Lyrical Breakdown of Shock Body - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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Yeah, yeah, it's like what you gonna do When we come through when you Yeah, shock body like What you gonna do when we come through, Kweli Uh, yeah, BK MC, like what you gonna do When we come through when you Woo, yeah, come on Watch how Talib Kweli Greene do it What I bring to it You hear the theme music My rhymes' life support, dog breathe to it Rhymes are bright, the sunshine beams through it Stop haters in their tracks like high beams Like the moment you was at the crime scene screamin', "I ain't do it" But, I seen through it, it's obscene how I spew it Martin Luther King had a dream to it, people cling to it I seen your momma lean to it in a green Buick Wack niggas get passed over so much they seem Jewish Better leave and do it now or seem foolish This music I bleed to it, I raise my seeds to it I MC with the truest in the game I stay hungry like I'm the newest in the game And stay hot like I'm bluish with the flame You heard the truth when it came And you knew it was the name that you couldn't pronounce Now I'm all up in your mouth My people all up in the house and we calling you out Y'all niggas cryin', what you bawlin' about This shit is down like we chalkin' you out Hey yo, that's what I'm talkin' about (Look up in the sky, recognize it's sunshine) Yeah, what you gonna do when we come through when you (How can you deny when it's right in your eyes) Shock body, rock body Like what you gonna do when we come through when you (Look up in the sky, recognize it's sunshine) Come on and, come on and Kweli like what you gonna do when we come through when you (How can you deny when it's right in your eyes) Yeah, come on Check the writin' skills forever comin' tight with the quill You sound like you likin' the thrill Or fillin' the pipe with the the krill You must be smokin' like the spliff we like to light when we build Out of respect for the dead, we let our Heinekens spill Cats takin' Vicatin pills to numb the pain that they feelin' Pertainin' to stealin' my rhymes, findin' their brains on the ceilin' I'm blowin' their minds wide open, when I'm flowin' I'm fine Hey, yo my whole style bangin' like I'm throwin' up signs Niggas get cut like I saw someone I know in the line I live life to the fullest, 'cause I know I could die Right now, I don't believe I know when to sto' My face soldier's going to lie, when I'm goin' to buy You gonna see a rainbow in the sky And my mommas face glowin' with pride My first born held it down and through my baby's soul I survive Put your hands in the air and let me know you're alive I love this game y'all, I ain't even goin' to lie I can see you all rockin', 'cause you know when it's live, word (Look up in the sky, recognize it's sunshine) Shock body, rock body Like what you gonna do when we come through when you (How can you deny when it's right in your eyes) Yeah, grab it like what you gonna do when we come through when you (Look up in the sky, recognize it's sunshine) Come on and, come on and Now, what you gonna do when we come through when you (How can you deny when it's right in your eyes) Yeah, feelin' that you Now, what you gonna do when we come through when you Put your hands together, everybody now, come on BK, BX, Q borough, like what you gonna do when we come through ATL, Chi-Town, Los Angeles, Bay Area Everybody like, what you gonna do when we come through yeah The whole world rocking Yo, BK like, what you gonna do when we come through, Kweli (Look up in the sky, recognize it's sunshine) Yeah, feelin' that is Like what you gonna do when we come through when you, everybody (How can you deny when it's right in your eyes) Put your hands up in the mornin' skylight Everybody's like, what you gonna do when we come through when you