The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, a neo-soul and R&B record, combines musical genres such as soul, hip hop, and reggae. Some songs are focused on the soul of hip hop. Musically, 'When It Hurts Too Bad' is old roots reggae blended with soul. Although "Forgive Them Dad" and "Lost Ones" are mainly in English, both feature singing in patois, which is the traditional dialect in Jamaica.