Lyrical Breakdown of As We Enter - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "As We Enter" 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 "As We Enter" 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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As we enter Come now, we take you on the biggest adventure Must be dementia That you ever thought you could touch our credentials What's the initials? Q.B., Jamrock, the lyrical official Send out the order, laws and the rituals Burn candles, say prayers, paint murals It is truth, we big news, we hood heroes Break past the anchor, we come to conquer Man a badman, we no play Willy Wonka And I got the guns, I got the ganja And we could blaze it up on your block if you wanna Or haze it up, stash-box in a Hummer Or you could run up and get done up Or get somethin' that you want none of Unlimited amount you collect from us Direct from us, street intellectuals And I'm shrewd about decimals And my man'll speak Patois, and I can speak rap star Y'all feel me even if it's in Swahili Habari Gani, Mzuri Sana Switch up the language, I move through Ghana Salute and honor, real revolution rhymers Rhythm piranhas like two Obamas, unfold the drama Word is out, hysteria you heard about Nas and Jr. Gong gonna turn it out Body the verse until they scream "murder" out The kings is back, time to return the crown Who want it? Tuck your chain when dude comin' Renegades that'll peel you back like new hundreds Bet your jewels on it, you don't want to lose on it Either move on or move on it Queens to Kingston Gunshot we use and govern the kingdom Rise of the Winston, I can see the fear up in your eyes Realize you can die any instant And I can hear the sound of your voice When you must lose your life like mice in the kitchen Snitchin', I can see him pissin' on hisself And he's wettin' up his thighs and he tryin' to resist it Switch it, I can smell him diggin' up shit like a fly Come around and be persistent That's how you end up in a hit list In a bad man business No evidence, crime scene fingerprint-less Flow effortless, casual like the weekends No pressure when we're comfy and decent We set this off beastin', huntin' season And, frankly speakin' Word is out, hysteria, you heard about Nas and Jr. Gong came to turn it out Body the verse until they scream "murder" out The kings is back, time to return the crown Who want it? Tuck your chain when dude coming Renegades that'll peel you back like new hundreds Bet your jewels on it, you don't want to lose on it Either move on or move on it Word is out, hysteria you heard about Nas and Jr. Gong came to turn it out Body the verse until they scream "murder" out The kings is back, time to return the crown Who want it? Tuck your chain when dude coming Renegades that'll peel you back like new hundreds Bet your jewels on it, you don't want to lose on it Either move on or move on it