Lyrical Breakdown of When I was young - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

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

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

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Arm niggas in the front, touch security, get your gas Spend a nigga ten years, wouldn't expect nothin' less Niggas do what I did, and they think that it's a flex Hit the weed, hold it in, niggas say it with your chest Out all of niggas in the game I'm the player with the best Step back, then I hit him with the fade away I might play him with the left Gotta mix with me, then I might play it on a jet Like you down four games, niggas play and get swept I might rock some dental straight from Japan on him They ain't gon' be satisfied 'til I snap and put my hands on him Tell a clap to throw some bands on him Skinny niggas smokin' We like Snoop and actin' like I'm Camеron Big jacket, baggy pants on I know exactly who they cheerin' for That's my word, oh, this weed gеttin' served Keep it, we can pass, 'cause we want the purse first We're the stripper from the south, shakin' ass right there When you can't get it passed, you don't know the right words Found out when I was young, if you got a plan, you stick to it Then it really might work I could never be a lame, I could never be a square I'm a taylor, I'm livin' lifetime I'm a Taylor and I live my life turnt My bitch fire, yo bitch burnt Smoked KK and I used to smoke purp And my dog just did a hummin', put a nigga on the shirt Spill champagne on my pants, on the jetpack Terminus T.G.O.D. chatted on me and it's permanent We ain't ever asked for no handouts, we earned a shit Fast car like a NASCAR, won a tournament Bitch pay a fucker with the lights on She want me to keep on my eyes on Want me to put on one of my songs Money keep callin' on my phone That's my word, oh this weed gettin' served Keep it, we can pass, 'cause we want the purse first We're the stripper from the south, shakin' ass right there When you can't get it passed, you don't know the right words Found out when I was young, if you got a plan, you stick to it Then it really might work I could never be a lame, I could never be a square I'm a taylor, I'm livin' life turnt