The Great Depression

I'ma Bang

DMX

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

46

End

161

Internal

48

Multi

124

Slant

10

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Hook] X2
I'mma✦ Bang! Hit the block pitchin'✦ slang
Bang! Hit the rock spit the game
Bang! Get the Glock spit the flame
Do my motherfuckin✦ thing!
[Verse 2]
It upsets me to see niggas✦ that's flossin' too much
Wearing shit that's costin'✦ too much (Uhh), how often✦ I touch
I like to break fake niggas✦ (What), rape snake niggas✦ (What)
I take weight nigga✦ (What), you fake hate nigga✦ (C'mon)
And niggas✦ and ain't got the balls to say to my face
What you think behind✦ my back
Suck my dick! How's about✦ that? (Aight)
Loose lips is loose clips the crews hit
I run wit' niggas✦ from Israel to hijack✦ cruise ships (uhh)
Watch the news at 6 (whoo), that's how I'm gettin'✦ down
Feds lookin✦ for the dog, oh that nigga✦ outta✦ town
This is a grown-up✦ game, thinkin cause you got a blown-up✦ name (what)You won't get a blown-up✦ frame
I ain't playin wit' you niggas✦ no more, them are old
I be layin when you hit the door, you hit it cold
Be like "Oh no!", see what I'm sayin
I told Money✦ to stop playin', now he layin', we prayin' (Aight)
Grrrrrrrrr
[Hook] X2
I'mma✦ Bang! Hit the block pitchin'✦ slang
Bang! Hit the rock spit the game
Bang! Get the Glock spit the flame
Do my motherfuckin✦ thing!
[Verse 3]
Oh my God! Yah niggas✦ done lost yo mind
Toss the nine (uhh), this nigga✦ done cross the line
Disrespectful shit will get you hit, bitch (what)
Fuck who you wit', you niggas✦ get what you get (uhh)
Five to the spine, ride now niggas✦ is dying
Money✦ pulled✦ out he was trying, yet to slow wit the iron✦ (uhh)
Nuttin✦ but gun firing,✦ blap blap blap blap
Cocksucka✦ where it at (what)
Open✦ up your back now I can see through your stomach
Told stupid muthafucka✦ to stop runnin✦ (uhh), or run in (uhh)
To a buck shot, can't duck off shot
It's that click click boom you outta✦ luck shot (whoo)
Now don't fall to pieces on me, because the piece is on me
(uh-huh)✦
He thought the leash was on me, but dog the streets are hungry✦ (uh-huh)✦
And I'mma✦ feed 'em everytime I sing, do my thing
Dog gon' bang, bang, bang!
Grrrrrrrrr
[Hook] X4
I'mma✦ Bang! Hit the block pitchin'✦ slang
Bang! Hit the rock spit the game
Bang! Get the Glock spit the flame
Do my motherfuckin✦ thing!

Technical Breakdown

8.4
Multisyllabic Rhymes8.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres5.0

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm9.5

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 Score8.45

Production

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

The verse relies on high-energy, visceral delivery and rhythmic urgency rather than complex lyrical abstraction, perfectly embodying DMX's brand of raw, aggressive performance art.

A
8.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
9.5
Cadence / Flow
6
Vocabulary
5
Wordplay
9
Delivery
Staccato vocal deliveryAd-lib integration as percussive elementsRepetitive internal assonanceAggressive cadence variation
Rhyme Architecture: Predominantly utilizes mono-syllabic and bi-syllabic end-rhymes (e.g., much/touch, face/back) supported by intense, rapid-fire internal assonance that keeps the momentum locked to the snare.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"Loose lips is loose clips"

① Gossiping leads to drawing attention from dangerous people.② The lack of verbal discipline (loose lips) results in the physical act of emptying a firearm (loose clips) at the individual.

"blown-up name / blown-up frame"

① Having a high-profile reputation in the streets.② The literal, physical result of being targeted by violence, ending up in a casket or 'frame'.

Exceptional command of vocal intensity

Effective use of ad-libs to dictate rhythm

High-energy flow that sustains interest despite simpler wordplay

Strong sense of persona consistency

Limited metaphorical complexity

Occasional reliance on aggressive filler

Predictable subject matter regarding street credibility

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