God's Son

Dance

Nas

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

6

End

69

Internal

24

Multi

90

Slant

3

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Verse 2]
I wish you were here, I miss you more each second I breathe
You resting in peace, forever,✦ I accepted you free
A blessing to me – I see you dressed in all white
Smilin'✦ at me, happy,✦ knowin'✦ everything's all right
If only✦ I can hear your voice and your laughter, just one more time
My chest would be filled✦ up with sunshine
April 7th '02
That's when the gates✦ of Heaven✦ opened✦ up for you to stroll through, beautiful Anne Jones✦
Job is done, raising ghetto kids in the hood
You was my strength to carry✦ on, and now I'm good
Job well done, you lived✦ through your sons and grandchildren
Jesus finally got his bride, Mommy,✦ dance with him!
And you've been my guide through all the trouble I faced✦
They playin' our song, the life-beat, my hand on your waist
I grab your other hand, I'm tryin' not to step on your toes
Spin you around with my eyes closed,✦ dreaming I can have—
[Chorus]
One more dance with you, Momma✦
If I could only✦ have
One more dance with you, Momma✦
Praying, wishing that I could have
One more dance with you, Momma✦
If I could only✦ have
One more dance with you, Momma✦
[Outro]
I love you forever,✦ Mom
You will always✦ live through me, always✦
Uh, uh, uh, yeah

Technical Breakdown

6.8
Multisyllabic Rhymes8.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres5.0

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm5.5

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity7.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control7.5

Performance and control

Computed Score6.82

Production

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

Nas prioritizes emotional sincerity and narrative resonance over complex lyrical density, resulting in a highly effective eulogy that maintains a consistent, sombre cadence.

B
8.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
5.5
Cadence / Flow
7
Vocabulary
5
Wordplay
7.5
Delivery
Narrative storytellingEmotional vulnerabilityConsistent thematic imageryDirect address
Rhyme Architecture: A mix of AABB and ABCB rhyming patterns, utilizing predominantly slant rhymes and multi-syllabic end-rhymes to maintain a conversational flow.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"Jesus finally got his bride, Mommy, dance with him!"

① A religious reference to the soul joining God in Heaven.② A literal request for the mother to find rest and peace in the afterlife.

Strong emotional resonance and genuine delivery

Effective use of imagery (white, sunshine, dance)

Clear, accessible storytelling

Limited use of complex metaphors or intricate wordplay

Predictable rhyme structures

Lower punchline density compared to standard Nas verses

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