Lyrical Breakdown of The Clock Is Tickin' - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "The Clock Is Tickin'" 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 "The Clock Is Tickin'" 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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Chorus: Hurry up and change your mind Don't let love make you blind Well now don't read this sign The clock is tickin' and you're out of time And you're out of time Man: you are so fat Girl: I'm not Man: and stupid, and baby I don't know why I put up with you Girl: why you talk to me like that Man: get out of here Get out of my face Sandra pepa denton: He puts you down, he calls you dumb, he calls you fat You don't have to go out like that It's disrespect, and you better put him in check Or you'll look back on his years with regret No self-esteem, that's why you cry Can't live without him, hmmm, that's a lie You sorry, bitter, a bad excuse for a human being You know what I mean Dear heart, make a new start, brand new Can't nobody love you if you don't love you Get wise, recognize, read the signs Hurry up, cuz we're runnin' out of time Chorus Cheryl salt james: He don't know how to treat you right So you better learn how to treat yourself someday You say he drinks and he beats you, right He's gonna beat you to death so get away You got kids, you got bills, you got no skills You wanna take pills All I can say is you can't stay, you better pray God'll make the way, hey Don't teach your son to grow up and beat girls You gotta show your daughter there's better in this world Than this, worth a twist, break the chain Use your brain and say kid stop the pain Chorus Andrew hellier: I say right, you say left I say no, you say yes We don't see eye-to-eye Cuz you keep tellin' lies You better recognize, the clock is tickin' And you're out of time Sandra pepa denton & cheryl salt james: Do you know what time it is (tell me, do you know) Do you know what time it is (tell me, do you know) Do you know what time it is (tell me, do you know) Do you know what time it is (baby, do you know) Chorus Cheryl salt james: She's just usin' you for your dough, your green, your loot You need to give her the boot She tells everybody you're a trip Or the shh, and you in love, you better get a grip You're a nice guy but you don't know the deal You think it's real but the witch don't feel If you just want kids, that's cool and that's fine But get rid of her quick, or you'll be out of time Chorus (2x) Sandra pepa denton: Do you know what time it is (8x) Andrew hellier: The click is tickin' (4x) And you're out of time Then you're out of time