Lyrical Breakdown of Close Friends - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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Oh, this the one right here, Wicked? Okay (yeah, yeah) Run that back, Turbo We started off as close friends (close friends) Somehow you turned into my girlfriend (my girlfriend) We used to tell each other everything (everything) I even went and bought her diamond rings, matching earrings Everything was so cool (so cool) Lately baby been actin' so rude (been so rude) I don't know what somebody told you (what they told you) But I ain't gon' lie, I miss the old you I know you remember how I would hold you Still remember how I approached you I think I loved you 'fore I knew you Know we be fuckin' 'fore I screwed you Made a promise I won't use you Play my cards right, I won't lose you Got 'em tuned in like I'm YouTube Got somethin' on me like it's voodoo I'll go nuts for you, go cuckoo, lose my cool and all And I know that shit was wrong, I shouldn't've did what I did Just wipe your eyes and stop this crying I told the truth, that I'd been lying I gave you racks, I tried to buy in I even did the unthinkable, and I'm sorry for what I did to you Take me back, if I was you and I did what I did I probably would, I probably wouldn't Take you back, if I was you and I did what I did I probably would, I probably wouldn't Just wipe your eyes and stop this crying I told the truth, that I'd been lying I gave you racks, I tried to buy in I even did the unthinkable, and I'm sorry for what I did to you We started off as close friends (close friends) Somehow you turned into my girlfriend (my girlfriend) We used to tell each other everything (everything) I even went and bought her diamond rings, matching earrings Everything was so cool (so cool) Lately baby been actin' so rude (been so rude) I don't know what somebody told you (what they told you) But I ain't gon' lie, I miss the old you Keep our business to ourselves The internet ain't doin' no help I know I shouldn't've never left But everything I did for us And us, I'm speakin' on my kids Thinkin' 'bout this shit I did Like how the hell I get myself involved in this bullshit? Married to the game, I can't make you my fiancée Bad young boss bitch, treat her like Beyoncé But damn what them broads say, I fucked them all the first day And that's why you trippin' anyway, like when I fuck 'em I don't pay Even if we never speak again I'll make sure you're ridin' in the latest Benz Keep your business all apart if you can stay out of mine Bought a brand new Audemars, but I done ran out of time We started off as close friends (close friends) Somehow you turned into my girlfriend (my girlfriend) We used to tell each other everything (everything) I even went and bought her diamond rings, matching earrings Everything was so cool (so cool) Lately baby been actin' so rude (been so rude) I don't know what somebody told you (what they told you) But I ain't gon' lie, I miss the old you.