Lyrical Breakdown of Year Of The Dragon - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Year Of The Dragon" 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 "Year Of The Dragon" 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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Yellow cheese bus, getting beatings if I cuss Lay away another day in striped lees and le tigres Rock the leather bomber, mama tried to stop Paranoid cuz this boy around my neighborhood got shot Name plate, hair straight, metal braces on my teeth Fat laces on my feet, when crack first hits the streets I used to push up on the girls, Salt N Pepa, push it, push it D's in school cuz the music was my focus Jokes in class, but when I learned I didn't pass I knew it was my ass with my mother's leather lash Belt buckle said Nelly-Nel, similar to Melle Mel Mo' hits the third rail, beat street makes Gazelle sell As the tale gets poetic, watch the streets turn magnetic Tawana Brawney's rape is alleged Hang out hooky places, watch street corners turn to oasis Young men aspire to be Scarfaces In the year of the dragon, lots of men disappear As quiet as it's kept, they won't be back next year Yo, yo, watch out for the black van Yo, yo, planes exploding Yo, close your doors Yo, nobody's safe, Halloween, October 31st Yo, close your doors Yo, kids are disappearing Yo... Late at night, the light was bright on the Ave I went to pick up cash from my cousin, Little Kev He told me Joe had a dream, in jail he got steamed His wife become a fiend, fucking Little Raheem Damn, drugs will make you do terrible things He told me when he get out, he's murdering by any means The day came, I saw him on the train He pulled his gun and aimed, and started firing like the Son of Cain I saw civilians running for they life Like the devil on judgement night, running from Christ Ice and Amaretto, please, as I fell to my knees Being shot by Ferguson, the vigilante In the year of the dragon, lots of men disappear As quiet as it's kept, they won't be back next year So, CNN, know what I'm saying? Ferguson is at court, and he's his own lawyer You know what I mean, what's going on? Talk to me This is definitely the last days Jewish calendar has read me a rhyme for year 2000 Watch your back, watch your back, watch your back Kleph, it kinda remind me of this chick I once knew Used to be a dime, now she's strung out in Bellevue See, the serpent play tricks, run game like the Knicks Build you up just to lose the championship I seen her reminisce over Wu-Tang, could it be that simple? She lost her prince cuz there were thieves in the temple Tragic depression made her lose all her teeth Lost and turned out, gave her body to the streets Sweet Mary, don't you weep, still waters run deep So be careful of the company you keep In the year of the dragon, lots of men disappear As quiet as it's kept, they won't be back next year Yo, I'm frustrated, you know what I mean? I used to work at McDonald's, just got fired I'm coming back in there and I'm spraying everybody The boss, the manager Yo, these are definitely the last days Yo, here he comes with his gun Yo, duck, duck Black Panther Yo, nobody's protected Yo, 666, watch your back Don't get caught in a rapture Yo, AIDS, Moses, the Plague, watch your back Pharaoh, let my people go Yo, watch your back, last days Nobody's protected Yo, my little sisters, Rose and Sharon Yo, yo, nobody's protected Not even Rose and Sharon, nobody's protected Yo, you try to come get my sister, I'mma get you first I'mma be driving a hearse, yo, cuz nobody's protected