain't perfect (I ain't perfect) Nobody put me on, I just put the work in (right here) My b- keep my pole in her Birkin, if I'm up it, it's curtains (yeah) Y'all know who runnin' this sh- for certain (boom-boom-boom) machine, nigga Gorilla in the jungle, man, I don't sing song Bang my chest like my name King Kong Brickatu, brickatu, man gon' make them fall Brickatu, brickatu, smash his head off the wall Gorilla in the jungle, man, I don't sing song Bang my chest like my name King Kong Brickatu, brickatu, man gon' make them fall Brickatu, brickatu, smash his head off the wall We raised by wolves in the crack den We the Chicago Bulls, n-, of back then That boy Tiger Woods, don't make me back nines We paid in full, sheep skin with the wool PTSD, from the concrete Jungle, I move a bundle, a hundo at my peak My cocaine records stand up next to Meech Tiger cubs in the club, helicopters above, yeah, dem flex weak I speak Patois, yeah Jamaican connects, Dominican with the bricks But I would aim at fishscales and double dragon Brooklyn was a zoo, little monkeys swung through Banana clips on the oo-wop, we want static (yeah) About my issue, magazine on a pistol, National Geographic That boy hell (boy hell) King Kong dies on this hands and anybody else Gorilla in the jungle, man, I don't sing song Bang my chest like my name King Kong Brickatu, brickatu, man gon' make them fall Brickatu, brickatu, smash his head off the wall Gorilla in the jungle, man, I don't sing song Bang my chest like my name King Kong Brickatu, brickatu, man gon' make them fall Brickatu, brickatu, smash his head off the wall