Lyrical Breakdown of You Got Me - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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If you were worried 'bout where

I been or who I saw or

What club I went to with my homies

Baby, don't worry you know that you got me

If you were worried 'bout where

I been or who I saw or

What club I went to with my homies

Baby, don't worry you know that you got me

Somebody told me that this planet was small

We used to live in the same building on the same floor

And never met before until I'm over seas on tour

And peep this Ethiopian queen from Philly takin' classes abroad

She's studyin film and photo, flash, focus, record

Says she's workin' on a flick and could my click do the score

She says she loved my show at Paris at Elys'e Montmartre

That I stepped off the stage and took a piece of her heart

We knew from the start that things fall apart and tend to shatter

She like, that shit don't matter, when I get home get at her

Through letter, phone, whatever

Let's link, let's get together

Shit, you think not? You think that thought went home and forgot?

Time passed, now we're back in Philly and she up in my spot

Tellin' me the things I'm tellin' her is makin' her hot

Started buildin' with her constantly, 'round the clock

Now she in my world like hip-hop

And keep tellin' me'

If you were worried 'bout where

I been or who I saw or

What club I went to with my homies

Baby, don't worry you know that you got me

If you were worried 'bout where

I been or who I saw or

What club I went to with my homies

Baby, don't worry you know that you got me

Yo, I'm the type that's always catchin' a flight

And sometimes I got to be out at the height of the night

That's when she flip and get on some

Another lonely night?

Seems like I'm on the side, you only lovin' your mic

I know you gotta get that paper daddy

Keep that shit tight

But I need some sort of love in my life

You dig me?

While politicin' with my sister from New York City

She say she know this ball player and he think I'm pretty

Psyche, I'm playin' boo

You know its just with you I'm stayin' boo

When cats be poppin' game I don't hear what they sayin' boo

While you're out there in the world, I'm still your girl

With all my classes I don't have the time for life's thrills

So when you're sweatin' on the stage, think of me when you rhyme

And don't be listenin to your homies, they be leadin you blind

So what you sayin I can trust you?

Is you crazy, you my king, for real

But sometimes relationships get ill. No doubt

If you were worried 'bout where

I been or who I saw or

What club I went to with my homies

Baby, don't worry you know that you got me

If you were worried 'bout where

I been or who I saw or

What club I went to with my homies

Baby, don't worry you know that you got me

The snake could be that chick

And that rat could be that cool cat

That's whisperin' she tryin' to play you for the fool, black'

If something's on your chest then let it be known

See I'm not your every five minutes all on the phone

And on the topic of trust it's just a matter of fact

That people bite back and fracture what's intact

And they'll forever be

I ain't on some 'Oh I'm a celebrity'

I deal with the real so if it's artificial let it be

I seen people caught in love like whirlwinds

Listenin to their squaws and listenin to girlfriends

That's exactly the point where they whole world ends

Lies come in and that's where the drama begins she like'

If you were worried 'bout where

I been or who I saw or

What club I went to with my homies

Baby, don't worry you know that you got me

If you were worried 'bout where

I been or who I saw or

What club I went to with my homies

Baby, don't worry you know that you got me

If you were worried 'bout where

I been or who I saw or

What club I went to with my homies

Baby, don't worry you know that you got me

If you were worried 'bout where

I been or who I saw or

What club I went to with my homies

Baby, don't worry you know that you got me

If you were worried 'bout where

I been or who I saw or