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Strictly 4 My N.I.G.G.A.Z...

2Pac

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

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[Chorus]

Strictly^✦ for my, strictly^✦ for my, strictly^✦ for my niggas^✦

Strictly^✦ for my niggas,^✦ makin'^✦ G's

[Verse 2]

Reflected^✦ and disrespected,^✦ plus I'm rejected^✦

You're just another rapper,^✦ who swears he's makin'^✦ records

That's what they said whenever I would walk by

I never^✦ tripped though, always^✦ kept my head up high

Eventually I knew that I would find my way

After^✦ the darkest night always^✦ comes^✦ a brighter day

And some would say, that turned^✦ away^✦ is all you'll get

I just said "Bet!," and never^✦ let 'em see me sweat

'Cause in the end, I knew that I would have it all

While non-believers were prayin' for my downfall

And some would call and tell me that they wish me well

But in my heart, I'm knowin'^✦ that they wish me hell

Yo, get a real job, rappin'^✦ doesn't pay the rent

I hit the studio,^✦ 'cause that's where all my money^✦ went

Never^✦ surrender, it's all about^✦ the faith you've got

Don't ever^✦ stop, just push it 'til you hit the top

And if you drop, at least you know you gave your all

Be true to you, and that way you can never^✦ fall

But beware,^✦ these backstabbers ain't no joke

Just like a rope, they hang on you until^✦ you're broke

And when you're broke, they move onto^✦ the next dope

And there you are, can't even^✦ pay your car note

And when you reminisce, thinkin' how you got dissed^✦

Remember^✦ how it felt and then remember^✦ this

Be true to you, believe that there's^✦ no one bigger^✦

'Cause they can all suck dick, it's strictly^✦ for my niggas^✦

[Chorus]

Strictly^✦ for my, strictly^✦ for my, strictly^✦ for my niggas^✦

Strictly^✦ for my niggas,^✦ makin'^✦ G's

[Verse 3]

This is for the critics if you live up

Pick up my shit or I'll be back doin' stick-ups

I better^✦ see five stars next to my picture

If not, 2Pac will cop the Glock and come knockin' to getcha^✦

I told you once, motherfucker, I'm a nut

Play me like a butt and you'll be bleedin' when you're fucked^✦

Niggas^✦ know what's up but they be tryin' to hold me down

I'm comin'^✦ outta^✦ Oaktown, bitch fuck around

And it ain't where you from that makes^✦ you hardcore, nigga^✦

It's the way you throw them thangs in the war

And to the marks that be talkin'^✦ all that shit

Screamin' out the next nigga's^✦ name like a bitch

And the niggas^✦ that I ran into^✦ recently

The motherfuckers^✦ at the club that pulled^✦ the piece on me

You little bitches shoulda pulled^✦ the fuckin'^✦ trigger

Now you live in fear of a heartless-ass nigga^✦

Mr. Troublesome, niggas^✦ tried to play me with the gat

But like Terminator, nigga,^✦ I'll be back

Yeah, and I'll be back with a fuckin'^✦ army^✦

You tried to harm me, ring the alarm,^✦ G

'Cause most motherfuckers^✦ love to act up, without they backup

When they get jacked^✦ up, they crack up

It's strictly^✦ for my niggas^✦ at the show

So they know, not to play me like a ho

Strictly^✦ for my

[Chorus]

Strictly^✦ for my, strictly^✦ for my, strictly^✦ for my niggas^✦

Strictly^✦ for my niggas,^✦ makin'^✦ G's

Strictly^✦ for my, strictly^✦ for my, strictly^✦ for my niggas^✦

Strictly^✦ for my niggas,^✦ makin'^✦ G's

Strictly^✦ for my, strictly^✦ for my, strictly^✦ for my niggas^✦

Strictly^✦ for my niggas,^✦ makin'^✦ G's

Strictly^✦ for my, strictly^✦ for my, stric-stric-^✦

Strictly^✦ for my niggas,^✦ makin'^✦ G's

Strictly,^✦ strictly^✦ (For my niggas^✦ making^✦ G's), stric-stric-^✦

Strictly,^✦ strictly,^✦ stric-stric-^✦

(Strictly^✦ for my niggas,^✦ makin'^✦ G's) Strictly^✦ for my niggas,^✦ makin'^✦ G's

Strictly^✦ for my, strictly^✦ for my, strictly^✦ for my niggas^✦

Strictly^✦ for my niggas,^✦ makin'^✦ G's

Strictly^✦ for my, strictly^✦ for my, strictly^✦ for my niggas^✦ (Mr. Fuck-a-Cop)^✦

Strictly^✦ for my niggas,^✦ makin'^✦ G's

Technical Breakdown

6.8

Multisyllabic Rhymes9.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes8.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres5.0

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm6.5

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity5.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control7.0

Performance and control

Computed Score6.83

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Critic Analysis

RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

2Pac uses a relentless, rhythmic persistence in his delivery that compensates for a straightforward lyrical approach, focusing on personal narrative and perseverance over complex wordplay.

9.5

Multisyllabic

8.5

Internal Rhymes

6.5

Cadence / Flow

Vocabulary

Wordplay

Delivery

End-rhyme consistencyRhythmic cadenceAutobiographical narrativeInternal rhyme clustersMotivational cadence

Rhyme Architecture: The verse utilizes a consistent AABB and AAAA rhyme structure, heavily relying on single and double-syllable end rhymes that maintain a driving, predictable, and punchy rhythmic pocket.

Verified Doubles & Entendres

"they wish me hell"

① They desire for me to experience suffering or damnation.② A subversion of the common social pleasantry 'wish me well,' highlighting the hidden enmity of his detractors.

"I hit the studio, 'cause that's where all my money went"

① The literal cost of recording and studio time.② A manifestation of his total commitment and belief in his career path, sacrificing financial stability for his craft.

High emotional resonance and conviction in delivery

Strong rhythmic foundation that maintains the listener's attention

Clear, relatable narrative arc of overcoming adversity

Effective use of the 'setup-payoff' structure for motivational messaging

Limited use of complex metaphors or intricate wordplay

Relies on standard tropes and common vernacular for the era

Lack of dynamic shifts in content or flow intensity

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