Lyrical Breakdown of Malibu - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Malibu" 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 "Malibu" 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.
  • 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 Migos's narrative.

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You understand what I'm sayin'? (Pooh, you a fool for this one) Hey Hey (Nas Mack just touched down) Hey I bought me a drop (drop) I'm switchin' out hoes and thots (switch out the thots) I Richie'd the watch (Richie) I made me an M on the spot (M on the spot) I took twenty-five hoes in Malibu on my yacht (twenty-five hoes) I got twenty-five M's in the bank, no cap, no lie (yes sir) (twenty-five) Run up an M, ain't trickin' (run it up) Chrome Hearts cross, I'm Christian (Chrome Hearts) Sippin' on Dirk Nowitzki (Dirk) Bought me a spur, big Bentley (spurt) I'm from the Nawf, put a hole in your boss And then caught me a lil' bitty fifty (fifty ball) I bought a 'Cat with a wide body back Take it out to burn out, and go fishin' (skrrt, hey) You did this shit with handouts, or with no help? If you think I'd cross and take my mans out, just kill yourself In the trenches, .40 on my hip, I had to fix my belt Can't listen to critics 'cause they can't relate to shit I felt Chrome Hearts, Fendi prints, shoppin' sprees, expensive shit Hennessy, she gettin' lit, hoes in threes, splittin' dick Six deep in Suburbans, totin' felonies, we with the shits Catch a opp, get the stick, bodies drop, flip the switch Hit Rodeo, splurgin', fuck a price tag, we rich as shit Drip so hard on purpose, diamonds no flaws, make niggas sick In that two-door swervin', screamin', "Fuck 'em all" 'cause niggas switched Just bet' not be lurkin' 'cause this .40 Glock gon' give 'em kiss (Hey) uh I bought me a drop (drop) I'm switchin' out hoes and thots (switch out the thots) I Richie'd the watch (Richie) I made me an M on the spot (M on the spot) I took twenty-five hoes in Malibu on my yacht (twenty-five hoes) I got twenty-five M's in the bank, no cap, no lie (yes sir) (Offset) I'm fresh out the kitchen, my watch is three-fifty (hey) The Glock hold a fifty, the moppy get sticky (let's get it) The paperwork say that you snitchin' (rat) I call him like, "Listen, the extra two-fifty" (bought him) He stankin' somebody shitted (stank) He a demon at heart, so he with it (demon) He gon' blank on the Percocet, kill him (blank) Gotta pay me five M, that's the minimum (five) Green emerald Patek, it's limited (Patek) My stick is dramatic, get critical (dramatic) I roll up the Gary with cereal (Gary) Big Cullinan, orange interior (Cullinan) You know that my gang ain't goin' (woo) Fuck cash, got rent on my arm (ow) Door dash, he come out, we blow him (boom) He dead in the street, call the coroner (dead) Young nigga playin' for keeps (keeps) Step on the opp, and we rock him to sleep (step on the opp) I'm poppin' Xan' for sleep I'm really wishin' my man could breathe (my mans) It's only the man in me God forgive me, this man deceased (God forgive me) We'll cut off your hands, come see (hey) Rup up and score on the opps by three I bought me a drop (drop) I'm switchin' out hoes and thots (switch out the thots) I Richie'd the watch (Richie) I made me an M on the spot (M on the spot) I took twenty-five hoes in Malibu on my yacht (twenty-five hoes) I got twenty-five M's in the bank, no cap, no lie (yes sir) Wide body spinnin', come out of the dealer (soo) Look at your boy, not your average nigga (nah) Who on the mound? It's Quavo, the pitcher I'm pitchin' out bullets, them trackers, them missiles (baow, baow) Uh, I don't even fuck with ya, bitch-ass nigga (no) Out the basement, but the gang ain't tickin' Left hand shot from the top, like who? (Who?) Left hand shot from the top like Fisher (uh) Hold that chopper on my shoulder like a Fendi belt (drip) Two-point-five, all in jewelry Stand too close, you'll freeze to death (freeze) This lil' bitch vision blurry So she can't even see herself (nah) Suckin' dick and flyin' Spirit Baby, you need to free yourself (free) It's a phone number what you seein' in that digi' scale (scale) Take the shake, that's the bait Finesse 'em, then we outta there (yeah) State-to-state, we created all kind of clientele (yeah) You know we great, you can't debate New generation, we all created (created) I bought me a drop (drop) I'm switchin' out hoes and thots (switch out the thots) I Richie'd the watch (Richie) I made me an M on the spot (M on the spot) I took twenty-five hoes in Malibu on my yacht (twenty-five hoes) (twenty-five) I got twenty-five M's in the bank, no cap, no lie (yes sir) (twenty-five) (Takeoff) how much you got? I got twenty-five plus in the bank, no goddamn lie (M&M's) They talk 'bout they stab, but you know I brag A nigga run up, he gon' die (die, baow) Hit in the eye (brrt-brrt), hit with the fire Walk in the kitchen while countin' my chicken I put my wrist in, and I'm breakin' the pot (whip it) Movin' the dope, can't break in the spot (move) I hit the lot, and I leave with a lot (lot) Stop by the block, and I sold me a block (serve) I poured a drop, I was sittin' in the drop (drank) Back in the day, blew the bag on a thot Now we invest in watches and stock (stock) How the fuck that shit cost a ticket? I don't see ice in that watch (where?) I done been rich like Roddy (rich) All of my niggas'll send you the box (where?) I got the stick, opps I told you that we gon' make it like The Lox (I told you) I can't kick it with the opps (no) We never went missin' We just were chillin' watchin' niggas all from the top (look at 'em) I know that I'm great, so give me my props (hey, wait on it) I bought me a drop (drop) I'm switchin' out hoes and thots (switch out the thots) I Richie'd the watch (Richie) I made me an M on the spot (M on the spot) (milli') I took twenty-five hoes in Malibu on my yacht (twenty-five hoes) (woo) I got twenty-five m's in the bank, no cap, no lie (yes sir) (twenty-five)