Phantom and the Ghost

Never Follow

Styles P

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

6

End

49

Internal

44

Multi

71

Slant

6

Chain

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[Hook]
I meditate✦ to elevate,✦ then I medicate✦ to levitate✦
Hammer✦ on my waist, outside✦ where it's never✦ safe
Hammer✦ on my waist, outside✦ where it's never✦ safe (x2)
[Verse 2]
Street niggas✦ is lookin✦ for a better✦ contact
Rap niggas✦ done signed up the devil's contract
Niggas'll leave their brother behind✦ just to shine
Back then, you told him you'd give him your last dime
You and him would kick it, that's just a pastime
Now it's past times✦ when you both would blast nines✦
All the money✦ went where the hoes was
Your mind ain't designer like the clothes was
You a low down nigga,✦ no love
No tears, no sweat, no blood
Hammer✦ on my waist, outside✦ where it's never✦ safe
Pound of the kush in the telly,✦ trynna✦ levitate✦
You a bitch nigga,✦ don't make me demonstrate✦
I'm heavy✦ where you're featherweight, every✦ bullet'll penetrate✦
But fuck that, I'ma✦ meditate✦
Blowin✦ on this OG medicate✦
[Hook]
I meditate✦ to elevate,✦ then I medicate✦ to levitate✦
Hammer✦ on my waist, outside✦ where it's never✦ safe
Hammer✦ on my waist, outside✦ where it's never✦ safe (x2)

Technical Breakdown

7.8
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 / Rhythm7.5

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity7.5

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control7.5

Performance and control

Computed Score7.81

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

Styles P utilizes a disciplined, street-hardened cadence that leverages repetitive internal rhyme schemes to build tension, though the lyrical content relies more on gritty directness than abstract metaphor.

B+
9.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
7.5
Cadence / Flow
7.5
Vocabulary
6.5
Wordplay
7.5
Delivery
Multisyllabic internal rhymingEnd-rhyme consistencyRhythmic enjambmentThematic repetition
Rhyme Architecture: Styles P employs a relentless AAAA pattern in the internal structure (contact/contract/shine/dime/pastime/nines), anchored by a recurring 'safe/levitate/demonstrate/penetrate' end-rhyme scheme that creates a locked, driving pocket.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"meditate to elevate, then I medicate to levitate"

① Spiritual or mental focus used to gain a higher perspective or status.② The consumption of marijuana to achieve a literal or metaphorical state of getting high/floating above street stressors.

"Your mind ain't designer like the clothes was"

① The person lacks the mental sophistication or quality that matches their expensive outward appearance.② The contrast between the value of superficial status symbols and the lack of internal growth or integrity.

"I'm heavy where you're featherweight"

① Physical and reputational dominance in the street hierarchy.② A boxing metaphor implying the opponent lacks the 'weight' or substance to compete in a real confrontation.

Strong rhythmic conviction and consistent pocket placement

High density of internal multisyllabics that maintain momentum

Effective use of contrast between street reality and industry artifice

Heavy reliance on familiar street-rap tropes

Limited metaphorical variety outside of the core 'meditate/medicate' conceit

Some punchlines lean on cliché rather than subversive insight

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