Lyrical Breakdown of Black On Black Love - A Journey through Words and Rhymes
Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Black On Black Love" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.
- Lyric Overview: Witness how Queen Latifah weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Black On Black Love" 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 Queen Latifah employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
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Black love, black love
Black on black love, that's what I'm thinking of
That's what I want from you, to thine own self be true
Black on black love, that's what I'm thinking of (Thinking of)
Come on 'cause we're in this together, y'all
Let's try to make our hoods a little better, y'all
Last night, after I prayed, I laid my head down
Tired after a hard day, I blocked out the siren sounds
As I fell into a deep sleep, I don't have dreams of cream
My dreams are vivid and seldom seen
And much to my delight, I saw my peoples in a different light
Tension was gone, we stood black and strong
Instead of a day, we had a lifetime of atonement
I felt loved, I didn't have to treasure the moment
Instead of drugs, we gave out hugs and you're paid with pain
No more thugs and everybody knew everybody's name
No tricks, no cheaters, women beaters, pimps, or whores
Less stress and a whole lot less liquor stores
Children play without worries of strays, longer days
With shorter nights, no need to fight, we all stuck tight
We stayed away from the traps
As a people, we live right and exact
And showed a whole lot more of that
Black on black love, that's what I'm thinking of (Thinking of)
That's what I want from you, to thine own self be true
Black on black love, that's what I'm thinking of (Thinking of)
Come on 'cause we're in this together, y'all
Let's try to make our hoods a little better, y'all
In my dream, we all loved our neighbors, did each other favors
And used the good sense God gave us
Watched each other's backs and lifted while we climbed
There was no crime, none of my brothers was doing time
And they treated all their sisters like ladies
Women didn't worry because their men didn't act shady
Mothers were proud of their seeds and kept a big smile
'Cause the whole village chipped in and raised that one child
We supported our local black-owned stores
We were down for the cause, the next man made sure you had yours
There were no robberies, murders, or rapes
No child molesters, we took control of our own fate
The lifespan of the black man increased
Times were less stressed, we did our best to live in peace
We showed love for rap, kept in contact
Stayed away from the traps and showed a whole lot more of that
Black on black love, that's what I'm thinking of (Thinking of)
That's what I want from you, to thine own self be true
Black on black love, that's what I'm thinking of
Come on 'cause we're in this together, y'all (Together)
Let's try to make our hoods a little better, y'all
Now, as I wake up to face this harsh mentality
It's just a dream, a prayer, far from reality
As I wait, the siren sounds begin again
I get up, walk to my window, wondering if it'll ever end
When I look out, nothing's changed, hustlers are still there
Lady on the phone, yelling how her baby father doesn't care
Conflicts with derelicts over squeegees
Homeless who work for food, would you please feed me?
It's our duty to try and help remove some of the stress
Every twenty minutes, a child dies a violent death
Parents are frustrated, wondering where they went wrong
Knowing that that fast money life, it won't last long
We got some that fight for rights to be equal
Some struggle and still we commit crimes against our own people
Don't let it chain-react or fall into the traps
It's time to recognize and start spreading some of that
Love, love, love
Black on black love
Love, love, love
Black on black love
Black on black love, that's what I'm thinking of
That's what I want from you, to thine own self be true
Black on black love, that's what I'm thinking of
Come on 'cause we're in this together, y'all
Let's try to make our hoods a little better, y'all