Speakerboxxx/The Love Below

Happy Valentine's Day

Outkast

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

19

End

106

Internal

80

Multi

154

Slant

14

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Chorus: Joi, Screechy Peach & André 3000]
Ya won't believe✦ in me
But you would fancy✦ leprechauns or groundhogs
No, thank you, Easter✦ Bunny✦
There's✦ so much fuss about✦ Santa✦ Claus, but see
Cupid✦ will not be defeated
[Verse 3: André 3000]
Happy✦ Valentine's✦ Day, every✦ day the 14th
Now, I know your hearts have grown cold
And that bothers me
Now, I understand, 'cause I used✦ to be a bad boy in my day
I know you tryin' to protect your lil' feelings
But you can't run away✦
Ho-oh
[Chorus: Joi, Screechy Peach & André 3000]
Ya won't believe✦ in me
But you would fancy✦
Hey, don't you supposed to be
Some kind of player, or something?
Bunny✦
[Post-Chorus: André 3000]
Well, keep on running, player
'Cause I got my good shoes on
And I got 'em tied up tight
So you gon' find out tonight
[Instrumental Break]
[Verse 4: André 3000]
Got a sweet lil' darlin'✦ back in my corner✦
Below,✦ I know I love her, but act like I don't want her
Surrounded by the lovely,✦ but yet, feel like a loner✦
Could be an organ✦ donor the way I give up my heart
But never✦ know because, shit, I never✦ tell her
Ask me how I'm feeling, I'd holla✦ that it's irrele–✦
I don't get myself caught up in the Jello✦ jella✦
And pudding pops, that others opt to call falling in love
But for the record, have you ever✦ rode a horse?
Like for you to send me to Pluto,✦ I said, "Of course!"
But if you ain't a sweety,✦ indeedy, I won't endorse
Han Solo✦ 'til I'm hit by the bullet,✦ so may the force
Be with you and I'll hit you when better✦ time permits
For now, show me samples,✦ examples✦ why you're the shit
But how am I to know with the profession that I'm in?
And if you do not know me then how could you be my friend?
[Outro: Joi, Screechy Peach & André 3000]
Happy✦ Valentine's,✦ Happy✦ Valentine's✦
Happy✦ Valentine's✦ Day (Happy✦ Valentine's✦ Day)
Happy✦ Valentine's,✦ Happy✦ Valentine's✦
Happy✦ Valentine's✦ Day (Happy✦ Valentine's✦ Day)
Happy✦ Valentine's,✦ Happy✦ Valentine's✦
Happy✦ Valentine's✦ Day (Happy✦ Valentine's✦ Day)
Happy✦ Valentine's,✦ fuck that Valentine's✦
Fuck that Valentine's✦ Day (Fuck that Valentine's✦ Day)
Fuck that Valentine's,✦ fuck that Valentine's✦
Fuck that Valentine's✦ Day (Fuck that Valentine's✦ Day)
Fuck that Valentine's,✦ fuck that Valentine's✦
Fuck that Valentine's✦ Day (Fuck that Valentine's✦ Day)
Fuck that Valentine's,✦ fuck that Valentine's✦
Fuck that Valentine's✦ Day (Fuck that Valentine's✦ Day)
Fuck that Valentine's,✦ fuck that Valentine's✦
Fuck that Valentine's✦ Day

Technical Breakdown

8.8
Multisyllabic Rhymes9.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres6.5

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm10.0

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity6.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control8.5

Performance and control

Computed Score8.75

Production

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

André 3000 utilizes a conversational, melodic delivery to contrast the cynical detachment of the listener with his own earnest, persistent vulnerability, framing 'love' as an active pursuit rather than a passive holiday.

A
9.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
10
Cadence / Flow
6
Vocabulary
6.5
Wordplay
8.5
Delivery
Conversational cadenceThematic subversion of holiday cynicismRhythmic enjambmentDynamic shift between cynical skepticism and proactive romance
Rhyme Architecture: The verse employs a fluid, loose rhyme scheme that prioritizes natural speech patterns and internal assonance over rigid AABB structures, effectively mirroring the candid, confessional tone of the lyrics.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"I got my good shoes on / And I got 'em tied up tight"

① A literal preparation for the physical act of chasing or running.② A metaphorical commitment to pursuing emotional connection, signaling that he is prepared for the effort required to win over a jaded partner.

"Happy Valentine's Day, every day the 14th"

① A literal greeting for the holiday.② A subversion of the calendar, suggesting that the commitment of Valentine's Day should be a perpetual, daily practice rather than a performative annual event.

Exceptional rhythmic integration with the production

Strong character work that establishes an intimate, vulnerable persona

Effective use of the 'chase' metaphor as both emotional pursuit and physical action

Superior vocal modulation and playfulness

Lower lexical complexity compared to peak Outkast technical density

Relies on sentimentality over dense lyrical wordplay

Limited use of complex metaphorical layering

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