Lyrical Breakdown of Tell Him - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Tell Him" 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 "Tell Him" 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' Tell him It's like uhh You know uhh Sweet, sweet Sweet (Tell him) hmmm Let me be patient, let me be kind Make me unselfish without being blind Though I may suffer, I'll envy it not And endure what comes 'Cause he's all that I got And tell him Tell him I need him Tell him I love him And it'll be alright (It'll be alright) And tell him, tell him I need him (Tell him) Tell him I love him (Be alright) Now I may have faith To make mountains fall But if I lack love then I am nothin' at all I can give away everything I possess But left without love, then I have no happiness I know I'm imperfect and not without sin But now that I'm older, all childish things end And tell him Tell him I need him Tell him I love him And it'll be alright (It'll be alright) And tell him, tell him I need him (Tell him) Tell him I love him (Be alright) It'll be alright (Be alright) I'll never be jealous And I won't be too proud Cause love is not boastful Ooh and love is not loud Tell him I need him Tell him I love him Everything's gonna, be, alright Now I may have wisdom and knowledge on Earth But if I speak wrong, then what is it worth? See what we now know, is nothing compared To the love that was shown when our lives were spared And tell him Tell him I need him Tell him I love him And it'll be alright (It'll be alright) Tell him, tell him I need him (Tell him) Tell him I love him (Be alright) It'll be alright (Be alright) Tell him, tell him I need him (Tell him) It'll be alright (Be alright) Tell him Be alright, be alright Tell him Be alright, be alright Tell him Be alright, be alright