Lyrical Breakdown of Self Care - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Self Care" 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 "Self Care" 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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Mhm, mhm Okay Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, yeah, yeah Dollars I switched the time zone, but what do I know? Spendin' nights hitchhikin', where will I go? I could fly home, with my eyes closed But it'd get kinda hard to see, that's no surprise though And you could find me, I ain't hidin' I don't move my feet when I be glidin' I just slide in and then I roll out Yep Well, climbin' over that wall (yeah, wall, wall,) mm I remember, yes, I remember, yes, I remember it all Swear the height be too tall (yeah), so like September I fall (Down, down, down) down below Now I know that the medicine be on call, yeah (gimme, gimme, gimme) When it's feelin' like you hot enough to melt, yeah (melt, yeah) Can't trust no one, can't even trust yourself, yeah (self, yeah) And I love you, I don't love nobody else, yeah (else, yeah) Tell them they can take that bullshit elsewhere (yeah) Self-care, I'm treatin' me right, yeah Hell yeah, we gonna be alright (we gon' be alright) I switched the time zone (yeah), but what do I know? (Yeah) Spendin' nights hitchhikin', where will I go? I could fly home (yeah), with my eyes closed (yeah) But it'd get kinda hard to see, that's no surprise though And you could find me (yeah), I ain't hidin' (yeah) I don't move my feet when I be glidin' I just slide in (yeah) and then I roll out Been on the road I don't see it Out on the road I don't see where I'm going Yeah, I been readin' them signs (wow, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) I been losin' my, I been losin' my, I been losin' my mind, yeah (yeah) Get the fuck out the way ('kay), must be this high to play (okay) It must be nice up above the lights and what a lovely life that I made, yeah (uh) I know that feelin' like it's in my family tree, yeah (whoa) That Mercedes drove me crazy, I was speedin' Somebody save me from myself, yeah Tell them they can take that bullshit elsewhere Self-care, we gonna be good Hell yeah, they lettin' me go-o-o-o-o-o-o-o I switched the time zone (yeah), but what do I know? (Yeah) Spendin' nights hitchhikin', where will I go? (Yeah) I could fly home (yeah) with my eyes closed (yeah) But it'd get kinda hard to see, that's no surprise though (yeah) And you could find me (yeah), I ain't hidin' (yeah) I don't move my feet when I be glidin' (yeah) I just slide in (yeah) and then I roll out I didn't know, I didn't know I didn't know, I didn't know, yeah Well, didn't know what I was missin', now I see a lil' different I was, thinkin' too much Got stuck in oblivion, yeah, yeah Oblivion, yeah, yeah Oblivion, yeah, yeah I got all the time in the world, so for now I'm just chillin' Plus I know it's a, it's a beautiful feelin' In oblivion, yeah, yeah Oblivion, yeah, yeah Oblivion, yeah, yeah Yeah Okay, I ride around my city when I come home, yeah The sun set quickly, then get up slow, yeah I just connect and upload Watch it spin around, we just spinnin' round, yeah Let's go and travel through the unknown, yeah We play it cool, we know we fucked though, yeah You keep on sayin' you in love, so Tell me, are you really down? Are you really down? Yeah Let's go back to my crib and play some 45's It's safe in there, I know there's still a war outside We spend our nights all liquored up, our mornings high Can you feel it now? Oblivion, yeah, yeah Oblivion, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Oblivion, yeah, yeah Ooh-ooh, ooh-ooh I got all the time in the world, so for now I'm just chillin' Plus, I know it's a, it's a beautiful feelin' In oblivion, yeah, yeah Oblivion, yeah, yeah Oblivion, yeah, yeah