Lyrical Breakdown of Make Amends - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how T.I. weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Make Amends" 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 T.I. 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 T.I.'s narrative.

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A message to pursuants who hate me 'cause I'm affluent Boy, what the fuck you doing? You try me you would be ruined Animosity brewing from a distant, resentment 'Cause I've been the shit since 'fore you had a pot to piss in, yeah So you think my decisions are unorthodox? Then how you enter with no key when all the doors are locked Avoidin' cop, blowin' weed in a foreign car (skrrt) Think you goin' to war? It won't be goin' far Caught yourself goin' off, end up a tragic loss (damn) Pay the ultimate call for runnin' your mouth Revert the urban legend, TIP intersеct it, don't disrespect it now I got a problem wit' you, I'm in your prеsence, impressive Stepping (step), wishin' peace and blessing to my opposition Just know that disrespect is unforgiven (fuck you) You burn bridges, ain't no jumpin' fences (nah) The shit go left, it ain't no comprehension (woo) And ain't no question, gon' be consequences King Forgive us 'cause we have sinned Kings among peasants, and God amongst men Say amen, make amends You know, what go around come again Fuck nigga, come again Forgive us 'cause we have sinned Kings amongst peasants, and God among men Say amen, make amends Amen, let us pray Ha-heh! Just the thought alone make my body get the shivers Forgive us for the bodies at the bottom of the rivers (rivers) 'Cause when the devil call more than likely we delivered (uh-huh) So we deserve whatever it is that you wanna give us (whatever) Make it territorial, I make it your memorial (on sight) One or two calls, they gon' kill like three or four of you (yup) We can go outside, but you ain't gotta brawl (uh-uh) Know what it is pussy, used to niggas spalling you Repercussions (uh-huh), consequences (yeah) The Bible's a good read, a lot of contradictions (yeah) Find me some good weed, I'll be in the trenches In front of the store nigga Or probably on the benches (probably on the benches) Champ here, so is the belt nigga, when the heat is on I melt niggas Don't say you feel me (uh-uh) 'Cause you don't even know how I felt nigga And you can say your prayers if you think they'll help nigga What's up? Forgive us 'cause we have sinned (ha-heh!) Kings among peasants, and God amongst men Say amen, make amends You know, what go around come again Fuck nigga, come again Forgive us 'cause we have sinned (ah) Kings amongst peasants, and God among men Say amen, make amends (make amends) Yeah, uh Lord, cover my soul, I'm a sinner covered in gold Buried some in the hole 'cause this money come and it goes Caught cases for them street corners I left covered with snow War wit' the government over shit that none of us own I had an advantage, only when I'm packin' this cannon It's nothin', 'cause I knew hustling come with collateral damage Fuck it, kept it 100 'cause that's gonna add to your chances Just make sure them niggas you rock with matchin' your standards, huh My life a movie like Don Cheadle, heron needles You only owe back loyalty if the squad feed you Five ratchets in a small Regal (small Regal) Survive trappin', every cents My finances been all legal (it's different) Yeah, killers on my back, I was well-aware (what happened?) So I loaded up that 50 then I said a prayer (our Father) I'm sittin' reminiscin' on my felon years Trap nigga, ran up six figures like a set of stairs Let's go Forgive us 'cause we have sinned Kings among peasants, and God amongst men Say amen, make amends You know, what go around come again Fuck nigga, come again Forgive us 'cause we have sinned Kings amongst peasants, and God among men Say amen, make amends