Lyrical Breakdown of Ugly - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Ugly" 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 "Ugly" 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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Test, test Yes, yes Yeah It's ugly outside, it's muggy, it's money outside 105 Fahrenheit, thunderous skies The clouds shape a clown face above where you reside Under his eye, a teardrop got the ugliest cry They call my city Gotham City, opposite of pretty Weatherman cannot predict bullets rainin' from out the 50 It's ugly outside, Big L would be here if it wasn't Hell'll freeze over the day it doesn't get ugly out How can we hug it out After we slugged it out? We should be buying acres adjusting each other's crowns That was your brother back then, how could you gun him down? Yeah, yeah This what I live for The inventor The re-invention, I'm reincarnated, see what it hit for Yo, even your mentor can get you sent for Get you chipped off if it's a brick off, you hit a brick wall Damn, big dog Dove in that water and got hit with a cannonball Ugly Christmas sweater party with no Santa Claus Companies profit off of black trauma That's ugly, mad ugly just like Sheneneh and Wanda You been through shit I been through shit every day is an honor It's ugly how Mercedes Moore lost her life to a stalker I'm on offense every day 'til I see the love KD3 on the way, this just to feed the buzz It's ugly It's ugly Shit is ugly Yeah, one more time Yeah, it's ugly outside They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder I see the envy getting closer through my optics Knew I had vision before I seen the optometrist I seen a whole lot of shit, never altered my confidence Or my consciousness It's ugly outside, stay dangerous, stay out the mix Poppin' back out on niggas, homie I'm poppin' shit Kill 'em with no accomplices Watchin' my rearview, the envy is obvious It's ugly outside, it's grown men jealous outside It's grown ass women that'll have you set up to die You really not a stepper nigga, just step to the side While I two-step on a beat, watch a veteran slide JMJ seen 'em comin' wish he ain't hit the buzzer Marvin Gaye to Young Dolph, we takin' out our brothers Distorted faces, solemn features, we kill each other It's Mr. Ugly Man, Marlon Wayans in In Living Color It's ugly It's ugly Shit is ugly Yeah, one more time It's ugly It's ugly Shit is ugly Yeah