Lyrical Breakdown of I Was There - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "I Was There" 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 "I Was There" 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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Do it Marley, ha, killin' 'em You killin' 'em, where were you? I wanna talk about these rap historians Y'all better get it together, where were you? I be readin' your books, where were you? Y'all better get it together, word up When Hot 97 started I was there When Rap City got started I was there When KDAY got started I was there When Jive Records got started I was there When Yo MTV Raps started I was there When The Source magazines started I was there When Cedric and Seda started I was there When Biggie was doin' his album I was there When Tookie Williams was buried I was there '73, Cedar Park I was there One-twenty-three park I was there You ain't tellin' me the history 'cause I was there, I was there And where were you? Where were you? And where were you? Where were you? And where were you? Where were you? Where were you? When Moe Dee challenged LL I was there When that bus blew up in London I was there When Death Row challenged Bad Boy at the Source Awards In New York at the Garden, yup I was there When Kwame Toure formerly known as Stokely Carmichael Was passin' on I was there When Nelson Mandela was freed from prison And spoke out at Yankee Stadium in New York I was there For all the births of my children I was there When the Rodney King uprisings happened I was there These objective rap historians tryin' to document Hip hop from outside forget it I was there, I was there And where were you? Where were you? And where were you? Where were you? And where were you? Where were you? Where were you? Look, The Jive Records label, I was there The Columbia Records label, I was there The Elektra Records label, I was there The Warner Brothers Records label, I was there The Koch Records label, I was there The Capitol Records label, I was there I know about they contracts 'cause I was there I wrote and rewrote most of 'em when I was there I ain't readin' a book or recitin' a hook I am hip hop itself 'cause yup I was there Y'all need to get it together with hip hop's history And get it right 'cause yup I was there, I was there And where were you? Where were you? And where were you? Where were you? And where were you? Where were you? Where were you?