Lyrical Breakdown of What Can I Do - A Journey through Words and Rhymes
Welcome to the detailed analysis of "What Can I Do" 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 "What Can I Do" 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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Swim in the ocean and thoughts remain to sail on the sea, yeah
What can I do but what can I do
Yo, I try to get it here, get it there, everywhere
(What can I do, but what can I do)
So I spit it clear, persevere, interfere
With the status quo the baddest flow throughout the hemisphere
There ain't no pretenders here, only real men is here
If you see a chick, she down to ride like she wanna veer
Better yet the Queen of Sheba, Aretha, Queen Latifah
I'm the boss like Aneisha Reefa
Boss? You ain't my boss? Baby
You don't run shit up in here
I don't know who the hell you think talkin' to
I'm gonna take that shit and bounce
I don't know who the hell you think you are
I ain't got no boss
See I call her, baby, like she 3 years old
When she fully grown so these dudes is pullin' on
She in the club like a stone cover, fully blown
Speaking in the girly tone even though you got a attitude
I can't stay mad at you
We'll have our quarrels word and you will upset me
Tell me what can I do, but what can I do
Nothin', cause if I said that I don't need you I was frontin' so
(What can I do, but what can I do)
Nothing, every time you said you leavin' you was bluffin'
Back in the days I had dreads like Lil Jon
And got numbers armed with nothin' but a pen and a little charm
Everything I'm saying be littered with observation
So I stand up for the dudes with limited conversation
You looking at a star, it's all in the constellation
Ha, ha, you ain't no star
Ha, ha, you losing your mind
I don't know who told you that shit
She tried to tie me up but she can't tie me down
She ain't never cried a tear but she cryin' now
She tried to leave me, coming back 'cause she can't forget me
I gotta be strong so she can't disrespect me
We'll have our quarrels word and you will upset me
Tell me what can I do, but what can I do
Uh, uh, uh, uh, yeah
(What can I do but what can I do)
Uh, uh, uh, yeah
Let's, let's go, uh
Let's, let's go, uh