Grand Champ

The Rain

DMX

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

63

End

147

Internal

46

Multi

147

Slant

22

Chain

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Denver
Chicago
It's such a long, long train ride
It's such a long lonely✦ ride back home
Now I know
Only✦ I can stop the rain
Uh, uh, uh, uh, uh
Now I know
Only✦ I can stop the rain
It's not that we gotta✦ do what we do
It's what we know
So to me it ain't nothing but being true
But
Now I know
Only✦ I can stop the rain
It doesn't have to be the way it is
You say it is
Just because✦ for the past 20 years
Everyday✦ it is (WhAt?)
Now I know
Only✦ I can stop the rain
I won't even✦ be able to walk out my front door
Without worrying about✦ coming✦ to conflict with the law
Cuz
Now I know
Only✦ I can stop the rain
If I follow✦ him, they'll follow✦ me
And I'll speak life into the words that you can see
Cuz
Now I know (c'mon)
Only✦ I can stop the rain
We get away✦ with it everyday✦ shit
But everyday✦ shit catches up with you
And when it does you can't say shit
Now I know
Only✦ I can stop the rain
If I don't, you will
What I won't, you still
What makes✦ us feel like we gots to kill
When
Now I know
Only✦ I can stop the rain
How many✦ more lives✦ must we lose
How many✦ more times✦ must we choose
To trust these fools
Now I know
Only✦ I can stop the rain
If it ain't broke, don't fix it
I gave it to you straight, don't mix it
Twist it (what) up for some slick shit
Now I know
Only✦ I can stop the rain
I don't have to talk to it anymore✦
I don't have to walk to it anymore✦
I'm out the door (what)
Now I know
Only✦ I can stop the rain
I wanna✦ find peace with the lord
I don't wanna✦ find the peace with the sword
I can't afford✦ to
Now I know
Only✦ I can stop the rain
When everyday✦ of my life
Is just a constant fight
Between wrong and right
Now I know
Only✦ I can stop the rain
I thank you lord for my life
I thank you lord for keeping it loose when things got tight
Now I know
Only✦ I can stop the rain
Only✦ I can stop the rain
Only✦ I can stop the pain
Now I know
Only✦ I can stop the rain
Only✦ I can stop the rain, stop the rain
Only✦ I can stop the rain
Only✦ I can stop the rain because✦ the rain calls on me
Now I know
Only✦ I can stop the rain
Only✦ I can stop the rain
I'm out

Technical Breakdown

8.1
Multisyllabic Rhymes6.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes8.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres4.0

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 Score8.10

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

DMX prioritizes raw emotional resonance and rhythmic cadence over complex lyrical puzzles, utilizing repetition as a structural tool to emphasize personal accountability and existential struggle.

A
6.5
Multisyllabic
8.5
Internal Rhymes
10
Cadence / Flow
5
Vocabulary
4
Wordplay
9
Delivery
anaphoric repetitionrhythmic syncopationthematic circularitycall-and-response vocal layering
Rhyme Architecture: The verse relies on a foundational AAAA structure built around the recurring 'rain' refrain, interspersed with conversational internal rhyming that bridges the gap between spoken word performance and rhythmic rap.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"Only I can stop the rain"

① A literal reference to weather patterns hindering travel.② A metaphorical assertion that DMX is the sole person capable of ending the 'storm' of his personal strife and criminal lifestyle.

"Everyday it is"

① A repetition confirming the persistence of a negative cycle.② A direct challenge to the listener/self regarding the fatalistic acceptance of 'how things are'.

extraordinary vocal urgency that elevates simple phrasing

effective use of repetitive motifs to create a 'train ride' cadence

strong narrative focus on personal agency vs. environmental pressure

limited metaphorical depth

minimal wordplay or clever word manipulation

reliance on repetitive phrasing which sacrifices lyrical density

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