Lyrical Breakdown of Ship - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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"Yes, yes the original" "Ricky, you the nigga don't forget it" (6X) "Ok, ok, ok, ok" (6X) (Verse 1) Well as you know, thousand tear off they blouse Bear rounds, have a spouse, try 'member who house And big hitter in leavin a fitter in literin Get rid of considerin, rocks be glitterin Walkin over like a hawk and stalkin, king souls Every one walkin, one of a batch, want a hatch for a poppin When a catch for a play in pass four and I'm in rap for As can vision upon pull, now it's all full to a rich or for the poor Without no more delays, sissy world flips, ok baby Because of our way, niggas yell hiphiphoorayin' Is it? So as the next kiss it, and a sex miss it Remain the exquisite, as I shower the hits Best feel, let me see you overpower me twig, 'cause I ship (Samples) (Verse 2) Blocks and blocks stare in the jocks Hip hop the fox, knock niggas out box Wit the fly green socks and the limelight flappin It's nothin dap in this, so champion of rappin is Brother girl fiend brought a jugga Though I overlook her, being dream but a hooker Yo who got things sowed, one guessed it, blessed wit kit kat messed wit Bulletproof vest sweat like doors like Coron' Hello psycho home, pass that microphone Hearin, whole world cheerin None scarin, ain't million dollar ring wearin So let it me, as the world said it Cold sweat it, Ricky you the nigga don't forget it As I shower the hits, best split Or let me see you overpower me twig, 'cause I ship (Samples) (Verse 3) Yo, why in the world is rap white wind Then sent for a mental, who dance or I enter Present to the fans, who want a picnic bent To get sent to spray praises on new found intellect Though I'm wettable, who fedeble, unedible Mic said mad incredible Never heard of us, when your words are dusted Send you move like murderers, not murderers proud to say Girls go 'wow' and 'ow' to now show ya how to bow to Scoop-a, in the train goopa, don't bloop a What, Rick you playin supa dupa How Slick? Just, you must get the picture The one eyed kid, remain victor As I shower the hits, best split Or let me see you overpower me twig, 'cause I ship