Lyrical Breakdown of River Don't Run - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "River Don't Run" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

• Lyric Overview: Witness how Nelly weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "River Don't Run" 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 Nelly 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 Nelly's narrative.

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Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Yeah, right on, right on, lion, right on Yeah They say walk down the river 'cause the river don't run Same thing make you laugh make you cry That's why what goes around comes around, my son They say walk down the river 'cause the river don't run Same thing make you laugh make you cry Plus I got the rocks and yellow diamonds and that gold I got two twin Cutlasses, interior gator I call 'em Now and Laters 'cause they candy flavored You see I drive one now and drive the other one later It's the new Fresh Prince and all I'm missing is Jada I got a hard drive, all I'm missing is data Please give my number to your sister, I've been missing the data I hate to hate a hater, in fact I hate to hate Hating is hating, you should never hate, congratulate (Look here) My attitude is such that you may never know my mind Or know just what I'm thinking if I don't want you inside Yeah, inside my mental, I know you meant well I'm out of time and out of training days like Denzel Never the gangsta type, more like a hustler (Man) I picked them ones up out them Playboy books and Hustler (Man) Honeys and black tails, the King magazines The Maxima, the eye candy, the city queens They say walk down the river 'cause the river don't run Same thing make you laugh make you cry That's why what goes around comes around, my son They say walk down the river 'cause the river don't run Same thing make you laugh make you cry Plus I got the rocks and yellow diamonds and that gold I'ma spit it 'til I really can't spit it no more Nothing changed, cell phone still 3-1-4 Nah, the Dirty ain't moving in East, West Coast I'm a Midwest swinger 'cause they love me the most Yeah, some like me humble, others like me to boast Please, my whole life is alphabets and numbers I take a G4 Land to that H2 Hummer Leave a 745 in L.A. for the summer I got the worldwide cell to check that email Plus 401k plan in ATL Got eight females, I see 'em all from eight to twelve The only player who can ball without his ACL Who may not be original but still a don dada I'm gon' take this beat and flip it, I'm gon' make it hotter You go 'head and take the plane and I'm gon' take the chopper I'm tired of -censored- fronting like they top gun shotta They say walk down the river 'cause the river don't run Same thing make you laugh make you cry That's why what goes around comes around, my son They say walk down the river 'cause the river don't run Same thing make you laugh make you cry Plus I got the rocks and yellow diamonds and that gold Now come run it over Jah Jah shine His light Blessed is the day Sacred is the name Wrong wishes beware Now that I am here, hey Lordy, Lordy, Lordy, Lordy, Lord Lordy, Lordy, Lordy, Lordy, Lord They thought a dirty wouldn't make it this far Now I'm supporting my family, they liking who I are Schoolboy hard worker, they consider him a star I guess that's why they look at us as if we from Mars I deal with bars like a weight trainer Hustle got me bigger like weight gainer A rich remainer, St. Louis entertainer My women love me later, how could a hater blame her? Shoot, I'm just that dude that kick bars for a living Get rich and trick, collect cars for a living Houses on hills with great lakes in the back Bowling alleys and basements, beds bigger than Shaq's Damn, look at that leather in that old school 'Lac Baby blue, the green, I wonder who would do that The original rude dude considered too cool Probably know me from touching your booty at school They say walk down the river 'cause the river don't run Same thing make you laugh make you cry That's why what goes around comes around, my son They say walk down the river 'cause the river don't run Same thing make you laugh make you cry Plus I got the rocks and yellow diamonds and that gold Sounds of musical business, dang Yeah, Jah live Well, all false priests, warriors and traitors be still