Lyrical Breakdown of Death Wish - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Death Wish" 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 "Death Wish" 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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Wrote this rhyme straight across, clown sure to take a loss You know they jealous if behind his back they ever say he soft Spin back around, quick! Confront 'em and they play it off Young and the world is full of it, forge ahead, stay the course At the bar, who's buying? Been in the game so long, he can tell when dudes lying Sneaky pricks sure to get hit with a ball of spit (spits) Nahhh, keeps his integrity all of it Must be too strong for tugging spirits Kinda fancying suckers hide behind the bread To the point that the hammer be behind the head (click click) Fire kid, bang, cocky sense of power, think they running shit By the hour, dissipating into nothingness Villain up in this bitch with a bottle, it's empty It won't go to waste, zero empathy Yeah, yeah, ambulance is rushing you, insurance paid deductibles Ninja Turtles backpack, 38. next to my Lunchables Took 'em to the sweet suite, I made 'em drinks, no Dr. Huxtable Benzy got massage seats but a bitch can't get too comfortable My bottom line and my revenue Man that's the only thing that ever resonates Larry Fishburne, deep cover hoe Sit back and watch a nigga medicate How the fuck is rehabilitation When you tossing youngins to the prison gates? I ain't kill him, I just shot him in the face But they gon' give me 20 if I violate God damn, nigga Might have to come out that mask if you snort a line of this Bitch, I'm half man, half cocaina In a pissy staircase serving gigas In a dirty kitchen cooking up some Tina Got it from a Mexican off Alameda Told the homie we can swap it out He gave me two bricks for the two-seater Put a Steve Young in a two-liter Niggas having seizures, bitch I'm through leaning I cannot afford to sleep out on these streets Niggas have you on the news leaking Put a nigga face up on the news station Wanna TMZ me eating tortellini Maserati keep me central, hoe don't see me I'm the Don, call me Freddie Gandolfini Nigga what, nigga