Damn
YAH.
Kendrick Lamar
Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis
4
End
16
Internal
6
Multi
2
Slant
4
Chain
Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Chorus: Kendrick Lamar]
Buzzin',✦ radars✦ is buzzin'✦
Yah, yah, yah, yah
Yah, yah, yah, yah, yah, yah
Buzzin',✦ radars✦ is buzzin'✦
Yah, yah, yah, yah
Yah, yah, yah, yah, yah, yah
Technical Breakdown
6.1
Multisyllabic Rhymes8.5
Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)
Internal Rhymes9.5
Rhymes within a line (data-driven)
Wordplay / Double Entendres2.0
Clever language, metaphors, punchlines
Cadence / Rhythm6.7
Flow variation and timing (data-driven)
Vocabulary Complexity3.0
Range and depth of words used (data-driven)
Delivery / Breath Control6.0
Performance and control
Computed Score6.12
Production
— Anthony Tiffith, DJ Dahi, Sounwave, BekonBe the first to rate the production
Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™
The verse functions as a rhythmic mantra rather than a lyrical exercise, prioritizing phonetic repetition and sonic branding over semantic depth or complex wordplay.
C
8.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
6.65
Cadence / Flow
3
Vocabulary
2
Wordplay
6
Delivery
Phonetic repetitionStaccato deliveryRhythmic vocal percussion
Rhyme Architecture: The verse employs a repetitive, minimalist structure dominated by the singular, emphatic anchor-rhyme 'Yah' combined with the internal rhyme of 'buzzin'.
Verified Doubles & Entendres
"radars is buzzin"
① Literal sensors detecting incoming movement or information.② Metaphorical representation of his rising cultural relevance and the surrounding public discourse.
Strong rhythmic anchor for the production
High level of catchiness/memorability
Effective use of vocal delivery as an instrument
Extremely limited vocabulary
Lack of narrative progression or metaphorical content
Minimal linguistic complexity