Lyrical Breakdown of That's A Lie - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "That's A Lie" 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 "That's A Lie" 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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(Russell Simmons) Yo man, I got this def Rolex watch, man $100'000 watch, man I sell it to you for 400 - You got 80? Dig - dig this, man I got a rich, rich, rich, rich girl, man... (L.L. Cool J) I'm sick and tired of the stories that you always tell Shakespeare couldn't tell a story that well See, you're the largest liar that was ever created You and Pinocchio are brotherly related Full of criss-crossed fits, you lie all the time Your tongue should be embarrassed, you're a treath to mankind That's a lie (Russell Simmons) You know what my records is about, man You know how much money we get, man Come on (You're a liar) Me and my man Rick got millions of gold albums (That's a lie) I'm gettin cold money every day (You're a liar) You'll need a wheel barrow for all that shit in my office (L.L. Cool J) You lied about the lies that you lied about You even lied to your aunt when you went down south You lied, and a body builder kicked your butt If you was in Egypt you'd lie to King Tut You claim to do things no one could achieve You said you did things Ripley's wouldn't believe That's a lie (Russell Simmons) I got this Japanese girl, man Lee, man, takes good care of me (You're a liar) Yo, she's so def, man Wipes my butt (That's a lie) Everybody be beefin, man, about what Rush doin (You're a liar) You seen my new Mercedes, man? (L.L. Cool J) Giant Jabber-Jaw, biggest liar I ever saw You said you got a mansion, you don't got half a floor Professor of Super Lies, you can lecture at my school You said you liked Felix Unger, sat down at the dinner talbe and drooled Your story's so remarkable, it shouldn't be revealed You said you had a Benz, you don't got four wheels That's a lie (Russell Simmons) I got a Maserati, man, what are you talkin 'bout? (You're a liar) I traded my 1988 Mercedes for it (That's a lie) Man, don't front, you know what Rush is about, man (You're a liar) Yo, why you be illin, man? You know what time - what time it is (L.L. Cool J) Then you start to lie about things you don't have You speak of limousines? You can't afford a cab Said you slapped Rowdy Piper and didn't get a hassle You promised your girl filet mignon, took her to White Castle You said you have a lot of women, you don't even know a few 'There are 8 million stories' - and they're all made up by you That's a lie (Russell Simmons) ...Rush, man Gives you the biggest medaillon you ever saw (You're a liar) It's gon' keep the bullets off your back (That's a lie) You know why stations play our records? Cause the kids'll tear the station apart Kids'll rip it down... (L.L. Cool J) Said your grandmother's 20 when your mother's 25 Said your father beat Joe Lewis, but homebody took a dive You said you used tootpaste, your teeth are yellow like my gold A brand new pair of Lee's, that's the skirt your sister stole That's a lie (Russell Simmons) Yo man All the girls everywhere talkin about Rush (You're a liar) Word man, Pretty Tony knocked a hoe down the other day (That's a lie) Talkin so much about 'Rush, Rush,' every time (You're liar) That hoes just be beefin, man 'Rush this and Rush that' (That's a lie) World's biggest thing, man Rush is gettin all the money, man (You're liar) ...wheel barrow full of money, ya understand me? (That's a lie) That they be rollin that shit in my office all day (You're a liar) Nothin but money, and it be green (That's a lie) Don't front, man, you know what Rush is about, man Rush gets money, man (You're liar) My Maserati is bad, man, it's blue and green - and gold (That's a lie) I just bought this hoe this milllion dollar ring, man (You're a liar) I just wanna look good, man So I got one (That's a lie) Like that, we be cold gettin money at Rush, man Jewels be them thangs (You're a liar) Rings and things, man, all that type of stuff (That's a lie) Man, I got 900 pairs of Reeboks, man ...pair of... Adidas (You're a liar) I got every color of Adiddas they ever made, man (That's a lie) My man Steve, that's a porno star, man And he be bringin them hoes to the house (You're a liar) Word man, they be over my house (That's a lie) Yo, that girl at my house, man ...Lee, man She cleans up behind me, man (You're a liar) Yo, she cleans up behind me, does everything I say, man (That's a lie) Yo man, sweet little Japanese thing, man Takin care of me, man (You're a l-) Yo, man... (That's a lie)