Lyrical Breakdown of Destroy & Rebuild - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

• Lyric Overview: Witness how Nas weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Destroy & Rebuild" 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 Nas 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 Nas's narrative.

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This is a journey into the world's most largest And notorious projects, Queensbridge Listen while Nas saves his hood from the most cowardest rappers He had a mass appeal and a little boy smile Depressed, has a complex, his mouth was foul You need to stay around I feel like tellin' some stories First there's this arrogant fuck, his name's Cory Hang around my man's 'Like' and 'Big Trevor' Trevors still locked up, Like's gettin' his cheddar Cory changed his name to arr, whatever Cornchip, Buckwheat lookalike, its Mega Right, Mega was his name sorry about that But its so hard to put a cowards name in my rap Always actin' tough, a jokester be frontin' He got snuffed, he got shot in the thigh, he did nothing But that's Nas, always lookin' out for brethren 'Cause when 'brethren' don't return love it don't stress him 'Cause gangstas do gangsta shit, real recognize real Still laughin' to the bank and shit Back to Cor, got him a deal but his rhymes was whack Def Jam mad that he signed the contract Now he got jealous and mad at my shine Making silly tapes, I'm always on his mind Nonsense, not to be obnoxious kid Mega, for the record you could suck my dick Bitch, you're from around the way it's sad what this do to me But Queensbridge, we gotta have unity They say, "The bridge is over, the bridge is over" Nah, this is a time we destroy and rebuild it They say, "The bridge is over, the bridge is over" Nah, we're the strongest hood but weak niggas kill it So they say, "The bridge is over, the bridge is over" Nah, this is the time we destroy and rebuild it They say, "The bridge is over, the bridge is over" Nah, we're the strongest hood but it's these cowards that kill it So now they say Since we're on the subject of traders and flunkies Mega ain't the only faggot in my hood, dummies There's plenty that wanna be me but cannot Its like King Arthur and Knight Sir Lancelot Lefty and Donnie Brasco, Gotti and Paul Before I woulda told you Prodigy's my dog Through the ups and downs, robberies and all Though I always knew he wanted my downfall He would say his little slick shit and act real funny For what? Nigga you're butt and it got back to me Askin' a Braveheart to get back your jewelry You ain't from my hood, don't even rep QB Nature moved to Marcy Man dick ridin' Nature, nothing else to say Man Nature moved to Marcy (what? Far) Back with ass niggas in fear (far away) Fuck them niggas, go ahead with the program man, proceed Old lady pocketbook snatcher, car thief 'Of course' we ain't friends, you never stood on no blocks Streets or corners with zombies, and ghouls and gangsters Cops, drug dealers with pools of blood anger Just fills me when niggas let out of town to set shot And get filthy rich, it's just not No more morals, no loyalty, no more community Queensbridge, we gotta have unity They say, "The bridge is over, the bridge is over" Nah, this is a time we destroy and rebuild it They say, "The bridge is over, the bridge is over" Nah, we're the strongest hood but weak niggas kill it So they say, "The bridge is over, the bridge is over" Nah, this is the time we destroy and rebuild it They say, "The bridge is over, the bridge is over" Nah, we're the strongest hood but it's these cowards that kill it So now they say I put the name on the map after Marly and Shan QB, before the ROC had one jam Before the Death Row and Bad Boy beef I had streets locked with raw talent, haha, I laugh at the weak So this's about cleanin' up house, my own backyard Famous home of rap stars well known be gettin' robbed P how many times? Ain't you shamed that Jungle was bustin' his gun to get your weak chain back? They don't respect you a checks due for me for your fame Mega, I hope you blow so I'm sayin' your name (Mega, Mega) Hoes play your position 'cause you'll never be king Even Jigga want the crown, oh that's sad, poor thing I'm representin' Queensbridge, USA Where two sk's go off every day, new flesh lay All you little roaches and rats Besides my man Ricky, Nas the true ruler is back So haters say "The bridge is over, the bridge is over" Nah, this is a time we destroy and rebuild it They say, "The bridge is over, the bridge is over" Nah, we're the strongest hood but weak niggas kill it So they say, "The bridge is over, the bridge is over" Nah, this is the time we destroy and rebuild it They say, "The bridge is over, the bridge is over" Nah, we're the strongest hood but it's these cowards that kill it So now they say The bridge is over my dick, 'Bridge'll never be over Long as I'm alive and breathin', Braveheart to the graveyard I'm the William Wallace of this shit Heyo P, Prodigy, I got love for you man, I love you man You know what I'm sayin', just get them unloyal niggas From out your circle, you can't save everybody Niggas invited you to the hood, rep it right my nigga Be untouchable my nigga, so we'd be Mobb for life for real And thats real, 'eyo Nature, I can't hold your hand through this shit man I'm not your father man, be your own man, stand on your own too I believe in you, believe in yourself nigga or don't even rep this man 'Eyo Mega you wanna be a gangsta? Y'all, there's real gangster shit goin' on in the streets man, yo' niggas is in the grind Where you be at man? Niggas be buckin' Wait, why you never buckin', where you been at, man? All of a sudden you the motherfuckin' Neo Brown of the fucking hood It's disgusting man, stay out the magazines Keep my name outta your motherfuckin' mouth There's no more room for jealousy, we destroying and rebuilding That means the cowards get out and the real niggas stay Niggas been hatin me since I been nine, shinin' With suede motherfuckin' balles on in silks I'ma always be this young don, don't be like the niggas on the other side Hatin' me cause I'm beautiful, real niggas in Queensbridge Y'all niggas, come up and get this money and move on baby QB