Lyrical Breakdown of Paper Planes - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Paper Planes" 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 "Paper Planes" 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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I fly like paper, get high like planes

If you catch me at the border I got visas in my name

If you come around here, I make 'em all day

I get one done in a second if you wait

I fly like paper, get high like planes

If you catch me at the border, I got visas in my name

If you come around here, I make 'em all day

I get one done in a second if you wait

Sometimes I think sittin' on trains

Every stop I get to I'm clocking that game

Everyone's a winner, we're making our fame

Bona fide hustler making my name

Sometimes I think sittin' on trains

Every stop I get to I'm clocking that game

Everyone's a winner, we're making our fame

Bona fide hustler making my name

All I wanna do is-

And a-

And take your money

All I wanna do is-

And a-

And take your money

All I wanna do is-

And a-

And take your money

All I wanna do is-

And a-

And take your money

Pirate skulls and bones

Sticks and stones and weed and bongs

Running when we hit 'em

Lethal poison for the system

Pirate skulls and bones

Sticks and stones and weed and bongs

Running when we hit 'em

Lethal poison for the system

No one on the corner has swagger like us

Hit me on my burner prepaid wireless

We pack and deliver like UPS trucks

Already going to hell, just pumping that gas

No one on the corner has swagger like us

Hit me on my burner prepaid wireless

We pack and deliver like UPS trucks

Already going to hell, just pumping that gas

All I wanna do is-

And a-

And take your money

All I wanna do is-

And a-

And take your money

All I wanna do is-

And a-

And take your money

All I wanna do is-

And a-

And take your money

M.I.A

Third world democracy

Yeah, I've got more records than the KGB

So, uh, no funny business (are you ready all?)

Some, some, some I, some I murder

Some, I some I let go

Some, some, some I, some I murder

Some I, some I let go

All I wanna do is-

And a-

And take your money

All I wanna do is-

And a-

And take your money

All I wanna do is-

And a-

And take your money

All I wanna do is-

And a-

And take your money