Lyrical Breakdown of N.I.*.*.E.R. (The Slave and the Master) ) - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "N.I.*.*.E.R. (The Slave and the Master) )" 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 "N.I.*.*.E.R. (The Slave and the Master) )" 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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They say we N I double double E R, we are Much more, still we choose to ignore The obvious, man this history don't acknowledge us We were scholars long before colleges They say we N I double double E R, we are Much more, but still we choose to ignore The obvious, we are the slave and the master What you lookin' for? You the question and the answer We trust no black leaders, use the stove to heat us Powdered eggs and government cheeses The calendars with Martin, JFK and Jesus Gotta be fresh to go to school with fly sneakers Schools with outdated books, we are the forgotten Summers, coolin' off by the fire hydrant Yeah I'm from the ghetto Where old black women talk about their sugar level It's not unusual to see photos of dead homie's funerals Aluminium foil on TV antennas Little TV sit on top the big TV, eating TV dinners Girls die their hair with Kool-Aid They gave us lemons, we made lemonade But this niggas payed, ancestral slaves Descendant of kings, it's necessary I bling Put rims on everything, where tims on every scene They say we N I double double E R, we are Much more, still we choose to ignore The obvious, man this history don't acknowledge us We were scholars long before colleges They say we N I double double E R, we are Much more, but still we choose to ignore The obvious, we are the slave and the master What you lookin' for? You the question and the answer Do I mean it like a slave master? No I'm gangsta, gotta eat rappers My abbreviation was young when I caught the cases That should mean the court could see my changes Take off the bracelets Savage when broke, smoke sour diesel, need no Bowflex My chest still cut up like a bag of dagger Thought patterns consist of boss matters Spit Moses' lost commandments like a gross sandwich out my mouth Toast to government cameras peeping us Every week I must have my cars, homes and phones squeaked for bugs But this is what I was dreaming of Between cutting hard coke with new razors slicing my fingers up They used to string us up, we wanted everything But the one bringing us cake be the snakes like the Like the New Jack City wedding scene No time for mistakes, trying to get it like Medellin They say we N I double double E R, we are Much more, still we choose to ignore The obvious, man this history don't acknowledge us We were scholars long before colleges They say we N I double double E R, we are Much more, but still we choose to ignore The obvious, we are the slave and the master What you lookin' for? You the question and the answer People afraid of criticism But I always put myself in a sacrificial position They been know I ain't just rappin' for fame I got my old homie hasslin' to father askin' for chains Yep, I get it cash up, this paper don't matter They see me from skinny to fatter, when I rap about war They got a tendency to scatter, they ain't my backup no more So now my enemies are at my front door Cause anytime we mention our condition, our history or existence They callin' it reverse racism Still to this day the streets torn my brother Jung' I'll always have a seat for him not behind me, beside me You'll always know where to find me They say the close ones will hurt you So let's keep a small circle On the road to riches and diamond rings In the land of the blind, the man with one eye is the king They say we N I double double E R, we are Much more, still we choose to ignore The obvious, man this history don't acknowledge us We were scholars long before colleges They say we N I double double E R, we are Much more, but still we choose to ignore The obvious, we are the slave and the master What you lookin' for? You the question and the answer