Lyrical Breakdown of Bicentennial - A Journey through Words and Rhymes
Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Bicentennial" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.
- Lyric Overview: Witness how Wyclef Jean weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Bicentennial" 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 Wyclef Jean 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 Wyclef Jean's narrative.
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Spoken: Wyclef Jean:
Welcome to My country
1: Wyclef Jean:
Man,
When its cold in New York (uh)
I jump on my G4 (yeah)
I head out to haiti (yeah)
Go chill in the caribbean
Sippin' Refugee rum (yeah)
Under the coconut tree (yeah)
We gonna bounce the world with a new dance from the refugee
Spoken: Wyclef Jean:
123
Lets go
Wyclef Jean:
Every body do the kompa
(all the ways)
Every body do the kompa
(keep your hips in place)
Every body do the kompa
(2 steps get closa)
Every body do the kompa
(wind your body like you know her)
I see y'all do the macarena
I see you dance to the salsa
I see you move it to the cha cha (slide)
Every body do the kompa
o way o way o
o way o way
o way o way o
o way o way
o way o way o
o way o way
o way o way o
bridge: Wyclef Jean:
sweet mickey just walked in the dancehall 2night
(o mickey,
you so fine,
you so fine,
you blow my mind,
hey mickey,
hey mickey, mickey, mickey, mickey!)
2: Sweet Mickey:
I am the ladies man
with the peoples band
every time the dj play us
people jumping up and play us
we cant wait to dance
thats when they take on the real lance
Wyclef Jean:
So leave your guns and knives at home
refugees on the right peform
Wyclef Jean:
Every body do the kompa
(all the ways)
Every body do the kompa
(keep your hips in place)
Every body do the kompa
(2 steps get closa)
Every body do the kompa
(wind your body like you know her)
I see y'all do the macarena
I see you dance to the salsa
I see you move it to the cha cha (slide)
Every body do the kompa
o way o way o
o way o way
o way o way o
o way o way
o way o way o
o way o way
o way o way o
Sweet Mickey:
Say
Milky walked into the dance hall 2night
I'm the Haitian princess
With the peoples band
every time the djs play us
people jump around and pay us
after call them shades
now put your hands up on my waist
No need to come to the altahome
and wash your sins and im on the phone
Bridge 2: Wyclef Jean:
We've been kicked, we've been stabbed, we've been shot
Lord we've been abbused
Lord knows
Everytime they throwus down
we stand up and hold our ground
get it right
get it right
get salsa, sumba
what if I told you it came from kompa
Wyclef Jean:
Fill my culture
this is the blood and the warrior from haiti yes more
Sweet Mickey:
This is the Bicentennial
Sweet Mickey:
Ehh, Lakay
Ehh, Lakay
Nou pwale fete moin
Lakay nou pwal fete
mama kou mama
Lakay nou bwal fete wo
Lakay nou bwal fete
Wyclef Jean:
Right, Left
Right, Left
All my soldiers
Cmon, Cmon
La, la, la, la, la
la, la, la, la, la
Wyclef Jean:
L'eve Main nou anlé mezamni
chanté avec nou mezamni
La, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la
Even if you cant understand
let me see you rock wit the band
Wyclef Jean:
Every body do the kompa
(all the ways)
Every body do the kompa
(keep your hips in place)
Every body do the kompa
(2 steps get closa)
Every body do the kompa
(wind your body like you know her)
I see y'all do the macarena
I see you dance to the salsa
I see you move it to the cha cha (slide)
Every body do the kompa
o way o way o
o way o way
o way o way o
o way o way
o way o way o
o way o way
o way o way o
bridge: Wyclef Jean:
sweet mickey just walked in the dancehall 2night
(o mickey,
you so fine,(the record about to get stupid)
you so fine,(Its about to get stupid)
you blow my mind,(Lets stop)
hey mickey)
This is Ancito!
The world famous(the world famous)!