Lyrical Breakdown of Tell Me Why - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Tell Me Why" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Kevin Gates weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Tell Me Why" 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 Kevin Gates 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 Kevin Gates's narrative.

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Tell me why, tell me why, why, tell me why Tell me why, why, why I'm even givin' this shit a try? I can't even look you in your eye Why your mama made your ass so fine? Tell me why, why You so fine baby it'll make me cry (make me cry) You so fine it'll make your papa smile (your papa smile) If love's a crime then I'm gon' do some time But tell me why, why, why That combination of a man is fire (fire) I'm so cold right now and you so high (you so high) And if you don't fly to me right now I'ma die But tell me why, why You ain't never gone catch me in a lie I'ma tell the truth it ain't no need to lie We can have sex on a PJ in the sky I looked her in the face and said you moving too slow 40 days with a brick I said you moving too slow (damn) My niggas need that money My homies need them shoes So I told her change your crew This is how you do Pyrex in that backpack Hair done with them red bottoms Still playing with them old bands Just making sure that you still got 'em 50-50 on Tuesdays Hell nah, nigga who taught 'em Nigga got caught stealin' dough Put his hands up and they still shot 'em Hell nah no misdemeanor Chopping off them sticky fingers Raised up with a pack of wolves In the projects my dogs meaner Shaking off my coke tales Making sure my coke sell Maple syrup on my pancakes With them scrambled eggs and that oatmeal It taste good, girl love me, she got it goin' She sold it up, got the project happy blowin' Tell me why, why, why I'm even givin' this shit a try? (Huh) I can't even look you in your eye Why your mama made your ass so fine Tell me why, why, you so fine baby it'll make me cry (make me cry) You so fine it'll make your papa smile (smile) If love's a crime then I'm gon' do some time But tell me why, why, why That combination of a man is fire (fire) I'm so cold right now and you so high And if you don't fly to me right now I'ma die But tell me why, why You ain't never gon' catch me in a lie I'ma tell the truth, it ain't no need to lie We can have sex on a PJ in the sky Where you goin', where you goin', baby girl, where you goin', goin' Hey good lookin' call your boy on the phone L's or the Kush man and that's my cologne We always on the road man we rather be home But we alone gettin' it on, hop through the stormstorm Keep the pussy warm fuck you as soon as I'm home I know what that pussy need to it A good beat I'ma fuck you 'til you skeet good Fuck ya in the street, fuck ya like the freaks do it (freaks?) C4 he made the beat, b-wop he brought the heat to it Heat to it, I'ma make sure that ya eat good Pimp shit, I'ma fuck you in the Fleetwood Trap house right up Glenwood Tell me why, why, why I'm even gettin' this shit a try? (Huh) I can't even look you in yo eye Why your mama made your ass so fine Tell me why, why You so fine baby it'll make me cry (make me cry) You so fine it'll make your papa smile (smile) If love's a crime then I'm gon' do some time But tell me why, why, why That combination of a man is fire (fire) I'm so cold right now and you so high And if you don't fly to me right now I'ma die But tell me why, why, why You ain't never gone catch me in a lie I'ma tell the truth it ain't no need to lie We can have sex on a PJ in the sky