Lyrical Breakdown of Takin' It Back (vocal) - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Takin' It Back (vocal)" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Kool Keith weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Takin' It Back (vocal)" 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 Kool Keith 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 Kool Keith's narrative.

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Kool Keith Way before down South (Way before down South) Hip hop in Chicago (Hip hop in Chicago) Rap on the West coast (Rap on the West, rap on the West) Come follow me PS 53 classmate with Kenny Pound The Cold Crush Brother Watchin' Cassanova Lover, the master flower Keith Thornton, there's no other My class over at three with Bronx MC's The super imposer, cruisin' on the major deacon Quarts and blunts, sippin' Olde E on the weekend My girl Fatima, half black and Puerto Rican I'm movin' fast rate, Webster down to Bathgate A lot of guys was good but many came half weight The comp got bad, the city came half rate Think to the critics, I left them all in debate PS 53 (I'm takin' it back) Junior high school (I'm takin' it back) 147 (I'm takin' it back) I went to Clinton (I'm takin' it back, come follow me) 12 o'clock lunchtime, bangin' on the school table I was able more fatal to spin around like tornado Catchin' Batman and Robin, Green Hornet and Kato The main attraction was Grandmaster Flash action I tell brothers Mean Gene was with the L Brothers Cordio Vex with Phase 2 drawin' flyers The crowd is fat, the people jumpin' over wires The 5 train runnin', the crew comin' down from Dyer Footline express, the last car but we don't fire Schlitz malt liq', the PAL gettin' higher With Union Ave up there, we used to watch stick up kids Go and laugh up there PS 53 (I'm takin' it back) Junior high school (I'm takin' it back) 147 (I'm takin' it back) I went to Clinton (I'm takin' it back, come follow me) Cazal's in the place, girls peep my quarter fill Fur on the collar, the German Shepherd feel real Breakout and Baron in the club on the wheels of steel Kool Herc in Cedar Park, echoes down the hill Echo chamber, yes, yes, y'all When B1's was out with the orange lights, where was y'all? The Saigons, the Nomads, the Black Spades Alexander's and Juman's was the real spot ProKeds and Converse stayed real hot Turtlenecks and shirts, AJ's and overlap Stetson hats, bustin' over mean raps PS 53 (I'm takin' it back) Junior high school (I'm takin' it back) 147 (I'm takin' it back) I went to Clinton (I'm takin' it back, come follow me) I'm takin' it back I'm takin' it back, come follow me I'm takin' it back I'm takin' it back, come follow me I'm takin' it back I'm takin' it back, come follow me I'm takin' it back I'm takin' it back, come follow me