Lyrical Breakdown of Friends - A Journey through Words and Rhymes
Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Friends" 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 "Friends" 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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These later days in Babylon
As I watch your children grow
And the years them carry on
And I miss you even more
Still I send them go to school
And tell them what dem fi know
All of mi friend dem mi salute
Daddi gon and Lenny Screw
Another year has come and past
Man a drop like morning dew
Uncle Warrick sick and gone
When him couldn't catch a flu
Picka T you a mi don
Respect long and overdue
When nothing never did a gwan
You still have on somethin' new
Our friendship ever last
All when one minus from few
Yes we surely had a blast
We're like family, me and you
A nuh every path you cross
Lead to somebody whe true
Of the many that are called
Only chosen is a few
Of the real friends that serve you long
Your memories might fade
Your real friends will serve you long
Sunshine or rain
Your real friends will serve you long
Acquaintances will fade
Your real friends won't do you wrong
Real friend don't change
Only talking with winners, a loser or two got my number
Still they think they real but they just really awfully bitter
Salty niggas hate the smarter ones, these are the doubters
Who sour 'bout my run, I barely made it out the slums
My value high 'cause I do more than rap about a gun
I made money for niggas, y'all never looking out for none
I helped millionaires get to that very position
Some real millionaires see that's ill 'cause look at statistics
Real millionaires and I ain't talking ghetto riches, thorough business
You mistreating niggas, heard your folks bleed in prison
You ain't a G and if you was I don't recall
Who would roll with y'all, bunch of fucking know it alls who's dough is small
Look what's it come to our rapport's good no more
We was good before 'til I saw what type a dude you took me for
We had a chance to take paper down, what I took was more
Because of hatred, opportunity wasted
Your real friends will serve you long
Your car and clothes will fade
Your real friends won't do you wrong
Real friend don't change (Eh)
Your real friend won't run in war nuh care what the cost is
You real friends are in for all the wins and the losses
(Fi Real!) No question at all them ready fi rise the tallest
Take it to the enemies all for one and one for all this
Real friends will hear you out, no secret feelings
Real friends won't sell you out, no bargain pleading
(For real) Always looking out a (Meal)
When outside a drought your real friend won't hide you out, no
Your real friends will serve you long
When all else fails
Your real friends won't do you wrong
Real friend don't change
May laughter from backstabbers turn to tears faster
I wish for you no snake shall slither past ya, you have to
Keep your vision clear 'cause only a coward lives in fear
My surroundings got only real powerful niggas here
Real men we have a code of ethics, no question
No jealousies, no feminine tendencies, we expecting
No gossip, no phony logic, no counting your homie pocket
Spare no expense for legal defense if your homie locked up
No keeping tabs on who was the last who looked out
Selfishness that's a character flaw, no holding out
Yo what happened to the honor
You're dealing with sensitive Primadonna drama
Teflon love for my dudes who solid
Your real friends will serve you long
Your memories might fade
Your real friends will serve you long
Sunshine or rain, eh
Your real friends will serve you long (Woe ya woe)
When all else fails
Your real friends won't do you wrong
Real friend don't change
Real friend don't change
Real friend don't change
Real friend don't change
Real friend don't change