Lyrical Breakdown of Galang - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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London callin' Speak the slang now Boys say, "Wha gwan?" Girls say, "Wha, what?" London callin' Speak the slang now Boys say, "Wha gwan?" Girls say, "Wha, what?" Slam! Galang, galang, galang Ga-la, ga-la, ga-la Lang-ga-lang, galang Shotgun, get down Get down, get down, get down Ge-d-, ge-d-, ge-d-down, g-down, g-down Too late, you down D-down, d-down, d-down Ta-na, ta-na, ta-na Ta-na, ta-na-ta Blaze a blaze, galang-a-lang-a-lang-lang Purple haze, galang-a-lang-a-lang-lang Blaze a blaze, galang-a-lang-a-lang-lang Purple haze, galang-a-lang-a-ang-lang Who the hell is huntin' you In the BMW? How the hell he find you? 147'd you Feds gon' get you Pull the strings on the hood One paranoid youth Blazin' through the hood Who the hell is huntin' you In the BMW? How the hell he find you? 147'd you Feds gon' get you Pull the strings on the hood One paranoid youth Blazin' through the hood Blaze a blaze, galang-a-lang-a-lang-lang Purple haze, galang-a-lang-a-lang-lang Blaze a blaze, galang-a-lang-a-lang-lang Purple haze, galang-a-lang-a-ang-lang London callin' Speak the slang now Boys say, "Wha gwan?" Girls say, "Wha, what?" London callin' Speak the slang now Boys say, "Wha gwan?" Girls say, "Wha, what?" They say Rivers gonna run though Work is gonna save you Pray and you will pull through Suck a dick'll help you Don't let 'em get to you If he's got one, you get two Backstab your crew Sell it, I could sell you They say Rivers gonna run though Work is gonna save you Pray and you will pull through Suck a dick'll help you Don't let 'em get to you If he's got one, you get two Backstab your crew Sell it I could sell you Blaze a blaze, galang-a-lang-a-lang-lang Purple haze, galang-a-lang-a-lang-lang Blaze a blaze, galang-a-lang-a-lang-lang Purple haze, galang-a-lang-a-ang-lang Blaze a blaze, galang-a-lang-a-lang-lang Purple haze, galang-a-lang-a-lang-lang Blaze a blaze, galang-a-lang-a-lang-lang Purple haze, galang-a-lang-a-ang-lang Ya-ya hey Woah eh-oh-eh-oh-oh-oh Ya-ya yay Ya-ya hey Woah eh-oh-eh-oh-oh-oh Ya-ya yay Ya-ya hey Woah eh-oh-eh-oh-oh-oh Ya-ya yay Ya-ya hey Woah eh-oh-eh-oh-oh-oh Ya-ya yay Ya-ya hey Woah eh-oh-eh-oh-oh-oh Ya-ya yay Ya-ya hey Woah eh-oh-eh-oh-oh-oh Ya-ya yay