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luther

Kendrick Lamar

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

19

End

73

Internal

26

Multi

88

Slant

10

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Verse 2: Kendrick Lamar & SZA]
It go in (When you), out (Ride it), do it real slow (Slide)
Baby,✦ you a star, strike, pose
When I'm (When you), with you (With me), everything✦ goes (Slow)
Come and (Put that), put that (On my), on my (Titi),✦ soul (Soul)
'Rari✦ (Red), crown (Stack), wrist (Stay), froze (Really)✦
Drip (Tell me), pound (If you), on the way home (Love me)
[Chorus: Kendrick Lamar & SZA]
In this world, concrete flowers grow
Heartache, she only✦ doin' what she know
Weekends,✦ get it poppin'✦ on the low
Better✦ days comin'✦ for sure
If this world were—
If it was up to me
I wouldn't give these nobodies no sympathy
I'd take away✦ the pain, I'd give you everything✦
I just wanna✦ see you win, wanna✦ see
If this world were mine
[Verse 3: Kendrick Lamar & SZA]
I can't lie
I trust you, I love you, I won't waste your time
I turn it off just so I can turn you on
I'ma✦ make you say it loud
I'm not even✦ trippin', I won't stress you out
I might even✦ settle down for you, I'ma✦ show you I'm a pro
I'ma✦ take my time and turn it off
Just so I can turn you on, baby✦
Weekends,✦ get it poppin'✦ on the low
Better✦ days comin'✦ for sure
[Outro: SZA]
I know you're comin'✦ for
Better✦ days
If this world were mine

Technical Breakdown

8.0
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 / Rhythm9.0

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity6.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control8.0

Performance and control

Computed Score8.03

Production

— Sounwave, Roselilah, M-Tech, Kamasi Washington, Jack Antonoff, Scott Bridgeway

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

The verse relies on structural call-and-response dynamics between Kendrick and SZA to mask a relatively straightforward lyrical narrative, prioritizing rhythmic playfulness over dense metaphorical complexity.

A
7.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
9
Cadence / Flow
6
Vocabulary
6
Wordplay
8
Delivery
Staccato vocal layeringCall-and-response interplaySyncopated breath controlInternalized rhythmic motifs
Rhyme Architecture: The scheme utilizes a high-frequency internal rhyme pattern, often anchored by monosyllabic end-rhymes (slow, pose, soul, froze, home), punctuated by parenthetical ad-libs that create a secondary rhythmic layer.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"I turn it off just so I can turn you on"

① Physical act of turning off distractions/lights to focus on the partner.② The psychological shift from an 'off' state of emotional guard to an 'on' state of romantic intimacy.

"Baby, you a star, strike, pose"

① Complimentary remark about the partner's radiance and beauty.② A literal directive in a photographic or performance context to assume a position.

Excellent rhythmic pocket and syncopation

Strong vocal chemistry between performers

Effective use of pauses to heighten rhythmic impact

Low thematic density

Over-reliance on repetitive phrasing

Lack of complex figurative language

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