Lyrical Breakdown of Gotta Eat - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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(Intro - Lupe Fiasco) I swear I see this nigga I'ma kill him I'm going to kill him so make a nigga suffer Ya know what I'm sayin' (Hook - Lupe Fiasco) My man said life ain't easy When niggas gotta eat thats when shit gets greasy Streets be all like feed me feed me When niggas gotta eat thats when shit gets greasy My man said life ain't easy When niggas gotta eat thats when shit gets greasy Streets be all like feed me feed me When niggas gotta eat thats when shit gets greasy My man said life ain't easy When niggas gotta eat thats when shit gets greasy (Verse One - Lupe Fiasco) Hey he had a whole lotta cheese Plus he was a mack had a whole lotta seeds Made a lot of niggas fat, gave a whole lotta G's Grams man he had a whole lotta these And he would let you hold like a whole lotta ki's Even if you lose some he would give you new ones Twice the bread its like he had two buns And he had a whole lotta seeds Even his kids had meals for reals Some rich small fries wrapped in paper since they was lil Ketchup nigga (Hook - Lupe Fiasco) Man said life ain't easy When niggas gotta eat thats when shit gets greasy Streets be all like feed me feed me When niggas gotta eat thats when shit gets greasy My man said life ain't easy When niggas gotta eat thats when shit gets greasy (Verse Two - Lupe Fiasco) He was a heart breaker and a large shaker If it was bout cakin' he was a part taker International he would take trips bon voyage That's so hard he was fishin' for the chips So greedy he never gave to the needy Thats what some say The way he shunned all the bums hangin' in the subways He called them fruits then laughed at 'em Delivery man on the pick-up drive through And throw a bag at 'em And it was hard to understand him sometimes Makin' a killin' the way he had 'em standin in line (Hook - Lupe Fiasco) Man said life ain't easy When niggas gotta eat thats when shit gets greasy Streets be all like feed me feed me When niggas gotta eat thats when shit gets greasy My man said life ain't easy When niggas gotta eat thats when shit gets greasy (Verse Three - Lupe Fiasco) Lovers call him king, haters call him clown He would say bite me thats the way its going down He was havin' thoughts that maybe he should retire Went to church on a Sunday and saw a deep frier Said he had beef and people want him dead He loved the hungry ones was only scared of the feds He lived the fast life couldn't get his path right Frier just told him 'bout the hooters that he had last night Turned himself in to the paddywagon, said no Bacon wouldn't take him half the pigs on the payroll (Hook - Lupe Fiasco) My man said life ain't easy When niggas gotta eat thats when shit gets greasy Streets be all like feed me feed me When niggas gotta eat thats when shit gets greasy My man said life ain't easy When niggas gotta eat thats when shit gets greasy (Outro - Lupe Fiasco) To be continued on another menu, ya dig? Will he give up his life of crime or will he stay? This, and other adventured on Lupe Fiasco's next album L.U.P.END (Hook - Lupe Fiasco) My man said life ain't easy When niggas gotta eat thats when shit gets greasy Streets be all like feed me feed me When niggas gotta eat thats when shit gets greasy My man said life ain't easy When niggas gotta eat thats when shit gets greasy