Lyrical Breakdown of Shut 'em Down - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Shut 'em Down" 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 "Shut 'em Down" 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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I testified My mama cried Black people died When the other man lied See the TV listen to me double trouble I overhaul and I'm comin' From the lower level I'm takin' tabs Sho nuff stuff to grab Like shirts it hurts With a neck to wreck Took a poll 'cause our soul Took a toll From the education Of a TV station But look around Hear go the sound of the wreckin' ball Boom and Pound When I Shut 'em down I shut 'em down (Shut, shut, shut, shut shut 'em down) I shut 'em down Shut 'em down (Shut, shut, shut, shut shut 'em down) I shut 'em down Shut 'em down (Shut, shut, shut, shut shut 'em down) I shut 'em down Shut 'em down (Shut, shut, shut, shut shut 'em down) I shut 'em down Shut 'em down (Shut, shut, shut, shut shut 'em down) I shut 'em down Shut 'em down (Shut, shut, shut, shut shut 'em down) I shut 'em down Shut 'em down (Shut, shut, shut, shut shut 'em down) I shut 'em down Shut 'em down (Shut, shut, shut, shut shut 'em down) One two three four five Six seven eight nine What I use in the battle for the mind I hit it hard Like it supposed Pullin' no blows to the nose Like uncle L said I'm rippin' up shows Then what it is Only 5 percent of the biz I'm addin' woes That's how the way it goes Then you think I rank I never drank, point blank I own loans Suckers got me runnin' from the bank Civil liberty I can't see to pay a fee I never saw a way to pay a sap To read the law Then become a victim of a lawyer Don't know yah, never saw yah Tape cued Gettin' me sued Playin' games with my head What the judge said put me in the red Got me thinkin' 'bout a trigger to the lead No no My education mind say Suckers gonna pay Anyway There gonna be a day 'Cause the troop they roll in To posse up Whole from the ground Ready to go Throw another round Sick of the ride It's suicide For the other side of town When I find a way to shut 'em down I shut 'em down (Shut, shut, shut, shut shut 'em down) I shut 'em down Shut 'em down (Shut, shut, shut, shut shut 'em down) I shut 'em down Shut 'em down (Shut, shut, shut, shut shut 'em down) I shut 'em down Shut 'em down (Shut, shut, shut, shut shut 'em down) I shut 'em down Shut 'em down (Shut, shut, shut, shut shut 'em down) I shut 'em down Shut 'em down (Shut, shut, shut, shut shut 'em down) I shut 'em down I wreck for respect Check one hit the deck With the man of the hour Commit the soul power For once I got to say shut 'em down on the regular Causing mass hysteria in your area Kicking it for my man Chuck D Down with PE On the remix Hung on the flix So check it before I step down When I'm in your town You know I got to shut 'em down Who count the money In the neighborhood But we spendin' money To no end lookin' for a friend In a war to the core Rippin' up the poor in the stores Till they get a brother Kickin' down doors Then I figure I kick it bigger Look 'em dead in the eye And they wince Defense is pressurized They don't want it to be Another racial attack In disguise so give some money back I like Nike but wait a minute The neighborhood supports so put some Money in it Corporations owe They gotta give up the dough To da town Or else We gotta shut 'em down I shut 'em down (Shut, shut, shut, shut shut 'em down) I shut 'em down Shut 'em down (Shut, shut, shut, shut shut 'em down) I shut 'em down Shut 'em down (Shut, shut, shut, shut shut 'em down) I shut 'em down Shut 'em down (Shut, shut, shut, shut shut 'em down) I shut 'em down Shut 'em down (Shut, shut, shut, shut shut 'em down) I shut 'em down Shut 'em down (Shut, shut, shut, shut shut 'em down) I shut 'em down Shut 'em down (Shut, shut, shut, shut shut 'em down) I shut 'em down Shut 'em down (Shut, shut, shut, shut shut 'em down)