Lyrical Breakdown of Ex-Factor - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

• Lyric Overview: Witness how Lauryn Hill weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Ex-Factor" 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 Lauryn Hill 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 Lauryn Hill's narrative.

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Yo, y-yo, yo, y-yo Yo, uh, yo, y-yo, yo, y-yo It could all be so simple (Ba-ba-ba-baby, baby, baby) But you'd rather make it hard (Huh, uh) Loving you is like a battle (It's like a battle) And we both end up with scars Tell me, who I have to be (Who I have to be) To get some reciprocity See, no one loves you more than me (More than me) And no one ever will (No one ever will, yeah) Is this just a silly game? (Silly game) That forces you to act this way (To act this way) Forces you to scream my name Then pretend that you can't stay (Yeah) Tell me, who I have to be (I know what we gotta do) To get some reciprocity See no one loves you more than me And no one ever will No matter how I think we grow You always seem to let me know It ain't workin' (It ain't workin', no) It ain't workin' And when I try to walk away You'd hurt yourself to make me stay This is crazy This is crazy (Oh, this is crazy, uh-huh) I keep letting you back in (You back in) How can I explain myself? (I don't understand why) As painful as this thing has been I just can't be with no one else See I know what we've got to do (Yeah) You let go (You let go) And I'll let go too (And I'll let go) 'Cause no one's hurt me more than you (No one's hurt me more than you) And no one ever will No matter how I think we grow You always seem to let me know It ain't workin' (It ain't workin') It ain't workin' (It ain't workin') And when I try to walk away You'd hurt yourself to make me stay This is crazy (This is crazy) Oh, this is crazy (This is crazy) (Care) Care for me, care for me I know you care for me (There) There for me, there for me Said, you'd be there for me (Cry) Cry for me, cry for me You said, you'd die for me (Give) Give to me, give to me Why won't you live for me? (Care) Care for me, care for me You said, you care for me (There) There for me, there for me Said, you'd be there for me (Cry) Cry for me, cry for me You said, you'd die for me (Give) Give to me, give to me Why won't you live for me? (Care) Care for me, care for me You said, you care for me (There) There for me, there for me Said, you'd be there for me (Cry) Cry for me, cry for me You said, you'd die for me (Give) Give to me, give to me Why won't you live for me? (Care) Care for me, care for me You said, you care for me (There) There for me, there for me Said, you'd be there for me (Cry) Give to me, give to me Why won't you live for me? (Give) Cry for me, cry for me You said, you'd die for me (Care) Where? (There) Where? (Cry) Where were you? (Give) When I needed you? (Care, there, cry, give) (Da, da, da, d-da, d-da) Where were you (Da, da, da, d-da, d-da) When I needed you? (Da, da, da, d-da, d-da) Where were you? (Da, da, da, d-da, d-da) You, you, you, you, you (Da, da, da, d-da, d-da) You, do, do, do, do, do, do, do (Da, da, da, d-da, d-da) Do, do, do, do, do, do (Da, da, da, d-da, d-da) (Da, da, da, d-da, d-da) (Da, da, da, d-da, d-da) (Da, da, da, d-da, d-da) (Da, da, da, d-da, d-da) (Da, da, da, d-da, d-da)