Lyrical Breakdown of When The Lites Go Off (feat. Pooh Bear) - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "When The Lites Go Off (feat. Pooh Bear)" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Redman weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "When The Lites Go Off (feat. Pooh Bear)" 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 Redman 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 Redman's narrative.

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(feat. Pooh Bear) [Intro: Redman] Uhh I'm ready, I'm ready. (yeah!) I'm ready (what's up?) I'm ready (what's good?) I'm ready (you know I'm feelin real high) I'm ready. I'm ready (I'm ready) I'm ready (I'm good) I'm ready (let's go!) [Poo Bear] When the lights (lights) go off (go off) You're feenin once you had a chance That's why I (I) just (just) can't (can't) leave it alone Ohh, ohh, ohh, ohh [Redman] Gilla House niggaz! Yo Hip-Hop has been my callin, ever since that I was crawlin E. Sermon start recordin, 9-2 started ballin Yeah, whoever woulda knew, a hot man like me survivin Recession may have you down, a boy like me keep on ridin I, I keep on ridin, New Jersey hold me down No sense to blame Bin Laden, when the bomb right here in town Y'all just didn't recognize, but I'm hopin now you know Everybody tellin lies but y'all gonna feel [Chorus: Poo Bear (Redman)] When the lights, go off You're feenin once you had a chance That's why I (yeah) just (yeah) can't, leave it alone Ohh, ohh, ohh, ohh [Redman] Let's get it! Hey, yo Some rappers say they had it, I feel I'm gettin started Got a little bit of change in my hand, Obama's now in office So "no" is not an option, my heart is pumpin hunger Your money's dial tone, got it? Wrong number! I, I need my paper, gotta keep my lights on I'm buildin somethin major, so I can count my acres (yes!) Better recognize, hip-hop I love it mayne For the music I will die and y'all gonna feel [Chorus] [Redman] Ha ha, yo My boys said I done it, I told 'em I ain't finished My skill's Bout It Bout It, but the money, (No Limit) Gotta keep my nose in it, cause I plan to make a killin Instead of sittin 'round, tryin to whip, makin millions I, I love my job, I, I love my life If, if God my witness, I feel I did it twice (yes!) Better recognize, Reggie is goin forward Baby when I'm lock and loaded, y'all gonna feel [Chorus - 2X] [Redman] Ay, ay, ay, I'm, I'm ready I'm, I'm ready I'm, I'm ready (I'm ready) I'm, I'm ready I'm, I'm ready, can put the whole world in my hands Yes sir, let me at you When the lights go out, and we got a plan I got one ready, can put the whole world in my hands If that plan fails, I take another route I'm always ready, when the lights go out, out, out, out Believe me I'm always ready When the lights go ow-ow-ow-ow-ow-ow-out, out, out Believe me I'm always ready, when the lights go out, out [Chorus] [Outro: Redman] Watch me, watch me, watch me (yes sir!) Reggie Noble in the buildin (I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready) Poo Bear on the vocal chords, what's GOOD? King David on the track, what's happenin my dude? (I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready) Yeah, yeah, signin off 2025 (I'm ready, I'm ready) We love you, we love you (I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready) (I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready)