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.

This lyrical analysis of "Piece of Mind" not only celebrates Joey Bada$$'s artistic prowess but also serves as an educational tool for aspiring songwriters. If this analysis inspires you and you'd like to see your own songs analyzed in this way, join the Lazyjot community. Register at Lazyjot and start exploring the full potential of your lyrical creativity. Turn your thoughts into rhymes and your rhymes into songs with Lazyjot!

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?