Lyrical Breakdown of Won't You Stay - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Won't You Stay" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

Lyric Overview: Witness how Talib Kweli feat. Kendra Ross weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Won't You Stay" 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 feat. Kendra Ross employs. Understand the construction of each verse and how it contributes to the song's overall impact.
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Yeah, this is the best part of the trip

Hold on to something, hold on to something

We about to take the road less traveled

You ain't gotta go home, but you can't stay here

Let's go

I get lonelier each time

You go away I lose my mind

I lay awake 'til you come and make things right

(Yeah, yeah)

I get lonelier each time you go away

(C'mon)

So baby won't you stay with me tonight?

(Yeah)

Check it out

There's this lady I'm in love with

(Yes, there is)

Living inside this woman unknown

But she's scared to let it show

I know it sound like some bug shit

(Yeah, it do)

It's just she come with

Hang ups and insecurities they gotta go

She always nervous around me but see this lady inside

She's ready to be my baby tonight and ever since this lady found me

This woman think I'm dangerous

And ain't ready to put her safety aside

I try to tell her that I got her back

And no matter where we at, in our lives

I'll treat her like she my girl

I asked her "What's wrong with dat?"

(What's wrong with dat?)

She like "It just ain't right

There's so many more women and men in the world"

I have to admit the girl got a point

(True)

Maybe my ambition's made to make me want something

I just can't have, so now it's time for me to blow this joint

I still know I'm in love, I just stay focused

And true to my path, word

I get lonelier each time

You go away I lose my mind

I lay awake 'til you come and make things right

(Yeah, yeah)

I get lonelier each time you go away

(Uh)

So baby won't you stay with me tonight?

(Yeah, yeah)

I got to get away

Ladies you ever felt growing away

By your man, asking "Baby, won't you stay?"

He chilling with his crew, he should be building with you

He got you feeling the blues, 'cause the children to glue

He willing to do whatever it takes, to save 'em

From a fate he can't see when he misbehaving

Brave men don't let they ladies raise they children theyself

You're so busy trying to save 'em, that you you're killing yourself

With the stress and strife and the fights and the advice

From the ladies of the night, who can't run they own life

Up in your air, nothing is fair

Why do you care? Why do you always take it there?

The crying, the tears, you ain't prepared for the jewels

That I'm trying to share, flying there

Dying inside, hot in the fear, the writing is clear on the wall

For you to read the sign, ayo, the fine is the way we design

To be fine but still

I get lonelier each time

(I get so lonely)

You go away I lose my mind

I lay awake 'til you come and make things right

(Mm, make it right, make it right, make it right)

I get lonelier each time you go away

(La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la)

So baby won't you stay with me tonight?