Life Is Good
Cherry Wine
Nas
Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis
27
End
145
Internal
61
Multi
188
Slant
19
Chain
Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Chorus: Amy Winehouse]
Where is he, the man who was just like me?
I heard he was hidin'✦ somewhere✦ I can't see
Where is he, the man who was just like me?
Heard he was hidin'✦ somewhere✦ I can't see
And I'm alone,✦ and I realize✦ that when I get home
I wanna✦ go through my red and my cherry✦
Yes, I'm alone,✦ and I realize✦ when I get home
I wanna✦ go through my red and my cherry✦
[Verse 2: Nas]
I hate when people write me hostile texts
On account of my lifestyle's perception✦
Invade✦ my personal life? Out of the question✦
What are they expectin'?
I be tryin' to reply✦ and they never✦ suppose I get my quiet time in?
They think forever I’m rollin'✦ in dough, swimmin' in a pool of cash
God, wouldn’t they know or am I a fool to ask?
I’m well known, got people comin'✦ at me mad
I had to tell homes,✦ I don’t keep a cell phone, my bad
I drag off the L and try to silence it
The noise in my head, the curse of the talented
Strong communicator,✦ vagabond
I'd gallivant around the Equator,✦ if that would get me off the radar
It's so intense, I'm on my Lilo✦ & Stitch
Pour my Pinot✦ Grigio✦ and Cris' with some lime, what is this?
An immaculate version✦ of "Me & My Bitch" by Biggie
With all respect, 'cause you the only✦ one that gets me
[Chorus: Amy Winehouse]
Where is he, the man who was just like me?
I heard he was hidin'✦ somewhere✦ I can't see
Where is he, the man who was just like me?
Heard he was hidin'✦ somewhere✦ I can't see
And I'm alone,✦ and I realize✦ that when I get home
I wanna✦ go through my red and my cherry✦
Yes, I'm alone,✦ and I realize✦ when I get home
I wanna✦ go through my red and my cherry✦
[Bridge: Nas]
Yeah, yeah, let’s pour some cherry✦ wine
Everything’s✦ good, everything’s✦ fine
Yeah, yeah, we bring it every✦ time
Yeah, pour a little cherry✦ wine
Yeah, hey yo, Salaam
Yeah, I think they know the time
Everything’s✦ good, everything’s✦ fine
Yeah, pour a little cherry✦ wine, yeah
Life is good, life is good, yeah
Life is good, no matter✦ what, life is good
Life is good, life is good, yeah
No matter✦ what, life is good
[Chorus: Amy Winehouse]
Where is he, the man who was just like me?
I heard he was hidin'✦ somewhere✦ I can't see
Where is he, the man who was just like me?
Heard he was hidin'✦ somewhere✦ I can't see
And I'm alone,✦ and I realize✦ that when I get home
I wanna✦ go through my red and my cherry✦
Yes, I'm alone,✦ and I realize✦ when I get home
I wanna✦ go through my red and my cherry✦
Technical Breakdown
8.6
Multisyllabic Rhymes8.5
Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)
Internal Rhymes9.5
Rhymes within a line (data-driven)
Wordplay / Double Entendres7.5
Clever language, metaphors, punchlines
Cadence / Rhythm10.0
Flow variation and timing (data-driven)
Vocabulary Complexity6.0
Range and depth of words used (data-driven)
Delivery / Breath Control8.0
Performance and control
Computed Score8.63
Production
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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™
Nas demonstrates high-level internal rhythmic fluidity and conversational mastery, successfully transitioning from defensive frustration to introspective vulnerability.
A
8.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
10
Cadence / Flow
6
Vocabulary
7.5
Wordplay
8
Delivery
Internal rhyme stackingConversational cadenceAssonance linkageMetaphorical juxtaposition
Rhyme Architecture: The scheme utilizes a conversational, multi-syllabic internal structure that avoids rigid line-ending reliance, instead using flexible mid-bar pivot points to maintain momentum.
Verified Doubles & Entendres
"I drag off the L"
① Physical act of inhaling from a marijuana cigar (L/blunt)② A psychological 'drag' or heavy weight caused by the pressures of his lifestyle
"I’m on my Lilo & Stitch"
① Refers to the chaotic, destructive, and isolated nature of the character Stitch② A play on 'stitching' up his life or trying to keep his persona held together under pressure
Sophisticated use of multi-syllabic internal rhyme chains
Strong emotional resonance in the latter half of the verse
Seamless blending of the personal and the public persona
Occasional conversational filler that slightly lowers density
Some metaphors remain surface-level compared to his absolute peak material