Da Real World
In My Pocket
Missy Elliott
Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis
42
End
222
Internal
69
Multi
217
Slant
24
Chain
Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Chorus: M.I.A.]
Live fast, die young, bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young, bad girls do it well
Bad girls—well,✦ bad girls do it well
Bad girls—well,✦ bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young, bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young, bad girls do it well
Bad girls—well,✦ bad girls do it well
Bad girls—well,✦ bad girls do it well
[Verse 2: Missy Eliott]
Okay,✦ okay✦
They call me, Missy✦ Miss, bad bitch
No I'm not like the average
Don't you ever✦ try to confront me
You get smashed like ham sandwiches
Scandalous,✦ vandalous✦
M.I.A. they can't handle this
We on fire like candlestick
And get the crowd pumped✦ up like asses✦
Money✦ in my pocket✦
And I'm bouncing like a hydraulic
And the beat be so retarded
Bass be kicking like karate✦
Roll, got that flow
Make that freaks wanna✦ get down low
Get down low, make 'em touch them toes
I got them flows ain't you worry✦ foe
Grab your dick, grab your titties
DJ's, play the hit
Classical, epicness
Me and M.I.A. we too legit✦
[Chorus: M.I.A.]
Live fast, die young, bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young, bad girls do it well
Bad girls—well,✦ bad girls do it well
Bad girls—well,✦ bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young, bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young, bad girls do it well
Bad girls—well,✦ bad girls do it well
Bad girls—well,✦ bad girls do it well
[Verse 3: Azealia Banks]
Late night, coming✦ down Broadway
Niggas✦ ain't stuntin',they riding✦ the four train
These niggas✦ ain't fly, got wings like always
You’re finger-fuckin' the pussy,✦ lickin'✦ it all day
Niggas✦ on me 'cause my position is boss made
Niggas✦ on me 'cause all my fabrics they cost change
He ain't stylin'✦ enough to be ballin'✦
Kobe Bryant, Odom, Ray Allen,✦ and Paul Pierce
Combined in one frame, Pardon my water,✦ but
This my wave you take orders like my chicken sautéed✦
Tartar sauce on the fried fish, I ate
Bitches✦ tried to shimmy✦ my shake
Bitches✦ try to Diddy✦ my Ma$e
Who runs the city?✦ I'll break both legs
Best thing going, y'all bitches✦ is okay✦
Bitches✦ on the wrong course, this my lane
Proper,✦ proper✦ all my propaganda
Puffin✦ with some Rastas,✦ puffin'✦ better✦ puff a shot
Whistle for my masters, coke headed✦ models
Dope on arrival, Visa✦ is en casa✦
Been in Bahamas, eating✦ all this chocolate
Tell me Willy✦ Wonka-Wonga
I'm a Mack Truck and you niggas✦ are Tonkas✦
Niggas✦ act up then it's gorillas and their armours
Get clapped up nigga✦ you can get applauded
Stitch you back up, get you fitted✦ in your garments
It will be me on the roof with the harness
Just AZ I don't need no accomplice
Better✦ roll deep with little GG, CC, we we
I'm a bust a nigga✦ and then gun him in the pee pee
Niggas✦ better✦ hide their little brother when they see me
All these niggas✦ riding✦ with they cholos till the heat squeeze
[Chorus: M.I.A.]
Live fast, die young, bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young, bad girls do it well
Bad girls—well,✦ bad girls do it well
Bad girls—well,✦ bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young, bad girls do it well
Live fast, die young, bad girls do it well
Bad girls—well,✦ bad girls do it well
Bad girls—well,✦ bad girls do it well
Technical Breakdown
8.4
Multisyllabic Rhymes7.5
Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)
Internal Rhymes9.5
Rhymes within a line (data-driven)
Wordplay / Double Entendres5.0
Clever language, metaphors, punchlines
Cadence / Rhythm10.0
Flow variation and timing (data-driven)
Vocabulary Complexity5.0
Range and depth of words used (data-driven)
Delivery / Breath Control9.0
Performance and control
Computed Score8.41
Production
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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™
Missy Elliott leverages her trademark rhythmic elasticity and hyper-percussive vocal textures to mask a relatively straightforward lyrical structure, prioritizing cadence and bounce over high-density wordplay.
A
7.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
10
Cadence / Flow
5
Vocabulary
5
Wordplay
9
Delivery
Percussive phonetic layeringStaccato syncopationInternal rhyme clustersDynamic vocal projection
Rhyme Architecture: A-A-B-B-C-C-D-D-E-F-G-H-I, utilizing feminine rhymes to maintain momentum and force the listener into the groove.
Verified Doubles & Entendres
"You get smashed like ham sandwiches"
① Physical confrontation resulting in defeat.② A play on the phonetic similarity between the opponent's 'status' and the domestic, mundane nature of a 'ham sandwich'.
"Bass be kicking like karate"
① The physical impact of the low-end frequencies in the mix.② The sudden, sharp, and forceful nature of a karate strike translated into a sonic experience.
Elite command of rhythmic pocket
Effective use of onomatopoeic delivery
Strong structural cohesion
High-energy vocal modulation
Lower lexical complexity
Punchlines rely on familiar cultural tropes
Limited metaphorical depth