Lyrical Breakdown of Guarding The Gates - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Guarding The Gates" 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 "Guarding The Gates" 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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Everybody, everybody wants to know Where you're goin' to, what you're runnin' from What you're goin' through, where you're comin' from What you're goin' through, where you're comin' from Everybody, everybody wants to know What you're gonna do, where you're goin' to 'Cause they wanna come, where I'm showin' you Yes, they wanna come, where I'm showin' you All that you can be is a spectacle Following after every single miracle Watch them marvel at all the joy you have But they're too important to have all the joy you have What a tragedy, you can laugh at me (You can laugh at me) You can laugh at me (You can laugh at me) But I'm in love Yes, I'm in love Don't you wish you had real love? Yes, I'm in love Tryna fix myself for society Tryna mix myself for society But can you tell me, where is love in anxiety? Can you tell me, where is love in anxiety? What you say to me, I don't mind at all What you say to me, I don't really care at all 'Cause I'm in love Don't you wish you had real love? I know you do Yes, I'm in love Watch them speculate on the life you live Watch them try to hate all the love you give All the love you give Everybody, everybody wants to know Where you're goin' to, 'cause they wanna come Or so they think until they find the cost of it 'Til they find out, find out what you lost for it And I'd do it all again 'Cause I found love 'Cause I found love Don't you wish you had real love? I know you do Yes, I'm in love Everybody, everybody wants to know Where you're goin' to, what you're runnin' from What you're goin' through, where you're comin' from What you're goin' through, where you're comin' from Everybody, everybody wants to know What you're gonna do, where you're goin' to (Where you're goin' to) 'Cause they wanna come (Wanna come), where I'm showin' you (Showin' you) Yes, they wanna come, where I'm showin' you (Showin' you) All that you can be is a spectacle Following after every single miracle (Miracle) Watch them marvel at (Marvel at) all the joy you have (Joy you have) But they're too important to have all the joy you have (To have all) What a tragedy (Tragedy), you can laugh at me (You can laugh at me) You can laugh at me (You can laugh at me) But I'm in love Yes, I'm in love Don't you wish you had real love? I know you do Yes, I'm in love So what you say to me, I don't even mind at all (What you say to me) What you say to me, I don't even care at all (What you say to me, I don't even care) 'Cause I'm in love Don't you wish you had real love? I know you do Don't you wish you had real love? Ooh-ooh, ooh Ooh These broken thoughts are in my mind Can't let them get down in me Can't let them get down in there These broken thoughts are in my mind Can't let them get down in me Can't let them get down in there 'Cause I need real love I need real love I'm guardin', guardin' the gates Oh, I'm guardin' my gates