Lyrical Breakdown of Envy - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Envy" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

• Lyric Overview: Witness how Nicki Minaj weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Envy" 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 Nicki Minaj 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 Nicki Minaj's narrative.

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Nigga holla at your boy See I think y'all see the similarities now Me and Nicki we both like money We both run the streets, and our haters Oh man, y'all make us do what we do (Aphilliates nigga, pay attention) Envy All they do is envy Don't they know what's in me? Don't they know I'm comin' back, swingin' for that envy? Why would they offend me? Why they go against me? Don't they know I'm comin' back, swingin' for that ass? Sw-swingin' for, sw-sw-sw-swingin' for Sw-swingin' for, sw-sw-sw-swingin' for Mercy, mercy, mercy Why they wanna curse me, curse me, curse me? Thirsty, thirsty, thirsty Why they wanna curse me, curse me, curse me? Now every club promoter wanna bid like auctions 'Cause I pack shows, sell tics like boston Pat your back ho, why the fuck they coughin'? Oh, I got 'em sick, better get that coffin' I say coffin', you can say casket They're so trash, where's the waste basket Where's my hat and where's my straight jacket Yup, they jackin', back to Maybachin' Everythin' I do, bitches wanna do it too I guess-guess you just skip to my lou I just came through, I flew to St. Lou Back to kill you, they blew like HQ Why is it that they make Nicki a target? Just 'cus this lil piggy went to the market Marketin' steps, they marketed sex M-mark it with a X, they talkin' them checks now Envy All they do is envy Don't they know what's in me? Don't they know I'm comin' back, swingin' for that envy? Why would they offend me? Why they go against me? Don't they know I'm comin' back, swingin' for that ass? Sw-swingin' for, sw-sw-sw-swingin' for Sw-swingin' for, sw-sw-sw-swingin' for Mercy, mercy, mercy Why they wanna curse me, curse me, curse me? Thirsty, thirsty, thirsty Why they wanna curse me, curse me, curse me? Why did envy? Why you go against me? When I got trendy, why you ain't commend me? Why when I needed it, why you couldn't lend me? Why you was secretive, frontin' like you friendly? Why did you fear that, held my career back? Kick it like air max, I don't wanna hear that 'Cause now I see-see-see-see all your run-down Niggas better have my money by sun down 'Cause now when I come through I'm stylin' on 'em It's like I got hotter than islands on 'em They say she got colder than igloos did she I'm in a GT, she in a Mitsubishi Just left Mr. Miyagi Tell that bitch jump if that bitch feel froggy 'Cause I got one leg up in the middle of the ring And that bitch better duck when that bell go ding Envy All they do is envy Don't they know what's in me? Don't they know I'm comin' back, swingin' for that envy? Why would they offend me? Why they go against me? Don't they know I'm comin' back, swingin' for that ass? Sw-swingin' for, sw-sw-sw-swingin' for Sw-swingin' for, sw-sw-sw-swingin' for Mercy, mercy, mercy Why they wanna curse me, curse me, curse me? Thirsty, thirsty, thirsty Why they wanna curse me, curse me, curse me? I'm me, don't you like what you see? Won't you get like me? 'Cause you thought that I would die But I'm fine I'm me, don't you like what you see? Won't you get like me? 'Cause you thought that I would die But I'm fine (fine, fine, fine, fine) I'm on the go, I'm on the go but But dem a try to stop my flow yup Yup yup yup, I'm fine, I'm fine Envy All they do is envy Don't they know what's in me? Don't they know I'm comin' back, swingin' for that envy? Why would they offend me? Why they go against me? Don't they know I'm comin' back, swingin' for that ass (aphelliates nigga)