True Magic

Undeniable

Yasiin Bey (Mos Def)

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

29

End

98

Internal

40

Multi

105

Slant

9

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Chorus]
(No matter✦ how hard you try
You can't stop us now)
Yea, the undeniable✦
(There ain't no future✦ in fronting✦
So just love me now)
Yea, the undeniable✦
[Post-Chorus 1]
So I start a flow
Just want y'all to know
Just who your listening to
Black Dante
So listen✦ let me tell ya
Who I am, and how I do
The undeniable✦
[Verse 2]
Respect a foundation that they can't hold
And it's bullet,✦ shatter, and earthquake✦ proof
See how I drop the jewel,✦ it's the golden✦ rule
A-B-C, Always✦ be cool
They need to teach it at every✦ school
It's the A-B-Y✦ Always✦ be you
Def, and I always✦ been true
Real, true, skill, true Ill
Ghetto✦ world I know exactly how it feels
Some go work, and some go steal
Children grow, women✦ produce
And we rock on no matter✦ what you do
[Chorus]
(No matter✦ how hard you try
You can't stop us now)
Yea, the undeniable✦
(There ain't no future✦ in fronting✦
So just love me now)
Yea, the undeniable✦
[Post Chorus 2]
Yea, the undeniable,✦ spread love y'all
6x spread love, it's the Brooklyn✦ way
13x spread love, [alternating]
Every✦ day, Brooklyn✦ way, can't deny,✦ no
Matter✦ how hard you try
Can't deny,✦ can't deny,✦ can't deny✦
Spread love you can give us a one
[Outro]
Uh, What it is, what you want
Get your mind right
It's the beat to bump
It's like one for the treble, two for the bass
Make no mistake,✦ you are rockin with
Black Dante
The undeniable✦
Ha, Yea, The undeniable✦
Fantastic
Raw, dynamic, and real
You got the feel
Yea, the undeniable✦
Spread love
Undeniable✦
Spread love
Yea, the undeniable✦
Brooklyn✦ way
So good to you
So hood to you

Technical Breakdown

7.9
Multisyllabic Rhymes7.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes8.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres6.5

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm9.0

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 Score7.86

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

Yasiin Bey leverages clever acronym play to bridge instructional wisdom with identity-driven branding, maintaining a rhythmic pocket that favors ease and cadence over density.

B+
7.5
Multisyllabic
8.5
Internal Rhymes
9
Cadence / Flow
6
Vocabulary
6.5
Wordplay
7.5
Delivery
acronym reinterpretationanaphorainternal rhyme chainingrhythmic syncopation
Rhyme Architecture: The verse utilizes a recurring A-A-A rhyme scheme centered on the 'ool' and 'ue' phonemes, using simple end-rhymes as an anchor to facilitate the rapid-fire delivery of the acronym segments.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"A-B-C, Always be cool"

① The standard phonetic/alphabetic sequence② A mnemonic device encouraging a persona of composure and confidence

"A-B-Y Always be you"

① A play on the initials of Yasiin Bey (A-B-Y)② A philosophical imperative to maintain personal authenticity

High level of vocal charisma

Effective use of A-B-C/A-B-Y wordplay to create accessible messaging

Consistent rhythmic pocket

Strong identity reinforcement

Simplicity of the rhyme scheme leans slightly toward pop-rap accessibility

Vocabulary is constrained by the repetitive nature of the 'true/you/cool' vowel sounds

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