Lyrical Breakdown of Swept Away - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Swept Away" 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 "Swept Away" 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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MC's who slept for days, must be swept away (Malik B) The rhythm just sways, and like a sorceress I slays Foes, and ri-vals, who wanna come This way, they, better pay attention Or a penchant not to mention suspension From the microphone, plus the tension Trey-eight oh's will vacate those If there's drama with my henchmen So lamp to my man Mussolini Go get your whole staff, call the calf Cause half-and-half's couldn't cream me Malik B and BlackThought, the dreadlock Mannn, transss-gressin You'll catch lead I, crushin Poundin on the drums like King Kong We can ring your bellll, ding-dong! I styles with my vocab-ulary The Roots the one to call your ultra adversary Now you're all desert cause I'ma serv ya like a tray To meet your doom Malik's the boom so you get swept away MC's who slept for days, must be swept away (BlackThought) Yo, hello everybody do I needduct' I be the mic mercenary very un. clear To your ear the exquisite pattern that you hear It's known to be Black Butta Baby Crazy cardiac my attack on any fat rhythm That I capture kid I snatch the mic from tykes While I proceed. and continue. to tend to Business, cause this is, how I do I'm insane, and go against the grain like freight Never on no nigga dick, cause I'm just too hip Plus I rest where niggaz pack and never act Other than ill, shit is real in Phy-double So if you want trouble let's stomp My mission is to flip on comp You might aspire to be flyer than I, you must pay Your dues while I bruise niggaz new for the day Shall be swept away MC's who slept for days, must be swept away MC's who slept for days, must be... I'm on a mission ...: There's somethin goin on:... ain repeats)