Glorious Game

Protocol

Black Thought

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

7

End

80

Internal

24

Multi

86

Slant

3

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Verse 2: Black Thought]
Calling Orson,✦ come in, Orson,✦ they must be blind as fortune
To make such major✦ offers and give just a minor✦ portion✦
Then die, one of the corpses inside✦ a designer coffin✦
We find on Philly's Northside that Susquehanna–Dauphin
Sometimes they try to soften✦ the blow, but it's not as often✦
This life'll have you starvin' and sufferin' from heat exhaustion✦
Upon✦ the line, I teeter,✦ it's harder✦ for me to cross it
Unless the universe take a hold of my hand and force it
The protocol is overhaul, show me what you zonin'✦ on
How you gon' get in touch with your spirit when its phone is off?
How they back you into a corner,✦ then hold that over✦ y'all?
Then expect me to show this love that wasn't shown to y'all?
Signage on the closin'✦ doors said, "This ain't even✦ home to y'all"
Now I see that more and more, so sayonara, au revoir
Just get me to that pyramid my flyin' saucer✦ floatin' towards
I'm laser✦ focusin' on doin' somethin' on my own accord
[Chorus: Son Little]
These trees know me
At ease, I'll forever✦ be
My soul, you could not keep
You probably✦ don't know how to read
These gifts know trees know me
At ease, I'll forever✦ be
My soul, you could not keep
You probably✦ don't know how to read
These gifts, they're part of me

Technical Breakdown

7.5
Multisyllabic Rhymes8.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres7.8

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm5.5

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity8.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control8.5

Performance and control

Computed Score7.45

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

Black Thought utilizes a high-density, multi-syllabic internal rhyme scheme to weave social commentary into a dense, atmospheric narrative, successfully blending technical precision with raw, authoritative vocal delivery.

B+
8.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
5.5
Cadence / Flow
8
Vocabulary
7.8
Wordplay
8.5
Delivery
Multi-syllabic chainingInternal rhyme densitySocio-geographic groundingMetaphorical juxtapositionAssonance-heavy flow
Rhyme Architecture: The verse relies on a masterful, extended multi-syllabic rhyme chain, primarily utilizing '-or-shun' and '-aw-fin' endings, which provides a cohesive melodic foundation that bridges disparate thematic thoughts.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"blind as fortune"

① A reference to Lady Fortuna, who is traditionally depicted as blindfolded to signify the randomness of fate.② A biting critique of industry executives/opponents who are 'blind' because their wealth (fortune) has blinded them to the reality of the artist's worth.

"when its phone is off"

① The literal lack of cellular connectivity or spiritual reception.② A metaphor for losing one's internal compass or connection to the divine/spirit due to external worldly distractions.

"protocol is overhaul"

① The system requires a complete structural renovation.② A double-meaning on the word 'overhaul', suggesting that the current rules of engagement are being forcefully dismantled (over-haul/pulling over the existing structure).

Exceptional rhythmic consistency

Sophisticated vocabulary and internal rhyme density

Commanding, measured delivery that emphasizes key syllables

Effective use of setting to anchor thematic weight

Some metaphors remain abstract without deeper context

Pacing is uniform, potentially lacking dynamic shifts

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