Lyrical Breakdown of Piece of Mind - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

Yeah, I hear you bro, I hear you

You got a minute bro?

Yeah, I got a little minute, little quick sec

Alright I want you to hear somethin'

I'ma play somethin' for you alright?

Alright, alright

Yo, yo, you hear it bro?

Yeah

Yeah, yeah

Alright listen, listen

Let me tell you what shit is like right now, yo, yo

What's life like now, tryna figure out

They put this mic on trial 'cause he be killin' now

Forever bitin' my forbidden style

Been laying low for a minute in the game

Since I came all these niggas lookin' timid

My light could never dimith, the Lord is my shepherd

Jesus woke a devil in him since sinnin' with least effort

Thinking back to those lefferts days

And I ain't been the same since I left 6th grade

My mind strayed, used to have the biggest heart

Taking walks with abuela in the park, I used to tell her

I'ma grow propellers one day and be a good fella

Play the hero or whoever, the hood gon' tell us

Let's just pray it ain't the villain

Tell 'em I be feeling some way

Thinkin' I can get the Maybach off gun play

Instead I let the words play with 90 beats a minute

Bet the streets lose a heart beat before the verse finish

But life goes on, basic rules still apply

Bet you can feel that line in any hood you live by

From Flatbush to Figg side, I was a schoolboy too

Hoppin' trains, I just missed my Q

And what's life like for me, it's but a dream

Everything ain't what it seems, up underneath

The surface is but a screen, we only see

What we know

What's life like for me, it's but a dream

Everything ain't what it seems, up underneath

The surface is but a screen, we only see

What we know

And what's life like now, I can't figure out

They put my mans on trial, say he a killer now

Conspiracies, we gon' get you out

Just keep ya head up G, shit is wild

It's bugged out 'cause I know you tryna see your child

But I'ma hold you down still 'cause you my brother

I just gave Will a lil' somethin' for your baby mother

But don't stress, know you caught up in some b.s

Bet next time you see us, we gonna be our best

Love you my nigga, word is bond, you'll stay strong

Out in New York the same shit is goin' on

Peace to all my brothers who keep still holdin' on

Been away so long, feel like a tickin' time bomb

The misjudgment of my kind, whom the odds is against

Put our backs on the fence, so we self defence

Followed by a series of unfortunate events

Looking like white America got a brother again

And what's life like for me, it's but a dream

Everything ain't what it seems, up underneath

The surface is but a screen, we only see

What we know

What's life like for me, it's but a dream

Everything ain't what it seems, up underneath

The surface is but a screen, we only see

What we know

Take shots to the face with no peace of mind

Give me my piece of mind

Take shots to the face with no peace of mind

Give me my piece of mind

This life is all we know, this life is all we know

Man that's crazy yo, that's amazing B

Thank you bro

Word bro

That one is for, that one is for you my nigga

Good lookin' bro, good lookin' man

That just boosted my adrenaline

It's been ages, I gotta get out this joint b

I love y'all man, real bro, for real man

I think by every day that go by

I just be thinkin' 'bout y'all for real

You, Kirk, everybody bro

I heard the new one on Rosenberg

That shit is a bomber b

Oh, you heard that shit?