Lyrical Breakdown of My Mind Is Racing - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "My Mind Is Racing" 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 "My Mind Is Racing" 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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My mind is racing My mind is racing My mind is racing When you young you talk shit and get slapped up for it The ice, the cars, the clothes, we already bought it The streets, the projects, the hood, we already support it The rap, the respect, them cases we already carted The gold, the platinum plaques, we already flaunted The leathers in freezing weathers, we already sported The wise see your lies and you already shorted Them boys they talking to boys, we men we ignore it The whole planet, so-called Earth, we already toured it My levels be on max with the bass distorted When the economy is up we getting all of that When the economy is down we still touring, Jack Look back at '88, where them ballers at? They was buying out the bar, I ain't fall for that Spending they money, you'd think the club would call them back But they didn't, that shit was all an act, I go My mind is racing My mind is racing I said my mind is racing like My mind is racing I'm a warrior, I'm a warrior In this concrete jungle it's hard to stay humble I'm a warrior, I'm a warrior I bring that drama to whoever, whenever, what? I'm a warrior, I'm a warrior In this concrete jungle it's hard to stay humble I'm a warrior, I'm a warrior I bring that drama to whoever, whenever, what? Yo, let me tell you 'bout defeating the drama In the street with the armor It's the teacher, Kris Parker I be in the hood, looking good, speaking of honor Being a father, not avoid the baby mama drama Respect myself I gotta, we gotta live proper The true hip-hopper, hits, yes, a non-stopper A no quitter, heavy hitter, looks within to, be the winner Now let us begin the orientation Hip-hop culture is what we call the nation But annihilation is what we facing Cats getting killed from Scott La Rock to Jam Master Jason That's why we was at the United Nations Laying down the foundation For hip-hop as a real nation You know what time we wasting? But My mind is racing My mind is racing I'm a warrior, I'm a warrior In this concrete jungle it's hard to stay humble I'm a warrior, I'm a warrior I bring that drama to whoever, whenever, what? I'm a warrior, I'm a warrior In this concrete jungle it's hard to stay humble I'm a warrior, I'm a warrior I bring that drama to whoever, whenever, what? My mind is racing My mind is racing I said my mind is racing like My mind is racing