Lyrical Breakdown of Vertino - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Joey Bada$$ weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Vertino" is a testament to masterful songwriting.
  • Rhyme and Rhythm Analysis: Our Lazyjot editor highlights the ingenious use of multi-syllabic rhymes and the rhythm pattern that Joey Bada$$ 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 Joey Bada$$'s narrative.

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Uh, life is good, man Life is good Yeah Told you I told you I told you, niggas Can't fuck with me, nigga For real (brr) Yeah (brr) Know what the fuck is up, nigga (love) Seen the fiend, find a vein and an angle to shoot it (ha-ha-ha) Shot that pussy nigga in his knee like we draining some fluid (b-b-b-b-boom) Rob a rapper at his own show Took his chain and I threw it up, stupid (aah, gimme that shit, pussy) The renegade, you been afraid Shot penetrated my shoulder Still didn't knock the chip away My heart only got colder, yeah Cold as Minnesota in October Yola in the pot swole up Stop, hold up (talk to 'em) They starting to hollow what I sing They following my thing They gotta acknowledge me as king, nigga (uh-uh) Nah, this is god level, feral yellow Biting every switch, burn 'em with the stick like marshmallow (boom-boom-boom-boom) You 30-something and broke, still driving a bitch car Talking 'bout you out getting licks off (ha-ha-ha) I was so comfy in the hood I can trap with my kicks off (ah) Now I'm in that 'Bach, brown interior, call it Biscoff (woo) Bitch, I'm the big dawg Draw the plays like I'm Coach Kerr Holding the clipboard, I take time out ('kay) I got warriors on my bench, Chris Paul (ah-ah) Whenever I'm triggered, my trigger finger itch more (uh-uh) Reach in my pocket, I can pull hundreds out by the fistful ('kay) Look, ain't nobody put me on, I think y'all took it wrong Y'all better go back, do your Google research and look some more Watch them YouTube vids about the man with them bullet scars West and Butch would tell you, it was crooked jaw, that took us off Verses was eye-popping, we skyrocketed ('kay) My mind shine like diamonds in one of Westside's watches (ha-ha-ha) Went from buying 62 grams to going pride shopping My shooter on tour with me, he just was on Crime Stoppers (facts, nigga) Shit, they still looking for him Nigga had a brick, gave me two thousand to cook it for him Chine get a gold, nigga hit your top with a bullet for him (ah) I get big money, I will when I'm putting letters together I wheel off fortune, I show niggas love Somehow, I'm still the villain for it She tryna fuck a rapper so she can feel important That's why she tryna be all in my section with liquor pouring Six in the morning, police at my door Guns by the bed, money in the floor Neighbors looking at me like we sell that raw Fiends know it's pure, so they keep coming for more And the blood keep calling, time to up that score One hand scratch the other one, that's just law Your bitch looking at me like, "He got that raw" Fiends know it's pure, so they keep coming for more My style is minimalistic, plain Jane simplistic I'm like Ace and Money Mitch but really on some pimp shit Falling off ain't too realistic, niggas telling tales Could sell you news stories but this crack still sells Rule number one, never ghost the clientele (never) Fiends lining at my door, they need that shit now (now) Ten crack commandments, yo, I knows it too well This the same dope I'm dishing out, just on a different scale (yeah) Let me break it down if you don't see the vicious steel (listen) You see, I got them hooked on the real (real) I bossed up in and went to Columbia for the deal Like fuck the "pop a pill" shit, this that pure raw they wanna feel Scarcity in the market, now I'm spending the margin And it's only a problem if the product ain't what it's promised 'Cause any competition get demolished These niggas know my shit hit the hardest, to be honest Graduated from the school of Hard Rock with my honors Started on the block and made it to the top from the bottom Used to cook it at my grandmama spot, we was starving Right or wrong, the truth be timeless Block away from Marcy Projects, we was prospects Gaining knowledge on the different ways to fill our pockets (yeah) Tryna make a profit in order to afford every object we desired Like, one day I'll retire But for now, I'll be the main supplier of that fucking fire Six in the morning, police at my door Guns by the bed, money in the floor Neighbors looking at me like we sell that raw Fiends know it's pure, so they keep coming for more And the blood keep calling, time to up that score One hand scratch the other one, that's just law Your bitch looking at me like, "He got that raw" Fiends know it's pure, so they keep coming for more