Lyrical Breakdown of Oh Mama - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Oh Mama" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Run The Jewels weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Oh Mama" 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 The Jewels 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 The Jewels's narrative.

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Gun in the holster be

Right in the upholstery

Somewhere right close to me

Just in case the rollers be

Rolling on the G

My woman keep it in the hosiery

I'm known in my town

In those strips where high-rollers be

I'm up early, where the money folders sippin' Folgers be

A country boy chilling in Brooklyn like Lefty spoke for me

Fuck with us

You fuck with the truth, we speak openly

Never a rat, like Donnie Brasco, though

'Cause there ain't no hoe in me

"Notice me, senpai!" they cry when I choke their speak

I'll set this crooked city on fire to light the smokery

Old timers speak of us hushed and clutch their rosaries

I lust after greatness, I'm aiming right at its ovaries

Better run from the future palooka (haul off)

You acting like it's safe and the revolution's been (called off)

There's liars on the loose, if we listen to you we're (all lost)

The takers of the jewels never singing a tune at (all soft)

My mama said that I'm not living right

She said, "I'm crying on you"

She said, "I waited up for you all night"

I said, "I'm trying mama" (trying mama)

My mama said that I'm not living right

She said, "I'm crying on you"

She said, "I waited up for you all night"

I said, "I'm trying mama"

I smoke the holy herb, get high as hell and meditate

Swear to God, shit's so good, fat boy'll levitate

God gift to man, how the fuck they try to legislate

Mom's, she recovering, tell me I over-medicate

I tell her, "Holy fuck, Jesus Christ, give me a fucking break"

She said, "Don't curse your mama, goddammit"

And threw a dinner plate (damn)

I heard it in Brooklyn where all the sinners stay

You running out of ways to go fuck yourself, I will innovate

The skinniest, shitty grin will disintegrate

Every sickening sentence'll cheapen them tricks you venerate

Set the phaser to face-plate-incinerate

Run the Jewels, run with the Borg, baby, assimilate

My mama said that I'm not living right

She said, "I'm crying on you"

She said, "I waited up for you all night"

I said, "I'm trying mama" (trying mama)

My mama said that I'm not living right

She said, "I'm crying on you"

She said, "I waited up for you all night"

I said, "I'm trying mama"

My mama said that I'm not living right

They want us dying, mama

My mama said that I'm not living right

But I ain't crying, mama

My mama said that I'm not living right

You raised a lion, mama

I ain't lying, mama

My mama said that I'm not living right

I said, "I'm trying mama"

I'm crying on you, I'm crying on you

I said, "I'm trying mama"