Lyrical Breakdown of For Sale? - Interlude - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Kendrick Lamar weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "For Sale? - Interlude" 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 Kendrick Lamar 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 Kendrick Lamar's narrative.

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Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

(Ooh, doo-woo-doo, woo) oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

What's wrong, nigga?

I thought you was keepin' it gangsta

I thought this what you wanted

They say if you scared, go to church

But remember, he knows the Bible too

Now baby, when I get you, get you, get you, get you

I'ma go hit the throttle with you

Smokin', lokin', pokin' the deja 'til I'm idle with you

'Cause I (want you)

Now baby, when I'm ridin' here, I'm ridin' dirty

Registration is outta service

Smoking, lokin', drinkin' the potion, you can see me swerving

'Cause I (want you)

(I want you more than you know)

I remember you took me to the mall last week, baby

You looked me in my eyes about four or five times

'Til I was hypnotized, then you clarified that I (want you)

You said, "Sherane ain't got nothin' on Lucy"

I said, "You crazy"

Roses are red, violets are blue

But me and you both pushin' up daisies if I (want you)

Now baby, when I get you, get you, get you, get you

I'ma go hit the throttle with you

Smokin', lokin', pokin' the deja 'til I'm idle with you

'Cause I (want you)

You said to me

You said your name was Lucy, I said, "Where's Ricardo?"

You said, "Oh no, not the show!"

Then you spit a little rap to me like this

When I turned 26 I was like "Oh, shit!"

You said to me, I remember what you said too, you said

"My name is Lucy, Kendrick, you introduced me, Kendrick

Usually I don't do this, but I see you and me, Kendrick

Lucy give you no worries, Lucy got million stories

About these rappers that I came after when they was boring

Lucy gon' fill your pockets

Lucy gon' move your mama out of Compton

Inside the gi-gantic mansion like I promised

Lucy just want your trust and loyalty, avoiding me?

It's not so easy, I'm at these functions accordingly

Kendrick, Lucy don't slack a minute, Lucy work harder

Lucy gon' call you even when Lucy know you love your father

I'm Lucy, I loosely heard prayers on your first album truly

Lucy don't mind 'cause at the end of the day you'll pursue me

Lucy go get it, Lucy not timid, Lucy upfront

Lucy got paperwork on top of paperwork

I want you to know that Lucy got you

All your life I watched you

And now you all grown up to sign this contract, if that's possible"

Get you, get you, get you, get you

I'ma go hit the throttle with you

Smokin', lokin', pokin' the deja 'til I'm idle with you

'Cause I (want you)

Now baby, when I'm ridin' here, I'm ridin' dirty

Registration is outta service

Smoking, lokin', drinkin' the potion, you can see me swerving

'Cause I (want you)

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

(Ooh, woo) oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh

I remember you was conflicted

Misusing your influence, sometimes I did the same

Abusing my power full of resentment

Resentment that turned into a deep depression

Found myself screamin' in the hotel room

I didn't wanna self-destruct

The evils of Lucy was all around me

So I went runnin' for answers

Until I came home