Lyrical Breakdown of When in Rome - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "When in Rome" 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 "When in Rome" 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, yeah, yeah Yeah, ha-ha-ha-ha Uh All the freaks comin' out when the sun down (woo!) Hatin' on it, I don't give a fuck now (woo!) Bad little bitch with her tongue out (tongue out) Told her go long, this a touchdown (touchdown) Do this for the city and the state (state) Bust in, better bring me to the safe (safe) Want it right now, I ain't really tryna wait (no) Got me on trial but I'm beatin' that case (beatin' that case) Motherfucker, say it to my face, say it to my face Motherfucker, go and (say it to my face) (say it to my face) Trippin' now, everything straight Rappers all wanna drop it now and they can't even get a date (woo!) Feelin' great, I'm the man here (man here) If you got a problem, don't stand here (stand here) In the middle of the ocean, see the land near (land near) In the helicopter, fuck it, we gon' land here (land here) When in, when in Rome When in Rome, when in, when in Rome When in, when in Rome When in Rome, when in, when in Rome (woo) When in, when in Rome When in Rome, when in, when in Rome When in, when in Rome (yeah) When in Rome, when in, when in Rome (Rome) Bad little bitch and her ass fat (ass fat) I give it to the homie, he can have that (take it) You talkin' that shit, where the racks at? (Woo!) They keep you on the shelf where the racks at (goddamn) I'm just tryin' to go and see the Colosseum (woo!) When I die, they better build a mausoleum I don't got time, bitch, I'm high, ain't a secret I don't got time, bitch, I'm high, ain't a secret (motherfucker!) Everybody and their mother wanna rap now Tell 'em cut a check for a youngin', I'ma cash out (woo) Walkin' in the back door to the pat down On my shit, you can borrow my bitch, give her back now (right now) I'ma need that (right now), give her back now (right now) I'ma need that (right motherfuckin'-) Came up from the gravel to the motherfuckin' castle (woo!) Broke culture, all we do is trappin' (choo!) At the table breakin' bread with Italians (uh) Got a whole bunch of bitches doin' Valiums (uh-huh) Make a song everyday, got a thousand (got a thousand) Got a whole bunch of trophies and medallions (and medallions) Been the motherfuckin' man before the motherfuckin' money Got another hundred grand, but who's countin'? Whoa When in, when in, when in Rome (Rome) I was 19 with the homies goin' round the globe (globe) 75K now to book me for a show Mo'fuckers can't see me when they standin' on they toes Goddamn, look up, goddamn, look up Yeah When in, when in Rome When in Rome, when in, when in Rome When in, when in Rome (yeah) When in Rome, when in, when in Rome (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) When in, when in Rome (yeah) When in Rome, when in, when in Rome (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) When in, when in Rome (yeah) When in Rome, when in, when in Rome (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah) I'm at the top of my game (Goddamn) Don't mean to be rude But me and you? We are not one and the same (Goddamn) I'm eatin' your food And fuckin' your bitch, 'cause you is a lame (Goddamn) Pittsburgh Where I live, stir a little kid Goddamn, my life changed I'm at the top of my game (Scoreboard, scoreboard, scoreboard) I'm at the top of my game (Scoreboard, scoreboard, scoreboard) Said I'm at the top of my game (Scoreboard, scoreboard, scoreboard) I'm at the top of my game (Scoreboard, scoreboard, scoreboard) Yeah, I made a couple million off rap like it's nothin' Keep that shit quiet, I don't stunt too much She gon' fuck me, she don't give it up too much Drink liquor like water, gettin' drunk too much, I I was off them drugs too much In the crib fuckin' all these little sluts too much How it is when you young, blowin' up too much Talkin' shit, but I know that you ain't up to much Man, I been workin', said I'm the greatest Now that I'm certain, Benzo the latest Drunk and I'm swervin', I'm goin' ape-shit on all of my verses Fuck bein' famous, I'm here to fuck up your favorite Lately I'm hearin' too much of the same shit Young and I'm faded, killin' shit, bury it under my basement Shut your motherfuckin' mouth, bitch (silence) Fuck your motherfuckin' couch, bitch (violent) Yeah, you talkin', you ain't 'bout shit Swear you a lame I'ma keep killin' shit, let them all hate Bitches in love with my face, yeah, I'm collectin' I need that money today