Lyrical Breakdown of Shook Ones Pt. 1 - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Shook Ones Pt. 1" 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 "Shook Ones Pt. 1" 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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The most violent of the violent lest crimes we give life to If these Queens Bridge kids don't like you We bring drama of the worst kind of enemies Your first time would be your last earth memories It's only your own fault, I gave you fair warning Beware of killa kids who don't care Unaware fools who be dealt with in time It ain't a mystery Hop on the words and rhyme In nineteenth hundred and ninety square All sniggaz is supposed to have fear Trying to get a piece of this pie we don't share Prepare for the worst 'cuz I been there Try tah, keep a positive mind and walk a straight line don't work So niggaz is forced to do dirt and God made So this jerk wouldn't hurt If I listen to the lessons and the rules I learn On the streets for nineteenth years and not leaving My first priority is to reach twenty one breathing Forever beef nobody would ever be even So I grab the heat before breathing Lost in this foul mind state I can't keep straight thinking But I keep my eyes on the earth without blinking It's hard to be a man in this land of the venom Any man try to front he get slugs in him because He ain't a crook son Son, he just sone Sone We live the life that of diamonds and guns And numerous ways that we choose to earn funds, earn funds Some niggaz get shot, locked down and turned nuns Cowardly hearts send straight up sones, sones He ain't a crook son He just a sone Sone For every rhyme I write is 25 to life to all my peoples in the Bridge Know what I'm talking 'bout, right ain't no time for hesitation That only leads to incarceration you don't know me, there's no relation 'Cuz Queens niggas don't play I don't got time for the he say, she say I'm bigga than dat Claiming that you packing gats but you scared to get locked Once you get upon the Island change your ways and stop Thirteen years in the projects, my hard times of living Wake up in the morning thank God I'm still living Sometimes I wonder, do I deserve to live? Or I am going to hell for all the shit I did No time to dwell on that 'cuz my brain reacts Front if you want nigga lay on ya back I don't fake jax kid, you know I bring it to ya live Stay in a child's place, kid you outta line Criminal mind thirsty for recognition mission I'm strictly sipping E and J like got my mind flipping I'm buggin' diggin' over hustling get that loot kid You know my motherfucking function 'Cause as long as I'm alive I'ma live illegal And once I get it I'ma put it on my people React quick to lyrics like macs I hit your dome up When I roll up, don't get caught sleepin' 'cuz I'm creepin' You just a sone He ain't a crook son Son, he just sone Sone We live the life that of diamonds and guns And numerous ways that we choose to earn funds Some niggaz get shot, locked down and turned nuns Cowardly hearts send straight up sones, sones He ain't a crook son He just a sone Sone We live the life that of diamonds and guns And numerous ways that we choose to earn funds Some niggaz get shot, locked down and turned nuns Cowardly hearts send straight up sones, sones He ain't a crook son, crook son He just a sone Sone Yeah