Lyrical Breakdown of Smokin' - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Smokin'" 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 "Smokin'" 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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بسم الله الرحمن الرحيم (uh, uhh, to the gods) (To the gods, uh, uh, to the earths) Pass that shit homey Now tell me, what y'all smoking? What kinda heat y'all holdin'? Well is your creep move potent I got a bunch of bullets and a bag of guns, I pass 'em to my niggas c'mon We bi-coastin', keeping our pockets bulging We got the plan in motion I got a bunch of bullets and a bag of guns, I pass 'em to my niggas c'mon Zoom, from outer space he comes Blunt in his mouth with his hand on his gun Bitches flapping they gums, do he be clapping and shooting guys Actor or a movie star, rapper revolutionized What is his race, nation or creed? Is he Arabic, black, Latin, Asian they read Magazines say, "I walked on water, talked to the heavens Spit at judges, stepped on peasants" But in reality, I just entered your galaxy September '73, up in these wild streets Fuckin' these wild freaks, a harem of hoes (God damn) And my mystique got 'em tearing my clothes Now tell me, what y'all smoking? What kinda heat y'all holdin'? Well is your creep move potent I got a bunch of bullets and a bag of guns, I pass 'em to my niggas c'mon We bi-coastin', keeping our pockets bulging We got the plan in motion I got a bunch of bullets and a bag of guns, I pass 'em to my niggas c'mon My nigga smoke with one lung If he cough he might die, passing me trees The liquor bottle's almost empty We about to collide, with the enemy Only way you die, if it's meant to be You fucking with a general No discussion is the principle, we busting, it's the end of you Now, we knocking on your mama door Like we cam to fix the sink, my kind of war Death, angels coming for you Spirit horse running from your body like, "Young Guns one and two" Paramedics fighting for you, who's gon' win? The hands of time, or the hands of medicine Don't cry, witness your fate, this is your wake Walk by your casket, spit in your face Enter the fog dog, the light is your guide And when you're gone all your niggas gon' light it with Nas Now tell me, what y'all smoking? What kinda heat y'all holdin'? Well is your creep move potent I got a bunch of bullets and a bag of guns, I pass 'em to my niggas c'mon We bi-coastin', keeping our pockets bulging We got the plan in motion I got a bunch of bullets and a bag of guns, I pass 'em to my niggas c'mon Pardon, but I gotta question of life now Look at the nigga next to you right now Is he real, fake or scared? Do it like this niggas right hands in the air Ball it to a fist and put it over your heart Now let's say it all together, let the ceremony start I shall, stay real stay true stay holding figures Never put a bitch over my niggas I shall never, cooperate with the law Never snake me, I always hold you down in war If they take one of mine, I take one of theirs I never break the oath to the death, I swear I swear, that's how we pledge allegiance, to the alliance Of underworld's killers and thugs, though the science Of a nigga still yet to be found So light up some green, and pass it around (just pass it around) Now tell me, what y'all smoking? What kinda heat y'all holdin'? Well is your creep move potent I got a bunch of bullets and a bag of guns, I pass 'em to my niggas c'mon We bi-coastin', keeping our pockets bulging We got the plan in motion I got a bunch of bullets and a bag of guns, I pass 'em to my niggas c'mon Want to get high, come smoke with me Smoke with me, light it up (hey nigga, take this weed, I'm 'bout to go with my bitch house) Want to get high, (get my fuck on nigga) come smoke with me Smoke with me, (y'all nigga stay up) light it up Want to get high, come smoke with me Smoke with me, light it up Want to get high, (yea-yeah) come smoke with me (uhh) Smoke with me, (yea-yeah) light it up (get fucked up) Yeah, (yea-yeah) come here bitch, come smoke with big men