Lyrical Breakdown of Can You Rock It Like This - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Can You Rock It Like This" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Run-DMC weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Can You Rock It Like This" 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 Run-DMC 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 Run-DMC's narrative.

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If I eat a little kid, sticks his finger in my plate

I be signing autographs, for three months straight

I got jet-set women, who offer me favors

My face is a thousand lipstick flavors

Need a sip of lemonade, I'm a slave to my trade

From all these lights my complexion might fade

Secretary overworked, by a money hungry jerk

Got a letter, answer woman, won't you freak out on my shirt?

Well, can you rock it like this?

I can rock it like that

Can you rock it like this?

I can rock it like that, huh! (Huh, huh, huh...)

Your ears are clogged, your head as hard as a log

My privacy robbed, let me do my job

You funny lookin' slob eatin' shiskabob

You're the reason why my eyes are on the door knob

Can you rock it like this?

I think I rock it like that

But can you rock it like this?

Homeboy I rock it like that

I'm straining not complaining for a casual life

Something normal nothin' formal three kids and a wife

I'm dying from the spying that you're putting me through

I perspire I'm on fire when I'm thinking of you

But can you rock it like this?

I can rock it like that

Well, can you rock it like this?

I can rock it like that, huh! (Huh, huh, huh...)

Can you rock it like this?

I can rock it like that

But can you rock it like this?

I can rock it like that, huh! (Huh, huh, huh...)

News reporters, invade my borders

If I think it I will say it, you might have a recorder

And then, uh-oh, the nation's in upheaval

Old dating always thinking at me evil

You're stepping on my heels

You're breathing down my neck

I'm not Rodney Dangerfield

So give me respect

Can you rock it like this?

I, I can rock it like that

But can you rock it like this?

Homeboy I rock it like that

Can you rock it like this?

Yo, I can rock it like that

But can you rock it like this?

I can rock it like that, huh, huh, huh! (Huh, huh, huh...)

What it all adds up to, is just one thing

Run-DMC is, the king of the swing

And if you mess with us, you'll be a real short liver

You may be big but our bodyguard's bigger (bigger, bigger, bigger...)

Can you rock it like this?

I can rock it like that

Can you rock it like this?

I can rock it like that

Can you rock it like this?

I can rock it like that

Can you rock it like this?

Homeboy I rock it like that (like that, like that, like that...)