Lyrical Breakdown of So Ambitious - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "So Ambitious" 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 "So Ambitious" 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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Yeah three in the morning on the Westside highway, top down baby Fuck y'all The motivation for me is them telling me what I could not be Oh well This a special dedication, (thank y'all) I wanna thank you for the fuel No really thank you (Y'all better hear this shit) I felt so inspired by what my teacher said Said I'd either be dead or be a reefer head Now sure if that's how adults should speak to kids Especially when the only thing I did was speak in class I teach his ass Even betters what my uncle did I pop my demo tape in, start to beat my head Peaked out my eye, see if he was beating his He might as well say beat it kid, he's on the list Its like I'm searching for kicks like a sneaker head He goin' keep pushing me until I reach the ledge And when I reach the ledge I'll tell em all to eat a dick Take a leap of faith and let my eagle wings spread Spread spread spread The motivation for me is them telling me what I could not be Oh well (hey, hey) I'm so ambitious (hey) I might hit two sisters Hey I'm on a mission No matter what the conditions Forget personal issues When you been what I been through Hey if you believe it Then you could conceive it Yeah yeah yeah I had to lace up my boots even harder Father is too far away to father Further-more are the kids either smoke reefer Or either move white, there's few writers in my cipher So they made lighter, my type a dreams seem dumb They said wise up, how many guys a You see making it from here The world don't like us Is that not clear, alright, but I'm different, I can't base what I'm gonna be off a what everybody isn't They don't listen Just whispering behind my back No vision, lack of ambition So wack The motivation for me is them telling me what I could not be Oh well (hey, hey) I'm so ambitious (hey) I might hit two sisters Hey I'm on a mission No matter what the conditions Forget personal issues When you been what I been through Hey if you believe it Then you could conceive it Had a couple of meetings no offers yet Maybe I ain't good enough for these offices Back to the drawing board ducking officers It's all good cause the streets is A and R'in this So with or without any of y'all involvement We coming for all of this, respect my conglomerate I went from pauper to the President Cause every deal I ever made set precedent Niggas probably thought I'd fall without old buddy Oh buddy, what I do is make more money Dear teacher, your probably somewhere near a speaker I'm balling outta control, can you hear my sneakers Fuck y'all The motivation for me is them telling me what I could not be Oh well (hey, hey) I'm so ambitious (hey) I might hit two sisters Hey I'm on a mission No matter what the conditions Forget personal issues When you been what I been through Hey if you believe it Then you could conceive it The motivation for me is them telling me what I could not be