Lyrical Breakdown of 13 My Dad - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "13 My Dad" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

• Lyric Overview: Witness how The Notorious B.I.G. weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "13 My Dad" 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 The Notorious B.I.G. 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 The Notorious B.I.G.'s narrative.

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*Phone rings* Yo... hello? Faith?! *Click* *Phone rings* Yo Kill you, motherfucker Hello? Kill you, motherfucker Word? I'm gonna get you, motherfucker You better watch your motherfuckin' back That's my word nigga Get the fuck outta here Better watch your motherfuckin back Watch my back? Word? I'm gonna get Biggie, I'm gonna kill Biggie You soft duke, you soft Fuck all you niggas, you all ain't SHIT Watch your motherfuckin back Eat a dick *Click* Jealousy's a motherfucker, you weak jealous motherfuckers! If you a jealous motherfucker, you just a weak motherfucker! See when you on top, motherfuckers just wanna bring you down! Motherfuckers don't even know you, and they don't like you Uhh, I dream filthy My moms and pops mixed me with Jamaican Rum and Whiskey Huh, what a set off Shoulda pushed him dead off, wipe the sweat off (uhh) 'Cause in this world I'm dead off, squeeze lead off Benz sped off, ain't no shook hands in Brook-land Army fatigues bring fatigue, to enemies, look man You wanna see me locked up, shot up Moms crouched up over the casket, screamin' "bastard" Cryin', know my friends is lyin' Y'all know who killed him, filled him with the lugers from they Rugers Or they Desert, dyin' ain't the shit but it's pleasant Kinda quiet, watch my niggas bring the riot Givin' cats the opposite of diets You gain thirty pounds when you die no lie, lazy eye I was high when they hit me, took a few cats with me Shit, I need the company (uh-huh) Apologies in order, to T'Yanna my daughter If it was up to me you would be with me Sorta like Daddy Dearest, my vision be the clearest Silencers so you can't hear it Competition still fear it, shit don't ask me I went from ashy to nasty to classy, and still That's not all, MC's have the gall To pray and pray for my downfall (they pray) Pray and pray for my downfall (they pray) Pray and pray for my downfall (they pray, they pray) This goes out to cats, fingers in they ass again Fifty dollar half-a-men, daydreamin' Fuck around get wet like semen, your whole team and Be more gone than Freeman I took the cream and, moved to new places, new faces Fuck the screw faces, 'cause when I flip I make the papers, dangerous, we Goodfellas Niggas can't bang with us, try to do me My crew be unruly (what) Some old school cats that call gats toolies Call blacks moolies, think it's cool to smoke woolies And fuck without rubbers (what) Specialize in killin' wives and grandmothers Who ya trustin', shit When Frank start bustin', Frank start somethin' Killin' ya gently, God meant me, to push a Bentley Me and Sean Combs takin' broads home On the phone with the chip, with these Cristal chicks 'Bout to make our own porno flicks, my life's the shit That's not all, MC's have the gall (they pray, they pray) To pray and pray for my downfall (they pray) Pray and pray for my downfall (they pray) Pray and pray for my downfall That's not all, MC's have the gall (they pray, they pray) To pray and pray for my downfall (they pray) Pray and pray for my downfall (they pray) Pray and pray for my downfall, fall We used to hold the gold, now we floss with diamonds Niggas want my team to stop shinin' Pray my fame start declinin' Whinin' like girlies (stop whinin' you bitches) We been around the world twice, all we got is mo' ice And mo' nice, sacrifice your heart Lexus with the automatic start (what) Fifty shots'll tear your club apart Eatin' shrimp À la carte, with some bitches from Brussels Eatin' clams and mussels Uhh, octopus, pretty face no waist I just want the bush, so I can mack it Give her a package to push, 'cause I work them hoes Pendejos I show you how to play them hoes Can you just visualize it Before I go to sleep I check the beds and the closet So I can sleep safe, not too many keep a mil' in the briefcase Infrareds help me sleep safe, but wait That's not all, MC's have the gall (they pray, they pray) To pray and pray for my downfall (they pray) Pray and pray for my downfall (they pray) Pray and pray for my downfall, fall See, y'all motherfuckers live off of negativity What y'all niggas need to get through your motherfuckin' heads Is that, y'all fuckin' with some niggas that's on a higher Motherfuckin' level -- we don't give a fuck About what you think about us how you feel about us What you got to say about us We gon keep doing our motherfuckin' thing From now 'til the year three thousand bitches! You can't breathe, you can't sleep, you can't eat Without thinkin' about us! And without thinkin' about us on your mind We gon' haunt your asses MOTHERFUCKERS! That's not all, MC's have the gall (they pray, they pray) To pray and pray for my downfall (they pray) Pray and pray for my downfall (they pray) Pray and pray for my downfall, fall (They pray, they pray, they pray, they pray) (They pray, they pray)