Lyrical Breakdown of Apologize - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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Ah-ahem There's something I did There's something I can explain how to- I can't speak for everybody but, um, man It must be more good women than men, percentage-wise So her chance of having a husband just minimized That's why a lot of girls claim they ain't into guys (Haha) And mess with other girls part-time to improvise (Haha) I knew she wasn’t bi, no, I seen it in her eyes But I'm like any other guy trying to get in her thighs She telling me 'bout how black people should enterprise (Haha) And I'm like, if you don't get your ass in this ride from Enterprise (Haha) That I rented yesterday and gotta have in by five With the gas fully filled up like I didn't drive Told her I had a girl, dawg, fuck it, I didn't lie (Haha) Told her this rap game is alright, I'm just getting by (Haha) She had a little weed and we get a little high And I'm looking in her eyes and I'm loving her vibe Told me back in '95, she fell in love with the Tribe (Haha) Boo, back in '92, I was just like you (Haha) Please, don't be confused by the ice and jewels I'm like any other nigga, buy ice to stay cool Like any other nigga that claim they hate school (Haha) And think, "Yeah, Free's banging but she's no Rachel" (Haha) We ball 'til we fall, hit the mall. after we hit, don't call We fill your lives with nothing but lies (Haha) and I would like to apologize (Haha) We ball 'til we fall, hit the mall, after we hit, don't call We fill your lives with nothing but lies (Haha) and I would like to apologize (Haha) But you can't stand right here and tell me everything is going to be alright (Haha) 'Cause until that a real (Haha) man stands up, I'm going to have to improvise (Haha) Was it something I did wrong? (Haha) Yeah, I know I'm wrong She's at home alone and I'm always gone Hate it when she mad but more when she passive (Haha) Now she on the internet, looking for classes (Haha) Out of state though, man, that hurt, yo But I got work though, and I'm at work, yo And she don't call a lot And when she do, she pouring out her heart (Haha) "You never listen to me," then the call drop, hmm And I promised her everything Told her when I get a deal, I'll get her a wedding ring But when I got my deal, I was back in the ring (Haha) Fighting my urges, strip club splurges (Haha) Never had money, so I felt like a virgin And I'm trying to break the bank's cherry Tryna see, can I afford Canaries With a Ferrari (Haha) and a dinner date with Halle Berry? (Haha) Went from fifty G's to fifteen hundred in a week Now I'm trying to call One ring, two rings, seven rings, eight rings Her mother picked up the phone (Haha) Like, "She in school and she don't stay here no more" (Haha) I guess there's more good women than men, percentage-wise So her chance of having a husband just minimized I guess that's why she says she ain't into guys (Haha) And focus on school full-time to improvise (Haha) We ball 'til we fall, hit the mall. after we hit, don't call We fill your lives with nothing but lies (Haha) and I would like to apologize (Haha) We ball 'til we fall, hit the mall, after we hit, don't call We fill your lives with nothing but lies (Haha) and I would like to apologize (Haha) No, No, But you can't stand right here and tell me everything is going to be alright (Haha) 'Cause until that real (Haha) man stands up, I'm going to have to improvise (Haha) You can't stand right here and tell me everything is going to be alright (Haha) 'Cause until that (Haha) man stands up, I'm going to have to improvise (Haha) You can't stand right here and tell me everything is going to be alright (Haha) 'Cause until that (Haha) man stands up, I'm going to have to improvise (Haha)