King's Disease II

My Bible

Nas

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

25

End

116

Internal

46

Multi

192

Slant

7

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Verse 2]
Second chapter,✦ and you get what you give
It's power✦ in how you live, I sit and talk with the kids
And tell 'em just how it is, go straight to avoid the bids
Livin'✦ fast can wait, stay down and work on your grades✦
Speak gospel✦ for the next generation✦
You can have it all, just don't side with Satan✦
I seen that take down most of the greatest
Hotel✦ suites,✦ Hollywood stars hangin'✦
The other✦ side of what you think is fly
Your jewelry could be cursed✦ and so can your ride
Let that soak in your mind, Suburbans and Beamers
Shot up with Ninas, how to stop a young genius✦
Spiritual like a deep cut from Shirley Caesar✦
I wonder✦ if it's Jesus✦ when a baby✦ reach up
Sharpenin' up myself 'cause I know they need us
My African skin gave me the passion✦ to win (Ooh, ooh)
Yeah, prayin' this doesn't come to a tragic✦ end (And I pray)
[Verse 3]
Third chapter✦
This chapter✦ called✦ "Women",✦ y'all been the rib since the beginnin' (Word)
A woman's intuition,✦ is what a man is missin'✦
To understand your wisdom is something I had to learn
Somehow you the most unprotected on planet✦ Earth
Your smile lift me up and your eyes kiss my soul
Your sweetness is honeycomb, such a lovely✦ tone (Woo)
You hold the power✦ to make a house a home
Because of you, I wanna✦ right my wrongs (Love)
Kiss your mother✦ 'cause we only✦ get one (One)
A grandmother's words to her grandson (Uh)
Beautiful minds (Yeah) develop in time
Checks every✦ month 'cause you held me for nine
They might see an image✦ of a woman✦ who's flawed✦
But I see a woman✦ in the image✦ of God
Highest regards, I light a cigar✦ (Yeah)
To men, women✦ and children, my Bible is ours (Yeah)
[Outro]
Open✦ it up, listen✦ to it in anytime
That Revelations' vibe, get you through it
Ain't none of us perfect, I damn sure ain't
Prayin' this doesn't come to a tragic✦ end
We just gon' hope for the best and do our best
And be our best, no less, yeah
Yo, I woke up this morning
Had to pray to God and thank Him 'cause I made it this far
I kept it me, I'ma✦ stay me no matter✦ what
No matter✦ who change up
I'ma✦ try to get 'em to see the right path
'Cause I think I'm on the right path

Technical Breakdown

8.2
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 / Rhythm8.0

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity8.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control8.0

Performance and control

Computed Score8.16

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

Nas employs a didactic, sermon-like cadence that bridges the gap between street wisdom and moral mentorship, utilizing a consistent 'chapter' structure to frame his observations on human behavior and societal pitfalls.

A
8.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
8
Cadence / Flow
8
Vocabulary
7.5
Wordplay
8
Delivery
Thematic segmentation (Chapter-based narrative)Didactic toneInternal rhyme couplingSociopolitical commentary
Rhyme Architecture: Predominantly AAAA/AABB patterns with strong reliance on multi-syllabic end-rhymes (e.g., 'generation/Satan/greatest/hangin') and persistent internal anchors that lock the flow to the beat.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"y'all been the rib since the beginnin'"

① A reference to the biblical account of Eve being created from Adam's rib.② A colloquial appreciation of women as a foundational, essential part of the human 'body' or collective structure.

"Spiritual like a deep cut from Shirley Caesar"

① A literal comparison to the evocative, emotive nature of gospel singer Shirley Caesar's music.② A double entendre on 'deep cut' implying both a musical track and a visceral, wounding truth being exposed.

Consistent thematic arc across chapters

Commanding vocal authority that reinforces the 'sermon' persona

Strong integration of cultural allusions like Shirley Caesar

Sophisticated balance of street reality with spiritual introspection

Some punchlines prioritize moralizing over subtextual complexity

Occasional predictable rhyme pairings consistent with his mid-career style

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