The Documentary
Higher
The Game
Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis
36
End
255
Internal
84
Multi
213
Slant
9
Chain
Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
It's that, it's that, it's that, it's that...chronic,✦ chronic,✦ chronic,✦ chronic✦
It's that, it's that, it's that, it's that...hydrolex, drolex,✦ drolex,✦ drolex✦
It's that, it's that, it's that, it's that...Westside,✦ Westside,✦ Westside,✦ Westside✦
It's that, it's that, it's that, it's that...Compton,✦ Compton,✦ Compton,✦ Compton✦
It's not that I can't stop, It's that I won't stop, I make it hot (I do it)
I'll be on top, as soon as the beat drop, I'll make the whole club rock (I do it)
Lace my Air Ones✦ up, put my gun up
I don't need that I'm riding wit Dre
Who don't love us, every✦ hood throwin' they dubs up
Who the fuck why'all thought was comin'✦ after✦ Young Buck
Hip hops worst nightmare, Mr. Gangsta✦ Rap is back in black Nike Airs
You want war, we can settle it right here
I got a squad, E-V-E and Busta✦ Rhymes✦ yeah
Or you could give me ya bitch, her with the light hair
Sit her next to these yellow✦ bottles, tea right there
Matter✦ fact I'll take you in the back
You in the hat, and you in the blue and the black
Lets have a gangsta✦ party✦
Somebody lean over✦ and tell Banks to order✦ another case of fortys
Yo Doc give them a coke with that, wake up the west coast is back
Show you how that low rider✦ bounce off the flo' - You ain't know?
(I can take you hiyaaaah)
It's the motherfuckin✦ chronic✦ nigga✦ that's whatsup✦ - roll that blunt
(I can take you hiyaaaah)
G-Unit,✦ Shady✦ Aftermath✦ I'm the motherfuckin✦ Game and
(I can take you hiyaaaah)
Like Dre did, I created a buzz without✦ a single like N.W.A. did
From the hood -liquor-✦ store to the state pen
This is gin and juice
The doc made the club R.O.C. without✦ Timbaland boots
First nigga✦ to put drolex✦ on a Bentley coupe
You want to pimp? I perm my shit up like snoop (Westside)✦
Chronic✦ 2005 motherfucker, put the purple in the dutch
"Let it Burn" like Usher✦ girl
Drop down, do the eagle, fuck that
Real niggaz✦ just pull up they pants and lean back girl
Make 50 spill his cris, he'll call you a bitch
I'ma✦ call you and hit , you can ya girlfriend, we can make it a flick
I got the lollipop if you want to lick
Or you can take a ride on the magic stick
Show you how that low rider✦ bounce off the flo' - You ain't know?
(I can take you hiyaaaah)
It's the motherfuckin✦ chronic✦ nigga✦ that's whatsup✦ - roll that blunt
(I can take you hiyaaaah)
G-Unit,✦ Shady✦ Aftermath✦ I'm the motherfuckin✦ Game and
(I can take you hiyaaaah)
Put 25's on the hummer,✦ why not
I'ma✦ be here for the next 10 summers
Drop me in the 4th quarter I'm fuckin'✦ up they money✦
I don't need sound scan I'm doin' my own numbers
When that impala✦ bounce you can see the chrome under✦
I got em' in every✦ color✦ yea I'm a known stunner
When I hit a switch I get higher✦ than long jumpers
Low ridin'✦ with a hood rat or a grown woman✦
And I'll do anything but I won't fuck Mariah✦
Even✦ if she had Ashanti butt naked✦ in bed
'Cause she got a forehead just like Tyra✦
I can say what the fuck I want, you thought Dre retired
Left me in 6-4 his Dayton✦ wires✦
These niggaz✦ is a waste of rhymin',✦ Doc got something to say be quiet
Look out for Detox
Show you how that low rider✦ bounce off the flo' - You ain't know?
(I can take you hiyaaaah)
It's the motherfuckin✦ chronic✦ nigga✦ that's whatsup✦ - roll that blunt
(I can take you hiyaaaah)
G-Unit,✦ Shady✦ Aftermath✦ I'm the motherfuckin✦ Game and
(I can take you hiyaaaah)
Technical Breakdown
9.2
Multisyllabic Rhymes8.8
Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)
Internal Rhymes9.0
Rhymes within a line (data-driven)
Wordplay / Double Entendres9.1
Clever language, metaphors, punchlines
Cadence / Rhythm9.3
Flow variation and timing (data-driven)
Vocabulary Complexity8.8
Range and depth of words used (data-driven)
Delivery / Breath Control9.1
Performance and control
Computed Score9.20
Production
— Dr. Dre, Mark BatsonBe the first to rate the production
Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™
The bars from 'Higher' by The Game effectively combine intricate internal and multisyllabic rhymes, resulting in a high technical rhyme score of 17.8 out of 20. The delivery and production are also noteworthy, enhancing the overall potency of the verse, highlighted by a strong cadence that captures the essence of West Coast hip-hop.
A+
8.8
Multisyllabic
9
Internal Rhymes
9.3
Cadence / Flow
8.8
Vocabulary
9.1
Wordplay
9.1
Delivery
repetition for emphasiscultural referencingcall and response
Rhyme Architecture: The rhyme scheme utilizes repetition of phrases for rhythmic effect, interspersed with complex internal rhymes that create a layered listening experience, while maintaining a consistent flow throughout.
Strong internal and multisyllabic rhymes
High energy delivery that drives the track forward
Effective use of cultural references to enhance relatability
Limited thematic depth within the verse