Lyrical Breakdown of Too Fly - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Too Fly" 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 "Too Fly" 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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Come on, admit it, the Lyte is too fly Come on, admit it, the Lyte is too fly Come on, admit it, the Lyte is too fly I think it's time I start feelin' better Uh, you ain't mean nothin' No how, no way, ha You're wasting my time Come on, admit it, the Lyte is too fly Juicy like a nectarine when I hit the scene My game is long and lean, like a limousine I told you from the get, I was the wet dream How simple did it seem, to smudge my Maybelline? Now you wanna play like you hard to get Should I play how easy you are to forget? My girls told me I was out to prove 'em wrong They said you was a dickhead, that shit wouldn't last long Trust me on this here, before I let you hit it I knew your dumb ass would last about a minute I'm too fly for what you got to give to me I got niggas out there dyin' to live for me Now you wanna act like you playin' it Like I'm supposed to run and catch your dumb ass shit? You was foolish now to let this one go by Come on, admit it, the Lyte is too fly You used to love me (Say what?) My love thing I used to love you (Say what?) With tender lovin' care And I'll take you there (Uh-huh, yo, yo) And I'll take you there Come on, admit it, the Lyte is too fly Yeah, drivin' my Yukon on my Motorola Now you at the payphone, downin' a Corona All dried up, tryin' to chase the blues away Not another like me will ever come your way I even got you new kicks, but it'll be No more of that, you'll be wishin' you had this Besides that, I treated you well But your ass was just too jacked up to tell Your boy around the way, your archenemy Asked me for my digits, wanted to get with me First I told him, "No can do, I'm with you" A new show, new day in New York, forget you Had me wastin' my time as well as my money Tell your little sister ain't a damn thing funny Next time I see her, I'ma poke her in the eye Come on, admit it, the Lyte is too fly You used to love me (Uh) My love thing I used to love you (Uh-huh) With tender lovin' care And I'll take you there (Yo, yo, yo, yo, yo) And I'll take you there (You down for that?) Yo, yo, yo, ooh, ooh How you gon' game me? I made the rules And niggas like you only playin' to lose Next time, be leery of which one you choose Pickin' somebody out, thinkin' you 'bout to use They say you only meet the true love of your life Once throughout your years, better make her your wife Now you picked the wrong one to let go by Come on, admit it, the Lyte is too fly You used to love me (Ooh) My love thing I used to love you (Uh-huh) With tender lovin' care And I'll take you there (Say what? Say what? Say what? Uh, uh) And I'll take you there (Yo, yo, yo, one more, one more time) You used to love me (Uh) My love thing I used to love you (Uh-huh) With tender lovin' care And I'll take, take you there, there (Uh-huh, uh-huh, yo, yo, yo) And I'll take you there (Say what?) Come on, admit it, the Lyte is too fly Uh, one, two Uh, Misdemeanor Uh, yo, MC Lyte Yo, yo, Pam, heh Yo, yo, Total Uh-huh, one, two, one, two Come on, admit it, the Lyte is too fly