Lyrical Breakdown of Family - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Family" 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 "Family" 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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Yo Dunn you fam to me, and only family That can get that close to me, keep it type strong Blowing green that's keeping us going Island hopping getting right on them 747 Boeings Dunn you fam to me, and only family That can get that close to me, keep it type strong Blowing green that's keeping us going Unconditional love showing Yo, yo, yo, yo 40th side, 41st side ride Me and my Dunns come from the slums You can't take the slums out my Dunns And that's how it is, that's how we live Sometimes I find myself wearing the same shit for days Not caring, bout what they gon' think or say I got that, I don't give a fuck in me, it's stuck in me That's how I 'vantage over y'all niggas, y'all too pretty We too gritty, like Sanford and Son Too grimy like Pigpen with jewels on See we the top rap niggas, the Q-Dogs You got a lot of nerve, putting out them songs Knowing that my niggas come strong, so let's get it on We just getting warm, operation Quiet Storm Silent wars or we silence the fours Hav, P, and Nas, got it in the smash, fo'sho Now it's movies and soundtracks This is where your career stop at Ayo, I drink to that I'm like a dictionary, y'all rappers exam me You violate, they read your obituary in front your family You should idolize Nas in the flesh Don't wait 'til I'm dead, to say I was the best, no doubt We shot hoops with coat hangers, got loot with dope slangers Sold soap to strangers, joked with danger Rob prostitutes, dodge cops in hot pursuit Bought weight from rastas, travel hot routes O.t. Commute back and forth Tell shorty get that package off Fuck being trapped up North, being told where to eat and shit Caught a case then I beat the shit D's on the block flash badges, nylon jackets Big white boys with guns yelling, "Freeze black kids!" Got my niggas in the pen, eating octopus Wishing they was on the blocks with us To watch me and P do it (uh), put the heat to it (uh) Put it out, first day, the whole street knew it Bitches, hold they pussies and bop to the music And think deep to it, now who the truest? Yo Dunn you fam to me, and only family That can get that close to me, keep it type strong Blowing green that's keeping us going Island hopping getting right on them 747 Boeings Dunn you fam to me, and only family That can get that close to me, keep it type strong Blowing green that's keeping us going Unconditional love showing Yo yo you fam to me, and only family That can get that close to me, keep it type strong Blowing green that's keeping us going Unconditional love showing Yo you fam to me, and only fam to me That can get that close to me, keep it type strong Dirty fingernails, reaching in my pocket pulling knots out I daydream of better days, in different ways Out this lifestyle we live, iced-out with the big fifth That's why the burnt leather lean to the left Even though we gained cash on fish I'm trapped on reason being we ain't all rich And I'ma be that same nigga for the door And I'ma still walk the same path, we soon clash We get stacks, you do the math We pound niggas out, walk away and laugh Fresh from out the lab, P and Nastradamus, kid Rap niggas shit they drawers Yo they probably did I air-condition y'all niggas, my prediction is you rewind this Your highness, Q-Boro's finest Click your Timbs three times, the wizard is Nas Grant you a wish, you get rich while listening hard To my thugs in the prison yard, bench-pressing 200 pounds and up Feeling like you down on your luck Raise up, I feel your pain, hit the law library Appeal the game, all eyes on me Restrained from, being looked at, it's uncivilized We epitomize thug song, y'all niggas get mad Jealous rappers is puss, ain't got no style No heart and no look, shook Get stole on, my niggas move right in the moonlight Y'all niggas get done, I pee on them son, they a small issue We too official, blue steel pistols Teflon vests, it's no contest, we hit you Dunn you fam to me, and only family That can get that close to me, keep it type strong Blowing green that's keeping us going Unconditional love showing Yo, yo, yo, yo 40th side, 41st side ride Yeah, youknahmsayin' Not for nothing baby Knahmsayin' wanna give a shout out to my peoples You know what I mean, Yambo, Ill Will Killa Black, my brother It's never gonna be another, word up Yeah, you know how we do dunn, word up The future is nothing but a series of probability Made up of decisions that we make right now But these decisions leads to certain events into the future But every human being has this capability to determine their own future Some are just more into it than others