Lyrical Breakdown of Over 30 - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Over 30" 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 "Over 30" 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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Hold up, school's in session! Yeah, yeah, hah! Where my grown folk at? If you over 20 make some noise If you over 30 make some noise Wooo! If you over 40 WILD OUT Grown folk style! Watch dis I'm your teacher, welcome to my classroom Who's he, what's that? Yo you better aact soon It's the K to the R to the S One In rap I think it's clear I'm the best one Yes son! I take you to the old school I spit "Superrhymes" cause "I am so cool..." ... a duel? You must be fool, player you know the rules! I take it to the old school quick Get Fresh Crew, Doug E. Fresh, "The Adventures of Slick Rick" It gets so sick, cause I ain't no joke This song goes out to grown folk like Tone Loc Where my people that's over 20 now? Where my people that's over 30 now? Where my people that's over 40 now? Classic, that's what they call us now! I'm "Smooth" like Big Daddy Kane, no bull Check out "My Melody," I'm "Paid in Full" Before "The Chronic" I was Stetsasonic Old school, true school, oh yes sir I'm it! 1985 bumpin Mantronix 1995 gettin slammed with Onyx 2005 doin shows with comics 2015 we still gon rock shhhh With dough, 'dro, my flow in the pocket I'm already 40 (C'MON KRIS STOP IT!) Call me when it's time to really hip-hop it Old school, if you wasn't there don't knock it Yeah, yo Old school, a term some people don't want It's like you're outdated and your sound don't bump But that's all junk cause I'm in your truck right now Got your truck bumpin up like WOW! When it comes to peace I'm the +Leader of the New School+ When it comes to "Real Love," like Mary J. I'm so cool When it comes to unity, I'm the teacher "U-N-I-T-Y" like Queen Latifah Havin fun with the cash we hold Cause we "Three Feet High and Risin" like De La Soul Don't say I'm old, my beauty is forever Like MC Lyte, Shante, Salt-N-Pepa, let's go!