Lyrical Breakdown of Can't Hold Us Back (Extended Mix) - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Can't Hold Us Back (Extended Mix)" 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 Hold Us Back (Extended Mix)" 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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Today we are together, we are unified and on runnin' cower When we are together we got power That is why we gathered today, celebratin' our own We spit flows on foes Listen to the message that you never know Got a plan for the man and it's federal The rhyme animal, back to play the part again Clear the madness, and put the message in D, the enemy is back to rip the mic We come together, so don't believe the hype Check my tone, there's a war here at home We united and strong, and never move alone We rep justice, equality and freedom now Put fam first, man, woman and child Never mild, keep it hostile 'til we raise Where we say, what we mean and we mean what we say It's been a long time comin' that we mob as one Guerrilla funk, hard truth nigga, that's what's up No peace on the street 'til the justice come From the ballot to the bullet, if it's on, it's on I ain't lettin' nothin' hold me back or block me They gon' have to pop me to stop me See, I ain't lettin' nothin' hold me back or block me They gon' have to pop me to stop me Believe, I ain't lettin' nothin' hold me back or block me They gon' have to pop me to stop me My brother, I ain't lettin' nothin' hold me back or block me They gon' have to pop me to stop me That's real talk on the one Yo, yo, yo, yo, I'm a target, I got proof My buildin' got an 'x' on it Bloomberg threw the hex on it It's like a pistol with effects on it On a nigga with arrest warrants Hittin' pigs in their chests quadrant where they vest wasn't Now he dead cousin All you snitches hit the red buttons, we some uncle-tom killers Mini-nina concealers, political cap-peelers for this freedom for rilla Yo, if police stop the whip you got to eat them trees I ain't got no 'g' to give it to them crackers and court fees You know my steez, security first, prepare for the worst Never caught slippin' if you stay on alert Malcolm x said send them to the cemetery if they touch you A revolutionary virtue, a dull blade'll hurt you I'm up early workin' my machete In war, it ain't no warning, you just got to be ready I ain't lettin' nothin' hold me back or block me They gon' have to pop me to stop me My nigga, I ain't lettin' nothin' hold me back or block me They gon' have to pop me to stop me My nigga, I ain't lettin' nothin' hold me back or block me They gon' have to pop me to stop me You see, I ain't lettin' nothin' hold me back or block me They gon' have to pop me to stop me, yeah, uha Yeah, my nigga it's bigger than rap You really think you gon' be left alone On sayin' that you believe and ain't gon' have to get your scrap on? Then yap on, and will see if that's the right route While I get my clap on and turn niggas' lights out I tried to be nice, now we gon' have to bleed them I'm willin' to do a killin' for the price of freedom Comin' from the left, nigga, hood is how we kept it right So prison or death is just somethin' I done accepted So we'll murder a snake, and we'll kill a skun This ain't the word of a fake, it's guerrilla funk So right now is the time and you turf the location Y'all about to see the rebirth of a nation Even if some got de-rebelized The revolution still will not be televised You're government tellin' hell of lies And it's evident, when you look in this president's devil eyes I ain't lettin' nothin' hold me back or block me They gon' have to pop me to stop me Yeah, I ain't lettin' nothin' hold me back or block me They gon' have to pop me to stop me No homie, I ain't lettin' nothin' hold me back or block me They gon' have to pop me to stop me My brother, I ain't lettin' nothin' hold me back or block me They gon' have to pop me to stop me That's real talk on the one That is why, I challenged you now To stand together, raise your fists together And engage in our national black messiness Do it courage and determination I am (I am) Somebody (Somebody) I am (I am) Somebody (Somebody) I live in poor (I live in poor) But I am (But I am) Somebody (Somebody) I need your welfare (I need your welfare) But I am (I am) Somebody (Somebody) I'm maybe your seal (I'm maybe your seal) But I am (I am) Somebody (Somebody) I am (I am) Black (Black) Beautiful (Beautiful) Raw (Raw) I must be effective (I must be effective) I must be protected (I must be protected) What time is it? (Unification) When we stand together, what time is it? What time is it? What time is it? What time is it?