Lyrical Breakdown of Dreamin' - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Dreamin'" 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 "Dreamin'" 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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From the stellar regions of the soul Say what? Uh huh (dreamin') Dreamin', dreamin' Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you (woo) (dreamin') D-d-daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you, you, you Baby, we could do it, take your time, do it right I was hearin' melodies and rhythms through the night This was a dream that felt real like a fight What made it realer, J Dilla was there in the light A movement was happenin', H. Brown was rappin' it And Kool G and Polo talkin' 'bout they back again I seen Prince, he was time-travellin' Through the Morris Days and Gladys Knights (woo) Sheila E. reminded me about the glamorous life Ali was tellin' me why he had to fight The struggle, he never left so we could have our rights Biggie and Prodigy told me to grab the mic (yeah) I was shook, now ain't no such thing 'Cause when I touch dreams, they become things As the sun beam, I seen queens like Latifah Chaka as I daydream with Aretha (woo) Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you (dreamin', dreamin') Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you (dreamin') Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you (dreamin', dreamin') D-d-daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you (uh) It was all a dream, I was talkin' to Dr. King He told me to dream in ways that the prophets dream Like the one he had when nobody could wake him Or Nelson Mandela when prison couldn't break him (woo) Malcolm was in the window, he said, "As-salamu alaykum" Told Barack to rock the nation again, he got my nomination The population in prison was labeled as forgiven This was a God dream, hip-hop was our religion (wow) Stevie's vision of ribbons in the sky It's the good life, we was livin' in the Chi' (Chi') Seen Trugoy the Dove, he began to fly Told him, Pos and Mase, "De La will never die" (come on) Me and Yasiin was holdin' rappers at bay One-two check the niggas like back in the day (back in the day) That's when Dr. Angelou told me I should sing A caged bird with brave words for higher things, I got wings Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you (uh-huh) Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you (uh, uh, uh, uh, dreamin') Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you (uh-huh) Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you (uh-huh, uh-huh, uh-huh, dreamin', dreamin') Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you (yeah, dreamin') D-d-daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you (uh-huh) Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you (uh-huh, uh, uh, uh, dreamin') Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you (uh-huh) I was sittin' by myself, that's what drinking'll do I was nice, nice as I escape the mean world I'm telling you, you the supreme dream girl (mmm) If I could interpret the way Joseph did dreams (world) Then everyone would be as close as it seems (yeah) Whether I'm with a woman or a microphone (uh) Ajile told me to dream but write my own (own, own) Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you (uh-huh) Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you (uh-huh-huh, uh-huh-huh, dreamin') Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you (say what) Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you (say what, say what, dreamin') Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you (uh) Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you (uh, uh, I'm dreamin', I'm dreamin') D-d-daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you (uh-huh, uh-huh) Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you (uh, uh-huh, uh-huh, I'm dreamin', uh) Twenty-four (twenty-four), Auditorium (Auditorium) Common Sense (common Sense), Pete Rock (Pete Rock) Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you, you, you Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you, you, you Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you, you, you D-d-daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you, you, you Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you, you, you Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you Daydreamin' and I'm thinkin' of you