2Pacalypse Now
Something Wicked
2Pac
Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis
0
End
27
Internal
118
Multi
27
Slant
0
Chain
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[Outro]
Something✦ (Something)✦ wicked✦ (Wicked)✦ this way comes✦ (Comes)✦
Something✦ (Something)✦ wicked✦ (Wicked)✦ this way comes✦ (Comes)✦
Something✦ (Something)✦ wicked✦ (Wicked)✦ this way comes✦ (Comes)✦
Something✦ (Something)✦ wicked✦ (Wicked)✦ this way comes✦ (Comes)✦
Something✦ (Something)✦ wicked✦ (Wicked)✦ this way comes✦ (Comes)✦
Something✦ (Something)✦ wicked✦ (Wicked)✦ this way comes✦ (Comes)✦
Something✦ (Something)✦ wicked✦ (Wicked)✦ this way comes✦ (Comes)✦
Something✦ (Something)✦ wicked✦ (Wicked)✦ this way comes✦ (Comes)✦
Something✦ (Something)✦ wicked✦ (Wicked)✦ this way comes✦ (Comes)✦
Something✦ (Something)✦ wicked✦ (Wicked)✦ this way comes✦ (Comes)✦
Something✦ (Something)✦ wicked✦ (Wicked)✦ this way comes✦ (Comes)✦
Something✦ (Something)✦ wicked✦ (Wicked)✦ this way comes✦ (Comes)✦
Something✦ (Something)✦ wicked✦ (Wicked)✦ this way comes✦ (Comes)✦
Something✦ (Something)✦ wicked✦ (Wicked)✦ this way comes✦ (Comes)✦
Something✦ (Something)✦ wicked✦ (Wicked)✦ this way comes✦ (Comes)✦
Something✦ wicked,✦ wicked,✦ wicked✦ comes✦
Something✦ wicked✦ this way comes✦
Wicked,✦ something✦ wicked✦ (Kick it) this way comes✦
Something✦ wicked✦ (Kick it) this way comes✦
Wicked,✦ kick it, this way comes✦
Wicked,✦ kick it, this way comes✦
Wicked,✦ wicked,✦ this way comes✦
Wicked,✦ wicked,✦ this way comes✦
Wicked,✦ wicked,✦ this way comes✦
Technical Breakdown
5.2
Multisyllabic Rhymes9.5
Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)
Internal Rhymes7.5
Rhymes within a line (data-driven)
Wordplay / Double Entendres2.0
Clever language, metaphors, punchlines
Cadence / Rhythm3.3
Flow variation and timing (data-driven)
Vocabulary Complexity4.5
Range and depth of words used (data-driven)
Delivery / Breath Control6.5
Performance and control
Computed Score5.15
Production
— Jeremy JacksonBe the first to rate the production
Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™
The verse relies almost exclusively on rhythmic repetition and auditory texture rather than lyrical density or complex metaphor.
C
9.5
Multisyllabic
7.5
Internal Rhymes
3.3
Cadence / Flow
4.5
Vocabulary
2
Wordplay
6.5
Delivery
Repetitive mantra-style vocalizationPhonetic playRhythmic cadence manipulationAuditory looping
Rhyme Architecture: The scheme is circular and heavily recursive, relying on an iterative loop of a single Shakespearean reference ('Something wicked this way comes') mixed with rhythmic ad-libs like 'kick it' to create a hypnotic, percussion-heavy flow.
Verified Doubles & Entendres
"Kick it"
① A directive to start the music or increase the energy.② A phonetic mutation of 'wicked' serving as a rhythmic percussive filler.
High intensity and atmospheric consistency
Excellent use of phonetic repetition to build tension
Strong vocal presence and rhythmic drive
Lack of complex wordplay or metaphor
High level of repetition limits lyrical narrative
Absence of traditional punchlines or clever word associations