It's a Big Daddy Thing

Another Victory

Big Daddy Kane

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

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Internal

108

Multi

204

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[Chorus]

Another^✦ victory^✦

[Verse 2]

When I'm cruisin' in my Volvo,^✦ cops harass me

They never^✦ ride past me, they hound me like Lassie

Wantin'^✦ to give me a summons or a ticket^✦

Huh, I got a place for them to stick it (Kick it)

They can't understand to see a black man

Drivin'^✦ a car that costs twenty-five grand

The first thing they say is, "Where'd^✦ you steal her?"

And then they assume^✦ that I'm a drug dealer^✦

Huh, that just makes^✦ me wanna^✦ laugh

'Cause, no, I'm a star and your son got my autograph

So all the cops on the highway^✦ gettin'^✦ me

My name ain't Keith, so could you please stop sweatin'^✦ me?

So I can flow on and go on, so on, and so on

To all the jams Cee throw on

Reachin' the summit as you learn from it

A lesson^✦ taught from yours truly,^✦ so here cometh

The royal majesty, others have to be

Fully^✦ prepared, though they still won't last with me

So when you hope to hang or even^✦ handle

I'll show the meaning of power^✦ and just cancel (Period)

Out of order,^✦ conquer and slaughter

You're comin'^✦ up shorter, boy, you'll need more to

Compete^✦ 'cause the heat is deep in concrete^✦

To beat, bring a complete^✦ fleet when we meet

Or stay away,^✦ put new rhymes^✦ on layaway^✦

Then come get this when you're ready^✦ for business

'Cause, aw, yeah, I'm with this (I'm ready)^✦

Yo, Mister^✦ Cee, what is this?

[Chorus]

Another^✦

Another^✦ victory^✦

Another^✦

Another^✦ victory^✦

Another^✦

Another^✦ victory^✦

Another^✦

Another^✦ victory^✦

[Verse 3]

MCs and enemies, I freeze at thirty-two degrees

Because they don't drop rhymes^✦ like these

Competition^✦ never^✦ saw none done

So pay attention^✦ as I mention^✦ the 4-1-1

Just the other^✦ day, I heard a brother^✦ say

"Taxi cabs don't even^✦ come my way"

They all be afraid^✦ they won't get paid

So they zoom right past to pick up a lighter shade

And if they stop, the first thing they want

No more than two people and the money^✦ upfront

Treatin'^✦ me like I'm some type of thug

It might sound bugged,^✦ but they don't wanna^✦ get mugged^✦

Who's in the right or wrong? It's time to unite^✦ along^✦

And righteous with a walk in success and be strong

Instead of lookin'^✦ for someone to beef with

A brother^✦ like the Big Daddy^✦ Kane is peace with

Rappers of today^✦ like (Kid 'n Play)

Hey, even^✦ my man LL Cool J

(Stetsasonic) and EPMD

Public Enemy^✦ and (BDP)

Salt-N-Pepa 'cause we can't sever,^✦ never^✦

Whether,^✦ whatever, we better^✦ stand together^✦

That means unite,^✦ not fightin' or fussin'^✦ or cussin'^✦

Save all the base for the pipe and start lovin'^✦

One another^✦ 'cause separation^✦ is a flaw

So endure^✦ for more and stop lookin'^✦ for

[Chorus]

Another^✦ victory^✦

Technical Breakdown

7.4

Multisyllabic Rhymes9.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes8.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres6.5

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm6.5

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity8.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control7.5

Performance and control

Computed Score7.42

Production

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Critic Analysis

RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

Big Daddy Kane utilizes a conversational yet technically dense flow that centers on social commentary, using the 'Volvo' narrative as a vehicle for subverting racial profiling stereotypes with a blend of confidence and dismissive wit.

B+

9.5

Multisyllabic

8.5

Internal Rhymes

6.5

Cadence / Flow

Vocabulary

6.5

Wordplay

7.5

Delivery

Internal Rhyme chainsMulti-syllabic end-rhyme consistencyConversational cadenceSocial satire

Rhyme Architecture: Predominantly AABB/CCDD couplets featuring heavy multi-syllabic internal rhyme clusters that transition smoothly into the end-rhymes.

Verified Doubles & Entendres

"hound me like Lassie"

① A reference to the famous TV dog known for constantly following/tracking people.② A biting critique of police persistence; comparing law enforcement to a domesticated animal trained to track, suggesting they are subservient to their own aggressive nature.

"My name ain't Keith"

① A direct refusal to be identified incorrectly by the officers.② A subtle subversion of the common presumption that all young Black men fit a specific generic profile, asserting individual identity against systemic categorization.

Strong rhythmic pocket control

Effective use of multi-syllabic strings to maintain momentum

Coherent thematic narrative regarding police harassment

Authoritative vocal tone

Occasional reliance on simpler 'punch-out' delivery

Some internal rhymes feel slightly forced to maintain the scheme

Limited usage of deeper metaphorical abstraction

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