Lyrical Breakdown of Election Time - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Election Time" 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 "Election Time" 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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My generation like We're okay As long as we got music, we gon' dance all day He gon' vote Taylor Swift, she gon' vote Kanye, yeah, yeah Election time is coming We're okay As long as we got music, we gon' party all day She gon' vote U2, he gon' vote Coldplay, play, play Election time is coming Immigration, socialism, capitalism, racism Health care, welfare, seems like nobody cares Big business, corporation, small business, taxation Unemployment, education, my generation Built a space station so when you google earth You can see all the Haitians as they rebuild their nation With fair trade, everybody trades You trade, I trade and everybody gets paid Election time around the corner Who you gon' vote for? We're okay Election time around the corner What you gon' fight for? We're okay Election time around the corner Who you gon' vote for? We're okay Election time is coming Do you want peace or war? Alternative energy or oil in your SUV Tell me what you're looking for, we about to have it all Gun control, infrastructure, agriculture, manufacturer Hip Hop, be my culture, tell me what you think about us Technology and foreign policy I need the bailout money to stimulate economy Raised on family values, my life be my testament King had a dream and you too can be the president Election time around the corner Who you gon' vote for? We're okay Election time around the corner What you gon' fight for? We're okay Election time around the corner Who you gon' vote for? We're okay Election time is coming Do you want peace or war? But the kids like We're okay As long as we got music, we gon' dance all day He gon' vote Taylor Swift, she gon' vote Kanye, yeah, yeah Election time is coming But the kids like We're okay As long as we got music, we gon' party all day She gon' vote U2, he gon' vote Coldplay, play, play Election time is coming You know what? What? Why don't you take some of that stuff I grew up on You know what I'm talkin' about? Gramps was a voodoo priest, Dad was a preacher Uncle was a Mason, I was raised Christian Best friend, Muslim, al-salam-alakum My manager was Jewish, he taught me Shabbat Shalom Flatbush Rastas taught me the scriptures Haile Selassie, Marcus Garvey Saint L'ouverture, Haitian Revolution Napoleon's Army got spanked by them Haitians Toussaint St. Jean with the info Did you know that a Haitian founded Chicago? If I was president The first thing I would do is get my people out them tents Election time is coming My generation like We're okay As long as we got music, we gon' dance all day He gon' vote Taylor Swift, she gon' vote Kanye, yeah, yeah Election time is coming But the kids like We're okay As long as we got music, we gon' party all day She gon' vote U2, he gon' vote Coldplay, play, play Election time is coming I wanna thank you all for coming to see me here You could have been anywhere But you've chosen to come to the Haitian Experience to see us I go by the name of Wyclef Jean, straight from Haiti And that's my brother Steph on the drums