Lyrical Breakdown of Black Cop - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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Buck, buck, buck, buck, buck, buck, buck All rude bwoy lissen up Black cop, black cop, black cop, black cop Stop shootin' black people, we all gonna drop You don't even get paid a whole lot So take your M sixty and put it 'pon lock Take your four, five and you put it 'pon lock Lookin' for your people when you walk down a block Here in America you have drug spot They get the black cop to watch the drug spot The black drug dealer just avoid black cop They're killin' each other on a East Coast block Killin' each other on a West Coast block White police, don't give a care about dat Dem want us killin' each other over crack Anyway you put it, it's a black on black Black cop, black cop, black cop Black cop, black cop, black cop Thirty years, there were no black cops You couldn't even run, drive round the block Recently police trained black cop To stand on the corner and take gunshot This type of warfare isn't new or a shock It's black on black crime, again nonstop Black cop, black cop, black cop Black cop, black cop, black cop Don't be the sucker Don't be the sucker, comin' into my face Don't be the sucker Here's what the West and the East have in common Both have black cops in cars profilin' Hardcore kids in the West got stress In the East we are chased by the same black beast The black cop is the only real obstacle Black slave turned black cop is not logical But very psychological, haven't you heard? It's the black cop killin' black kids in Johannesburg Whassup black cop, yo, whassup? Your authorization says shoot your nation You wanna uphold the law, what could you do to me? The same law dissed the whole black community You can't play both sides of the fence 1993, mad kids are gettin' tense Black cop, black cop, black cop, black cop Stop shootin' black people, we all gonna drop You don't even get paid a whole lot Take your four, five and you put it 'pon lock Take your M sixty and put it 'pon lock Take your uzi, put it 'pon lock Black cop, black cop, black cop Black cop, black cop, black cop Don't be the sucker Don't be the sucker Don't be the sucker Don't be the sucker, comin' into my face Don't, don't be the sucker, comin' into my face Don't, don't, don't be the sucker comin' into my face Don't, don't, don't, don't Don't be the sucker, comin' into my face Don't, don't, don't, don't Don't be the sucker, comin' into my face Don't, don't, don't Don't be the sucker, comin' into my face with that yang, yang