Lyrical Breakdown of Tougher Than Leather - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Tougher Than Leather" 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 "Tougher Than Leather" 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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Unconceivable, unbelievable Grammar like a hammer information receivable Sent by the Lord, here and abroad With words well adored, that they can't be ignored For force, because that makes Run the boss So get lost, because I just tossed the poss Make way today, and if I may, I say I make pay with Jay, so get away ok (ok) Gaining weight, I ate the whole plate to date Never make the break, I don't state the stake Just keep the keep, I don't sleep for weeks Get deep to leap, or I'll beep the jeep Put down the clown, get 'round the town I've bound the sound, and I've found the crown Get paid and laid, not jade afraid 'Cause I stayed and made, not a man to fade Gotta group the troop, gotta shoot to shoot Shoot hoop to scoop, or a scoop to loop Going off and on, not soft to con Just black and back to go back and run Go to school and cool, not drool or pool Gotta soul and goal and cold hold the jewel Upset the best, I met Met a jest Just less the pest, and I'll take the bet Gotta punch the crunch, cold munch for lunch Not Grady or the lady from the Brady Bunch Got Gs and Lees, like Ds and Ts Charge Bs for freeze, or Ds with ease No dope to cope, just good to go (go) There's hope the Pope, big nope for nope (no) Quite clever and ever, but together forever Run-D.M.C, and we're tougher than leather Strong and mighty, hard as can be (be) The perception of the life were as strong as D (D) Never frightened, I'm writing, write for what's right (right) It's even deeper in the night, I'm keepin' with my mic (mic) I gotta go for broke (broke), and I ain't no joke (joke) I'm gonna yoke the choke (choke), 'cause of the suckers I smoke (smoke) Bum rush and crush (crush), leave 'em in the dust (dust) Bust the bust (bust), those scum who mess with us (us) Only strong survive (vive), and the weak will die (die) As long as I'm alive, I'll keep my head up high (high) Because I'm strong in body, and smart in mind (mind) I was born to bind, as the gift to mankind (kind) I pump with jump (jump), never givin' no slack (slack) I be killin' the villain, and I chillin' (you're black) I'm not a bum, not dumb (dumb), it's me you work from (from) I'm the king to my beat 'til my kingdom come 'Cause I'm rough and tough, cold huff and puff Don't bluff the stuff, got enough to muff Go long and on, no longer song Go on and on, just from dusk to dawn Put preach and teach, with a speech to reach All streets in each, with beats for treats Got the king supreme, may seem the gleam With a beam the ream, no scream machine Not a gang to bang, out to hang with slang Talkin' angers ang, about everything Just brothers and others, like fathers and mothers Who discovered the lovers that think they're up and above us No crime or time, just rhyme and I'm Full grown and own no phone or time Just cut the stuff (stuff), do you get enough? (Enough) 'Cause we're rougher than tougher and rougher-tougher than tough With a voice like thunder, words of wonder All alone standing tall and suckers roll under Possessed with power, cowards will cower Dogs we devour, hour, hour after hour Three man riot, you can't deny it Will so ill, that you can't defy it Gonna live positive, forever and ever Run-D.M.C, and we're tougher than leather