Lyrical Breakdown of Looking for a Baller - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Looking for a Baller" 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 "Looking for a Baller" 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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We roll dubs Ball in clubs Dimes, no scrubs If you're lookin' for a baller, baller We roll dubs Ball in clubs Dimes, no scrubs If you're lookin' for a baller, baller From the yay, from the yay, poppin' my collar If you're lookin' for a baller, baller (bitch) From the yay, from the yay, poppin' my collar (bitch) If you're lookin' for a baller, baller What's up baby? Still dreamin'? For a rich man, you still fiendin'? Well, I hope he got skills if you know what I mean Everything from oral sex, to cookin' and cleanin' Rich niggaz want it all, just like you And when I ball, don't ask me what I do You wanna be kept, keep yo' mouth shut But you is a gold digger, and you go out too much If I choose you, it'll be the wrong choice I'm sayin' fuck you loud, with a strong voice One rainy day and yo' ass is out No money to spend, you start passin' out So dramatic, even though it ain't yo' cash Bitches like you, I wanna thank yo' ass For bein' shallow, I know you a bad ho' I wouldn't let yo' punk-ass stand next to my shadow We roll dubs Ball in clubs Dimes, no scrubs If you're lookin' for a baller, baller (bitch) We roll dubs Ball in clubs Dimes, no scrubs If you're lookin' for a baller, baller I like a Cinderella story, but most of the time These nothin'-ass, gold diggin' hoes are fine A nigga frontin', you wanna have sex with a star? He drive a Benz, but it's the next nigga car The only thing he own is that outfit But he still stuck his dick in yo' mouth bitch And after all that gettin' fucked on the floor He called a taxi to take you home in the mornin' Dumb bitch, you just got fucked by a flunkie See you at the club and you actin' like you want me Don't make me laugh We get married, and you take half I don't think so, see you at the bank ho' You wanna walk down the aisle, but I can't go I got her number, but I never call her You better look around and find another baller, bitch We roll dubs Ball in clubs Dimes, no scrubs If you're lookin' for a baller, baller (bitch) We roll dubs Ball in clubs Dimes, no scrubs If you're lookin' for a baller, baller I don't want yo' key, you ain't gettin' mine Ask to use my car, you commitin' a crime Leave yo' panties or yo' bra, I throw 'em away Can't find the door? I show you the way Hope you come back, but you just can't stay We can get together on another day I come get you, when I miss you 'Cause if I see you every day, I'd probably diss you What you gon' do when you get you a baller? Rich man, what she gotta do to get you to call her? Better talk about, might like what you hear Say it right in her ear, every night of the year You can be together, bitch You better get a job if you wanna be rich Go to school or somethin', get a degree I know you wanna baller, but it can't be me From the yay, from the yay, poppin' my collar If you're lookin' for a baller, baller From the yay, from the yay, poppin' my collar If you're lookin' for a baller, baller Yay, yay, yay, what's up, what's up Phapi king You know what I'm talkin' about, lookin' for a whole dippin', you know what I'm sayin' Yeah, in Blairmore, you know I'm talkin' 'bout 'Frisco, Oakland You know what I'm talkin' 'bout, you gon' make me fuck with the E40 Too $hort you get what I'm saying Hey man, you niggaz got a misconception on this game, you know what I'm sayin' I need give you these niggaz a ballers a bottle of ketchup I mean 'cause you niggaz really need to catch up You niggas been dipping the muster to long You know what I'm talkin' about?