Lyrical Breakdown of Official - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Official" 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 "Official" 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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Oh, yeah

Well the bell has rung because the time is here

Oh, yeah

We gotta switch it around and put the thang in gear

Oh, yeah

Not much is for sure, but this here is true

Oh, yeah

I gotta do it for me, but then I'll do it for you

Major attraction, trouble distraction

Scramble up my name and it still come action

Music's our number, dial to sue slumber

Open up your ears to the low tint of thunder

Creative Queens native, mixes are the Native

Want some fresh shit? Then we're correlative

Busta is ferocious, unflawed and precocious

Airin' fools out 'cause my willy bodacious

Peoples don't blame me, shorties can't game me

Country Cherokee but the city here made me

Rock like coral, distinctive 'bout my orals

Got lil' grime and got lotta laurels

The rhythm stay bangin', my one-two thangin'

Is exemplified by the comp left hangin'

Percussion's our weapons, drums are Smith & Wesson's

Lyrics poppin' off leaving deep impressions

Oh, yeah

Well the bell has rung because the time is here

Oh, yeah

We gotta switch it around and put the thang in gear

Oh, yeah

Not much is for sure, but this here is true

Oh, yeah

I gotta do it for me, but then I'll do it for you

Yo, I feel what the beat does, people fuck with me 'cause

When the song end, I become what the beat was

Same thing as other, no need for cookie cutter

The bar gets raised, not your average old gutter

For that I hit a chin up, B, ya time been up

Would've came sooner but I overslept my get-up

Now let's get in the middle, girl I'll solve your riddle

'Cause we can be strong and protect against the brittle

If groupies need to see me, go and get the CD

I aerosol you all top to bottom like graffiti

Bismillah-in', dudes stay applaudin'

When you hear the music, thus begins the Mardi Gras-in'

Rhymes ain't the issue, that's how I'm gon' get you

Don't need a Billboard hit for me to hit you

The clairvoyant micist, who always come the tightest

Queens everywhere demostratin' who the flyest

Oh, yeah

Well the bell has rung because the time is here

Mmm, mmm

We gotta change it around and put our thang in gear

Oh, yeah

Not much is for sure, but this thang is true

Mmm, mmm

Gotta do it for me and then I'll do it for you

Oh... Ohhh

Gotta do it for me and then I'll do it for you

Oh... Yeah

Gotta do it for me and then I'll do it for you

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