Lyrical Breakdown of All Bad - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "All Bad" 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 "All Bad" 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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To all the ones I loved across the world, uh-huh It was all good 'til it went bad (Hit-Boy) It's all bad It was all good 'til she went bad Damn, I hate to take a loss Damn, it hurts to take a loss (she went bad on me, y'all) It's all bad It's all good 'til it's all bad Damn, I hate to take a loss (she went bad on me, y'all) Damn, it hurts to take a loss Time passes by, I'm asking, "Why?" You match my fly, no cap, no lie Trophy, arm candy, but I'm better without it It's a dub, my love, but I gotta reroute it It's a lottery, it's loaded, hope I can see all the motives Before she make a fool out of me, I should know 'cause I'm older Wasn't meant for me, fuck it, we ain't agree on no subject We look good together when we was out in the public You used to brighten my day, had me hype as a kid First, good morning, good night, now she leave me on read I'm disappointed, it's different chicks who want it Can't lie, for a minute, I was sick to my stomach You need to stop, breathe, think Before you say the wrong things And I wish I could stay the night But I feel some type of way about it I've been stayin' up late Thinking about this day (yeah) And I wish I could stay the night But I feel some type of way about it, oh, yeah And it's all bad (all bad, all bad) I might have to just fall back, fall back Damn, I hate to take a loss (man, I hate to take a loss) Damn, it hurts to take a loss It's all bad (all bad, mmh) You got some problems that I just can't solve, no, no, no Damn, I hate to take a loss Damn, it hurts to take a loss (take a loss) I don't love you, girl, that's far from true Even took you to the barbecue That should show how I much I fuck with you I know I gotta make the choice, shit is overdue I had to let you off, might have to take a loss I might have to take a loss, take a loss I kinda like it when I'm far from you lately I'm kinda fed up with the bullshit you do You need to stop, breathe, think Before you say the wrong things And I wish I could stay the night But I feel some type of way about it I've been stayin' up late Thinking about this day (yeah) And I wish I could stay the night But I feel some type of way about it, oh, yeah (yeah) Since Guess was spotted on my denim pockets And my wave grease would amaze geeks And freeze fly chicks where they stood I never lost the steps, stay splashin' Not one of these just got money, not knowin' how to act New to these bad ones, I was on fly chicks since junior high Beautiful fly girls caught my eye Takin' down some of the girls Drake and Future took down But I got no time for juveniles throwing tantrums Texting me that they hate my one-word answers Here's two, call me, this is you stalling Guess we through, you ignore me, days go by Missing you be the worst, play the game, who gon' hit who first Checking my Yachtmaster, Pac blaster Wonder why they call you bitch, empty shot glasses Scrolling back on the thread, the nice things you once said Look at us now, it's all bad Oh, yeah, and it's all bad You know I might have to just fall back, fall back Damn, I hate to take a loss (man, I hate to take a loss) Damn, it hurts to take a loss It's all bad (all bad, all bad) You got some problems, I can't solve 'em all, uh, uh, uh Damn, I hate to take a loss (man, I hate to take a loss) Damn, it hurts to take a loss Damn, I love it when you talk to me crazy But who the fuck you think you talking to?