Lyrical Breakdown of Foreign Friend - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Foreign Friend" 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 "Foreign Friend" 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'ma treat you like my best friend Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh I'ma treat you like my best friend Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh Yeah! There ain't nothing to it With the friend I keep it cool with Love it, we been through it Sticking like glue, now chew it Bad girls, hands up Ride or die and we feel it Pull me closer if you think you can hang If you can't then screw it Gonna be your best friend Gonna make that shit trend I'm gonna be your foreign friend All the way to the end I'ma treat you like my best friend Oh oh oh oh oh I'ma need you like your best bless dem I'ma treat you like my best friend Oh oh oh oh (Go best friend, go best friend) I'ma squeeze you like my best friend You can be my best friend You know too much to be a foe You were there from before In the days when I had no doe Break bread, watch Breaking Bad Always there when I break up bad In bed, feeling so sad You were always there as a comrade I know you think like me Life ain't easy for the people like we Say life's a box of chocolates We say who packed it, do you feel me? What you do's none of my business But I want you to make me a witness Wanna witness the greatness? Cause we best friends through health and sickness Gonna be your best friend Gonna make that shit trend I'm gonna be your foreign friend All the way to the end I'ma treat you like my best friend Oh oh oh oh oh I'ma treat you like my best friend Oh oh oh oh oh You can be my foreign friend yea yea You can be my foreign friend I said as a refugee, you know Where we come from, we get out our tent Then we climb over the fence We don't wanna cause an offence Then we get a Benz, flat screen tv, and we pay rent Then we think we made it Then we be your foreign friend Best friend, can't condene If you give her you are banned Partner defend till the end All people depend on a friend There's nothing to it With the friend I keep it cool with Fuck it, we been through it We sticking like glue, now chew it Bad girls, hands up Ride or die and we feel it Pull me closer if you think you can hang If you can't then screw it Gonna be your best friend Gonna make that shit trend I'm gonna be your foreign friend All the way to the end I'ma treat you like my best friend Oh oh oh oh I'ma need you like your best bless dem I'm gonna Gonna be your best friend Then I'm gonna Gonna make that shit trend (I'ma treat you like my best friend Oh oh oh oh) Gonna gonna Be living in your hands Cause me and you hanging It could be godsent I'ma treat you like my best friend Oh oh oh oh oh oh oh (Go best friend, go best friend) (Go best friend, go best friend) Yea You can be my foreign friend yea yea You can be my foreign friend Condone in a war if you condone, again