King's Disease
Full Circle
Nas
Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis
16
End
132
Internal
95
Multi
242
Slant
5
Chain
Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Verse 2: AZ]
Dialogue superb, flyest cars on the curb, word
When I evolved, a higher✦ God emerged reserved
More subtle, come from the stress and the struggle
Young then, obsessed in the bubble about✦ it
Took advantage if a woman✦ allowed it
One of the foulest, some would say I was childish, money-driven
Mischievous,✦ I perceived it as livin',✦ gifts and ribbons
Any✦ kisses✦ on the lips was forbidden, I was on it
She curvy,✦ then shorty✦ was cornered,✦ no worries✦
For the naughty, it was higher✦ performance, or was it really?✦
The games✦ that I was playin' was silly✦
Similar to them days when I was packin'✦ that milly,✦ it could've killed✦ me
Caution✦ never✦ crossin' my mind, she callin'✦ cryin'
Me, I'm more concerned why she ain't fallin'✦ in line, was buggin'✦
Grew a lot since they said I was stubborn
Guess it's real, even✦ players need lovin'✦
When you enamored by female✦ companions,✦ there's✦ no standards
Once you hit and it switch the dynamics, that's the damage✦
Reflectin'✦ on first impressions,✦ what's she expectin'?✦
Why when men don't follow✦ directions,✦ it's deception?✦
[Verse 3: Cormega & Foxy Brown]
I was intrigued by fine women,✦ I realized
Some were drop-dead gorgeous✦ living✦ a lie
Oblivious✦ to beauty✦ inside✦ truly✦ defines
Will you walk with me or are you there for the ride?
For better✦ or worse, every✦ blessing and curse
Understand exotic sands come after✦ the dirt
I was dealing since adolescent
Thinking my girl was my possession,✦ I stand corrected
It takes✦ understanding and affection✦
Time is money,✦ I need growth for my investment
I don't like attention✦ unless✦ it's a woman✦
With majestic grace like an empress in Essence
Let's just chill, catch vibes✦ in Negril
Celebratin', many✦ of us never✦ made it (Haha)✦
Whatever brings you down won't elevate you (Uh)
Like a real one beside✦ you is very✦ gracious✦
[Verse 4: Foxy Brown]
Ill Na Na top five, nigga,✦ dead or alive✦
Nigga✦ or bitch, Firm mafiosa shit
Ayo, Esco,✦ name a bitch fuckin'✦ with me
Did a bullet, came home, Brooklyn gave me the key
No cap though, facts though, nigga,✦ that's really✦ rap, though
Like really✦ though, my nigga,✦ she really✦ back though
Like really✦ though, my nigga,✦ she really✦ rap though
In my lowski low shit, nigga✦
Got my wooskies✦ locin',✦ nigga✦
Comme de Garçons loafers on my posters, Firm la familia✦
First lady,✦ nigga,✦ Bonnie for real
Pussy✦ power✦ like Tasha✦ pushed✦ Tommy✦ to kill, uh
Black Sheba,✦ Philipp Plein on a sneaker
Low in a two-seater, bitch, I spits ether✦
I'm saying my salaams, what up?
Got my three gods with me, so ladies,✦ keep it a buck
La familia✦
[Outro: Dr. Dre]
Life (Life)
Everything comes✦ back around full circle (Yup)
(Miss me with that...)
What up, Hit-Boy?✦ One of my favorites (Ooh)
Yeah, you know what the fuck this is (What is it?)
King shit, Firm Biz
Mastered✦ this, no alternative✦
Classic shit, that's affirmative✦
Ha, got me out here on my first-degree murder✦ shit
Stretch marks from this art, gave birth to this
And I stand by every✦ word of this
Malcolm X with a check, close curtains, bitch
Yeah
Technical Breakdown
7.6
Multisyllabic Rhymes9.5
Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)
Internal Rhymes9.5
Rhymes within a line (data-driven)
Wordplay / Double Entendres7.0
Clever language, metaphors, punchlines
Cadence / Rhythm6.5
Flow variation and timing (data-driven)
Vocabulary Complexity8.5
Range and depth of words used (data-driven)
Delivery / Breath Control7.5
Performance and control
Computed Score7.63
Production
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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™
AZ utilizes a sophisticated, conversational internal rhyme structure that prioritizes rhythmic fluidity and thematic retrospection over high-concept metaphors.
B+
9.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
6.5
Cadence / Flow
8.5
Vocabulary
7
Wordplay
7.5
Delivery
Multisyllabic internal rhymingConversational cadenceThematic progressionEnjambment
Rhyme Architecture: Dense, polysyllabic internal rhyming patterns that weave through the bar structure, creating a seamless, rolling flow characteristic of AZ's signature technical style.
Verified Doubles & Entendres
"obsessed in the bubble"
① Living in a protected, privileged or isolated environment② Being singularly focused on a specific, narrow aspect of his youth/ego
"hit and it switch the dynamics"
① Sexual intimacy resulting in a change in the relationship status② A sudden shift in power dynamics following a confrontation or significant interaction
Exceptional rhythmic consistency
Sophisticated vocabulary
Coherent thematic narrative regarding personal growth
Lack of high-impact punchlines
Limited metaphorical variety
Relies heavily on narrative rather than dense wordplay