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