Lyrical Breakdown of What It Do - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "What It Do" 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 "What It Do" 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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Somethin' new, yeah, uh Believe me like you saw me on TV My name is Lu, somethin' new I'll show you what it does (What it does) How it is (How it is) And what do (What it do) I saw it on TV, I was told to buy a CD The CD told me buy a TV The TV that I bought came with a CD That said go buy the DVD The DVD that I bought came with a CD Which was the DVD of the makin' of the TV that I saw Which told me to go and buy the CD In the first place, wait nah I put the DVD in the TV so you can see what I saw But wait, this a CD so you can't see me, aw Maybe I should just come out on DVD like CB, far With mad special effects and maybe a CG, car To ride around in on your TV Bumpin' the CD that I got when I copped the TV Which is the same TV in my car Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh It's somethin' new What up, homeboys? My name is Lu, Lu, Lu, Lu, Lu, Lu, Lu I show you what it is What it did and what it do My DVD is gonna come with a CD too And music I recorded through a CB You see when I bought the TV I spent the money for the microphone And the home recorders too And the phone that you need for your crew (Crew) That blocks out all the noise When your boys recording you (You) Tell 'em to be quiet 'til the voice recording through (Through) Then burn a CD and put it in the CG car That you saw on your TV But you ain't gotta do that at all you see 'Cause the whole CD is being Broadcasted on CB, dog Break up break up, ee hee haw They can't do what they see me do But I'm the dude that is easy too Like I'm Eazy Junior When the CD starts, better tune in Or you gotta watch the reruns Homie, this is food for thought Better put it on your fork like G. E. Hoover Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh It's somethin' new What up, homeboys? My name is Lu, Lu, Lu, Lu, Lu, Lu, Lu I show you what it is What it did and what it do (Do, do, do, do, do) What up, homegirls? My name is Lu, Lu, Lu, Lu, Lu, Lu, Lu I show you what it is What it did and what it do (Do, do, do, do, do) Now that's two TV's that's in my car That's not really real, man, that's really a fraud It's from the green screen My CD might not pump on your block But at the truck stop, man, I'm really a star So how you gonna act now? Same music homeboys hollerin' in the background (Yo) See I had to lay the smack down Act like a X addict Act now gateway off to the next habitat (Habitat) Couldn't match it now I'm laying that down like a mat now (Ooh) And checkin' for me, now they pat down like a Howard Gap found I was hidin' in my shoes, with me and my two crews We took from other things you ain't findin' in the stew That's why's no booth and I'm rhymin' In the Lou, still buyin' the CD That's why I catch 'em rhymin' in to me While they rhymin' in they room Now I'm off to Caloon for some rhymin' and some tea My pick up on my tea cup If you play the DVD at the same time that you start the CD You con' see that they sync up And if you happen to doubt Just play the CD while you watch the TV And you gon' see that I'm doin' what I'm rappin' about Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh, uh It's somethin' new What up, homeboys? My name is Lu, Lu, Lu, Lu, Lu, Lu, Lu I show you what it is What it did and what it do (Do, do, do, do, do) What up, homegirls? My name is Lu, Lu, Lu, Lu, Lu, Lu, Lu I show you what it is What it did and what tit do (Do, do, do, do, do)