Lyrical Breakdown of The Whole World - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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Okay, here we go Yeah, I'm afraid, like I'm scared as a dog But I've got a new song And I want y'all to sing along, sing along See this is the way that we walk on a sunny, day When it's rainin' inside And you're, all alone, all alone, yeah 'Cause the whole world loves it when you don't get down (Bah bah-da, bah bah, bah-da da) And the whole world loves it when you make that sound (Bah bah-da, bah bah, bah-da da) And the whole world loves it when you're in the news (Bah bah-da, bah bah, bah-da da) And the whole world loves it when you sang the blues (Bah bah-da, bah bah, bah-da da) Take a little trip, hater, pack up yo' mind Look forward, not behind then you'll see what you find I caught a sucker dyin' 'cause he thought, he could rhyme Now, if his momma is a quarter, daughter must be a dime I gotta meet her, don't take no shorts, I don't use Abbreviation, I don't even play the radio neither Only if I need to know the sports or the weather I'm a cool type of brother but yep, your head I'll sever from the neck See, ain't nuttin' changed, hit the stage Set a date, sucker, in battle we can engage I'll slice you, wife you, marry you, divorce you Throw the Porsche at you is what I'm forced to do With my back against the wall, crack his back, y'all Naw, it ain't went nowhere like havin' Hair with stylin' gel in it, throw a curl in it Dread that nappy shit up, throw a shell in it Whatever floats your boat or finds your lost remote And this for dem niggaz workin' at the airport Who got laid off, I take my shades off If you look straight in my eyes, you still might see a disguise Because the whole, whole, world, world 'Cause the whole world loves it when you don't get down (Bah bah-da, bah bah, bah-da da) And the whole world loves it when you make that sound (Bah bah-da, bah bah, bah-da da) And the whole world loves it when you're in the news (Bah bah-da, bah bah, bah-da da) And the whole world loves it when you sang the blues (Bah bah-da, bah bah, bah-da da) Player, I grind, my focus is crime Raw with the rhyme, I'm slick with the slime My words are diamonds dug out a mine Spit 'em, polish, look, how they shine Glitter, glisten, gloss, floss I catch a beat runnin' like Randy Moss Ride dat bitch off like a brand new horse I'm rollin' my stones, gatherin' no moss Mami, I'm comin', I hope you get off Or rock your own boat like Aaliyah then talk Back, back, forth, forth Get that sailor on course, course Make that track a corpse, corpse Rap, roll, utterly rocked With my mouth to the mic and my hand on my cock Cadillac, Outkast just won't stop 'Cause the whole world loves it when you don't get down (Bah bah-da, bah bah, bah-da da) And the whole world loves it when you make that sound (Bah bah-da, bah bah, bah-da da) And the whole world loves it when you're in the news (Bah bah-da, bah bah, bah-da da) And the whole world loves it when you sang the blues (Bah bah-da, bah bah, bah-da da) Turn on the TV and everything is lookin' dismal Went in the bathroom, medicine cabinet Pepto-Bismal Need it for my stomach 'cause my tummy kinda aches Like a junkie on withdrawal, fresh up off the plate Wait, back to the enemy of the state Is the Republicans or Democratic candidate Debate, now, even the black box hold the fate Clueless like Shaggy and Scooby befo' commercial break Hate, extreme prejudice, let's dismiss this If you want to, you can dub it to your hit list I know you gon' to, we in this to replenish yo' musical wish list When it come to this music we stay relentless Pursuing all that's persuable Doing God's willing, all things that are doable The only liable limitation is yourself Dre set it on the right and I'll set it on the left 'cause 'Cause the whole world loves it when you don't get down (Bah bah-da, bah bah, bah-da da) And the whole world loves it when you make that sound (Bah bah-da, bah bah, bah-da da) And the whole world loves it when you're in the news (Bah bah-da, bah bah, bah-da da) And the whole world loves it when you sang the blues (Bah bah-da, bah bah, bah-da da)