Lyrical Breakdown of Hey You - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

• Lyric Overview: Witness how The Pharcyde weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Hey You" 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 Pharcyde 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 Pharcyde's narrative.

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Beam me, beam me, beam me, beam me up Scottie Not as to where I have no control of my body Tweaking diodes I walk the roads like karate masters Most the time my mind be ghost like Casper, sinkin' faster But coming up in this shit, sometimes I'm alienated under rated Suckas hate it that I made it as a misfit But you know if the shoe fit's I'ma wear it like a glass slipper Hike to the big dipper, dip like a skipper not top could be tipper Say what? But fools be tryin' to rape friends to make friends And that's one big twisted ass picture like Jack the Ripper Caught up in the net like Flipper on a Tuna protest Yeah, where's the focus Got me fuckin' with these friends And they're crackin' my lens And now shit be'z foul as a mutha Word to my sistas and my brothas and my color Hey you, can I take up a moment of your precious time To realize and define the whole truth Hey you, yeah take up a moment and clarify this for you Hey you, can I take up a moment of your precious time To realize and define the whole truth Hey you, yeah take up a moment and clarify this for you Because of my high altitude The attitude of this one dude was just so lewd That he was viewed as rude and pursued by the side He was booed and chewed like food in the feud Ending a career way shorter than an interlude and dude The word I heard is that your vision is blurred That's why you be speakin' the word so absurd But you get exactly what you deserve As I hit and you swerve to hit the curb 'Cause you be totally guilty of the filthy type phrasing Faltering for sure under pressure Over hype and un-amazing Hey you can I take up a moment of your precious time To realize and define the whole truth Hey you yeah take up a moment and clarify this for you Hey you can I take up a moment of your precious time To realize and define the whole truth Hey you yeah take up a moment and clarify this for you Hey you can I take up a moment of your precious time To realize and define the whole truth Yeah take up a moment and clarify this for you Hey you can I take up a moment of your precious time To realize and define the whole truth Hey you yeah take up a moment and clarify this for you Hey you Hey you Hey you ...