Lyrical Breakdown of Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya, Man! - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya, Man!" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Public Enemy weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Can't Do Nuttin' For Ya, Man!" 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 Public Enemy 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 Public Enemy's narrative.

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Runnin' for your life, by the knife Runnin' from your wife, yikes! You should've stuck with home Your mind to blow your dome It was you that chose your doom You built a maze you can't get through I tried to help you all I can Now I can't do nuttin' for you man I can't do nuttin' for ya man You got all these people on your back now I can't do nuttin' for ya man Flavor Flav got problems of his own I can't do nuttin' for you man Go lean on Shell's Answer Man I can't do nuttin' for ya man You jumped out of the jelly into a jam Make ya love the wrong instead of right Not a thief cat burglar through the night Cop told your girl her name was Shirl About a rooftop crime to steal her pearls Uzi down the bullets in the gun Just microwave themselves a ton Then you tried to help them all they can But they couldn't do nuttin' for ya man I can't do nuttin' for ya man They couldn't do nuttin' for you man Yo G, listen Flavor Flav is the sun Public Enemy number one Gotcha runnin' from the gun (pow) Of a brain that weighs a ton Can't face my facts that's on the shelf Cause you want a hand out for your wealth Eatin' welfare turkey out of the can I can't do nuttin' for ya man I can't do nuttin' for ya man You want six dollars for what? I can't do nuttin' for ya man You better man kiss my butt I can't do nuttin' for ya man I'm busy tryin' to do for me I can't do nuttin' for ya man That's the way the ball bounces, G Bass for your face Yo man Bass for your face I can't do nuttin' Bass for your face Nuttin' for ya Bass for your face I tried to tell ya Rock that shit homey Yo G Rock that shit homey Listen Rock that shit homey I ain't tryin to hear that Rock that shit homey Kick that shit You on welfare Kick that shit Your mother got gold nipples Kick that shit You got a rip in your couch Kick that shit Wash your butt