Lyrical Breakdown of One In A Million - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "One In A Million" 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 "One In A Million" 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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One in a million (Funk for you baby) One in a million (Listen it drives you wild) [x4] [C.L. Smooth] I'm one in a mil and from the Vernonville I work it out and wait to get curled I'm here to sell more joints than "We Are the World" Flows and old bros and new foes are open and closed shows So never doze attention, the Mecca's representing The uptown jazz sound and the chicks start mingling Now let's watch a flick by John Singleton Pete Rock and C.L. Smooth is in the Mecca house building Cause this funk is one in a million One in a million (Funk for you baby) One in a million (Listen it drives you wild) [x3] [Pete Rock] Poetic, energetic rhymes that I'm droppin on ya Justice, must this be hotter than a sauna You know the boy wonder Mecca Don's got the soul The black brother's in control now it's time to roll We kick the flavor neighbor rappers when you need a savior We're the two man band that everybody favors Check the resume as we sit back and parlay I'm on the job like the mob every single say '93 no shorts, music is my sport The hot metal's on my waste, brother here's a taste In your face, the bass chillin like a masked villian Nobody better cause we one in a million One in a million (Funk for you baby) One in a million (Listen it drives you wild) [x4] [C.L. Smooth] You know the bump jump can damage your rump and dump? in a lump And leap higher than a Reebok Pump My funk style, wicked and wild and me you dial smooth as New Now Many call this my Poetic Justice So my fist can dismiss your hitlist here's another twist Listen in fact I brought my cheek's kiss Roots and our loots and Tim boots the funk is? Now my sound brings new recruits, hey! Mecca raw the more I toured to get my first born It's a boy, now my name lives on and on Whip a jam, fully aware that I can scare a cocky new pair Slide em and guide em to the rocking chair Up and away I'm trying to play the classics to today Hip-hop nonstop, collecting ghetto props Drilling grilling holes I feel because we're here to make a killing Cause this funk is one in a million One in a million (Funk for you baby) One in a million (Listen it drives you wild) [x4] [scratched x8] "There is no competition" [x8] "We are the best"