Lyrical Breakdown of War (feat. Raye) - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "War (feat. Raye)" 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 "War (feat. Raye)" 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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Oh yeah-yeah Oh-na-na-na, uhm Concrete bricks, bullet proof vests I'm proud of these walls that I built to defend And protect this bold heart This bold heart But the way you marched into my home Not few, big army With the weapon on your arm Yes, you struck straight with your cold heart Your cold heart I'm like Nat, I'm like Nat I'm a man of God but where is Christ at? And even though my name is Nas I am like Nat Is this me declaring war? White flags I now know why I was even born To strike back A full moon up in the sky, that's a sign that It's time to get my liberation, the perfect configuration It's the birth of a nation, midwife black Mother father, caucasian My blood Indian, native So now I'm contemplating being like Nat 'Bout to show you what I'm made of I'm what racists are afraid of No mule and the 40 acres And despite that Watch out for the traitors When they say make America great again, do they mean make us all slaves again? Don't be sidetracked Is this you declaring war? No, we will never wave the white flag, the white flag So you think I'm gonna run now? No, the time has come to fight back, to fight back This is me declaring war This is me declaring war, war This is me declaring war, war Don't want to be a victim no more Depicted as a criminal, especially when you're poor Why doesn't the government order capital punishment To officers Who racial profile and put slugs in us Makes me think they want us extinct On the brink of insanity We screaming for justice, they sending tanks, the man in me Demand we protect the family, anarchy Ku-Klux-Klan and him demanding he damage me So my fantasy is every single one of us Come against the evil divide of people, it's common sense The fury, I hope the whole world hear me No justice, so I became a revolutionary No matter if you're red, white, black If you want freedom then we're all like Nat Is this you declaring war? No, we will never wave the white flag, the white flag So you think I'm gonna run now? No, the time has come to fight back, to fight back This is me declaring war This is me declaring war, war This is me declaring war, war Dear America, it's time for a better America There's a little Nat Turner in every one of us No matter if you're red, white, black If you want freedom then we're all like Nat War, war (war), war, war Declare war It's time Let the spirit of Nat Turner live forever