Lyrical Breakdown of Walk Us Uptown - A Journey through Words and Rhymes
Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Walk Us Uptown" 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 "Walk Us Uptown" 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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Will you walk us uptown,
and wherever you go, you know we
will follow.
will you walk us uptown,
and we'll stand in the light of
a new killing ground.
and we won't make a sound
Except to sing our sorrow
will you walk us uptown,
while our tears run in torrents
to suffer in silence
Or pray for some solace.
Will you wash away our sins
in the cross fire
and cross currents
As you uncross your fingers
and take out some insurance.
No matter what the price
it's your own Paradise
Will you walk us uptown
Will you walk us uptown
Some hearts are sinking
And some hearts are a-flutter
some scoop gold from the dirt
In the gutter
or swallow the Earth, pouring into your mouth
As they bury us upright
Saying "Everything's alright".
Will you walk us uptown,
like some said that you could
we will feast on your flesh
and drink down your blood.
Will you haul down that fag,
and dishonor that vow,
Cause we must not change
it's color now.
Will you walk us uptown
No matter what the price
it's crushed in the corner of their own Paradise
Will you walk us uptown
Will you walk us uptown
That's always assuming
That you're partly divine
and partly human.
You're the king of hearts
You're the clown with the drums
will you walk us uptown
if we promise not to run.
Will you walk us uptown
Will you gather us near
As cowards flee and traitors sneer
Keep a red flag flying
Keep a blue flag as well.
And a white flag in case it all goes to hell