Lyrical Breakdown of Slippin - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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Now don't you know that they want to catch you Slippin' with no protection, lead you in the wrong direction Every nigga around you is a reflection Of you, when you were at your lowest point in your life, darlin' Niggaz wanna catch you slippin' (Don't let 'em catch you slippin', slippin', slippin', slippin') They wanna catch you slippin' No more Mrs. Nice Bitch Niggaz done, flipped the script and got on some shiest shit Sellin' they soul when love is priceless They kicked me when I was down and stuck in a crisis I kept it all in and now I'm 'bout to erupt Man, fuck the law, the whole system's corrupt A street grudge put me in front of the judge But I stood there like, "What, the Bee don't budge" It's a foul game, no such thing as fair play And real niggaz get railroaded everyday Words misconstrued and used against you Then you get screwed when it's time to sentence you World cavin' in, it's a shitty situation A year and a day, three years probation Public humiliation, poor representation Guilty by association Now don't you know that they want to catch you Slippin' with no protection, lead you in the wrong direction Every nigga around you is a reflection Of you, when you were at your lowest point in your life, darlin' Niggaz wanna catch you slippin' (Don't let 'em catch you slippin', slippin', slippin', slippin') They wanna catch you slippin' I'ma stand up type, grew up in the projects And that's worth more than material objects A lot of things come when they know you got it You, a target and now they tryin' to get in the pockets Lawsuits, lawyers prosecute for profit Meanwhile the media promotin' the gossip I had to say it 'cause I'm that real with it Shinin' like a star, then you gotta deal with it And dudes quick to take these groupies to bed Better watch it 'fore they write a book about you like Superhead Fuck 'em and leave 'em, then they after your paper Put a hole in the condom and say that you raped her So you could be a rapper, athlete or a actor Believe me, these devils find a way to get at'cha All it takes is some green and your face on the screen Fuck it, just say I took one for the team Now don't you know that they want to catch you Slippin' with no protection, lead you in the wrong direction Every nigga around you is a reflection Of you, when you were at your lowest point in your life, darlin' Niggaz wanna catch you slippin' (Don't let 'em catch you slippin', slippin', slippin', slippin') They wanna catch you slippin' In these streets, you gotta sleep with one eye open (Slippin', slippin', slippin', slippin') And watch for the snakes and the Jakes approachin' 'Cause it could be the ones that you laugh and joke with The ones you smoke with, sold your coke with I set you up for the right piece of change And have your brains on the dashboard out the Range Too often, I seen a nigga layin' in the coffin All 'cause some shit was blown out of proportion Everywhere you go, you gotta move with caution 'Cause the rap game ain't much different than the crack game It's the new hustle, gotta have brains and muscle Get too much money and these haters wanna touch you Now I can see why they all on me Niggaz do dirty work, the shit fall on me Not only do you gotta watch the boys in blue But the niggaz in your crew, you gotta watch them too Now don't you know that they want to catch you Slippin' with no protection, lead you in the wrong direction Every nigga around you is a reflection Of you, when you were at your lowest point in your life, darlin' Niggaz wanna catch you slippin' (Don't let 'em catch you slippin', slippin', slippin', slippin') They wanna catch you slippin' (Slippin', slippin', slippin') Slippin' Slippin' Slippin'