Lyrical Breakdown of 06 - What Can I Do - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "06 - What Can I Do" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Mobb Deep weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "06 - What Can I Do" 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 Mobb Deep employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
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[Havoc] Yeah... uh-huh {'What can I do?'} Yeah yeah... (What's goin on man?) (The f**k is goin on man?) Yo {'What can I do?'} To make that paper was the trait that I received at birth Niggaz jealous and hatin on me {'What can I do?'} When they plottin and schemin on me, the hammer just keep it on Me F**k the fame and glory {'What can I do?'} When your shorty gets nasty and horny, she all over me kid You locked down, doin a bid {'What can I do?'} With a nigga, tryin to take food off of my plate And you know I got a kid {'What can I do?'} When my stomach touchin, ribs showin You off in the corner glowin {'What can I do?'} Nothin else, but to take what's yours, convert it to mines From the cash to the shine {'What can I do?'} When shit is so f**ked up, can't tell wrong from right Right from wrong {'What can I do?'} When they say, life is short, to you it's the cash Todday it's seemin long {'What can I do?'} Now I try to keep a positive look, my motto to jux But can't seem to stay focused {'What can I do?'} They say, an unoccupied mind's the devil's playground So I sat and wrote this, to kill time {'What can I do?'} [Prodigy] Yeah yeah that's that gangsta shit son I feel you my nigga. (that's right that's right) {'What can I Do?'} (Infamous baby you ain't know?) We gon' do it like this (That Mobb shit nigga) {'What can I do?'} But send niggaz to hell They try and stop me from cashin in man {'What can I do?'} But squeeze without thinkin, flip without warnin I got the drop on 'em {'What can I do?'} You know, give it my best, empty this clip And if live and happen to snitch {'What can I do?'} Except, find his home, bring it to his family Should I shoot his moms? {'What can I do?'} F**k it, send him a warnin, lick that bitch Let him know the shit is on {'What can I do?'} It's not my fault, it's just the game we in And when you violate codes {'What can I do?'} But punish niggaz for they actions My shit jam when I start blastin, no {'What can I do?'} Just relax, take out the clip, fix that shit Put the clip back and keep goin {'What can I do?'} Man you gotta keep your thug showin People take kindness for weakness and so {'What can I do?'} But be a cold-hearted bastard This world is f**ked up, and that's how it go {'What can I do?'} (F**k that son, Infamous nigga) {'What can I do?'} (For two-thousands baby, y'all niggaz got your own) {'What can I Do?'} (Your little run, your little five year run ten year run) (Y'all niggaz small time baby) {'What can I do?'} (Small time baby, beneath us baby) {'What can I do?'} {'What can I do?'} {'What can I do?'} {*echoes*}