Lyrical Breakdown of Play - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Play" 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 "Play" 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.
• 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 Mobb Deep's narrative.

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Uh-huh (Yeah) Yo It's this little shorty, knowhaI'mean It's real (It's like it's rough) What I'm supposed to do ya'know (It's real rough baby) Yo, (Hold ya head, hold ya head dunn) Yeah [Havoc] It's bad enough I gotta grow up the fast way These things going on got me thinkin they the last days Tryin to come up, but shorty with a plan Doin my best but can't see the promise in my land These older cats wildin out over turf dog I'm caught in the middle and it can't get worse Just the other day I saw my homie wheeled off in a hearse So used to it, it don't even hurt My heart's numb, guess that's the Dunn Dunn Can't speak on it, 'less you been where I come from Stuck like bubble gum with no help from anyone Moms got four others -- my four younger brothers We're not supposed to do the tender age of ten Dog, we're in the same boat I can't turn to my friends Fore I lay me down to sleep pray to God that I'll see the next day and do my best, hope these streets don't get me CHORUS: Havoc (Prodigy) 2x (It's real) Keep that park open Baby I just wanna play (Uh-huh) Keep that park open Baby I just wanna play (No doubt) Keep that park open Baby I just wanna play (That's right) Keep that park open Baby I just wanna play [Prodigy] Yo' baby, I'm strugglin for crumbs, survivin the unheard of Growin up amongst the violence and drugs Growin up against the world and such (Uh-huh) We the young black future of the world and plus We the team that'll crush anybody you bring We the one that's gon' hold it down, it's no thing no sweat It barely take no strength, you cowards ain't built for this (And it's real) All we wanna do is hit the park Play all day and night without a care in the world But it's drama in my hood, sho' it's hard to chill You gotta stay on point and sharp as hell Dunn, we just wanna have fun I just wanna be with my dawgs, cuz we all we got Don't why it is, but that's how it is I just wanna be with my clique cuz that's where I fit CHORUS [Havoc] (It's real) Where do I turn to, who do I console in? I know I'm just a shorty but I want my wrist frozen nice As I sat and thought many a nights I could do the right thing or get read my rights It's life, in the hood Everything that look, it ain't I stole base, now I'm runnin from home plate Runnin from jake, sweat runnin down my face And I can pay for every move I make [Prodigy] Just enjoy your youth, you only live once Lil' dunn control yourself, learn discipline And show some respect for others Shit is serious on the street, you playin with fire Concentrate on yourself and don't follow nobody Hit them school books, so you ain't gotta borrow no money These is jewels for you that you gon' wear forever From us to y'all, now listen up to pa CHORUS 2x [Woman singer] Mothers child Has to go and travel into the wild Lord she had a heavenly sky Sweet saint he Lord Thank you God [Repeat]