Lyrical Breakdown of Barely Holdin' On - A Journey through Words and Rhymes
Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Barely Holdin' On" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.
- Lyric Overview: Witness how Polo G weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Barely Holdin' 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 Polo G 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 Polo G's narrative.
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Huh, huh, uh, uh (808 Mafia)
Huh, huh, uh, uh
Huh, huh, uh, uh
Barely holding on, this life gets scary as it goes on
Burdens while we carry on, I ain't perfect, spare me if I'm wrong
Hope my secrets get buried when I'm gone
Staring at the writing on these headstones
They keep on tryna tear me, but I'm strong
That's what you wanted to tell me all along
Ain't hard to figure him out, 'cause all his thoughts were tweeted
We blew some shots to shut him up, that's why his top was leakin'
'Cause I ain't never seen a nigga from his coffin speakin'
We pick that nigga off, he ain't think that we saw him creepin'
Sometimes I miss the days when me and bro was off it, tweakin'
I hate September 18th, 'cause that's when we lost a demon
Why do the real ones always leave? That's what I get exhausted thinking
Can't be ungrateful 'bout this life, you know we fall to see it
I'd rather you hate me while I'm here, than love me when I'm dead
They sent that text that Twinnem checked, couldn't stomach what I read
Like, life's been pushing me too far, and now I'm stuck on the edge
Don't wanna party, I'll stay in this lonely room instead
And I'm just
Barely holding on, this life gets scary as it goes on
Burdens while we carry on, I ain't perfect, spare me if I'm wrong
Hope my secrets get buried when I'm gone
Staring at the writing on these headstones
They keep on tryna tear me, but I'm strong
That's what you wanted to tell me all along, oh
Death in the air, that shit I'll leave you with a chilled spine
Even though my spirit's down, like, I'm okay, I feel fine
Shots from that steel nine, ain't from that hillside
I'm from the trenches where they murder just to kill time
A heavy heart, eyes rollin', through dark times, soulless
Sorry that they took your son, I'm sending my condolence
Gotta face the facts when the truth unfoldin'
I hope you know this, that I'm just
Barely holding on, this life gets scary as it goes on
Burdens while we carry on, I ain't perfect, spare me if I'm wrong
Hope my secrets get buried when I'm gone
Staring at the writing on these headstones
They keep on tryna tear me, but I'm strong
That's what you wanted to tell me all along
Ooh, there's a power in your soul
Ooh, and I wanted you to know