The Life of Pablo

Pt. 2

Kanye West

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

23

End

56

Internal

33

Multi

61

Slant

8

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Verse 2: Desiigner]
Black X6, Phantom,✦ huh
White X6, panda✦ (Grrah, get, grrah)
Pockets swole, Danny✦ (Yeah)
Sellin'✦ bar, candy✦ (Get, get)
Man, I'm the macho✦ like Randy✦ (Woo)
The chopper go Oscar✦ for Grammy✦ (Hrr, grrah)
Bitch nigga,✦ pull up your panty✦ (Woo)
Hope you killers understand me (Grrah)
[Pre-Chorus: Kanye West & Desiigner]
I just wanna✦ feel liberated,✦ I, I, I (Hey)
I just wanna✦ feel liberated,✦ I, I, I (Panda,✦ panda)✦
Panda,✦ panda,✦ panda,✦ panda✦
Takin'✦ all the stacks, oh (Get, grrah)
[Chorus: Desiigner & Kanye West]
I got broads in Atlanta (Get)
Twist the dope, lean and shit, sippin'✦ Fanta✦ (Stacks, oh; get, get)
Credit✦ cards and the scammers (Woo)
Wake up Versace, shit like Desiigner (Takin'✦ all the stacks, oh; grrah)
Whole bunch of lavish shit
They be askin'✦ 'round town, "Who be clappin' shit?" (Get, get, grrah)
I be pullin'✦ up stuff in the Phantom✦ ship (Woo)
I got plenty✦ of stuff of Bugatti whip, look how I try this shit (Grrah)
Black X6, Phantom,✦ huh (Ha)
White X6, killin'✦ on camera✦ (Get)
[Outro: Pastor T. L. Barrett & Caroline Shaw]
My joy
How can I find you?
Who do you turn to?
How do I bind you?
If I don't turn to you
No other help I know, I stretch my hands—

Technical Breakdown

8.4
Multisyllabic Rhymes8.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres4.5

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm9.5

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity7.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control8.5

Performance and control

Computed Score8.38

Production

— Kanye West, Menace, Rick Rubin, Plain Pat, Caroline Shaw

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

The verse relies on high-octane phonetic repetition and rhythmic propulsion rather than dense lyrical complexity, prioritizing the 'vibe' of the cadence over intricate wordplay.

A
8.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
9.5
Cadence / Flow
7
Vocabulary
4.5
Wordplay
8.5
Delivery
Assonant rhyme chainsOnomatopoeic vocal ad-libsRepetitive phonetic loopingStaccato delivery
Rhyme Architecture: A heavy reliance on AAAA rhyme schemes using the '-anda' suffix (Panda, Atlanta, Fanta, scammers, Desiigner), utilized to force a rhythmic, chanting lock-step.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"The chopper go Oscar for Grammy"

① The weapon (chopper) performs violently enough to earn attention.② A play on 'Oscar' and 'Grammy' awards, suggesting the violence is worthy of cinematic recognition or high-profile acclaim.

"Wake up Versace, shit like Desiigner"

① Living a high-fashion, luxurious lifestyle where designer brands are mundane.② A meta-referential flex acknowledging the rapper's own identity and burgeoning status.

Exceptional rhythmic energy and vocal charisma

Highly infectious, percussive cadence

Strong use of ad-libs to fill pocket gaps

Lyrical content is repetitive and simplistic

Lack of depth in thematic progression

Over-reliance on sound-alike rhymes at the expense of meaning

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