Lyrical Breakdown of Breaks - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

• Lyric Overview: Witness how Kurtis Blow weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Breaks" 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 Kurtis Blow 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 Kurtis Blow's narrative.

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Clap your hands, everybody If you got what it takes 'Cause I'm Kurtis Blow and I want you to know That these are the breaks Brakes on a bus, brakes on a car Breaks to make you a superstar Breaks to win and breaks to lose But these here breaks will rock your shoes And these are the breaks Break it up, break it up, break it up If your woman steps out with another man (That's the breaks, that's the breaks) And she runs off with him to Japan (That's the breaks, that's the breaks) And the IRS says they want to chat (That's the breaks, that's the breaks) And you can't explain why you claimed your cat (That's the breaks, that's the breaks) And Ma Bell sends you a whopping bill (That's the breaks, that's the breaks) With eighteen phone calls to Brazil (That's the breaks, that's the breaks) And you borrowed money from the mob (That's the breaks, that's the breaks) And yesterday you lost your job (That's the breaks, that's the breaks) Well, these are the breaks Break it up, break it up, break it up Throw your hands up in the sky And wave 'em 'round from side to side And if you deserve a break tonight Somebody say all right (all right) Say ho (ho) You don't stop I keep on, somebody scream Break down Breaks on a stage, breaks on a screen Breaks to make your wallet lean Breaks run cold and breaks run hot Some folks got 'em and some have not But these are the breaks Break it up, break it up, break it up Break down To the girl in brown, stop messing around (Break it up, break it up) To the guy in blue, what you gon' do? (Break it up, break it up) And to the girl in green, don't be so mean (Break it up, break it up) And the guy in red, say what I said (Break it up, break it up) Break down Brakes on a plane, brakes on a train Breaks to make you go insane Breaks in love, breaks in war But we got the breaks to get you on the floor And these are the breaks Break it up, break it up, break it up Break down, yo Just do it, just do it, just do it, do it, do it Just do it, just do it, just do it, do it, do it Just do it, just do it, just do it, do it, do it Just do it, just do it, just do it, do it, do it You say last week you met the perfect guy (That's the breaks, that's the breaks) And he promised you the stars in the sky (That's the breaks, that's the breaks) He said his Cadillac was gold (That's the breaks, that's the breaks) But he didn't say it was ten years old (That's the breaks, that's the breaks) He took you out to the Red Coach grill (That's the breaks, that's the breaks) But he forgot the cash and you paid the bill (That's the breaks, that's the breaks) And he told you the story of his life (That's the breaks, that's the breaks) But he forgot the part about his wife (That's the breaks, that's the breaks) Well, these are the breaks Break it up, break it up, break it up Break down, ya