Lyrical Breakdown of I've Still Got To Have It - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "I've Still Got To Have It" 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 "I've Still Got To Have It" 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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Uh, Oh, oh, So So Def, turn it up See, this is what it's about right here Understand me, my life real I don't know about yours Everything I do is an event Nas, Monica, and me Turn it up When it comes to my honeys in the strip club Something on dubs in the middle of the block Like what, say my name When you see me with the crispy fade Iced it out, glowing when the lights is out Yo, say my name When you see a Bentley, or Ferrari A Maserati, it's probably me, say my name When you hear this song bump in the club When you chilling on the corner with your thugs Say my name, I make it hot and take your block Who they wanna be and hate they not Yo, say my name When your girl don't call you when you beep her And you hit it and the thing feel deeper Say my name Pulling her hair, spanking her rear While I'm in them panties, all I wanna hear is you Say my name Squeeze my gat, beef is done, police come You know the game, don't say my name Dipped out crazy, Timbs chicken and gravy Q.B. Dupri, baby When it comes to clubs packed, Cristal flowin' (I got to have it) When it comes to homes Plushed out, chrome stuck out in traffic (I got to have it) When it comes to a neck full of glow And a check full of O's, you know (I got to have it) When it comes to my honeys in the strip club Something on dubs in the middle of the block Like what, say my name Got it on ice, hotter than an iceberg Gucci, rollin' bezeled up, bezeled up Gotta have me a double O, with the six in the front And the bump, bump in the trunk Gotta have me an Escalade, my house is late A man that keeps my bills paid My records play everyday What can I say, I got to have it When it comes to clubs packed, Cristal flowin' (I got to have it) When it comes to homes Plushed out, chrome stuck out in traffic (I got to have it) When it comes to a neck full of glow And a check full of O's, you know (I got to have it) When it comes to my honeys in the strip club Something on dubs in the middle of the block Like what, say my name When you see a black doo-rag through the tint Of a black Bent' going too fast Say my name When you talk about longevity And niggas that know how to keep getting that cash Say my name When you sick of your song, sitting on the right And wanna know what the top feel like Say my name You wanna know what being hot feel like What shutting down the spot feel like Say my name JD from the home where the bows get thrown And the dough get gone real quick like Six niggas sick like 40 Karats in a chain, foolish ain't it Say my name Everything you did, I done did double If you hate to see Flash, your ass is in trouble Scram now and don't look back Cause until I die it's like that When it comes to clubs packed, Cristal flowin' (I got to have it) When it comes to homes Plushed out, chrome stuck out in traffic (I got to have it) When it comes to a neck full of glow And a check full of O's, you know (I got to have it) When it comes to my honeys in the strip club Something on dubs in the middle of the block Like what, say my name Girl, don't you love the way I rock it, baby Girl, how I keep it in the pocket, maybe We can hook up cause you got something I want (I got to have it) Girl, don't you love the way I rock it, baby Girl, how I keep it in the pocket, maybe We can hook up cause you got something I want (I got to have it)