Lyrical Breakdown of The Reason - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "The Reason" 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 "The Reason" 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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Now Biggie Smalls is not the type to fall in love with 'em Hit 'em and forget 'em and go handle my business What is this with you, all you wanna do is lay around And stay around and get mad when I play around Tuesday I saw you on the zee, but you still wanna get wit me Wednesday is the Benz day, that's what your friends say So I guess you think I'm slippin' cause I ain't flippin' Baby, I'm Big Poppa, ain't no need to be trippin' I don't care about the money or the cars that you got uh 'Cause it don't mean nothing I done did a whole lot and I got my own I can teach you some thing I'm not impressed by those things 'Cause I ain't the one who needs you The reason that I fuck with you ain't because I need you baby I do what I wanna do, I don't need a man to save me If it's money in the bank, I got it You don't never have to do without it with me All I do all day is drink Tanqueray Thinking of a way to put a smile on your face It seems like it's a waste of time, that's why I wrote the rhyme I hear you jump in every car, except for mine But you mean them Benzes and Bentleys they see me in all the time? The range rover trucks? That's all mine You better slow your roll baby, you ain't got enough dough to pay me You know the pin number, just page me when you real baby I don't care about the money or the cars that you got uh 'Cause it don't mean nothing I done did a whole lot and I got my own I can teach you some thing I'm not impressed by those things 'Cause I ain't the one who needs you The reason that I fuck with you ain't because I need you baby I do what I wanna do, I don't need a man to save me If it's money in the bank, I got it You don't never have to do without it with me So let me hold you down You could do the same for me Baby you're so bright on top I could be your everything Just don't take me for granted Like someone else couldn't have it There's so many fish in the sea (so many fish in the sea) The reason that I fuck with you ain't because I need you baby I do what I wanna do, I don't need a man to save me If it's money in the bank, I got it You don't never have to do without it with me The reason that I fuck with you ain't because I need you baby I do what I wanna do, I don't need a man to save me If it's money in the bank, I got it You don't never have to do without it with me The reason that I fuck with you ain't because I need you baby I do what I wanna do, I don't need a man to save me If it's money in the bank, I got it You don't never have to do without it with me