Lyrical Breakdown of Gangstas - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Pop Smoke weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Gangstas" 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 Pop Smoke 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 Pop Smoke's narrative.

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Gotta hear what the f- I'm talkin' 'bout (woo, woo) (I be in New York) Feel me, Lil' Z? On your set with some real - (I be in New York with the gangsters) (Swirv) I don't want none of that extra loud - This ain't none of that rainbow hair - Know what I'm sayin'? (I be in New York with the gangsters) This the real streets -, yeah (I be in New York with the gangsters) Voice of the streets, man It's like Jesus walkin' (oozin' automatics) More like Christopher Walking Man (I be with the straights and the apes) Y'all know what's up (talkin' stone to stone) (Runnin' backs, we don't wanna hear nothin' 'bout it) Free all my -, free all the streets I be in New York with the gangsters Know a ni- that'll shoot you for a 'Tander (grrt) If my opps is chillin' in the foreign (bah) Then my ni- shootin' up the Phantom (bah, bah, bah) I be in New York with the gangsters (woo) Know a ni- that'll shoot you for a 'Tander (bah) If my opps is chillin' in the foreign (you lackin') Then my ni- shootin' up the Phantom (grrt) .44 got a kickback (bah) Click-clack, get back (bah) Shots at your rib pack (grrt) Or you can get chin checked (woo) Them twirlin' ni- actin' up (actin' up) So ni- packed him up (pack him up) Brazy was actin' tough (three) 'Til ni- slapped him up Pop Smoke on top (ha) Ni- mad as f- (mad) Six by six, big Benz on my wrist (grrt) If you don't got your nails done, you are not it (woo) Automatically on the blocked list (blocked) Talkin' 'bout they guns (guns), but never shot - (cap) Might as well put a cap on it, all over with a chopstick Run up and I'm brandin' them, take a ni- shoppin' Reach and I'm branchin' it 'cause I Don't know who watchin' (I'm on point) It's a ginger ale and Henny day Eased up on the crème brûlée (hahaha) .38's on the block (block), a ni- won't hesitate (bah) Had to move these bi- up (move up) 'cause they was in the way I wouldn't want them to get shot by an enemy I be in New York with the gangsters (and what's up?) Know a ni- that'll shoot you for a 'Tander (grrt) If my opps is chillin' in the foreign (bah) Then my ni- shootin' up the Phantom (bah, bah, bah) I be in New York with the gangsters (woo) Know a ni- that'll shoot you for a 'Tander (bah) If my opps is chillin' in the foreign (you lackin') Then my ni- shootin' up the Phantom (grrt)