Lyrical Breakdown of Gunpowder (feat. Ms. Lauryn Hill) - A Journey through Words and Rhymes
Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Gunpowder (feat. Ms. Lauryn Hill)" 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 "Gunpowder (feat. Ms. Lauryn Hill)" 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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I asked my mother, "Why do you cry?"
She said, "Your brother, he just died"
Well, I told him not to go outside
He said he had to fight for his country's right
But don't you know that mo-mother
Don't you know that we can't stop the violence, no
Because the war is not over
Until you can feel love, peace an' hear silence
But I smell gunpowder
My brother's been dead ever since
I didn't believe it, but when I saw him I was convinced
Two shots to the head, he was already dead, Lord
I headed for revenge in the city of Port-au-Prince
Screamin', "Bro-brother"
Don't you know that we can't stop the violence, no
Because the war is not over
Until you can feel love, peace an' hear silence
But I smell gunpowder
Zion's gunpowder, L.A.'s gunpowder
I wanna know why
Christians pray for a new day
We don't need no, we don't need no, we don't need no
But it's still the same way
I wanna know why
Ghetto people pray for a new day
Hey, hey, hey
An' it's still the same way
But the preacher man told me
"Good things come to those who wait"
Do good things come to those who wait?
I wanna know tell me
Good thing come to those who wait
Do good things come to those who wait?
We wanna know, we wanna know, we wanna know
Pe-people
Don't you know that we can't stop the violence, no
Because the war is not over
Until you can feel love, peace, an' hear the silence
But I smell gunpowder
Brooklyn's gunpowder, Shaolin's gunpowder
Uptown's gunpowder, Jersey's gunpowder
Even in New Zealand's gunpowder
Australia's gunpowder, Brixton's gunpowder
Even in New Haven's gunpowder
The Carnival, anything can happen
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