Lyrical Breakdown of Rebel Without A Pause - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Rebel Without A Pause" 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 "Rebel Without A Pause" 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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Brothers and sisters Brothers and sisters I don't know what this world is coming to Yes, the rhythm, the rebel Without a pause, I'm lowering my level The hard rhymer, where you never been, I'm in You want stylin'? You know it's time again D, the enemy, tellin' you to hear it They praised the music, this time they play the lyrics Some say no to the album, The Show Bum Rush, the sound, I made a year ago I guess you know, you guess I'm just a radical Not on sabbatical, yes, to make it critical The only part your body should be partyin' to Panther power on the hour from the rebel to you Ay yo Chuck, I don't understand this, man Yo, we got to slow down man, you losin' them Radio suckers never play me On the mix, they just okay me Now, known and grown, when they're clocking my zone, it's known Snaking and taking everything that a brother owns Hard, my calling card Recorded and ordered, supporter of Chesimard Loud and proud, kicking live next, poet supreme Loop a troop, bazooka, the scheme (Flavor) a rebel in his own mind Supporter of my rhyme Designed to scatter a line of suckers who claim I do crime They on my time ticket Ay yo, Chuck, they think we takin' shorts Show 'em this is cold medina, man Come on, kick it Terminator X, Terminator X Terminator X, Terminator Yo Chuck, you gettin' 'em nervous They can't handle this, they gonna break down From a rebel, it's final on black vinyl Soul, rock and roll coming like a rhino Tables turn, suckers burn to learn They can't disable the power of my label Def Jam, tells you who I am The enemy's public, they really give a damn Strong Island, where I got 'em wilin' That's the reason they're claiming that I'm violent Never silent, no dope, getting dumb, nope Claiming where we get our rhythm from Number one, we hit ya and we give ya some No gun, and still never on the run You wanna be an S1, Griff will tell you when And then you'll come again, you'll know what time it is Impeach the president, pulling out my ray gun Zap the next one, I could be your Shogun (Suckers) don't last a minute Soft and smooth, I ain't with it (Hardcore) raw bone like a razor I'm like a laser, I just won't graze ya Old enough to raise ya, so this'll faze ya Get it right boy and maybe I will praise ya Playing the role, I got soul too Voice my opinion with volume (Smooth) not what I am (Rough) 'cause I'm a man No matter what the name, we're all the same Pieces in one big chess game (Yeah) the voice of power Is in the house, go take a shower, boy P.E. a group, a crew, not singular We wear black Wranglers We're rap stranglers, you can't angle us I know you're listening I caught you pissin' in your pants You're scared of us dissing us The crowd is missing us We're on a mission y'all Yo Chuck, yo! Yeah, man Yo, you got 'em runnin' scared Terminator X, Terminator X Terminator X, kick it Terminator Come on Come on Attitude, when I'm on fire Juice on the loose, electric wire Simple and plain, give me the lane I'll throw it down your throat like Barkley You see my car keys, you'll never get these They belong to the Nine-Eight posse You want some more, son? You wanna get some? Bum-rush the door of a store, pick up the album You know the rhythm, the rhyme plus the beat is designed So I can enter your mind, boys Bring the noise, my time Step aside for the flex, Terminator X Yeah, that's right This jam is rated cold medina, boy That's right, cold medina, that's right We showin' up in E-F-F-E-C-T also known as effect You understand what I'm sayin'? Yeah! Yeah, boy Bring that back one more time Bring that beat back man Bring that beat back Bring that beat back Y'all wanna hear that beat, right? Bring that beat back One, two, three, four, hit it This shit ain't over, come on y'all Let's get busy, come on Say yeah, say hell yeah Come on y'all Let's work the house Somebody, everybody Everybody scream Ain't it fun Ain't it fun