Flesh of My Flesh, Blood of My Blood
Ready to Meet Him
DMX
Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis
71
End
310
Internal
87
Multi
292
Slant
17
Chain
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[Part 2: Ready to Meet Him]
[Intro]
We each walk the path that we've chosen✦ (Yes)
[Chorus]
I'm ready✦ to meet him
'Cause where I'm livin'✦ ain't right, black hate white
White hate black, it's right back to the same fight
They got us suspectin'✦ a war
But the real war is to follow✦ the law of the Lord
[Verse 1]
Lord, You left me stranded and I don't know why
Told me to live my life, now I'm ready✦ to die
Ready✦ to fly, I cry, but I shed no tears
You told me You would dead those fears, it's been years
Snakes✦ still comin'✦ at me, just missin'✦
Sometimes I think all You do with me is just listen✦
I thought that I was special, that's what You told me
Hold me, stop actin'✦ like You don't know me
What'd I do so bad that it sent You away✦ from me?
Not only✦ sent You away,✦ but made You stay away✦ from me?
"My child I'm here as I've always✦ been
It is you who went away✦ and now are back again✦
What did I say?" Follow✦ Your word and be true
"What did you do?" Well, what I wanted✦ to do
"What have you seen?" Darkness and hell at a glance
"What do you want?" All I want is another chance
[Chorus]
I'm ready✦ to meet him
'Cause where I'm livin'✦ ain't right, black hate white
White hate black, it's right back to the same fight
They got us suspectin'✦ a war
But the real war is to follow✦ the law of the Lord
I'm ready✦ to meet him
'Cause where I'm livin'✦ ain't right, black hate white
White hate black, it's right back to the same fight
They got us suspectin'✦ a war
But the real war is to follow✦ the law of the Lord
[Verse 2]
"Just because you went away,✦ my doors are not locked✦
Wanna✦ come back home? All you gotta✦ do is knock"
You see, I left home a boy but returned as a man
Full grown and I'm still not able to stand
"I gave you a hand." Well but I was lookin'✦ the wrong way
Figured out the plan, then I started to pray
And that prayer took me from here, over✦ there
Back to over✦ here, now it got me like where
Do I belong,✦ do I fit in?
Things on my mind, where do I begin?✦
It's easier✦ to sin, but it hurts my heart
I'm really✦ tryna✦ win, so where do we start?
"Thou shalt not steal." But what if he stole from me?
"Thou shalt not kill." But what if he's tryin' to kill me?
"Thou shalt not take my name in vain
No matter✦ how hard it rains, withstand the pain"
[Chorus]
I'm ready✦ to meet him
'Cause where I'm livin'✦ ain't right, black hate white
White hate black, it's right back to the same fight
They got us suspectin'✦ a war
But the real war is to follow✦ the law of the Lord
I'm ready✦ to meet him
'Cause where I'm livin'✦ ain't right, black hate white
White hate black, it's right back to the same fight
They got us suspectin'✦ a war
But the real war is to follow✦ the law of the Lord
I'm ready✦ to meet him
[Verse 3]
Our Father,✦ who art in Heaven✦ (Uh-huh)
I'm not ashamed to ask for guidance at twenty-seven
No longer✦ afraid✦ to knock on Your door
Not scared✦ anymore to lose my life in the war
After✦ what I just saw, I'm ridin'✦ with the Lord
'Cause I really✦ can't afford✦ to lose my head by the sword
And now that I've seen what I need to see
Please take me where I need to be
"What have you learned?"✦ It's better✦ to tell the truth than to lie
"What have you learned?"✦ To love my life until I die
"What have you learned?"✦ Violence isn't always✦ the key
"What have you learned?"✦ You can't always✦ believe what you see
"What have you learned?"✦ It's better✦ to forgive and forget✦
"What have you learned?"✦ Give as you expect to get
"What have you learned?"✦ That I can't go on without You
"What have you learned?"✦ I must've been a fool to ever✦ doubt You
[Chorus]
I'm ready✦ to meet him
'Cause where I'm livin'✦ ain't right, black hate white
White hate black, it's right back to the same fight
They got us suspectin'✦ a war
But the real war is to follow✦ the law of the Lord
I'm ready✦ to meet him
'Cause where I'm livin'✦ ain't right, black hate white
White hate black, it's right back to the same fight
They got us suspectin'✦ a war
But the real war is to follow✦ the law of the Lord
I'm ready✦ to meet him
[Outro]
I'm ready✦ to meet him
I'm ready✦ to meet him
I'm ready✦ to meet him
I'm ready✦ to meet him
Technical Breakdown
8.7
Multisyllabic Rhymes8.5
Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)
Internal Rhymes9.5
Rhymes within a line (data-driven)
Wordplay / Double Entendres6.0
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 Control9.0
Performance and control
Computed Score8.72
Production
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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™
The verse functions as a visceral, conversational psychodrama that uses DMX's signature raw intensity to elevate simple theological questioning into a compelling narrative arc.
A
8.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
10
Cadence / Flow
6
Vocabulary
6
Wordplay
9
Delivery
Stichomythia-style dialogueAnaphoric questioningAABB rhyme coupletsInternalized rhythmic stressVocal register shifts
Rhyme Architecture: Primarily composed of end-rhymed couplets (AABB) heavily reinforced by dense, consistent internal rhyming on long vowel sounds (e.g., 'die', 'fly', 'cry', 'why').
Verified Doubles & Entendres
"What did you do? Well, what I wanted to do"
① A literal admission of following personal desires over divine law.② A meta-commentary on the tension between human agency and divine will, functioning as the climactic punchline to the dialogue.
Unmatched vocal urgency and authenticity
Clear, emotive narrative progression from doubt to realization
Effective use of the 'dialogue' trope to externalize internal conflict
Strong command of the pocket despite the conversational tone
Lexical range is limited by the colloquial, plain-spoken approach
Wordplay is functional rather than complex, relying on emotional resonance over cleverness
Theological depth remains at a surface level consistent with the character's distress