Lyrical Breakdown of Sorry - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Sorry" 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 "Sorry" 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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Hey baby Even though you break my heart I still love Sorry Is all that you can say Years gone by and still Words don't come easily Like forgive me (forgive me) And you can say, baby (baby) My baby, can I hold you tonight? And maybe if I told you the right words Ooh, at the right time You be Nas Ayo That bitch is always flippin' You niggas never listen We make a perfect team Balling Jordan and Scotty Pippin But I'ma let you dip in That wax sauce drippin' Said that when you with a boss bitch, now you can tell the difference You be like jungle digger I don't want another nigga I wanna make you 'bout a legend, but I make you bigger Tinkerbell, Peter Pan No bitches badder than me when I pull up Got 'em screaming like temper tan Ayo, DJ, drop the beat My gun didn't fall but I drop the heat I love how we kept it on the low, mad discrete (I'm in a rush) Pass me the keys to my jeep (truck) I hit 'em with it, I'mma kill 'em with that wine wine Ain't losin' watches, but with me, he always find time We keep it classy when we eatin' it's that fine dine But between love and hate, baby, it's a fine line Sorry Is all that you can say Years gone by and still Words don't come easily Like forgive me (forgive me) And you can say, baby (baby) My baby can I hold you tonight? And maybe if I told you the right words Ooh, at the right time You be Nas A mack I used to mack with the MAC on me Project parties, lights off, mad horny Dutty wine and feel the gun I'm hidin' She still grindin' on me, smilin' at me I'm like "Hi, I'm Nasty" God bless ya, met ya Thought you were sexy as ever Flexing with your ex, I couldn't disrespect ya Later on, I undress ya, couldn't wait to sex ya Made a nigga wait so long, but it was special Light travel faster than sound Lightning strike one second every point two miles So when you first saw me emerge from a weed cloud Electricity touch your soul, that's how I get down Gangsta love Completing each other Touching tongues so close, we could breathe for each other Untouchable boy with the illustrious girl But maybe being together's too much for the world Sorry Is all that you can say Years gone by and still Words don't come easily Like forgive me (forgive me) And you can say, baby (baby) My baby can I hold you tonight? And maybe if I told you the right words Ooh, at the right time You be Nas