Lyrical Breakdown of Not Like Me - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Not Like Me" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

Lyric Overview: Witness how Jean Grae weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Not Like Me" 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 Jean Grae employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
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Not $2 tips at open bar

Keep it that way

There's nothing wrong with partying

Get the drinks going

Who's that?

Is that your girl? You with her

She look like everybody else in here

[Chorus:]

C'mon

They're not like me

(That's a shame)

Baby bet you know they're not like me

And everywhere you go it's not easy

Just to come across a girl like Jean

Oh no

C'mon it's not likely

And everywhere you go they're not like me (So what's up)

And baby bet you know it's not easy (Uh huh)

Just to come across a girl like Jean

Oh no (Got a light y'all?)

Part of my composure

Saw ya

Had to approach ya, move closer

Confidence or the courtesy of the mimosas

Framed perfect

Like a picture with the sharpest image

From the lips of a cherub cherry red

Henny breast

Let me guess

Queens, is ya?

See Jean can read by the lean

And the tilt of the cap in your drink, I'll refill that

I need some good conversation, love

These hood rats be making up the game

Plus they ain't even fully developed

Insane

See if we could start a challenge

And balance most delicate matters

Involving plans

Including sitting in carriages

Wait

Too far

Maybe we could shoot a little hoop

Or just chill on my stoop

I don't like a lot of hoopla

Me and you sedude deuces and spike juices

And stove some backwards roll backwards

And keep it that good

So write your name

Oldschool

Pen on the back

Now what's a good time? Tomorrow?

I don't stall

Holla back

[Chorus:]

You see I walk up different on 'em

Talk slang often

Bought dinner on Dutch

While most women do the wallet clutch

Never ask the what question

Make jokes interestin'

Wear more clothes and let they eyes do the undressin'

A little sarcasm, bar savage, tar addict

Argue about reasonable doubt and Illmatic

Car traffic eyin'

We can walk in summer laughing

Cry when they giggle

Split sides and curse

The magic that's in between us boy

Jean a fiend for the love-feeling

We crush dream and after lush green

And a sun shinin' and enough beach for a lifetime

Or maybe that's just mine

Poppin in at hathaway

Wandering gay and rewind

Play a little chess strip

See but nothing

I read a lot

Beam you a little sixteen or something

I cook well

Sip on drinks and just chill

A malt liquor and MOP

Tell me what you feel

[Chorus:]

See we could be for life even

For nights freed and heavy and steaming

From polite greetin's to late at night face smashin

Taste passion and race plays baggage

My faith asking to place faith back in and maybe marriage

I hate slackers

Jean love to chill and lay out

Sometimes stay out

We'll find an open bar

I'm not impressed by payouts

So star, display out your cards

We can splay out on the top of cars

And pick the consolations

While playing the Best of the Bards y'all

Making me nod agreein

Patience is all I'm needing

Face it, I'm not your average girl

Or close to it even

Most original

Entranced by your physical plans

I've got a lot

But we could chill

It's all I ask

(It down)