Lyrical Breakdown of Johnny Is Dead - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Q-Tip weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Johnny Is Dead" 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 Q-Tip 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 Q-Tip's narrative.

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(Verse I) Sometimes I phase out when I look at the screen And I think about my chance for me to intervene And its up to me to bring back the hopeful Feeling in the music that you can quote Not saying that I hate it 'Cause yeah, I kinda dig it But what good is an ear if a Q-Tip isn't in it So this year get in And inform your friend Your boy from the hood Is on that shit again He's upped the degrees And dropped the mercury To splash on the mass From low to upperclass And when the record spins It sometimes blows a wind A fickleness of fans They sometimes hate again They always bring up Tribe by me Could not survive, I mean This is my mans, I mean This is my fams And here's somethin' new It's front row for you So don't misconstrue Its tribal and true My dudes who hustle hard Will stop your repetoire As long as you can see Its you who's stayin' free 'Cause life is filled with 'cerns Keep pills and little burns And shit, I'm fuckin' up I mean I'm trippin' out But still there is a void And people get annoyed Let's focus on the feel Before we get a deal C'mon (Chorus) Figuring life can't be a thing The wilderness is wild to me But you're not alone I see we're just the same Figuring out where we should be Figuring life can't be a thing The wilderness is wild to me But you're not alone I see we're just the same (Verse II) Moving while we can To put back on the street Let's take care of ours And ensure we eat And opening in They critize the boys Without enmity They lose all the noise They can't keep us down We're dominant and brown And those of other shades They join our parade But wait, there's rain ahead Like Brit and Kevin Fed And magazine debris Its shit you gotta see I'm no diff'rent to you I goes through it too I thumbs through the page I don't come of age I'm not a deity I'm far from perfect see I roll a tumbleweed This's just a humble seed That i present to you Its just a mr. groove With words of harmony And soon a melody That speaks to where we are The door of hopes ajar And soon we walkin' in Uplifted just to say C'mon Chorus 2x