Lyrical Breakdown of Timor - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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Timor, Timor Yale, Yale, East Timor, Timor Timor, Timor Timor, Timor Going on and on and on and on This is going on and on and on and on now Said it once and say it twice, I want to save your time Safety, safety It's alright, it's alright 'Cause the system never fails The good guys are in power and the bad guys are in jail It's alright, it's alright Just as long as we can vote We live in democracy and that's what we promote Isn't it, sn't it? (ooh-ooh) Isn't it, isn't it? (ooh-ooh) It's alright, it's alright At least there's half the truth Hearing what we want's the secret of eternal youth It's alright, it's alright The planet's split in three 'Cause I'll keep on selling records and you've got your MTV If we forget about 'em Don't worry If they forget about us Then hurry How about the people who don't matter anymore? East Timor, Timor, Timor Ooh Ah, ah, ah, ah Ah, ah, ah, ah It's alright, it's alright We'll show all on TV So we won't really know it just by watching BC It's alright, it's alright For a flag we die or kill As long as we don't know it, do it just to pay the bills If we forget about 'em Don't worry If they forget about us Then hurry How about the people who don't matter anymore? If we forget about 'em Don't worry If they forget about us Then hurry How about the people who don't matter anymore? East Timor, Timor, Timor Let's keep telling the world it's sunny They risk their hides to make the money Now don't you find that funny? If we forget about 'em If they forget about us Then hurry (How about those people who don't matter anymore?) If we forget about 'em Don't worry If they forget about us Then hurry (How about those people who don't matter anymore?) East Timor, Timor, Timor East Timor, Timor, Timor East Timor