Lyrical Breakdown of Tell It Like It Is - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

• Lyric Overview: Witness how Ludacris weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Tell It Like It Is" 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 Ludacris 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 Ludacris's narrative.

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Daddy is that your car on TV? You better believe it is baby, now go in the other room It's 'bout to be some grown folks talkin' here, okay? All right Yeah, things ain't always what they seem or cracked up to be Like all these fakin' ass rappers in this industry Talkin' 'bout what they got and they ain't got a damn thang How you own three cars but you don't own your own name? Get your business right, boys, the first class is in session Get a entertainment lawyer in the music profession Start up your own company, trademark the name That's gon' run ya about a grand, so start savin' your change Open a bank account quick and then follow these steps Sign yourself to yourself and start signin' ya own checks Hit the booth and start recordin' at the speed and need Whatever gets your juices flowin', could be speed or weed Get it mixed and mastered, pressed up and plastered Sell it to your whole hood out the trunk, ya bastard Show all the non-believers what you destined to be And in just a couple years, you could be rich like me But I can't hold my tongue, I'ma tell it like it is This biz ain't all fun, I'ma tell it like it is Give it to you straight, no chase, I'ma tell it like it is Look you straight in yo' face and I'ma tell it like it is I can't hold my tongue, I'ma tell it like it is This biz ain't all fun, I'ma tell it like it is Give it to you straight, no chase, I'ma tell it like it is Look you straight in yo' face and I'ma tell it like it is See mostly all your favorite artists got some serious problems And money could be the problem but money can't solve 'em Some get addicted to drugs and flat out lazy Some taste a little fame and go flat out crazy I'm close 'cause those close wanna live off my fame And that type of shit alone'll drive a nigga insane Not to mention all the vultures, the scandalous promoters Crabs'll try to sue you, magazines will misquote ya Most of these label heads, they don't care nothin' about ya If you stop sellin' records, they'll act like they don't know ya It's hard mixin' business with pleasure, so don't play Me and my crew argue and fight like every other day Rappers ain't above the law but our life is so fast That we got a special Task Force of police on our ass All that and this is really just the start of it Hip hop, you really wanna be a part of it? I can't hold my tongue, I'ma tell it like it is This biz ain't all fun, I'ma tell it like it is Give it to you straight, no chase, I'ma tell it like it is Look you straight in yo' face and I'ma tell it like it is I can't hold my tongue, I'ma tell it like it is Man, this biz ain't all fun, I'ma tell it like it is I'ma give it to you straight, no chase, I'ma tell it like it is Look you straight in yo' face and I'ma tell it like it is What's worse than havin' no money is havin' it and losin' it What's worse than havin' some money is grabbin' and abusin' it We never took no money from Chingy, thought I was cool with him I wish his ass well but I don't want nothin' to do with him Some don't own they publishin', me, I never fool with 'em I'm down for my artists, try my best to stay true to 'em 'Cause outside my label, competition is irrelevant Unless I'm still in competition with my president And believe that I'm supportin' the Hova 'Cause the industry's shady, it needs to be 'Taken Over' But the first rule to accumulation of wealth Is don't trust nobody but your goddamn self I can't hold my tongue, I'ma tell it like it is Man, this biz ain't all fun, I'ma tell it like it is I'ma give it to you straight, no chase, I'ma tell it like it is Look you straight in yo' face and I'ma tell it like it is I said, I can't hold my tongue, I'ma tell it like it is This biz ain't all fun, I'ma tell it like it is I'ma give it to you straight, no chase, I'ma tell it like it is Look you straight in yo' face and I'ma tell it like it is Daddy, are you finished this grown folk talk? Yeah, baby, you can come back in here Come give Daddy a kiss, you know I love you, right? And I love you always