Lyrical Breakdown of Live That Life - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Scarface weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Live That Life" 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 Scarface 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 Scarface's narrative.

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I always found a way to get it If you a real nigga, live that life, like You the reason why these streets get to see that white You the reason why these niggas get to see that price Move ki's like they O-Z's and re-up (Right) The stand-up type, never to fold under pressure You don't talk much, it ain't a whole lot can stress ya You want it all, won't settle for nothing lesser They come in wrong, they leaving out on a stretcher Born killin', you ain't trippin' on dying Took out a bunch of muthafuckas out here slippin' that tried If it was money to be made, it's got They saying all money ain't good—nah, it's not So, with that in mind, you envisioned a change To get your ass up off of these streets and out the game Witnessing niggas getting popped get out Knowing goddamn well them punks supposed to rot If you a real nigga, live that life, like You the reason why these streets get to see that white You the reason why these niggas get to see that price Move ki's like they O-Z's a G (That's right) Hard times hit and shit gets slow You're like a dope fiend geeking, trying to get that dough You face a lifetime if you get court Niggas in this position shouldn't fuck with dope (Nope) Say it again like I said before All money ain't good and he the feds for sure If he can get it when it ain't none We in the middle of a drought, charging 700 for an ounce Back and forth out of town, trying to make it jump Take a nigga block and pump Come back on the block and dump Headlines read: "Body found dead, shot, locked in trunk" A message to them cocaine cowboys Get it while it's good, but when it's got, get up out, boy Regardless if the block is hot Them streets talk; when them niggas start to talk, they plot If you a real nigga, live that life, like You the reason why these streets get to see that white You the reason why these niggas get to see that price Move ki's like they O-Z's a G (That's right) Money and greed breed hate and jealousy One nigga rich, the next nigga want it times three And when he get it, he gon' go to extremes To make for sure that ain't nobody living larger than he And for a minute, they was targeting me But realized that I was legal, I'm just part of these streets A real nigga 'til they close the top All I know is counting money, fucking hoes in drop Two-seaters, not a tabloid reader But I know this dope game is like the rap game See us on a mash out mission, stop bullshittin' Tired of strugglin', niggas got they masks on missionin' Them boys looking at the Border Patrol 'Cause they the reason ain't nobody out here got no dope For sure, homie, when you touch and move on Got the hood down wit'cha so you can't go wrong If you a real nigga, live that life, like You the reason why these streets get to see that white You the reason why these niggas get to see that price Move ki's like they O-Z's a G (That's right) If you a real nigga, live that life, like You the reason why these streets get to see that white You the reason why these niggas get to see that price Move ki's like they O-Z's a G (That's right)