Lyrical Breakdown of Power To The People - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Power To The People" 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 "Power To The People" 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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And you thought the beat slowed down, come on Turn me loose Just turn it up Power to the people y'all Hey, turn me loose, turn it up Get on up, get into it, get involved Feel the bass as the cut revolves (hey) To the brothers wit the 808 Like I said before PE got a brand new funk Turn it up, boom the trunk, yeah Internationally known on the microphone Makin' sure the brothers will never leave you alone To my sisters, sisters, yes we missed ya Let's get it together make a nation You can bet on it, don't sleep on it 'cause the troops cold jeepin' it Turn it up Turn me loose Power to the people Turn me loose Turn it up, come on Come on y'all, pump it up Pump that face Power to the people Turn me loose Turn us loose, we shall overcome They say, "Where you get that bass from?" Hey ohh people, people as we continue on Come along, sings this song, are you ready for '91? Rhythm nation pump that bass an We like to know from Chicago, New York and LA Are y'all ready, 'cause the plans in the jam And we're ready to roll, yo y'all got to tell me Are y'all read read to go, c'mon Turn me loose Turn it up Power to the people, come on Turn it up Turn me loose, turn us loose We shall overcome Power to the people y'all, come on Oh yeah, turn it up Had to kick it like that as we roll as one One under the sun, to all the cities and the side Brothers and sisters stateside and the whole wide There it is P-e-a-c-e 1991 You gotta know what we're sayin' It's a black thing so you got to understand Turn me loose What about now? What about now? What about now? What about now? What about now? What about now? What about now? What about now? (Turn me loose) What about now? What about now? What about now? What about now? (What time is it?) What about now? What about now? (Bring it) What about now? (Bring it) What about now? What about now? What about now? (Bring it) What about now? What about now?