The Great Depression

Trina Moe

DMX

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

16

End

130

Internal

47

Multi

119

Slant

5

Chain

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[Verse 2]
It's Dark and Hell is Hot
Flesh of my Flesh, Blood of my Blood; And Then There Was X
Got niggas✦ like, "What's next and then?"
Hit 'em again,✦ you cats ain't never✦ gon' win
I was here before✦ most of y'all careers✦ were born
I'll be here when y'all careers✦ are gone, still strong
Difference between right and wrong is me
Niggas✦ talk shit, but you can't MC
We already✦ know how much your watch is worth
Talk about✦ helping✦ the hurt, saving✦ the Church
Why don't you brag about✦ helping✦ out where you come from?
And give brothers a job that really✦ want one?
Gotta✦ think about✦ that shit you said, you don't mean it
I done listened to that shit you said, but I done seen it
Most of you cats is type funny✦
But when it comes✦ time to feed the hungry,✦ gon' get type ugly✦
[Hook]
Ayo! Bounce to that Trina✦ Moe
Niggas✦ about✦ to blow
Bouncin'✦ straight out the door
Here we go, here we go
[Verse 3]
Man, I'm already✦ knowin',✦ like y'all niggas✦ is knowin'✦
You can't fuck with dog, bust a cap, scrap or flowin'✦
Seeing is believing, and well, let's just see
I ain't even✦ gon' speak, one million✦ the first week
Aight, let's ask the streets: How many✦ sold?
What? Three niggas,✦ three months to go gold?
C'mon, ese, keep it real, homes✦
You fuckin'✦ with the dog, you already✦ know
This ain't nothing new, fuck is you mad at?
15 million!✦ Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah
Rest assured, I'm best abroad✦
You can test Billboard because the rest are frauds
I got 18 years under✦ my belt, rappin'✦
Let me see, you was three, I was making✦ it happen✦
Next time we bump heads, don't be hard headed✦
Show some motherfuckin' respect, bitch, or you'll all get it
[Hook]
Ayo! Bounce to that Trina✦ Moe
Niggas✦ about✦ to blow
Bouncin'✦ straight out the door
Here we go, here we go

Technical Breakdown

7.6
Multisyllabic Rhymes8.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres5.5

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm7.0

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity7.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control8.5

Performance and control

Computed Score7.63

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

DMX utilizes his signature aggressive, bark-driven cadence to prioritize rhythmic assertion over complex lyricism, establishing dominance through sheer vocal presence rather than linguistic gymnastics.

B+
8.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
7
Cadence / Flow
7
Vocabulary
5.5
Wordplay
8.5
Delivery
Aggressive prosodyRhythmic cadence shiftsStaccato deliveryDirect address rhetorical style
Rhyme Architecture: The verse relies on a robust AABB or AAAA-influenced end-rhyme structure, heavily supported by internal multisyllabic clusters that anchor the verse to a high-tempo, driving beat.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"Difference between right and wrong is me"

① A claim to moral authority or setting the standard for the genre.② A literal assertion of his unique position in the rap landscape, placing himself as the fulcrum of quality.

"Type funny... type ugly"

① Refers to the suspicious or cowardly nature of his rivals.② Describes the physical or moral shift that occurs when rivals are challenged to engage in genuine community support.

Authoritative vocal performance that commands attention

Consistent rhythmic pocket maintained through high-energy delivery

Clear, confrontational narrative structure

Strong use of internal rhyme to build momentum

Surface-level wordplay; lack of complex double entendres

Relies heavily on genre tropes of the era

Predictable rhyme outcomes which sacrifice lyrical surprise for rhythmic impact

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