Lyrical Breakdown of The Mantra - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "The Mantra" 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 Mantra" 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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In the way, minus sign niggas in the way In the way, minus sign niggas in the way, yeah In the way, minus sign niggas in the way, yeah In the way, yeah, minus sign niggas in the way But they will not get none, nah (Ear Drummers) In the way, minus sign niggas in the way Yeah, they will not get nothin' nah In the way (in the way) minus sign niggas in the way Repeat after me Mike WiLL Made-It They will not get none, nah (in the way) It's funny to watch them 'em there attempt that blocking But they will not get none, nah (in the way) He's watching me (minus sign niggas in the way) They will not get none, nah (in the way) The stars will keep fallin', like asteroids we ballin' So they will not get none, nah (in the way) Watching me (minus sign niggas in the way, hey) If it ain't a half a million in the face (in the face) Far as I'm concerned, it's in the way (in the way) If ain't a half a million when you race (when you race) Far as I'm concerned, it's in the way (it's in the way) If you good with good, not great (in the way) (not great) Far as I'm concerned, it's in the way (way) No remote on the G5 Plane (5 plane) Far as I'm concerned, it's in the way (it's in the way) You can't fall back to sleep once you awake (once you awake) Far as I'm concerned, it's in the way (in the way) You ain't supposed to worry about it when you pray (when you pray) Far as I'm concerned, it's in the way (it's in the way) If what you doing don't help you elevate (elevate) Far as I'm concerned, it's in the way (in the way) If you don't share the culture, shouldn't play (when you play) (way) Far as I'm concerned, it's in the way (hey, hey, hey) They will not get none, nah (in the way) It's funny to watch them 'em there attempt that blocking But they will not get none, nah (in the way, hey) He's watching me (minus sign niggas in the way) They will not get none, nah (in the way) The stars will keep fallin', like asteroids we ballin' So they will not get none, nah (in the way) Watching me (minus sign niggas in the way) I was down, bad, then my life switched (then my life switched) What a crisis, my Black Seville with no license (no license) I was lifeless, I was deadweight, I was trifling (I was trifling) Then my eye twitched, then my hand shook, and my fisted balled Then my right wrist took a risk for us Saw lightning that made titans (I was trifling) With a pitchfork, we ate yo' food then got bent more With excitement, big wars on my neck piece VVS be fighting, move fast like loose jazz I gotta race the world and be vibrant No plates on my scrape, yeah, that's mando Massaging the handle left hand on the candle (huh) I'm too high profile to drive Lambo, that there is a scandal That man grab a handful (huh) Never been love (easy), bet I pull up (DP) I got a thing for her, I wanna fuck (freaky) Fuck it up, fuck it up, fuck it up, fuck it up, fucking it up (easy) I got a thing for her I mean I get you niggas out the way right now today, you say so Take the safe and doctor pay 'em aiming 'fore the case closed Operate and then meet the player move on then for escrow Hold up wait, since Section 8 that's on my day to day though Man-Man don't shake hand, he pop shit (out the way) She stargaze out through the cosmic (out the way) Amped up, we blew out the metropolis (out the way) And I've been too involved, huh (out the way) And I got tens on call, huh (out the way) And you pretend you ball, huh I'ma do this for my dawg, you need a life jacket Throw you in the deep end, that's now my target practice Never been love (easy), bet I pull up (beep, beep) I got a thing for her They will not get none, nah (in the way) Yeah, all that they talking, that is blessing blocking So they will get none, nah (in the way) He's watching me (minus sign niggas in the way) They will not get none, nah (in the way) That bulletproof aura, no one got as far you So they will get nothing off you, yeah (in the way) (yeah) Watching me (minus sign niggas in the way)