Lyrical Breakdown of For The Girlfriends (Feat Ab-Soul) - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "For The Girlfriends (Feat Ab-Soul)" 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 The Girlfriends (Feat Ab-Soul)" 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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Abazaba You know, we get in the studio and do what we do best, you know? Beautiful shit But this time around I wan' do somethin' different, homeboy You feel me, my nig? Hop on them keys real quick, my nig Play some shit that my girlfriend'll like I ain't tryna entertain these other hoes tonight Play some shit that my girlfriend'll like Yeah, ha-ha-ha, yeah This shit my girlfriend'll like I ain't tryna entertain these other hoes tonight I'm playin' shit that my girlfriend'll like Check me out She say she love it when it sounds like this She tell me, "Kendrick, put it down like this When I listen I wanna close my eyes And feel your lips Let your lyrics wrap around me and grab my hips" So enticin', on point like the helmet of a Vikin' Kickin' up dust like I'm hikin' I ain't callin' a woman a bitch on this one I be callin' my woman so I can get some She fresh off work and Lord knows it was hard She take off her shirt and Lord knows that I'm hard Composin' myself, tryna remain content She had a long day, and plus, I know she wanna vent Now she could talk about her boss and I can give advice Or she could take the panties off and I could eat the (pie, pie) Fuck that, option number deuce On the kitchen table while I play this tune You know why? This shit my girlfriend'll like I ain't tryna entertain these other hoes tonight I'm playin' shit my girlfriend'll like Ha-ha-ha, yeah This shit my girlfriend'll like I ain't tryna entertain these other hoes tonight Aba, this shit my girlfriend'll like, my nigga Look We be in the car, bumpin' my latest jam I recorded at the studio around 10:00 p.m. It's a club banger, catchy hooks and 808's I even threw a bridge on it just to play it safe The first eight bars, she lovin' the track Even rewindin' it back Soon as the beat drop The way she react she like, "That's hot!" 'Til I start talkin' how many hoes I got How many I've fucked How many I've misled just to get a nut Like a squirrel, in pursuit of lunch, uh Though I'm on some cliché rapper shit I know she thinkin' all my lyrics there accurate She's so cool, though Don't downplay her just to fuck up the mood, yo She'll still play it, even though I sound rude, yo And disregards to the provocative records One thing that I do know This somethin' that my girlfriend'll like I ain't tryna entertain them other hoes tonight I'm playin' somethin' that my girlfriend'll like Nema-nema-nem, ma-nem (Ha-ha, you funny, man) Told you that my girlfriend'll like Other hoes tonight, Soul This shit my girlfriend'll like too, ha Kendrick, I got you This a great idea This'll be my girlfriend joint right here So I'ma kick the shit she like, it seem right Like a pair of jeans that fit tight Around her cute booty I like to hold her from behind in line at the movies Her body language gets read like a ruby 'Cause she a work of art, no help from Julie I'm a beast and she such a beauty (such a beauty) I love her, she know that, I place no one above her Far from a narc, but best undercover Kodak moment every time we in sync Like a iPod plugged to a USB It's just you and me I mean me and her I mean her and I It's plain to see, affirmative So if you ever need me You know where Herbert is On her mind, like she on mine, uh Play some shit that my girlfriend'll like 'Cause I ain't tryna entertain them other hoes tonight She do music too, this shit my girlfriend'll write If she was me talkin' 'bout her, DJ Play some shit that my girlfriend'll like I ain't tryna entertain them other hoes tonight I wrote some shit that my girlfriend'll like Now I'm sho' to get some cuddy