Lyrical Breakdown of Only The Strong Survive - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Only The Strong Survive" 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 "Only The Strong Survive" 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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Yeah men, its going down bitch Motherfucker can't be we Only the strong suvive, only the strong suvive Short dawg is in the house (only the strong suvive) 93 bitch I always heard that you gotta be strong if you wanna survive Get your diploma, go to college, get a nine to five Every year, you're makin' 30 Gs a pop Workin', see, and you're tied to the white man's jock Movin' out of the ghetto 'cause it troubles you Makin' payments on a BMW I know you never would settle for the minimum snaps And have to live in the ghetto where the blacks be at And send your kids to a school that don't really teach How could I give a fuck about a motherfucking college degree, biatch You think I wanna getcha, take you to the motel and straight raw with ya You must be crazy, smokin' that chronic I take you to the motel and then put my rubber on it And hope it don't bust so I can stay alive 'Cause only the strong survive You little shit, biatch Only the strong survive Only the strong survive Only the strong survive Only the strong survive So tell me what it is, man, tell me what you want Not talkin' 'bout the music but we likes to funk Ain't no such thang as a Oakland punk It don't matter who you are, you'll be in the trunk You come twenty-five deep or maybe ten If I let your push me, then you push me again He was six foot four, they used to call him 'Sir' But he was smooth, gunned down by a teenage gangstar No bigger than me, never could be his self Always tryin' to act like someone else There just ain't no future for us young black men 'Cause we always get killed or sent to the pen But even Malcolm X was a ex-convict And you can bet I won't go fo' it next time, biatch I'm kinda strong with my bullets in the clip That's why I never trip 'cause only the strong survive Only the strong survive Only the strong survive Only the strong survive Only the strong survive Only the strong survive Only the strong survive Only the strong survive You say, "Be a man, let's go toe to toe" But that was like fifteen years ago They say, "Only the strong will survive" But brothers be strong and still they die But you gotta get around that bullshit All the things we used to do, we can't push No more 'cause ain't nobody trippin' on us You wanna fight, fuck around and get shot up See you layin' there, bleedin', losin' the fight All behind a broad and that just ain't right You could live or die, it just doesn't make a difference 'Cause everybody knows about your sorry ass, simpin' for a hoe I thought you knew life is but the punk motherfuckers can't handle his So you weak fizz news ain't no surprise 'cause only the strong survive, biatch Only the strong survive Only the strong survive Only the strong survive Only the strong survive