Lyrical Breakdown of Hold On - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

• Lyric Overview: Witness how Pharoahe Monch feat. Erykah Badu weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Hold On" 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 Pharoahe Monch feat. Erykah Badu 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 Pharoahe Monch feat. Erykah Badu's narrative.

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(Dialog between erykah and lil girl) -You're beautiful you know that? -Uh huh -Do you know that? -Yes -You do? -Um hmm -You know when them kids tease you? -Uh huh -Don't you ever worry about that because you're very beautiful. do you know you're beautiful? -Um hmm -Are you ready? -Ma i love you. -I love you 1st verse (pharoahe monch) He pushed her down and called her black and ugly She asked why must you tease me, He laughed at her said your from africa Your hair is peasey Your skin is dark and greasy And plus you are so beneath me Please trust me it wasnt easy For diamond it scarred her deeply Plays like a? offender bass? To my self thought how much does gender play Rememberin' such hatred at this tender age If i could send a mental page My thoughts would end the rage Reminiscin' of the looks to her in class I gave my eyes would say Hook (erykah) Hold on, im sure Theres so much more, to live for If you hold on, things'll change C'mon be strong And hold on, im sure Theres so much more, to live for As you grow strong things'll change No pain, no gain 2nd verse Please be willing to fight for your will to spite Writings from Will-i-am lynch Mill-i-ons tried to rise like helium But died in the fields and the trenches Cries from the killing is senseless Eyes to the ceiling it quinches A thirst in the feeling thats endless The prize like a rain that rinses The soul and cleanses ya mind From white picketed fences Heads up ya ass, splinters and face Meant to they ride and? bench us? The masters pastored disaster Them fascious bastards they crafted This hazardous plan and still has us broken? advanted? We shoulder the struggle With the wieght of a boulder that muffles The sound of provocative? the pieces of puzzles Incompleted, Only deleted to be push to the back of ya mind Like a hairline that has receded Now we repeated, The process but never weeded the problem out Heeded the warnings but never proceeded to solve it No forward progress, its obvious the soul is gone, I meditate and pray that these words will somehow allow you to... 3rd verse See now diamond is priceless, Timeless how she maneuvers like Heimlich In this new world it reminds me of isis She knows now that her complexion is a holy device A protection from UV rays In this negative time of crisis Like a knife that butter slices Easily to anger she reacts pious Like a cell protectin itself from a virus Twice as strong as her demeanor Now she is Raekus God is what you see now When you peer inside her iris Erykah Diamond your so beautiful you can change this world if you want to girl oh ooooo cmon grow strong