Lyrical Breakdown of Ballin - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Ballin" 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 "Ballin" 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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And I spent a couple bucks on this, yea Just to be like nigga you ain't up on this And I spent a couple bucks on this, yea Just to be like nigga you ain't up on this Okay, headed to that swap meat Coppin all that Avalon Fresh white T's and some J's what I had in mind I remember days when a nigga didn't have a dime Now I got big dollas, I just buy whatever come to mind Choppas squeezed, I remember when I used to window shop Now I hit the mall, buy it all 'cus I'm on the top Boss like I used to dream of this moment Used to roll that stress, now I roll that kill, I call it coma Step inside my ride, I know you smell the aroma 6-50 top back, chillin on my corner Used to be MacDonald's, now we eat at Benihana's 5 star suites with freaks, that's on my mama They tell me money evil but it wash away my problems Don't matter what the price, lil mama just know I got it Aw, it ain't trickin if you got it My bank account solid and my wallet need a diet I used to be broke but now I'm ballin, I'm ballin Used to be broke but now I'm ballin, I'm ballin Used to be broke but now I'm ballin, I'm ballin Used to be broke but now I'm ballin, I'm ballin And I spent a couple bucks on this, yea Just to be like nigga you ain't up on this And I spent a couple bucks on this, yea Just to be like nigga you ain't up on this Like my nigga meet me outside These homies rush me just so they can steal my flashdrive My music that important, imported in iPod Buying my CDs like payin ties, act God I'm sure success will taste better than nectarines Growing in the spring, basket's the fruit of life Had the boy arrange me every time I pick up the mike I hop my entertainment be a bigger impact than Mike Can I live like the princess of Munda? Got a princess to groom the lacks o my scalp with a golden comb And I'm on, Cloud 9, stopping acts like in the sky I'm from Compton, can't you hear me coming like I'm from the shy I'm inspired from a magic twice, which art is a rep and run? But if they knew my intentions the reff and probably run I'm just a good kid from the city who made straight A's Tryna make the transition from Rose to Kool Aid I used to be broke but now I'm ballin, I'm ballin Used to be broke but now I'm ballin, I'm ballin Used to be broke but now I'm ballin, I'm ballin Used to be broke but now I'm ballin, I'm ballin And I spent a couple bucks on this, yea Just to be like nigga you ain't up on this And I spent a couple bucks on this, yea Just to be like nigga you ain't up on this Okay, started as a youngin, now I'm at the top Used to ride the city bus, now I'm at the car lot And we live up in the mall now, something like a regular I ball every day like clap, I got my cheddar up I used to smoke dirt weed, now I'm smoking better But in school I couldn't get a girl but now I'm getting groupie love Now I'm seeing better days, mama's so proud of me Do it for my grandma but I know she lookin down on me Reach in my pocket and grab big bills If this is Caribbean rich I like how this feel Hah, and ain't nobody help me get here If you lookin for me at the top is where I'll be, I'll be there go I used to be broke but now I'm ballin, I'm ballin Used to be broke but now I'm ballin, I'm ballin Used to be broke but now I'm ballin, I'm ballin Used to be broke but now I'm ballin, I'm ballin And I spent a couple bucks on this, yea Just to be like nigga you ain't up on this And I spent a couple bucks on this, yea Just to be like nigga you ain't up on this