Lyrical Breakdown of Go $hort Dog - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Too Short weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Go $hort Dog" 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 Too Short 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 Too Short's narrative.

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15 million, SoundScan Let me think back, how it began It was Ice Cube, me and Eazy-E Produced Kid Rock and took him on tour with me (yeah, yeah) I worked with B.I.G., worked with 2Pac With me and Pimp C (it's pimpin'), pimpin' don't stop Ask Jay-Z, ask T.I.P (Ask) ask Scarface, Bushwick or Willie D (Geto Boys) I worked with all them niggas, I moved down south Lil Jon and Jazze Pha know what I'm talkin' 'bout Me and JD, that's Jermaine Dupri In the studio with 8Ball and MJG My nigga MC Breed, I fuck with you Real niggas nationwide around the country, dude A lot of underground shit that never came out You motherfuckers know what my name's about Go $hort Dog Yeah, you know Go $hort Dog Yeah, go $hort Dog Yeah, that Too $hort shit go, man (go $hort Dog) Give 'em what they want Six platinum, four gold People say, "He hot, but he so old" (so old) Who gives a fuck, bitch? 'Cause I'm so cold I just bought a brand-new Range Rove' (oh) Benzes, Maserati I done had every kind of big body On "Rapper's Ball," I was talkin' 20s That was '97, you wasn't even in your 20s (youngsta) I've been ballin', been a real pimp Same year I did Call Me with Lil Kim Custom swimming pools with my name in 'em Why? I'm always swimmin' in your main women I fucked actresses, models, superstars (yeah, I fucked 'em) Even ratchet bitches in the back of cars In my videos, hella pretty hoes And bought a mansion way out near the Presidio (yeah) Go $hort Dog Fo'sho Go $hort Dog Fuck yeah, fo'sho Yeah, go $hort Dog That shit go Go $hort Dog Give 'em what they want I had a million dollar deal before you heard of one 75 Girls, bitch, I was havin' fun I use to be on the back of the bus Bad mouth motherfucker, like to rap when I cuss Sellin' tapes (cassette tapes), sayin', "Fuck you, bitch" Goddamn, asshole, motherfucker, I'm rich (uh) They said I'd never make it like that But 30 years later bitch, I'm still havin' scratch (gettin' money) Ex-wives, mommas too (your momma) Little sisters, aunties, they all got screwed (yeah, I fucked 'em) I fucked 'em all, and didn't give a fuck They keep choosin', I can't get enough (ugh) (What they call me?) Girls call me Todd, everywhere I go You say, "Too $hort," they know I rep The O (Oakland) First homie with a platinum plaque, from The Town Bitch, you know who did that (Too $hort, bitch) Go $hort Dog Who got the most years in the game? Go $hort Dog Three decades, baby (Go $hort Dog) more money, more songs More shows (go $hort Dog), more bitches Give 'em what they want Go $hort Dog Go $hort Dog, yeah Go $hort Dog Go $hort Dog Give 'em what they want