Lyrical Breakdown of BABYLON - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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Yo yo Badmon representin' Yo yo They say you never know what you got 'Til it's all up and away And it's so lonely at the top Sometimes you wanna throw it away But lately I've been talking to God He told me Heaven is a way better place So I'm taking everything that I've got And I'm running away, I'm running away I just can't cope with the pain You just won't understand Running away (away from here) I'm running away I just can't cope with the pain You just won't understand Running away (away from here) Gone like the wind, I can't seem to win I know the end is near, but I just don't know when Turn on to CNN, look at what I see again It's another black man, died at the white hand of justice To tell the truth, man, I'm fuckin' disgusted I fear for the lives, for my sisters, my brothers Less fortunate than I, let's formulate a plan I'm sick of holdin' grudges, I'm loadin' in all my slugs and Aimin' it at the judges, fuck the cops Fuck the system and the government, you fuckers not Protectin' and servin' You more like damagin' and hurtin' And letting off shots 'til you motherfuckers certain He ain't breathin', you made it clear "Fuck your breath, nigga," don't even deserve air Don't even deserve shit, don't even deserve nothin' If black lives really mattered, you niggas would do somethin' Instead we mean nothin', in fact, we being hunted They don't want us in abundance They know it's strength in them numbers That's why they gave you one The time is comin', no discussion If you ain't got a gun, then you better start runnin' Run to the rock of my salvation (yeah, yeah, yeah) Run to the stone that the builder rejected (yeah, yeah, yeah) I run to aboriginal, Christ, Haile Selassie Hear them call some other name Them other guy nuh qualified A long long time mi see ah idiot a try Tell me America is the land of the free, that's a lie 'Cause nobody, nuh free 'bout yah Bet how we leave Babylon, and go ah Ethiopia And if you don't believe we can achieve that Then you is just another idiot or another Motherfucker, it's the J-O-Z-I-F B-A-D-M-O-N Come on, bring them M's on in I'm on the upside now, you can turn 'em M's upside down We 'bout to win, there's an L for the other side of him Most greats that you lost, I invite 'em in To my soul, don't you feel the vibes when I'm channelin'? The innermost of my spirit been engulfed with plenty gold 'Cause most of them labels throw pennies so Who you think investin' in penitentiaries though? Same owners as them labels, same owners of your cable Spoon feedin' you fables, tryna keep your mind stable Your eyes blind, and your skin's hazel The truth is under your nasal but even the air's all fucked up How we supposed to see stars? Chemical trails above us Plus bunch of other shit that's undiscovered Detached from the roots since we set sail, my brothers That's word to motherland, sold us on stolen land Visions from brother man, he seen us all holdin' hands Fifty years later, still see my brothers choked to death R.I.P. to Eric Garner, only right I show respect Nowaday they hangin' us by a different tree Branches of the government, I can name all three Judicial, legislative and executive Lock your pops away, your moms, then next the kids It's all consecutive, I'm just tryna break the cycle I wonder if I'll do it all before they take my life, yo Crucify my image, the Lord is my witness If them Heaven's gates closed I'ma break all them hinges for my niggas Yes, I'ma break all the hinges for my niggas Yes, I'ma break all the hinges for my niggas Yes, I'ma break all They say you never know what you got 'Til it's all up and away And it's so lonely at the top Sometimes you wanna throw it away But lately I've been talking to God He told me Heaven is a way better place So I'm taking everything that I've got And I'm running away, I'm running away I just can't cope with the pain You just won't understand Running away (away from here) I'm running away I just can't cope with the pain You just won't understand Running away (away from here) As fast as I can to Mount Zion I'm running away (I'm running away) I'm running away (I'm running away) I'm running away (I'm running away) I'm running away (I'm running away) I'm running away (I'm running away) I'm running away (I'm running away) Running away (I'm running away) Away, running away You better start running, running Babylon boy them ah coming, coming yeah You better start running, running Babylon is coming Babylon get jealous of we, of we Just because I walk this way Babylon get jealous of we, of we