Lyrical Breakdown of If You Know You Know - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "If You Know You Know" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Pusha T weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "If You Know You Know" 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 Pusha T 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 Pusha T's narrative.

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Pullin' up in that new toy The wrist on that boy rockstar like Pink Floyd Waving at rude boy, I'm wavin' at you, boy Ran off on the plug too like Trugoy Imagine me do-boy, you could never do what I do, boy Still, duckin' shit that I did, boy Niggas in Paris 'fore Hit-Boy These ain't the same type of hits, boy Shit can get litter than lit, boy You don't take these type of risks, boy 'Cause this boy been throwin' that D like Rich Boy You missed, boy; ya numbers don't add up on the blow That was ten years ago, if you know, you know (yeah) If you know, you know If you know, you know This thing of ours, oh, this thing of ours A fraternity of drug dealers ringin' off I just happen to be alumni Too legit, they still lookin' at me with one eye The company I keep is not corporate enough Child Rebel Soldier, you ain't orphan enough A rapper turned trapper can't morph into us But a trapper turned rapper can morph into Puff Dance contest for the smokers I predict snow, Al Roker (If you know, you know) I only ever looked up to Sosa You all get a bird, this nigga Oprah Bricklayers in ball shorts Coachin' from the side of the ball courts (If you know, you know) One stop like a Walmart We got the tennis balls for the wrong sport (If you know, you know) If you know 'bout the carport The trap door's supposed to be awkward (If you know, you know) That's the reason we ball for Circle 'round twice for the encore (If you know, you know) You ever been hit with the water weight Then had to weigh, "Do you war or wait?" (If you know, you know) When we all clickin' like Golden State And you and your team are the motorcade (If you know, you know) Been grantin' wishes like a genie Two bad hoes in two-piece bikinis I've been hidin' where you can see me The skybox is right next to RiRi's Solely responsible for showin' rappers how to stand On the front lines when trappers started throwin' bands Where were you when Big Meech brought the tigers in? 'Cause I was busy earnin' stripes like a tiger's skin Bricklayers in ball shorts Coachin' from the side of the ball courts (If you know, you know) One stop like a Walmart We got the tennis balls for the wrong sport (If you know, you know) If you know 'bout the carport The trap door supposed to be awkward (If you know, you know) That's the reason we ball for Circle 'round twice for the encore (If you know, you know)