Lyrical Breakdown of You Talk Too Much - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "You Talk Too Much" 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 "You Talk Too Much" 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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Shut up You talk too much You talk too much You talk too much You talk too much Hey, you over there, I know about your kind You're like the Independent Network News on Channel 9 Everywhere that you go, no matter where you are at I said, "You talk about this, and you talk about that" When the cat took your tongue I say you took it right back Your mouth is so big One bite would kill a Big Mac You talk too much You never shut up I said, "You talk too much" Homeboy you never shut up You talk about people, you don't even know And you talk about places, you never go You talk about your girl, from head to toe I said, "Your mouth's moving fast and your brain's moving slow" You talk too much You never shut up I said, "You talk too much" Homeboy you never shut up You're the instigator, the orator of the town You're the worst when you converse, just a big mouth clown You talk when you're awake, I heard you talk when you sleep Has anyone ever told you, that talk is cheap? You talk too much You never shut, up I said, "You talk too much" Homeboy you never shut up Talking is the one thing, that you can do best You told the cavity creeps, to watch out for Crest You never have the story, right and exact And then you always try to bore me, with your yakkity yak You talk too much And then you never shut up I said, "You talk too much" Homeboy you never shut up Everyday you are out fighting someone in the street And you're always fighting someone you know ya can't beat Then you wonder how, you got in this mess Just think of what you said, then take a guess You talk too much You never shut up I said, "You talk too much" Homeboy you never shut up You're always spreading rumors, whether bad or good You're the damn Walter Cronkite of the neighborhood The Barbara Walters, and the Howard Cosell You always come around, with a story to tell You talk too much And then you never shut up I said, "You talk too much" Homeboy you never shut up I said it's everybody's business that you love to mind And talkin' to you, is like dropping a dime You're spreading the word, like it is your job You should be a stool pigeon, who works for the mob You talk too much Then you never shut up I said, "You talk too much" Homeboy you never shut up A big blabbermouth, that's what you are If you were a talk show host, you'd be a star I said your mouth is big, size extra large And when you open it, it's like my garage You talk too much And then you never shut up I said, "You talk too much" Homeboy you never shut up You always like to gossip, just like a girl You talk so damn much, it's outta this world When you're reincarnated, in your second life You won't be a man, you'll be a nagging wife You talk too much Then you never shut up He said, "You talk too much" Homeboy you never shut up Shut up Shut up Twenty-five hours, eight days a week Thirteen months outta year, is when you speak I'm tired of listening to the garbage you talk Why don't you find a short pier, and take a long walk You talk too much Then you never shut up I said, "You talk too much" Homeboy you never shut up You talk too much You could be, out of breath You talk too much Man you naggin' me to death You talk too much Tired of hearing you speak You talk too much Eight days a week You talk too much Then you never shut up I said, "You talk too much" Why don't you ever shut up You talk too much Then you never shut up I said, "You talk too much" Homeboy you never shut up