Lyrical Breakdown of Running Out Of Time - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Tech N9ne weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Running Out Of Time" 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 Tech N9ne 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 Tech N9ne's narrative.

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Pain (Pain) (What is it?) Originally penalty physically or mentally sensations You feel when you hurtin' distressed A bit of anguish can bring you closer to your death 'Cause of the lack of success now Time, ain't on my side 'Cause I'm tryin' to find my piece of mind and rhyme But the catch is you got to have the paper to shine If we don't I'm sorry, we might have to do capers do crime 'Cause my mom is sick doc I'm grid-locked Epilepsy and Lupus, Alfred Hitchcock Couldn't write the suspense and shit on this block Fist-cocked when I'm walking my lips locked IRS and the child division they wanna Shut a nigga down to the ground, gotta make this shit pop Times a-running out (Running out) Time keeps on tickin', tickin' (We got to keep it movin') Times a-running out (Running out) Time keeps on slippin', slippin' (We got to keep it movin') Times a-running out (Running out) Time keeps on tickin', tickin' (We got to keep it movin') Times a-running out (Running out) Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' (We got to keep it movin') Runnin' like a cheetah for the cheddar Whatever we gotta do to make it better 'cause I'm (Running out) Mama gotta get a better livin' I got the power to bust (We got to do it movin') Tryin' to get a milli and really I been silly The pill in me killin' me the devil (Comin' out) Lookin' for love and the demon never lookin' for love I'm in lust (I guess I'm truly ruined) No matter what I ever do, N9na always gotta deliver Never comin' out on top as the winner Might have to take it back to November '71 when I was the heavenly son Now we run with killers who carry the guns Marry the bum now I gotta marry the one But the one sick of carryin' the chrome, done The root of the problems is the root of all evil The ones that hiss are the enemy And the ones that root are my people After all this time, after all this rhyme Still comin' to see me the fans Takin' in all this all this N9ne And that's positive 'cause everything Is negative I need a sedative You get her preg-a-nent they levy shit Takin' more money than you'll ever get I'm ready as ready get For the capital out for your stack I'll attack for your fetti, bitch But that's petty shit And if I grind I wonder how much time they gon' make me sit Times a-running out (Running out) Time keeps on tickin', tickin' (We got to keep it movin') Times a-running out (Running out) Time keeps on slippin', slippin' (We got to keep it movin') Times a-running out (Running out) Time keeps on tickin', tickin' (We got to keep it movin') Times a-running out (Running out) Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' (We got to keep it movin') It's like it's a trap - Rap When you spend your scratch And you get with a partner on the coast And somehow you never get it back And you can't go get him with a gat 'Cause if you do that The state will separate you from your brats Chillin' with the killers and rats I'm in a race for time They wanna replace my mind Skinheads, cops, gangbangers And it's all in the devil's design Just to get me, gotta get the money quickly Before my mother is a wonderful history If I can't make it before that I will never ever forgive me Racin' for happiness for that sunshine euphoria But it's melancholy And it's dim-foggy and dark like Fangoria But I'm tryin' to pick up the pieces That are broken beast is my species So I hope my mother's alive and me too when this album releases But the time is tickin' and my kids Are growin' up I ain't blowin' up I guess the bass in my music ain't hittin' low enough Fuck that shit nigga 'cause my tone is tough Shit that I'm doing is rough Meetings with Atlantic, Jive and TVT can't come soon enough Times a-running out (Running out) Time keeps on tickin', tickin' (We got to keep it movin') Times a-running out (Running out) Time keeps on slippin', slippin' (We got to keep it movin') Times a-running out (Running out) Running out (We got to keep it movin') Times a-running out (Running out) Time keeps on slippin', slippin', slippin' (We got to keep it movin') We do too much, will we make it? We make money and they take it Time (Time, time, time) (Running out) For me and you what is we gonna do?