Lyrical Breakdown of First We Pray - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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Black people dont have no, no where to go You know, all we got to do is kick it We gonna kick it in our hood, you know What we gonna do, we might We might go kill a couple of niggaz mane You know, go in they hood and do a drive-by Then come back in the hood and laugh about that stuff You know, its just a thing Only how you really gonna get deep into it Is when one of your homeys die Just like when my partnaz died (We got some problems) (Chorus) First we pray, then we ride First we pray, then we ride He was my brother Loved him like no other To top it off I introduced him to this game I knew his mother Loved her like my mother Part of me is gone Bout take my brother home [Bridge] (Whatre ya gonna do) When the trials come (Are ya gonna run?) Are you gonna run? (Whatre ya gonna do) First Im gonna pray (Are ya gonna run?) You muthafuckin right (Chorus) First we pray, then we ride First we pray, then we ride [Kurupt] I aint got nuthin but love for you loccs and hogs And I aint got nuthin but love for my muthafuckin dogs In the mist of the war zone, its on on site Daylight tonight the heat held close and tight Beware here I come with the dpg on my chest Heat gonna spit like elliot ness In the darkest zone you feel alone and on your own And after I bust, niggaz call me kurupt coleone All Im about is money, loot and cash Homeys in the dpg nate, snoop and daz Now with these emotions how you approach yourself Knowin you all about your wealth and as it is to health First I pray, get my thoughts intact Ask for forgiveness cuz Im bout to lay this nigga flat Can you adapt, can you feel me, I doubt it Cuz the closest you see it, is when niggaz write about it I cant live without it and it aint shit I could do But stay down with the homeys in grey and blue So just keep the heat close in hand Cuz I done see niggaz get shit while they homeboys ran [Nate dogg] Heavenly father shine your light on me I know I promise to slow down on this weed Seems I remember someone used to say One life gets taken, if you take one life away [Bridge] (Whatre ya gonna do) When the trials come (Are ya gonna run?) Are you gonna run? (Whatre ya gonna do?) First Im gonna pray (Are ya gonna run?) You muthafuckin right (Chorus) x2 First we pray, then we ride First we pray, then we ride