Lyrical Breakdown of Shaka - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Shaka" 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 "Shaka" 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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My brother Shaka would have wanted me to do it like this

So raise the glasses for all the lost ones in your life

Dilla dawg and master wow, what up with Emmy

Is well to propel with the spirit of the mic

Even if you have one person with you when it's hard

That makes it easy, celebrate them let know just who they are

Because of these experiences, I have some control

On the microphone and roll elevating to the stars

Her's a demonstration, with the excellence

Reverse the pandemic that's filled with pestilence

Who has his finger on the post of the b-boy

Serving fees with the stream of a deep boy

Who's well connected, you must respect it

I'm dippin' with the spirits mentioned on this record

Hopefully this serves as motivation

The never sayin' docon-sensation

Put my stamp on it, the mic clamps on it

Mama I know let me put little thamp on it

Blade running through the day of agility

Staying gunning make way for possibilities

It's the capital Q, rap it'll do

What I want it to, it's like taming a shrew

Living life experiencing proportions

Knowing better, I've experienced distortions

And through the in and outs, of life's revolving doors

I'mma see that, I'm still getting more

Yeah, I'm comin' in, I'm gonna see my friend

To the top floor, seems it never ends

Heaven never ends, yeah, it never ends

It be goin' on, it's phenomenon, like a new born

Or a Stevie song, it be going on

Do ya fell it, do ya feel it, do ya feel it?

Do ya feel it, do ya feel it

Snare drum goes

My brother Shaka would have wanted me to say this to y'all

Don't lose sight y'all without giving a fight

I'm channeling well and Irvine, Mr. clean

He would have wanted me to say what I mean

And mean get it right

Dilla having you in my past has been a blast

You've inspired so many and forever will you last

And to my father yo your spirit is draping me

Never escapin' me, I'm happy that I had you in my past

Let's go

(Let's go)

Let's go

(Let's go)

Let's go

(Let's go)