Lyrical Breakdown of Reminisce - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Reminisce" 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 "Reminisce" 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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My comfort give you discomfort Just know that in the hood they gon' bump this And I'm only strong as my circle The things that shaped me would've murked you I didn't have to die so that they could call me the great one Didn't take a couple albums, people said it from day one From wings with hot sauce to tuna tartare Driven in RR's From hiding from robbery victims in back of cop cars Tatted from my neck to abdomen Almost gettin' shot was averagin' once every two weeks Blessed what I had to been These painful words, hearing these liars puttin' my name in dirt Aim and I burst, pistol practice until my fingers hurt I hit my target, uh, I up the margin What they on? You know how Nas do, don't get me started Chic, sleek, and snazzy from a small family Fine taste and I hate the unsatisfactory We can gun blast or party, Great Gatsby theme Bring your first ladies or come with your new nasty thing 'Cause every other day I'm reminding myself I reached every goal that was high on the shelf My comfort give you discomfort Just know that in the hood, they gon' bump this And I'm only strong as my circle The things that shaped me would've murked you (The things that shaped me) And I don't like to reminisce (The things that shaped me) 'Cause what we doin' right now is really lit (The things that shaped me would've murked you) When you high as me, you get highly critiqued Hopped on a beat, purposefully sounding like 9-3 None quite like me, so haters can S-M-D When they bitter like black licorice, my life still sweet I went for the cash grab, crack cash was my math class Fresh white tee, two diamond crosses, look like a hashtag News is fake, never knew I'd soon relate To Tom Brady goin' for seven in Tampa Bay It's that crazy, I ain't never been bothered, that bothered you You ain't born for this shit, being great is too hard for you That's a hater problem, they try to say it first what you might say about 'em Why you stuck in the past? I stay vibin' Can't just reminisce only, got to live in the moment Talked my shit at the MOMA with The Weeknd performing, I'm chosen Got off the big Boeing in Rick Owens Rick owe us, peep how different it look on us My comfort give you discomfort Just know that in the hood they gon' bump this And I'm only strong as my circle The things that shaped me would've murked you (The things that shaped me) The streets, the beef, the beats (The things that shaped me) The creeps, the thieves, defeat (The things that shaped me would've murked you) And I don't like to reminisce (shout to Mary J Blige, YO, QB) 'Cause what we doin' right now is really lit Those things were great man but today what we doin' is next level And I don't like to reminisce (that was then, this is now) 'Cause what we doin' right now is really lit (it's about right now) The things that shaped me would've murked you Trippin' on 'em Spinnin' corners Distant times I reminisce on 'em Reminisce And my past ain't the prettiest There was a time they wasn't feelin' us Mass Appeal, now we really up Reminisce Relationships ain't the prettiest I was stuck on the silliness Was it love that I was really in? We don't know until it really end But then it's too late, reminisce Reminisce