R U Still Down? (Remember Me)
Where Do We Go from Here (Interlude)
2Pac
Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis
3
End
12
Internal
7
Multi
25
Slant
3
Chain
Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Outro]
Rest in peace, to Kato, Mental,✦ Joshua
All the other real G's that passed away in ninety-three
In ninety-four, and more
What do we do? For us?
(Who's afraid✦ of the punk police?✦ to my niggas✦ run the streets, fuck peace) (Who's afraid✦ of the punk police?✦ to my niggas✦ run the streets, fuck peace)
Technical Breakdown
6.9
Multisyllabic Rhymes9.5
Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)
Internal Rhymes9.5
Rhymes within a line (data-driven)
Wordplay / Double Entendres4.0
Clever language, metaphors, punchlines
Cadence / Rhythm6.0
Flow variation and timing (data-driven)
Vocabulary Complexity6.0
Range and depth of words used (data-driven)
Delivery / Breath Control7.5
Performance and control
Computed Score6.88
Production
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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™
The verse functions primarily as a rhythmic memorial, prioritizing emotional resonance and cadence-driven cadence over complex literary devices.
B
9.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
6
Cadence / Flow
6
Vocabulary
4
Wordplay
7.5
Delivery
AnaphoraStaccato deliveryRhythmic repetitionList-based memorialization
Rhyme Architecture: The rhyme scheme relies on a consistent internal and end-rhyme structure ('Joshua', 'ninety-three', 'ninety-four', 'more') that anchors the performance in a repetitive, dirge-like rhythm.
Verified Doubles & Entendres
"punk police"
① Law enforcement agencies viewed by the speaker as illegitimate.② A derogatory label questioning the authenticity and bravery of the officers.
Exceptional emotional resonance
Strong command of cadence within the pocket
Effective use of repetition to build intensity
Lack of complex figurative language
Wordplay is minimal and functional rather than inventive
Structure is largely repetitive rather than progressive