Lyrical Breakdown of Ungrateful & Thankful - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Ungrateful & Thankful" 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 "Ungrateful & Thankful" 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 got 'em, Folarin I just had dinner with the Obamas, what did you do? Hop up on Twitter talkin' about the stuff you don't do Rockin' Valore, shorty, 'cause that is what you gon' do 'Cause I be out on New Balance, stylin' like it's '02 God with the pro tools, boss and a good dude Ball like it's Government, Watts you could come through Hide the funds, hide the funds, I'm the city voice Hide the funds, hide the funds, all you hear is oy! One time for B.D.R., we just tryin' see you out I used to be with Nas beatin' every city up Watchin' you talkin' to 'em, respected by the O.G.s Rappers was wearing garbage, I put 'em onto Supreme I got no problems from anybody on the TV 'Cause I got some partners from Choppa, Choppa, Choppa City On top, really, coldest in my city, coldest in my county Who's messin' with me? I was sellin' sneakers, I was sellin' C.D.s Now I'm sellin' streams and women's dreams and meaning I be seein' thing that used to be official That's why I speak to God and tell him please forgive me I been ungrateful, I'm thankful (and thankful) I been ungrateful, I'm thankful (and thankful) I been ungrateful but thankful (but thankful) I been ungrateful but thankful (but thankful) Maybe I got it all too fast, too soon Been livin' life no fence, no rules And I been try'na make it last, makin' moves (makin' moves) But I'mma hop in this foreign and act a fool, 'schrrr, schrrr' Maybe I been ungrateful (ungrateful) I been ungrateful, I'm thankful (and thankful) I been ungrateful, I'm thankful (and thankful) Lord forgive me I've been ungrateful I been ungrateful but thankful (but thankful) I been ungrateful but thankful Orderly now we focused, roll wit' me get your dough up In the city where desert ass Harlem heat like I'm Booker T See honestly, I'm a champion I am drivin' to nowhere All this cappin' they doin' got me rather annoyed Let me gather these suckas, ain't about to be scared Ain't no ladder match winner but I got my strap in the air And I got my head in the sky high but I'm rather prepared Nothin' sweet on my side, they buildin' cavities there, hold up In my bag, in my bag, in my Goyard (in my Goyard) Pop a tag, pop a tag, tear the store up (tear the store up) Tell the cab that's my bag, that's my chauffeur (that's my chauffeur) 'Cause shit look bad in my pad, now it's over so I been ungrateful, I'm thankful (I'm thankful) I been ungrateful, I'm thankful (I'm thankful) I been ungrateful, I'm thankful (I'm thankful) I been ungrateful, I'm thankful (I'm thankful) Maybe I got it all too fast, too soon Been livin' life no fence, no rules And I been try'na make it last, makin' moves (makin' moves) But I'mma hop in this foreign and act a fool, 'schrrr, schrrr' Maybe I been ungrateful (ungrateful) I been ungrateful, I'm thankful I been ungrateful, I'm thankful (Lord forgive me I've been ungrateful) I been ungrateful but thankful (but thankful) I been ungrateful but thankful (thankful) In my bag, in my bag, in my Goyard (in my Goyard) Pop a tag, pop a tag, tear the store up (tear the store up) Tell the cab that's my bag, that's my chauffeur (that's my chauffeur) 'Cause things look bad in my pad, now it's over so And all I had was you, you came through Even when I'm wrong, I'm wrong And when I'm right, I'm wrong Even when I'm wrong, I'm wrong And when I'm right, I'm wrong Even when I'm wrong, I'm wrong And when I'm right, I'm wrong In my bag, in my bag, in my Goyard (in my Goyard) Pop a tag, pop a tag, tear the store up (tear the store up) Tell the cab that's my bag, that's my chauffeur (that's my chauffeur) Messin' with me (no)