The Life of Pablo

Fade

Kanye West

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

7

End

90

Internal

35

Multi

48

Slant

6

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Chorus: Ty Dolla $ign & Rare Earth]
When no one ain't around✦ (I feel it's fadin')✦
I think I think too much (I feel it's fadin')✦
Ain't nobody✦ watchin' (I feel it's fadin')✦
I just fade away✦ (I feel it's fadin')✦
[Verse 2: Post Malone & Rare Earth]
You don't even✦ know, I've been so far gone (I feel it)
I've been so led on, I've been runnin'✦ 'round (I feel it)
I've been on my shit, whole world on my dick (I feel it)
I just need to know (I can feel it)
[Bridge: Ms. Barbara Tucker, Rare Earth & Post Malone]
Oh, deep inside✦
Deep, deep, down inside✦
I feel it
Yes, deep inside✦
Deep, deep, down inside✦
I feel it
Oh, deep inside✦
Deep, deep, down inside✦
I feel it
Yes, deep inside✦
I get lifted,✦ yes
Deep, deep, down inside✦
I can feel it
Oh, deep inside✦
Oh, I get lifted,✦ yes
Deep, deep, down inside✦
I feel it
Yes, deep inside✦
Oh, I get lifted,✦ yes
Deep, deep, down inside✦
I feel it
Oh, deep inside✦ (Oh no, oh no, no, no, no)
Oh, I get lifted,✦ yes
Deep, deep, down inside✦
I feel it
Yes, deep inside✦
Oh, I get lifted,✦ yes
Deep, deep, down inside✦
I get
I feel it's fadin'✦
Oh, I get lifted,✦ yes
[Outro: Rare Earth]
I feel it fadin'✦
I feel it fadin'✦
I feel it
I feel it's fadin'✦

Technical Breakdown

6.2
Multisyllabic Rhymes7.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres3.5

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm7.3

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity3.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control5.0

Performance and control

Computed Score6.15

Production

— Kanye West, Anthony Kilhoffer, Benji B, Mike Dean, Charlie Handsome, DJDS, Noah Goldstein

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

The verse relies heavily on cyclical, repetitive vocal loops rather than complex lyrical dexterity, prioritizing atmospheric cohesion and rhythmic texture over dense wordplay or narrative evolution.

C
7.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
7.3
Cadence / Flow
3
Vocabulary
3.5
Wordplay
5
Delivery
Repetitive phrasingCall and responseSyncopated vocal loopsOnomatopoeic vocal textures
Rhyme Architecture: The scheme utilizes consistent terminal assonance (e.g., 'gone', 'round', 'dick') tethered to a rhythmic, repetitive loop that mirrors the 'fading' theme of the track.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"I've been on my shit, whole world on my dick"

① The artist is focused on personal success and industry grind.② The artist acknowledges the intense scrutiny and performative demands of fame.

Effective use of minimalist, percussive lyrical delivery

Strong integration with the production's mood

High internal rhythm consistency

Limited vocabulary range

Lack of complex metaphorical layering

Redundant lyrical content

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