Lyrical Breakdown of Come the Meantimes - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Come the Meantimes" 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 "Come the Meantimes" 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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What are you going to say to me? Will you be betraying me? Will you be deceiving me? And beyond believing in me? He came back, (right back) And nobody blinked He came back, (right back) At least I think that he did He came back, (right back) And he ran and he hid And he muttered and moaned And said "Let's go get stoned" Will you be denying me? Will you still come crying to me Are you still obeying me? Will you still be praying to me? Will you sit in judgment then? Be the first one to condemn Now you've got nobody else to blame And trouble remembering my name Will you still be cursing me Come my anniversary He came back, (right back) And they followed and failed He came back, (right back) He got hammered and nailed He came back, (right back) And he wandered alone They said let's gather some stones And make them atone Now I'm in a hall of mirrors With my secret thoughts and terrors And I'm drinking to your health Find I'm only talking to myself He came back, (right back) And nobody blinked He came back, (right back) At least I think that he did He came back, (right back) Then he ran and he hid And he muttered and moaned And said "Let's go get stoned" Blossoms fragrant opening Poppies full of opium Phony prophets offer hope That's a different kind of dope Right now! Right now! Right now! Gather some stones and make them atone Right now! Right now! Right now! (Let's go get stoned)