Lyrical Breakdown of Highway 85 - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Highway 85" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Migos weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Highway 85" 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 Migos employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
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Take it back to the north side Migo N.W.A nigga Woke up quick at about noon, just thought that I had to be on the north soon Hop in my Beamer to see my moms, my mom started trippin' 'bout my stinkin ass bong Stopped at the gas station, get it pumped by the [?] See some niggas that ain't like where I came from I grabbed my Glock then I dialed one number Tell my brother that I'm slipping and I'm in trouble So the nigga I don't like made a move to the right I grabbed the Glock and point it at him on sight The nigga to the left told me put the gun down BOW one round, Uh, its going down I ran out the store, I can't believe I ain't hit My migos pull up with macs and sticks Rel hopped out and let 2 shots off Then I looked around the corner it's Gwinnett County law I rolled down the window, it's the officer Put his nose in my car, he say he smell the herb He opened up the door and asked me can he search? Hell Naw, officer you know how much I'm worth? I'm worth a million High speed chase, going down 85 Blue and white lights on the north side High speed chase, going down 85 Young nigga ain't trying to see no jail time High speed chase, going down 85 Blue and white lights on the north side High speed chase, going down 85 Young nigga ain't trying to see no jail time High Speed chase going down 29 Mama on my line sayin' I'm on Fox 5 I said "you sure Ma?" she said "baby it's live" I said "Fuck twelve" turn up the alpine Rockin' down [?] seen a punk ass busta Got the 38 on me but this bitch kinda rusty Fuck it i'ma shoot it, if its jammed then I'm running BOW BOW BOW BOW crumpet must be from Oakland I ran through the cut, 12 chasin' me Smoking on gas got the best of me He getting so close, bout to tackle me I turned around and emptied the clip, get from round me Its fucked up, niggas in the hood they killing each other And most of us got single parents, only a mother Niggas in the kitchen whipping chickens, tryna get butter Police on my ass cause the [?] Police pull me over got the mac in the bag Wait till he get up out the car and hit the gas High speed chase down 29 And if I get caught I'm gettin' a lifetime High speed chase, going down 85 Blue and white lights on the north side High speed chase, going down 85 Young nigga ain't trying to see no jail time High speed chase, going down 85 Blue and white lights on the north side High speed chase, going down 85 Young nigga ain't trying to see no jail time Once upon a time not long ago 3 amigos by the name of Offset Takeoff Quavo Stayed on the north side, thats where anything goes And if a nigga disrespect, he meet the funeral home Wake up in the morning, thank him cause it's me that he chose Migo Jerz at the bando with a fork in a bowl My nigga called me at the park and said its getting too deep Jumped in my R8 with ostrich seats and hit the streets Ridin' down club drive feeling myself I know the block inside, I'm screaming fuck 12 sparking a spliff My conscious telling me You tripping Takeoff think I see 12 Damn I shouldn't of served that nigga at the shell Now lemme tell you a riddle Mirror mirror on the wall, what would you do if police thought you pulled over your car? Mirror, when do you picture the Migos falling off? The mirror said you stupid boy, don't ask that question at all I see red and white blue lights while I look in my rear Put the gas out, its Friday and it's smokey in here Fuck another high speed chase, that's when the hemi kick in Forgive me for my sins, I ain't going back to the pen It's gon be a... High speed chase, going down 85 Blue and white lights on the north side High speed chase, going down 85 Young nigga ain't trying to see no jail time High speed chase, going down 85 Blue and white lights on the north side High speed chase, going down 85 Young nigga ain't trying to see no jail time