The Great Depression

A Minute for Your Son

DMX

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

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110

Internal

Multi

Slant

Chain

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[Hook]

Lord, You got me like... Your love got me like...

[Verse 3: DMX]

Uhh... I never^✦ knew a love like, this before^✦

Messin^✦ with the thug life I, missed^✦ it all

You opened^✦ the doors and, let me in

I'm down for the cause so, let's begin^✦

Prayers that You give to me I give to them

Same way You live in me I live in them

Life is a blessing now

You got me smilin'^✦ from inside^✦ of my heart, when inside^✦ it was dark

And it doesn't rain anymore^✦

Only^✦ sunshine, no pain anymore,^✦ I really^✦ love my

You washed^✦ away^✦ the tears with the fears

I'm happier than I've ever^✦ been in my life, the whole thirty^✦ years

You know that... one day I'll speak the word

You know that... when I do I will be heard

You know that... You gave me a permanent smile

And You know this, Father,^✦ because I'm Yo' child, what?

[Hook]

Lord, You got me like... Your love got me like...

[Outro]

Lord, You got me like... Your love got me like...

Technical Breakdown

8.3

Multisyllabic Rhymes7.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres5.0

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm10.0

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity4.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control9.0

Performance and control

Computed Score8.30

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Critic Analysis

RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

DMX prioritizes raw emotional projection and structural simplicity over complex wordplay, utilizing his signature gravelly cadence to bridge the gap between street vernacular and spiritual vulnerability.

7.5

Multisyllabic

9.5

Internal Rhymes

Cadence / Flow

Vocabulary

Wordplay

Delivery

AABB rhyme couplet reinforcementStaccato rhythmic punctuationDynamic vocal projection shiftsConversational direct address

Rhyme Architecture: The verse utilizes a consistent AABB and AAAA end-rhyme structure, emphasizing clear, punchy delivery patterns that align with DMX’s trademark cadence.

Verified Doubles & Entendres

"inside of my heart, when inside it was dark"

① A literal description of the physical organ being filled with light/emotion.② A psychological metaphor for moving from depression/trauma to spiritual fulfillment.

"You washed away the tears with the fears"

① Literal act of comforting someone by removing their visible sadness.② A cleansing or baptismal metaphor where the 'fear' is the root cause of the 'tears' being purged.

Exceptional emotional sincerity and presence

Strong rhythmic consistency that reinforces the spiritual theme

Effective use of internal pauses to heighten vocal intensity

Limited linguistic density or complex metaphor usage

Predictable rhyme schemes

Focus is heavily narrative rather than technical

A Minute for Your Son

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