Lyrical Breakdown of What's Next - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "What's Next" 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 "What's Next" 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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One two, one two, and I say. Yo whassup whassup whassup? Girls gone crazy for the 90's X amount of girls in the house You hear? MCX (I like it.) get mad! A with a hip to the hop to the hip-hop reggae W-w-w-w-w-w-w-watch dis! I was walkin down Broadway the other day In New York it was a bored day with my man Jay Lots of lovely ladies like a-lookin our way Play like Willie Mays all-star and 'Say Hey' Then I seen a girl so beautiful I wanted to know I said there's none as cute as you now which way you go? Into my rap now won't you check out my flow Darryl the Mack Attack come check out my show Check out my records, I make my message clear In this direction, where do we go from here? Now bust it, seen I'm looker cleaner and leaner at the arena Tina scheamin like a schemer so Tina, jump in my Beemer So we did, so we jump in and jet Put it in gear pull up??, pop a pumpin cassette I figured the girlie was ridin my jock, cause the way that she rocked Knew my limit from the minute that she started to clock I'm lovin her coverin her rubbin her down til she started to frown I said yo lady bust it baby, where do I go now? So. Check out my records, I make my message clear In this direction, where do we go from here? Now bust it pen to the hand I am the grand writer Wrote a plan for you ma'am and damn, beautiful To make you move to my groove is here So my dear be of good cheer I make it perfectly clear Not number two you're the one when all is said and is done Serious as the cancer give a answer to Run, so. Check out my records, I make my message clear In this direction, where do we go from here? I kick the lyrics strictly wreckin the head Not forgetten what is written, stickin to what is said When D is MC'n there's no bein mislead Got to have her and like Shabba I am wicked in bed (hehehehe) The woman made me wonder, she's the one I will wed So I turned to the??, and a dis is what I said I said give me your number I'ma give you a call Check it out y'all, check it out y'all Check out my records, I make my message clear In this direction, where do we go from here?