Lyrical Breakdown of Promise - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Promise" 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 "Promise" 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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Promise, yeah I promise, I promise, I promise, I promise, yeah I promise these niggas ain't honest Promise, but I keep it real I keep it a hundred, I promise I keep it a hundred, I promise I keep it a thousand, I promise I keep it ten thousand, I promise I'm keepin' it honest, I promise I'm keepin' it honest, I'm keepin' it honest, I promise Repeat it, repeat it, repeat it 'Cause niggas, they know that they need it I think that they fallin' off, they can not keep it? Honest I'm crossin' my heart and I'm hopin' to die I promise, I promise, and they don't know why I promise, I promise, I don't be gettin' high I'm sober, I'm sober, I'm sober, I'm sober No champagne, no vodka, no, none of that, man Tell you I keep me a heater, I keep me a heater, believe it I won't lead 'em wrong, said I won't lead 'em wrong They know what I'm on, and they know what I'm on I promise, yeah I promise, I promise, I promise, I promise, yeah I promise these niggas ain't honest Promise, but I keep it real I keep it a hundred, I promise I keep it a hundred, I promise I keep it a thousand, I promise I keep it ten thousand, I promise I'm keepin' it honest, I promise I'm keepin' it honest, I'm keepin' it honest, I promise Repeat it, repeat it, repeat it 'Cause niggas, they know that they need it I think that they fallin off, they can not keep it Promise I ran through the paper, I ran through the paper (yeah) I bought me Ferraris, I bought me some haters More money more problems, more money more problems But I got the choppers and I will go solve 'em I try keep it peaceful, I try keep it peaceful And stay away from people, I stay away from people Be solo, be solo, my niggas is gone (yeah) When I'm not in the streets you can find me at home Promise, yeah I promise, I promise, I promise, I promise, yeah I promise these niggas ain't honest Promise, but I keep it real I keep it a hundred, I promise I keep it a hundred, I promise I keep it a thousand, I promise I keep it ten thousand, I promise I'm keepin' it honest, I promise I'm keepin' it honest, I'm keepin' it honest, I promise Repeat it, repeat it, repeat it 'Cause niggas, they know that they need it I think that they fallin off, they can not keep it Honest, yeah I ran with the killers, the hustlers and gamblers (yeah) I'm telling you Sway that I do have the answers (yeah) Just ask me a question, I'll give you the truth (yeah) I got me a Benzy it ain't got a roof I'm smart but I'm poor, I'm smart but I'm poor (yeah) I'm keeping my bars up, I'm keeping my bars up (yeah) I try to do good 'cause I don't like the karma But you never know so I bought me some armor Promise, yeah I promise, I promise, I promise, I promise, yeah I promise these niggas ain't honest Promise, but I keep it real I keep it a hundred, I promise I keep it a hundred, I promise I keep it a thousand, I promise I keep it ten thousand, I promise I'm keepin' it honest, I promise I'm keepin' it honest, I'm keepin' it honest, I promise Repeat it, repeat it, repeat it 'Cause niggas, they know that they need it I think that they fallin off, they can not keep it Honest