Lyrical Breakdown of What About The Baby (Feat. Mary J. Blige) - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "What About The Baby (Feat. Mary J. Blige)" 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 "What About The Baby (Feat. Mary J. Blige)" 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.
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(feat. Mary J. Blige) [Intro: Wyclef Jean] I want to apologize for makin you wait so long for the sequel Wyclef, Mary J., this one called What About the Baby You ever been like [Verse One: Wyclef] Let me talk to my daughter Daughter this is your poppa I know it's been a while We haven't talked [Mary J. Blige] But daddy you've been gone And me and mom have been all alone It's been a struggle and you weren't there for us He say [Wyclef Jean] Okay, when I called you She wouldn't put you on the phone She call the police, restrainin order 50 feet, from my home I tried, I ain't lyin It's so sad that the heavens cryin, AYY~! Once a boy and twice a man I'm just tryin to do the best I can Give me a chance girl [Chorus: Wyclef] A grown man ain't supposed to cry So why does water fill my eyes when I hear your voice Everything gon' be alright Baby girl I'm by your side, dry your eyes [Verse Two: Mary J. Blige] Let's talk this over Now see I heard everything that you told her But it's gon' take more than words for you to be a father, uh-huh Responsibilities of a man Like stayin faithful just for the fam' What if she knew that you chose another over her mother, aowwww! So you called her and I wouldn't put her on the phone I called the police yes, restrainin order 50 feet, from my home I tried, I ain't lyin It's so sad that the heavens are cryin, yeahhh Once a girl, twice of a man And I'ma try to do the best I can I can't give you a chance noooo [Chorus: Blige] A woman ain't supposed to cry So why don't you just wipe your eyes, dry your eyes You've learned a house is not a home When you're living all alone, and you want back home [Verse Three: Wyclef] WAIT A MINUTE GIRL! You're my joy, happiness that you bring Turn the fall back to spring girl, you're my bling You a hip-hop song I heard for the first time time Studied all the words to the rhyme You're my life, without you there's no sun, there's no moon There's no stars, shinin in the ni-iight [Mary J. Blige] But if I give you a chance, would you show me you care Be a man, no matter what the circumstances AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHOW~! [Chorus: Wyclef] A grown man ain't supposed to cry So why does water fill my eyes when I hear your voice [Blige] You've learned a house is not a home When you're living all alone, and you want back home [Chorus: Wyclef] A grown man ain't supposed to cry So why does water fill my eyes when I hear your voice (What about the baby~! What about the baby~!) Everything gon' be alright Baby girl I'm by your side, I apologize! I cry, and I cry, I cry [fades out]