Lyrical Breakdown of Ascension - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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Yeah, can I get the little bit of reverb on my voice I'm trying to hide from something, I just don't know what Oh, it's not sad baby, you know (Between heaven and hell) Yeah, I saw a mountain, you know across the horizon When I got there realized it was just a pile of rocks Yeah, said God damn I wonder if every body hope that this song is not depressing as the last one was Heaven smelled like Nag Champas Come here darling, ash my blunt (Smoke) Waiting on hallucination, ain't a single fact I trust (No) Dear family, my sanity go down when my cash go up Rap too much, how the fuck get through the verse I came from house parties, find a bitch and go through her purse All I need is a little good pussy and whole lot universe I met God before I ever stepped into a church and that motherfucker still owe me money I need a religion to follow I swear to God that I got more problems than there is bitches in Carlo Lord have Murciélago, yeah And I don't know how the fuck I'm supposed To look into my parents eyes when I'm scared to die My eyes same color as a cherry pie Woah, see I'm terrified Crucifix heavy, who gon' carry mine? Yeah, what's with all this talk about Hell and Satan And sleep deprevation If this is planet Earth, than my hell's a basement Ascension A brand new me Yeah, yeah Why you wanna do me like that, Miss Conception? Between heaven and hell What's between heaven and hell A brand new me, oh it's the brand new me Okay, fucking tell these kids one thing, just make sure handle your business A criminal leave no witness, and don't ever trust these bitches What happened to your life when your house become a home Where your children at? Where your children at? You got two sons, all they do is fight You up through the night like gimme-gimme-gimme dat Yeah, nice titties, got a pic, go and send me that [?] can you give her that? Fuck rap, make a million off a shitty app Yeah, smoke trees in the cab Pittsburgh, show you where the city at And don't forget that H, get you smacked in your face Got so many sons, I was young, now they half my age 90K out in Portugal, smile on my face, backlit stage My bitch batshit crazy and that shit fascinates me Yeah, on my tongue where the tab is and it burn like battery acid I was in the backs of my classes by the kids having asthma attacks Cause he panicked every single time he sat on his glasses Every Wonderland have a Alice But I'm a king God can I have a chalice I'm demanding the truth, put your hands to the roof Be a man, that's a challenge Ascension (Challenge, are you up for that challenge) A brand new me Yeah, yeah (Yeah, everybody got to have balance) Why you wanna do me like that, Miss Conception? Between heaven and hell (Salvation, and the underworld [?] gotta keep that bitch waiting What's between heaven and hell (Fascinating) A brand new me, oh it's the brand new me (And that's fascinating, please be a little patient) I ain't a doctor, could be a little patient Yeah, be a little patient Everything will be okay then, be a little patient One world, one nation, done waiting Yeah, yeah Now I'm still sipping moonshine We discovered a new high, me and Jerm done this a few times Yeah, but who's high now ([?]) Talk a lot of shit but will you die now ([?]) What you gonna do when everybody die out, just go die out Let's ride out