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

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

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Kodak Black weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "The Better" 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 Kodak Black 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 Kodak Black's narrative.

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I changed for the better, I got porcelains on my teeth I even cut my dreads off, rockin' my fade neat I decided to kick the lean and the beans, I'm staying clean If I ain't kept going to jail and the prison, where would I be? I changed for the better, I got porcelains on my teeth I even cut my dreads off, rockin' my fade neat I decided to kick the lean and the beans, I'm staying clean If I ain't kept going to jail and the prison, where would I be? If I ain't made none of these horrible decisions, I won't be me If I ain't never woulda had money, I'm stealing, I wanna eat If everybody around this motherfucker killing it, I need a torch In the chain gang thousand miles away like I'm on tour Everything that used to matter don't matter to me no more Everybody that's close to me see the growth, say I'm mature Now I'm pretty sure my haters even proud of me too 'Cause now you ain't gotta worry about me running down on you Got myself back in school, I ain't letting nothing stop me This gangsta educated, don't let them tell you you can't make it, shawty I say I changed for the better, this shit was personal Say, "Fuck all that little boy shit", then I turned it up I changed for the better, I got porcelains on my teeth I even cut my dreads off, rockin' my fade neat I decided to kick the lean in the bin, I'm stayin' clean If I ain't kept goin' to jail and the prison, where would I be? I changed for the better, I got porcelains on my teeth I even cut my dreads off, rockin' my fade neat I decided to kick the lean in the bin, I'm stayin' clean If I ain't kept goin' to jail and the prison, where would I be? Imagine if I ain't put my all in the stu', what would I do? I'd be in a stolen car with four Glocks looking for opps, be on my groove You ain't want me when I was embarrassing, so you can't get the better me Bringing Grammy home like a championship, it ain't far away, 'cause I can see Let me show the people I got some sense, 'cause they been starting to believe Up all night playing with fire, high out of my mind, can't find the reef' I'm just getting started, they say I'm peaking, they want me to fall off real bad I ain't doing no beefing like I'm a vegan, but I'll still get on a nigga ass I switched the gears and hit the gas, ain't looking back, ain't turning 'round They thinking today I just might crash 'cause they know how lil' Yak get down I carry this Sniper shit on my back, I made it hard for niggas I'll fuck 'round, put a bitch in a bag, you should be proud I'm chilling, yeah I changed for the better, I got porcelains on my teeth I even cut my dreads off, rockin' my fade neat I decided to kick the lean and the beans, I'm staying clean If I ain't kept going to jail and the prison, where would I be? I changed for the better, I got porcelains on my teeth I even cut my dreads off, rockin' my fade neat I decided to kick the lean and the beans, I'm staying clean If I ain't kept going to jail and the prison, where would I be?