Ye

Violent Crimes

Kanye West

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

4

End

22

Internal

14

Multi

42

Slant

3

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Chorus: 070 Shake, 070 Shake & Ty Dolla $ign]
Don't you grow up in a hurry,✦ your mom will be worried, oh
It was all part of the story,✦ even the scary✦ nights
Thank you for all of the glory,✦ you will be remembered, oh
Thank you to all of the heroes✦ of the night (Night, night)
They gotta✦ repaint the colors,✦ the lie is wearin'✦ off
Reality is upon us, colors✦ drippin'✦ off
Colors✦ drippin'✦ off
[Outro: Nicki Minaj]
I'm saying it like, "I want a daughter like Nicki, aw, man, I promise
I'ma✦ turn her to a monster, but no ménages"✦
I don't know how you s-sayin' it, but let 'em hear this

Technical Breakdown

6.7
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 / Rhythm6.0

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity5.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control6.0

Performance and control

Computed Score6.67

Production

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

The verse functions as a tonal pivot, moving from 070 Shake's melancholic, abstract thematic warnings to Nicki Minaj's jarring, high-contrast colloquial intrusion which grounds the existential dread in specific celebrity archetypes.

B
9.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
6
Cadence / Flow
5
Vocabulary
6.5
Wordplay
6
Delivery
Assonance-heavy end rhymesMetaphorical juxtapositionIntrusive conversational toneIn-group signaling
Rhyme Architecture: The chorus utilizes a consistent AAAA rhyme scheme using long 'o' vowel sounds (hurry/worry/story/glory), maintaining a cohesive, chant-like melodic structure.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"I'ma turn her to a monster, but no ménages"

① A reference to being a high-achieving, intimidating figure in the industry ('monster').② A specific rejection of her public persona and past lyrical content regarding sexual openness, signaling a desire for maternal purity over industry-standard hyper-sexuality.

Exceptional use of long-vowel resonance in the chorus creates an immediate emotional atmosphere.

The transition from abstract 'colors' metaphor to concrete persona-based lyricism is distinct.

The internal rhyme density is extremely high for the style.

The transition between the chorus and the outro is tonally abrasive rather than integrated.

Limited vocabulary range impacts the overall thematic depth.

The final line feels disjointed from the established narrative arc.

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