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I have mixed feeling about taking lyrics out of their musical context and analyzing them line by line: most songs sound stupid, trite, simplistic, etc., when approached in this manner. Music and lyrics are inextricably bound and offer commentary upon each other. All nuance, inflection, mood, and tone are lost in this technique.
However, it can also be funny and revealing, and Seamus Hughes of Rap Truth seems to be good at it:
- Mystikal
“Shake it Fast”
Mmm! Mmm, mmm, mmm
Mystikal becomes the new Campbell Soup Spokesman…
Oooh-OOOH!
Oh, I only see good things from this song already…
Shake ya ass, but watch yourself
Take a bath, wash yourself…
Shake ya ass, show me what you workin with
She’s working on a term paper…
I came here with my dick in my hand
Spare no detail, Mys.
Don’t make me leave here with my foot in yo’ ass; be cool
Mystikal is the ultimate of cool.
And don’t worry bout how I’m rippin this shit
Don’t worry, be happy.
When I’m flippin what I’m kickin nigga, that’s just what I do
That’s just how he rolls, playa……
Rap without the rhythm is like a day without sunshine, or something, but there is a lot of weird shit in there.
