Lyrical Breakdown of Birds & The Beez - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Birds & The Beez" 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 "Birds & The Beez" 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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Straight to the block, to the hood, to a spot Cocaine to a rock, duece duece in a sock Every dollar closer to a drop Every drop is closer to a cop Every cop is closer to a cell Hit the cell your ticket right to hell No job, no bail No fam, no mail Institution another nigga fail Go from pussy to a prison tale Fuck that, I quit while I'm ahead Ship my music off with Amistad Turn it up and here the ghetto pledge Live righteous nigga like my brother said King Tut, Martin Luther, Malcolm X, but I'm the shoota Top ramen, knowledge for the noodle Finally gettin' praised, yeah, kudos Doing bad, still love the need Connect said it's something up his sleeve Said, I rather bust off them keys Yeah, nigga, birds and the beez Birds and the beez Birds and the beez Wanna do a song, but it's hard to carry on And my daughter hungry sitting home And my girl said she feeling lone' I can tell it's over in her tone Only time I call is for a loan She be stressing, so depressing Always worried every time a lil' nigga gone Stay strong for the future, stick together, yeah, suture Get a couple whips, yeah, Kunta Schoolboy, but gangsta was his tutors Say the money be the root of evil Look around see what it do to people Veins full of heroin using PCP inject the body with a needle Lord help us, swear to God Dope dealers, get a job Keep it real, this shit ain't really cool Being in a cell, you ain't alive Niggas quick to show out over cheese Love to help the devil do a deed So I rather bust of them keys? Yeah, nigga, birds and the beez Birds and the beez Birds and the beez Birds and the beez Tired of the same ol' shit, niggas they faking it Niggas out here living foul Better yet they flagrant Keep these niggas right up out the game Get these niggas right up out my lane I just wanna do this fucking music boy, leave this dope alone and count my change Q, I wanna see you do your thang Entertainment business living limelight Hop on every track and move them trains Show these motherfuckers that you been tight, then they ever been It's evident that you intelligent but you can't escape that life And for you my nigga, I would sacrifice myself to make it just to see you hold the mic And hit the stage and rock the set But it's hard to change when your from the set Won't you think about it nigga, life or death Life of a cracker, I'd like to hang you by the neck Do you wanna see the boys in jet, or you wanna see them runway jets Fly to Singapore one way that, tell the pilot we got stacks on deck Swear to God, it's hard out here for a young black man to live If you don't do it for yourself, then please do it for your kids My nigga won't you tell Michelle, I love your daughter Please don't let her grow up life without a father Look at what you bought her, money couldn't buy All she need is love, put the shit aside At the same time know they got to eat Know you got to hustle, make ends meet Got the block hot, you keep runnin', cops say "freeze" Blue pill, red pill, choose now, birds or the beez Birds or the beez Birds or the beez Tired of the same ol' shit, niggas they faking it Niggas out here living foul Better yet they flagrant Get these niggas right up out the game Get these niggas right up out my lane I just wanna do this fucking music boy, leave this dope alone and count my change Count my change Count my change