Lyrical Breakdown of Man Down - A Journey through Words and Rhymes

Welcome to the detailed analysis of "Man Down" on Lazyjot. Here, we unravel the lyrical complexity and artistic brilliance that define this iconic song.

  • Lyric Overview: Witness how Xzibit weaves words into powerful emotions and vivid imagery. From intricate rhyme schemes to compelling storytelling, every line in "Man Down" 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 Xzibit 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 Xzibit's narrative.

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Uh, since niggas is on quarantine A nigga rapping in some, like, house shoes I-I don't, I don't even know if we supposed To be able to do this with our feet out I, okay, go, anyone, okay, I'ma go anyway, yeah Saddle up, pour libation in my cup In the spirit of the living legends Daz and Kurupt Fuck a bitch, get a bag and your life and run it up Post-Corona, I'm gon' be a rap promoter So I can book them desperate niggas, disrespect them niggas Have some empty-ass venues and check them niggas I been asked to stop drinking but I'm no quitter I'm who's coming to dinner, a professional winner Slightly retarded, emotionally I'm battered and bitter Hoarding gasoline and groceries that'll last 'til the winter More importantly I am biased, making horrible decisions From where I'm living to who I'm giving some money and women Women be claiming I want 'em but I ain't looking for pussy Unless it does something special, making a noise like a Wookie Whoop me a nigga for looky-looing, the fuck is you doing? I'm going crazy in quarantine, I don't even feel human, fuck (Yeah) Seh me shot e seek out pussy dem (Pussy dem) And me fire reach out to nuff a dem Badman, me roll like the shutter dem (Shutter dem) And nuff coppa shower pon all a dem man down Man down Tell dem people that me killing spree, it nah done So when me pop off and me rock off, dem can't run (Ayy, ayy) We chop up any boy just for fun, say man down What the fuck? I repeat, what the fuck? Post-Corona, there's no more passing the blunt We ain't dapping it up, just salute when you see me People believing everything they seeing on the TV I just bought six bottles of Henny from the Ralph's To get drunk and sit home on my couch Thousands and thousands on Postmates, I'm sick of working out Take the canned cheese, spray it in my mouth, I'm depressed (Um, what the fuck are you watching?) All I think about is breasts And how to get this hot dog water out my nuts onto your chest Fans only Pornhub cash app relationships You could literally point, drag, click, post and make a bitch Yeah, I'm just a serial killer But I ain't killing nobody, I'm staring up at the ceiling After the quarantine, I'll be ready and willing Until then, I'm just smoking and chilling Seh me shot e seek out pussy dem (Pussy dem) And me fire reach out to nuff a dem Badman, me roll like the shutter dem (Shutter dem) And nuff coppa shower pon all a dem man down Man down Tell dem people that me killing spree, it nah done So when me pop off and me rock off, dem can't run (Ayy, ayy) We chop up any boy just for fun, say man down The don gorgon (Ooh) Make way, bitch, I beg your pardon (Ah, ha) You reassured by larger London (Ooh) Whasta say a prayer, put your man down (Ha) The culprits ran away, them long gone Guitar string broke when I pluck your girl's thong I keep the plan to stay working but something's gone wrong (Ooh) You fucked my distribution up to Hong Kong Bobby digi shot, bust my nigga, bang, bang Success, it is a must we drop a bomb, bomb Please just remain calm You see them bad boy, them you should refrain from (Ooh) Tattoo on my arm one of the main psalms (Ooh) Challenged by the fact you got a gay moms (Ha) Look, when it's war, we gotta raise arms (Ha) And buy Xzibit's grenades, napalm (Yeah) Seh me shot e seek out pussy dem (Pussy dem) And me fire reach out to nuff a dem Badman, me roll like the shutter dem (Shutter dem) And nuff coppa shower pon all a dem man down Man down Tell dem people that me killing spree, it nah done So when me pop off and me rock off, dem can't run (Ayy, ayy) We chop up any boy just for fun, say man down