Lyrical Breakdown of Survive - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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I mean, what's gon' be first thing you do when you, uh, when you catch your big break, and you blow up, man? First thing I'ma do? I'ma get the fuck out the hood (uh) I gave 'em the story, they missed the whole plot Led 'em to water, but still they be high 'Drated, I'm afraid, I can't know the time 'Cause like every night, I be mournin' a lot Survivor's remorse, that's all I be thinkin' Livin' too hard, hear dyin' is easy The concept of tryin' is not on the menu When niggas you eat with just die e'ry week I got a friend I knew as a teen Had all the J's, had all the tings Had a few A's, drivin' a C But life is a B 'cause now he a fiend Survivor's remorse, the poster boy of it Pose you this question, who 'posed to be loyal? Nobody, your friend, your family, your bitch When you get money, it's only your lawyer, survive See through my lens, it get shady (shady) Can't turn my pain into patience this time Showin' no grace, but I'm grateful (grateful) We just livin' to survive Be grateful you woke up and got outta bed this mornin', at least you alive I get it, the odds was never cut out in your favor, at least you was tryin' I'm physically tired, got aspirations of the future inside of my mind Survivor's remorse, I think of the people I left, and I'm leavin' behind I gotta survive For all of my homies ain't make it this far, I gotta survive A couple of reasons you are who you are, you gotta survive Would you rather live or regret that you didn't? You gotta decide I'm livin' my story, it's already written, I gotta survive See through my lens, it get shady (shady) Can't turn my pain into patience this time Showin' no grace, but I'm grateful (grateful) We just livin' to survive (ooh-yeah) How many lives will they take? (Oh) When will the good times outweigh the goodbyes? Sometimes it's hard to be faithful (it's hard to be faithful) They can't say I ain't been tryin' (look) No funny, no funny, I just got to Dulles My stomach is turnin', I go to Glenarden I'm covered by flowers, I made my third album I buried my brother, y'all don't know the pain Runnin' on empty, I never did heal Luggage too heavy, I travel with pills What do you do if your man on parole? And he go where you go, but he don't know how to chill Survivor's remorse All of these youngins be dyin' too young All of these problems is foreign to y'all Y'all never paid for a child in a hearse for a bullet that missed everybody but her That's why I be sleepin' right after a Perc' If I get pulled over, just send me in there I did what I did 'cause I'd die if I don't You know how this shit go, it's survival, of course W- got hit, I was cryin' for months - told me, "Moe, you gotta keep goin' We know who did it and we linin' 'em up" Make 'em proud in this jawn and survive Survive with me, dawg, when everything else be a lot Survive See through my lens, it get shady (yeah-yeah, yeah) Showin' no grace, but I'm grateful (yeah-yeah, yeah) (Yeah-yeah, yeah) we just livin' to survive