Lyrical Breakdown of King of Rock - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how MC Lyte weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "King of Rock" 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 MC Lyte 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 MC Lyte's narrative.

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I knew a girl that couldn't tell time without a digital clock She was out on the block, slangin' rock In pursuit of the cream cheese papers Smoked mad lace and she swung many capers Tryin' to make a dollar out of fifteen cent But before she made a twenty, ten cent got spent She's smokin', but bad times got good When she met an OG from the neighborhood Now all is well, though her life is a livin' hell She doesn't know it 'cause her pockets don't show it They're full like tanks, got money in the bank Big up all the crackheads by sayin' thanks 'Cause she rolls Lexuses, she ain't doin' no dishes Her nigga complied with all of her wishes Uh, she feels like a queen but looks like a fiend Know what I mean? She couldn't get her lips off the pipe, not yet And it won't last long, wanna make a bet? She's smokin' that (Rock) sellin' that (Rock) Smokin' and sniffin' and sellin' that (Rock) Smokin' that (Rock), there is none higher (Sellin' all your own crack, smoke, sniff, chewin' it) I knew a nigga, had a car and some weed He figured this was the only way that he could succeed He proceed to let the greed prevail Not long ago, he made his very first crack sale Now he's large and in charge He got four, five, six, six, six cars in the garage It doesn't matter how he got it As long as his ki's stay heavy and his pockets stay knotted What he didn't know is he would meet a ho That would smoke son to son, I call her verse one She'd get that nigga for everything he got 'Cause she's sniffin' that and he's sellin' that rock Smokin' that (Rock) sellin' that (Rock) Smokin' and sniffin' and sellin' that (Rock) Smokin' that (Rock), there is none higher (Sellin' all your own crack, smoke, sniff, chewin' it) Smokin' that (Rock) sellin' that (Rock) Smokin' and sniffin' and sellin' that (Rock) Smokin' that (Rock), there is none higher (Sellin' all your own crack, smoke, sniff, chewin' it) That's my man throwin' down