Miss E... So Addictive

Take Away

Missy Elliott

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

15

End

83

Internal

39

Multi

53

Slant

4

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Chorus: Missy Elliott & Ginuwine]
Take away,✦ your gold and platinum✦ chains (Oh-oh,✦ mhm)
'Cause I'm gon' love, love you anyway✦
(I'ma✦ love you anyway,✦ yes I am)
I'm not in it for, for the love of cash
(I'm only✦ in it for the love of you)
'Cause if you go broke, I gotta✦ make it last
(I gotta✦ make it last baby,✦ mm)
[Refrain: Missy Elliot & Tweet]
I just wanna✦ be the perfect✦ match (I just)
You don't even✦ have to ask
(You don't, have to ask)
I just wanna✦ be the (Oh-oh)✦ perfect✦ match
We become✦ so attached✦
(We become✦ so attached,✦ baby,✦ that's all I ask)
I just wanna✦ be the perfect✦ match
You don't even✦ have to ask
I just wanna✦ be the perfect✦ match
(Be the perfect✦ match, baby)✦
We become✦ so attached✦
(So attached)✦
(Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)
[Bridge]
Now can you hold me, now can you feel me
Now can you get near me
For once in your lifetime,✦ for once in your lifetime✦
Now can you hold me, now can you feel me
Now can you get near me
For once in your lifetime,✦ for once in your lifetime✦
[Chorus: Missy Elliott]
Take away,✦ your gold and platinum✦ chains
'Cause I'm gon' love, love you anyway✦
I'm not in it for, for the love of cash
'Cause if you go broke, I gotta✦ make it last

Technical Breakdown

7.1
Multisyllabic Rhymes9.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres4.5

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm7.0

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity4.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control7.5

Performance and control

Computed Score7.07

Production

— Timbaland, Missy Elliott, Craig Brockman

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

The verse prioritizes melodic cohesion and emotional accessibility over complex lyricism, utilizing repetition and R&B-inflected cadence to construct a theme of loyalty that functions as the track's rhythmic engine.

B
9.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
7
Cadence / Flow
4
Vocabulary
4.5
Wordplay
7.5
Delivery
Melodic cadenceCall-and-responseAnaphoraInternal rhyme stacking
Rhyme Architecture: Predominantly AAAA/AABB structures relying on strong vowel assonance in 'match', 'ask', 'cash', and 'last', reinforced by consistent multi-syllabic end-rhyme chains.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"I'm not in it for, for the love of cash / 'Cause if you go broke, I gotta make it last"

① Financial commitment: staying with a partner even when they experience economic hardship.② Metaphorical endurance: 'making it last' refers to the sustainability and longevity of the relationship itself rather than just the money.

"I just wanna be the perfect match"

① Romantic compatibility: referring to the ideal fit between two people.② Ignition/Destiny: playing on the 'match' metaphor, implying a spark that initiates a fire or an essential, functional pairing.

Excellent integration of vocal performance with the production's pocket

Strong emotional resonance via simple, universal themes

High level of internal rhyme density as confirmed by the engine

Limited metaphorical complexity

Heavy reliance on repetitive phrasing for hook-based structure

Low lexical variety in favor of rhythmic consistency

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