Lyrical Breakdown of The Art of Peer Pressure - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "The Art of Peer Pressure" 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 "The Art of Peer Pressure" 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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Everybody, everybody, everybody Everybody sit yo' bitch-ass down And listen to this true motherfuckin' story Told by Kendrick Lamar on Rosecrans, ya bitch Smokin' on the finest dope, ay-ay-ay-ah Drank until I can't no more, ay-ay-ay-ah Really I'm a sober soul But I'm with the homies right now And we ain't askin' for no favors Rush a nigga quick, then laugh about it later, ay-ay-ay-ah Really, I'm a peacemaker But I'm with the homies right now And Momma used to say (say, say, say, say) One day it's gon' burn you out (woo) One day it's gon' burn you out, out, out One day it's gon' burn you out (you, you, you, you) One day it's gon' burn you But I'm with the homies right now Me and my niggas four deep in a white Toyota A quarter tank of gas, one pistol, and orange soda Janky stash box when the federales'll roll up Basketball shorts with the Gonzales Park odor We on the mission for bad bitches and trouble I hope the universe love you today 'Cause the energy we bringin' sure to carry away A flock of positive activists and fill they body with hate If it's necessary, bumpin' Jeezy first album, lookin' distracted Speakin' language only we know, you think it's an accent The windows roll down, all I see is a hand pass it Hotboxin' like George Foreman grillin' the masses Of the workin' world, we pulled up on a bunch of workin' girls And asked them what they workin' with Look at me, I got the blunt in my mouth Usually I'm drug-free, but shit, I'm with the homies Yeah, nigga, we off a pill and Remy Red Come through and bust ya head, nigga! Me and the homies Sag all the way to the liquor store Where my niggas pour up four and get twisted some more Me and the homies I ride for my motherfuckin' niggas Hop out, do my stuff, then hop back in Me and the homies Matter of fact, I hop out that motherfucker And be like, "Doo! Doo! Doo! Doo! Doo! Doo! Doo! Doo! Doo!" It's 2:30 and the sun is beamin' Air conditioner broke and I hear my stomach screamin' Hungry for anything unhealthy And if nutrition can help me I'll tell you to suck my dick, then I'll continue eatin' We speedin' on the 405, passin' Westchester You know, the light-skinned girls in all the little dresses Good Lord, they knew we weren't from 'round there 'Cause every time we down there We pullin' out the Boost Mobile SIM cards Bougie bitches with no extensions Hood niggas with bad intentions, the perfect combination Before we sparked a conversation We seen three niggas in colors we didn't like Then started interrogatin' I never was a gangbanger, I mean I never was stranger to the fonk neither, I really doubt it Rush a nigga quick and then we laugh about it That's ironic, 'cause I've never been violent Until I'm with the homies (Just ridin', just ridin') Me and the homies (Bullshittin', actin' a fool) Me and the homies (Trippin', really trippin') Me and the homies (Just ridin', just ridin', just ridin') Braggin' about the episode we just had A shot of Hennessy didn't make me feel that bad I'm usually a true firm believer of bad karma Consequences from evil will make your past haunt ya We tryna conquer the city with disobedience Quick to turn it up, even if we ain't got the CD in But Jeezy still playin' And our attitude is still "nigga, what is you sayin'?" Pull in front of the house That we been campin' out for like two months The sun is goin' down as we take whatever we want Ay, ay, nigga, jackpot, nigga, pop the safe Ay, nigga, I think it's somebody in this room Wait, what?! Nigga, it's somebody in this room I hit the back window in search of any Nintendo DVD's, plasma-screen TV's in the trunk We made a right, then made a left, then made a right Then made a left, we was just circlin' life My mama called, "Hello? What you doin'?", "Kickin' it" I shoulda told her I'm probably 'bout to catch my first offense With the homies But, they made a right, they made a left Then made a right, then another right One lucky night with the homies K. Dot, you faded, hood? Yeah, we finally got that nigga faded I think he hit the wrong blunt though Ooh, which one? Well, which one he talkin' about? I was finna hit the one with the shenanigans in it I pray he ain't hit that Nah, that nigga straight, he ain't hit that one Got the shenanigans? Give that nigga the shenanigans! Nigga, I think we should push back to the city, fo' real doe Nigga, for what? What that nigga, what's that Jeezy song say, nigga? "Last time I checked I was the man on these streets!" Yeah, yeah, that shit right there I'm tryna be the nigga in the street There he go, man, you don't even know how the shit go Look, here's the plan, luv We gon' use the kickback as a alibi, wait 'til the sun go down Roll out, complete the mission, drop K. Dot off at his mama van, at the park 'Cause I know he tryna fuck on Sherane tonight That's what he's not gon' do Then we all gon' meet back at the block at about 10:30 That's straight, but we should meet up around 12 I'm tryna fuck on somethin' too Nigga, sit yo' dumbass back down! Nigga, you ain't doin' shit tonight! Matter of fact, nigga, get in the motherfuckin' car We finna get active!