Lyrical Breakdown of Silent Treatment - A Journey through Words and Rhymes
Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Silent Treatment" 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 "Silent Treatment" 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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Girl, you know that you need to stop giving me
The silent treatment, baby
Can't you see what you mean to me?
I wanna love you constantly
But you keep neglecting me
And treating me silently
Girl, you know that you need to stop giving me
The silent treatment, baby
Can't you see what you mean to me?
I wanna love you constantly
But you keep neglecting me
And treating me silently
Yo, I had a queen named Amina, height 5'7"
Caramel-complected, body like heaven
Met her through the sister of my man, Big Vince
Like something from out the flicks we been in love ever since
She called me her chocolate brother, I call her my sugar sister
Knew shorty could work it since before I ever kissed her
I never dissed her, painted my picture to hit
But because sex she wasn't with, she started flipping and shit
Like, "Listen man, I'm Queen Amina, Amina's not no freak and
That game is weak and keep trying to hit I could quit speaking
Tariq in fact, you being Black Thought, don't get you closer
I dig ya but won't bone ya because I'm so-called supposed to
Most o' them would, but that couldn't be me, that's not my flavor
Go home and think about that, maybe later on I'll page ya"
I contemplated, and then concluded she was bluffing
Steady pursuing screwing, getting nothing but the silent treatment
Girl, you know that you need to stop giving me
The silent treatment, baby
Can't you see what you mean to me?
I wanna love you constantly
But you keep neglecting me
And treating me silently
Girl, you know that you need to stop giving me
The silent treatment, baby
Can't you see what you mean to me?
I wanna love you constantly
But you keep neglecting me
And treating me silently, silently
Crazy frustration about my loving situation
When patience was a virtue but I wasn't used to waiting
I want some Marvin Gaye healing, feeling is real inside
I slip and slide, my ride'll keep you occupied, I'd
Love to get with it like that, but my baby's kitty cat's capped
And locked, Love Boat is docked at the shore
And what for? Later for groupies on tour
Why won't my sugar call me no more?
I mean, my queen gets upset, rejecting and sexually neglect
Then saying I'm more sewer than Das EFX, and closed-minded
It's like I'm blinded by the skinning
I'm into women, because of that, this one's ending
Communication, temptation played the vandal
Freaking my brain, my mind, ripping the handle on physically scandalous
Acts, yo, she knew what I wanted, but she fronted
(Bust it)
Girl, you know that you need to stop giving me
The silent treatment, baby
Can't you see what you mean to me?
I wanna love you constantly
But you keep neglecting me
And treating me silently
Girl, you know that you need to stop giving me
The silent treatment, baby
Can't you see what you mean to me?
I wanna love you constantly
But you keep neglecting me
And treating me silently, silently
Well um
Moving right along with the song, plus the strong
Feelings on my mind, desire to intertwine
Combine and blend, baby, bust a message that I send
Ain't no need to pretend, 'cause shit is real till the end
I provide a place to hide from crime, hard times
And living trife, while I open your mind, you're in my life
Like love, it ain't no way no one can rise above
What's real, that's why I'm feeling like you're making me bugged
I puff an El on fifty deuce while I walk in the rain
Heart feeling killer pain while I hop the train
Dial her number to the rest, and ain't no messages left
Regardless, my chest thumps from stress, yo, it's a mess
I don't know what I got to do to make you understand
I'm for real and that's no question, no fronting or no guessing
Could touch and make you say that I'm such a man
And call my name, so let me set your body aflame
I'll never treat you like a dame or run game
Now who's to blame?
I know you're not a ho for **** with a lot of dough
But I just wanted you to know
Girl, you know that you need to stop giving me
The silent treatment, baby
Can't you see what you mean to me?
I wanna love you constantly
But you keep neglecting me
And treating me silently, silently
Girl, you know that you need to stop giving me
The silent treatment, baby
Can't you see what you mean to me?
I wanna love you constantly
But you keep neglecting me
And treating me silently, silently
Girl, you know that you need to stop giving me
The silent treatment, baby
Can't you see what you mean to me?
I wanna love you constantly
But you keep neglecting me
And treating me silently, silently, silently