Lyrical Breakdown of Best Believe - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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[Redman] Eh you already know what it is nigga Lemme tell you something (Eh fuck them Gilla House niggas) Eh what you talkin' about bitch I'm a pimp God damn right I'ma do it like this [Redman] I tie up my Air Nike's prepare for the mic Straight throwin' up the bike on Jersey Turn Pike Vroom! Get at me the Doctor is fine Cadillac transform into Optimus Prime, I ain't lyin' I'm the future satellite dish on the Coupe Wanna be hood down I'll recruit ya I talk with slang that swang like Slick Rick chain King Tut's my new nick name I'm at the Knicks game when it's on I get Nuggets so I'm there with a Carmelo uniform I jerk to a pawn then I'm off to work Train to box you in like Buddy McGirt Expert got the Draft not Miller I hustle my flows like weed you know the bags got bigger Nigga! Boy a puss If the pen run outta ink I kill another octopus Got the house like Dane Cook, Red L & Pete Rock The pressure make the wiz blow on the teapot Since 19 I had detox, I was rockin' Reebok's Copying the Human Beat Bo Now I'm from the East Side all grown up Places I played in nigga all sewn up I'm chasin' that dream 'till I'm at the Garden On a thousand foot screen in red monkey JEANS!! [Chorus] Best believe we get high, nigga Best believe we get by, nigga Best believe we get fly, nigga la, la, la, la, la Best believe we get high, nigga Best believe we get by, nigga Best believe we get live, nigga [LD] Hot damn hoe here we go again (Let's Go) My God damn flow buries hoes & men (Yup) I got grams yo stereo was in four rush Too rough for your scary flow to win (Yup) Hard stop when I'm barely going in Might as well start singin' like Mario & them (Yup) So what's the scenario? L Pete Rock Funk Doc yup here we go again (Yes Sir) I stay high like a guy who supplies in the sky You probably gotta fly just to buy (Who!) Kinda guy walkin' by with a Desert 45 Probably be a legend before I die (Die!) You wanna see me pay? You wanna freestyle? Freestyle's for the CBA Brook niggas wanna be me eh I'm down with the king, got soul like VBK [Chorus] [Pete Rock] I be tossin' & flossin' my style is awesome I grind in my house like Rosario Dawson Got a studio up in the crib, my very own Hit Factory D&D/Quad as I reminisce over you my God To the sounds of the Soul Brother #1 (Jump) all around like Everlast & them cause your boy back Man I'm sick of this bubble gum rap With a soda on the side that these labels & the radio is feedin' us You ain't gotta eat that stuff I'm speakin' off the cuff cause a brother like Pete don't really give a...(Damn) Been a classic since Rakim was rockin' a fade With a half moon part & Big Daddy Kane was writing for Biz Mark And I really don't think that you little niggas wanna start Listen guppy you swimmin' with a shark You a puppy I'm a big dog, somethin' like Pete Rock the invincible Plug it into you make it all official... Check 1,2 [Chorus] Scratches "Fire!"