Lyrical Breakdown of Absolutely - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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Things take a turn for the worse Send him back where he came from We got shots fired down the street Think a nigga won't body y'all Alright, steady Ba-di-yah, ba-di-yah Absolute power corrupts absolutely If they get the Villain surrounded then- (Ahem) Good to the last drop niglets Hood 'til the blast pop them bigot-ass piglets Go for the bosses' dicks or higher Beatwalkers still get caught up in the crossfire Get at the sarge, he give the orders The rest of them punks'll quit the force or get slaughtered Use stealth, play alleys, jet We'd rather not alert them nosy Federales, yet Keep the local random cases in each state Escape to the beaches for the season and be straight You on call, keep your Nikes on tight, no white Anybody tell get lighted on sight The ringer's on a need-to-know basis No persons, places, things and no faces Get bagged, you're on your own, acted alone Back home, your fam'll be provided for while you're gone It's a price on all snitches If you nice, bring back eyes, fingers, toes and pictures Send copies to those who singin' the blues Mothers and fathers who's unjustly accused Our species is in danger Wear gloves and strike in a city where you a stranger That'll let them fools know And send them a message, let them P.O.W.'s go Absolute power corrupts absolutely Now you have your orders, do your duty A new way to let the shots spray A few drops a day, double espresso, D.A. latte No smell nor taste, hardly traceable Wait to waste a prosecutor paid to get the case pulled Learn 'em a lesson for givin' bros mad stresses A long list of C.O.'s names and addresses A fake judge with many years on the bench That sent some good cats to the chair, was aired in a trench They say her tongue was teared out, smeared and drenched The whole system scared in doubt with a fear stench And she was tortured, some say post-mortem The suspect took his own life before they caught him It's real spooky like a real trife movie Remember the part when Terminator killed Tookie Absolute power corrupts absolutely If they get the Villain surrounded, son, then shit Shed blood, some'll be shooken Just look with they head in the mud, red flood (Villain!) One of the things we ran into the unknown We we couldn't get at the door pulled as quick as we wanted to And once we did, finally pull the door and breach the interior door There's a man trap inside of it, basically that man trap is a cage 'Fore we run in, we're stuck in there and they can shoot us While we're just, we're stuck in a cage