The Great Depression

The Prayer IV

DMX

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

10

End

91

Internal

16

Multi

114

Slant

2

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
Let us pray
Father God I am just learning how to pray... bear with me
First I thank you for the life of everyone that's here with me
Then I thank you for the love you give me, why?
I don't know; I don't deserve it, and it hurts inside✦
Many✦ a nights I cried, and called✦ your name out loud
But didn't call you when I was doin' good... too proud
And still you gave me love, I wasn't used✦ to that
Most of the people that gave me love, they ended✦ up takin'✦ it back
That's somethin' new to me, so I'm askin'✦ you for time to adjust✦
Let me make it there, I will be one you can trust
What I stand for, I put my life on, I do!
I guess what I'm askin'✦ is: show me how to stand for you
And I will rap for you, sing for you, preach for you, teach for you, reach for you
I will love you like you love me: unconditionally
And I will always be prepared for whatever✦ the mission'll be
Give the nutrition to me, and I'll properly digest it
And when I give it back, I'll show you word well invested
And whenever✦ I go, before✦ I go, let me give
Thanks to you Lord, for my birth, for every✦ day that I've lived✦
You gave me a love most of my life I didn't know was there
In the name of Jesus! I give you my life, 'cause you cared✦
Amen✦

Technical Breakdown

7.3
Multisyllabic Rhymes7.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres6.0

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm6.0

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 Score7.25

Production

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

DMX leverages his signature raw, conversational delivery to transform a prayer into a high-stakes confession, prioritizing emotional authenticity and rhythmic cadence over dense metaphorical wordplay.

B+
7.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
6
Cadence / Flow
6
Vocabulary
6
Wordplay
9
Delivery
Conversational cadenceDynamic vocal projectionAlliterative verb-stackingCall-and-response rhythmic structure
Rhyme Architecture: The scheme follows a predominantly AABB/AABBX structure, utilizing conversational end-rhymes (me/me, why/inside, loud/proud) that mirror the pacing of spoken prayer, punctuated by rhythmic internal multisyllabic bursts.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"I will rap for you, sing for you, preach for you, teach for you, reach for you"

① A promise to use his creative talents to serve God's mission.② A demonstration of the versatility and intensity the speaker is willing to commit to the divine path.

"Give the nutrition to me, and I'll properly digest it"

① Requesting spiritual guidance or 'food for the soul' from God.② A commitment to internalizing and manifesting the lessons provided, ensuring they aren't wasted or misunderstood.

Exceptional emotional resonance and vocal delivery

Natural integration of conversational tone into a rhythmic pocket

Consistent thematic arc from confession to dedication

Limited use of complex wordplay or double entendres

Repetitive sentence structure in the latter half of the verse

Rhyme schemes are functional rather than technically intricate

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