Lyrical Breakdown of I Want You - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

• Lyric Overview: Witness how LL Cool J weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "I Want You" 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 LL Cool J 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 LL Cool J's narrative.

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[Intro: LL Cool J] Look girl, I'm not gonna sing Cause I just don't do that [LL Cool J] I see you in between class when my mind does a task One glimpse of your eyes and my heart beats fast A mysterious fantasy, lovely young queen You're poll so subtle just like the magazine Come and visit my sister she's in the livin' room Eat doughnuts and milk, listen to a pop tune Used to be my baby-sitter, I want you for my women Without you girl, my life is bitter like a lemon I want you, I want you [LL Cool J] I day-dream of seeds girl when you pass by I wonder what the future holds for you and I I tell my friends favorite tales about me and you My total devotion for you is true See you get on the bus I trip as I get on My body gets warm but my mind is torn I admit you're the queen of elegant Maybe I'm just another "puppy love lucids" I will tell you straight up, not to load on a letter Opportunity knocks, I feel I just better Dissapear out of sight, rejection is my fright To me you're like a drug-boy, easy red light I want you, I want you [LL Cool J] To weak or wreak I can't speak I'm messin' up in school Just to hear your name girl, it's makes me drool As you sing "Full Settle" on the college choir My temperature level grows much higher Spent a night over my house with my sister and friends I wish you wouldn't treat me like I'm your cousin Your high-school year book under my pillow You walk by my window, I see your silhou-ette Candle light is what I desire But all I get to do is fix your flat tyre When you ring my bell, perfume I smell The aroma pierces through my heart-cell I tell you that my sisiter isn't here today You go away but I wish you'd stay Yes girl, I'm twistin' around your finger When you leave your perfume lingers I want you, I want you [LL Cool J] The clock tick-tocks as I lay in my bed It's visions of you circlin' through my head I sip lemon, Ice-T, read a magazine Wish we were involved in a sneaky love scene Saturday night it's time to party y'all But an unseen force has my back for the wall All eyes hit the door, red dress shines loud The moment has come, my fantasys' here now You sip Gin & Tonic with the double-hole straw Finally I get the nerve to by you one more The bar tender smirks, I whisper: "he's a jerk" I'm wearin' leather pants and a thirty dollar shit Often usin' double mints, sit back, crack a smile Tryin' to act like y'all relaxed and not a child See I'm sixteen and you're in college Love is sweet, then please give me the knowledge I want you, I want you [LL Cool J] See it's easy to detect a line that's been said What you don't know is your the women I've wanted to get For years and now I'm here sweet dear Cool in the snow under a polar bear I light your cigarette with a Raphel lighter Your dress seems like it's gettin' tighter and tighter The ice cubes' melt, the heat is felt The cards' on the table and my deal is dealt I want you, I want you [LL Cool J] I had to subsequent my soul, cowardness kept a hold on me And the key was analysed on my role as a man To instigate romance not break down and cry When you ask for a dance Some fellas talk to her but she walks by She can only say no, it's not do or die Like Bedstock, it's natures' way A sweet love story from LL Cool J I want you, I want you