Lyrical Breakdown of For Keeps - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "For Keeps" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

• Lyric Overview: Witness how JID weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "For Keeps" 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 JID 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 JID's narrative.

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One Two One Uh, look And every time I think the mojo gone Here come the feelin' I've been tryna find for oh so long "You can't hang it up now, bro, hold on People all around the world knowin' your songs" So this is for the die-hards and casuals alike That press play soon as the clock strikes midnight Hit up all my posts with the comments and likes First on the site, tryna cop the merchandise Could damn near recite every single verse I write Or bought tickets to see me on the stage with the mic And tell me after the show how my songs changed your life It's y'all energy that's keepin' on the lights (they do) I was down bad, scribblin' my life in a pad They said, "Go get a real job, put down the mic, it's a fad," but Nah, nothin', uh, look (nothin' could keep me away) Was headstrong and so I kept on, was fueled by the fact that I was slept on Wanted to prove to niggas they was dead wrong I one-take it, take it onto the next song Told my mama, "I made it," she like, "I hope you right" Worked up the courage to hit up the local open mics Me and these raps got a bond so tight I'm back there next week even if I bombed that night It's like for real, like (nothin' could keep me away) Uh, look At Domino's writtin' rhymes on the back of a time sheet Bosses would grind teeth at me fallin' behind Tryin' scroll through my mind to find beats All I needed was a tempo to latch onto 'Til I could find an instrumental that match This back when producers wasn't sendin' me packs I dropped some shit on SoundCloud and people didn't react I'd be happy just to get ten clicks on the track, nigga Goddamn, it's bringin' memories back When my heart was sure, the art was pure I'm talkin' back when we was packin' out department store But of course (nothin' could keep me away) Bruh, and I hit Apache Music, roamin' packed lounge Let the bouncer know I'm performin', doin' pat-downs Hit the blunt, wait my turn Played the background Nah, bruh, I'm not a part of EARTHGANG Bruh, I'm just JID, but appreciate you, man Even though they was all mimickin' the trap sound I knew this wasn't how that sound It's only fittin' eventually I lapped clowns Now give me that crown, pussy (nothin' could keep me away) Look, uh From sportin' it, even if it got thorns in it Open my doors for you to explore for four minutes Critics nitpick to the core But as long as my core get it then (nothin' could keep me away) Fuck 'em, easy, uh Uh, been like this for over a decade No matter how many times I try and segue No matter how many heartbreaks, headaches Affliction and the pain, it's itchin' in my veins The right or wrong prescription, I'm addicted to the game Daddy got the best bars in the world? Yes Nothin' could keep me away Nothin' could keep me away Nothin' could keep me away from you