Lyrical Breakdown of What Lies Beneath - A Journey through Words and Rhymes
Welcome to the detailed analysis of "What Lies Beneath" 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 "What Lies Beneath" 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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[Q-Tip]
Shaka called me up to do this thing for Soundbombing
And I figured that I'd do it cause it wasn't no alarmin'
Shine a little bit in case somebody was forgettin'
About that Queens motherfucker, y'all need to take cover
I'mma take position and y'all best to take Shihadah
Cause the shit that I spit is hot as hellfire, hotter
Sendin' this to Cons, Menaski, and Bey Viggi
Dove, Pretty Tone and the one-I-two committee
Y'all stay in my heart, while I dabble with the charts
Fuck the fame and my aim find the clarity in art
This coward got it once 'cause he kept his lip dippin'
Now he in the news and he wettin' and I'm livin'
This other coward Phife, who I used to do my jewels with
Subliminally disses me on childish type of school shit
Let's not forget the king of Internet
Will assume another name while he tarnishes ya rep
And calls you Ziggy Starters but who the major charm
Who starts to elevate out the reach of his arm?
[* Short Pause *]
[Q-Tip]
It's a great day fuck it
You'll probably hear rebuttals overflowin' out of buckets
The name is Abstract, don't confuse with non-descriptio
'Cause you lil' gremlins envy, so just cut the fuckin' fiction
Ride off in the night, V8 horsepower
From a soundbomb killin' the lone ranger drillin'
You eager with ya mouth, then just be a bit proactive
Ya lackin' with ya heart, start preachin' what you practice
The clairvoyant psychic MC is upon you
You cornered and you bagged, dang, so where you gon' run to?
Used to get my mother's switches now I grant her wishes
Never superstitious breakin' mirrors with the pitches
Ya man is insane with that do-do on his chain
Funkin' up the joint he pain, that ain't a bling that's a blang
Besides, can he build about a real life vision?
Success lies in struggle, that's what most of y'all is missin'
Got so many sons I wish I had as many ones
Clown nigga's raps get converted into guns
Illuminati president it's a government official
They dogs and they henchmen is comin' out to get you
The age of Aquarius, the change is goin' on
We gotta keep strivin' movin' on
Ya dead wrong, ya wrong, ya know ya wrong
(Ya know ya wrong for that)
(Now why ya gotta go and do that)
Ya dead wrong, ya wrong, ya know ya wrong
And you know, you know you are ooh
And you know, you know you are