Lyrical Breakdown of I Don't Know - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "I Don't Know" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

• Lyric Overview: Witness how Salt-N-Pepa weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "I Don't Know" 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 Salt-N-Pepa 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 Salt-N-Pepa's narrative.

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(Yo, Play, I never expected that from you A guy's entitled to one mistake, Cheryl One mistake? That ain't what I heard (laughs) Yo, what are you trying to say?) Look, let me kick it to you like this It's not that I don't miss your kiss Well what is it? I'm scared of gettin' hurt (what?), much afraid Of who? Me? Come on, baby, don't try to play me It's true But you know that I feel for you Yeah, I do but (what?) yo, Play, I can't trust you Come on, why? How could you stand there with a straight face and ask I ain't the first or will not be the last You got it all wrong, those days they all gone Yeah right, I ain't goin' out like a pawn Come on, you make it sound like I'm a little ho Yo, let me tell you somethin', buddy I really don't know Oh, I get it, now I see I really don't know After all the time you spent with me? I really don't know All the good things that we had in our mind I really don't know First I was sad now I'm gettin' mad (You gettin' mad? That's right, mad What are you gettin' mad about? Yo, you better... yo, girl, I'm tryin' to tell you I better what? Tell me what I did Look what I've done for you, you are ungrateful Yo, Salt, I'm tellin' you lead that's goin' to your head Look how you... look how you dissed me Aw... Shut up) Now how could you forget so soon All the nights with dim lights in the bedroom The things we said, the things we did All the talk about the house, the cars, and the kids Yo, I'm not sayin' those things didn't happen but That was before I found out you was a slut Rappin' to all the girls in and out town It didn't take long for word to get around Yo, if you walk out on me, I'll understand And have to take my lumps like a man You see, nobody's perfect, neither are we Love is knowin' when to say you're sorry Yes, and I apologize You sure that's not a lie? Yeah, cross my heart and hope to die Just let me know what is it with you men? And don't tell me it's a Tom and Dick thing Is it a must you lust for every big butt? You realize it caused the end of us? Ok, it's understood, the things I did it wasn't good Now can we live our lives like normal couples should? Mmmm, no No?! Well, I mean, I still don't know, it may be a mistake Don't think it's fake I poured my heart out, and you still don't believe me? Well go ahead then, you might as well leave me I think you're right, though I know I'm right Yeah, so? So what? Yo, I really don't know Come on now, I ain't gonna beg I don't know Didn't you hear a word I've said? Yo, man, this ain't gonna work Word, they're tryin' to play us like a bunch of jerks Yo, I ain't gettin' on my knees for no one I'm with you, true Let's go have a cold one Oh, you the dude (Well, how'd it go? Oh, I don't know At least we're still friends... Yeah, me, too, so what's goin' on tonight? I got a date Already? So do I Oh yeah? That's great)