Kids See Ghosts

Reborn

Kanye West

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

3

End

106

Internal

128

Multi

112

Slant

2

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Chorus: Kid Cudi]
I'm so—I'm so reborn,✦ I'm movin'✦ forward✦
Keep movin'✦ forward,✦ keep movin'✦ forward✦
Ain't no stress on me Lord, I'm movin'✦ forward✦
Keep movin'✦ forward,✦ keep movin'✦ forward✦
I'm so—I'm so reborn,✦ I'm movin'✦ forward✦
Keep movin'✦ forward,✦ keep movin'✦ forward✦
Ain't no stress on me Lord, I'm movin'✦ forward✦
Keep movin'✦ forward,✦ keep movin'✦ forward✦
[Verse 2: Kid Cudi]
I had my issues,✦ ain't that much I could do
Peace is somethin'✦ that starts with me (With me)
At times,✦ wonder my purpose
Easy✦ then to feel worthless
But, peace is somethin'✦ that starts with me (With me, with me)
Had so much on my mind, I didn't know where to go
I've come a long way from them hauntin' me
Had me feelin'✦ oh so low
Ain't no stoppin'✦ you, no way
Oh, things ain't like before✦
Ain't no stoppin'✦ you, no way
No stress yes, I'm so blessed and—
[Chorus: Kid Cudi]
I'm so—I'm so reborn,✦ I'm movin'✦ forward✦
Keep movin'✦ forward,✦ keep movin'✦ forward✦
Ain't no stress on me Lord, I'm movin'✦ forward✦
Keep movin'✦ forward,✦ keep movin'✦ forward✦
I'm so—I'm so reborn,✦ I'm movin'✦ forward✦
Keep movin'✦ forward,✦ keep movin'✦ forward✦
Ain't no stress on me Lord, I'm movin'✦ forward✦
Keep movin'✦ forward,✦ keep movin'✦ forward✦
[Bridge: Kid Cudi]
(Movin'✦ forward,✦ movin'✦ forward,✦ movin'✦ forward)✦
Movin'✦ forward,✦ keep movin'✦ forward✦
Something was wrong (Keep movin'✦ forward)✦
Couldn't hold on, why? (Keep movin'✦ forward)✦
So long (Keep movin'✦ forward)✦
Sit here in this storm (Keep movin'✦ forward)✦
Time goes on (Keep movin'✦ forward)✦
Really✦ couldn't find my way out (Keep movin'✦ forward)✦
Of the storm (Keep movin'✦ forward)✦
Which way do I go?
[Chorus: Kid Cudi]
I'm so—I'm so reborn,✦ I'm movin'✦ forward✦ (Which way do I go?)
Keep movin'✦ forward,✦ keep movin'✦ forward✦ (Which way do I go?)
Ain't no stress on me Lord, I'm movin'✦ forward✦ (Which way do I go?)
Keep movin'✦ forward,✦ keep movin'✦ forward✦
Keep movin'✦ forward,✦ keep movin'✦ forward✦
Keep movin'✦ forward,✦ keep movin'✦ forward✦
Keep movin'✦ forward,✦ keep movin'✦ forward✦
Keep movin'✦ forward,✦ keep movin'✦ forward✦
I'm so—I'm so reborn,✦ I'm movin'✦ forward✦
Keep movin'✦ forward,✦ keep movin'✦ forward✦
Ain't no stress on me Lord, I'm movin'✦ forward✦
Keep movin'✦ forward,✦ keep movin'✦ forward✦

Technical Breakdown

6.6
Multisyllabic Rhymes9.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres4.5

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm5.5

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity4.5

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control7.5

Performance and control

Computed Score6.61

Production

— Kid Cudi, Dot da Genius, Plain Pat, Evan Mast, Benny Blanco

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

The verse relies on thematic catharsis and melodic mantra rather than complex linguistic gymnastics, prioritizing emotional resonance over dense wordplay.

B
9.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
5.5
Cadence / Flow
4.5
Vocabulary
4.5
Wordplay
7.5
Delivery
Repetitive mantra as structural foundationMelodic cadenceInternal rhyme clustersAphoristic delivery
Rhyme Architecture: The verse utilizes a conversational, free-flowing structure anchored by frequent internal rhymes ('issues'/'do', 'purpose'/'worthless') and a consistent AABB-adjacent pattern that prioritizes melodic flow over rigid multisyllabic perfection.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"peace is somethin' that starts with me"

① The internal resolution of personal conflict required to heal.② A play on 'starting with me' as the primary point of origin for a peaceful life, shifting accountability from external forces to self-actualization.

"I'm so blessed"

① General state of gratitude for overcoming past trials.② A direct spiritual acknowledgment countering the earlier 'no stress on me Lord' sentiment.

High emotional clarity

Strong use of rhythmic repetition to enforce the theme of progression

Effective melodic phrasing that builds tension and release

Limited metaphorical complexity

Lacks distinct, high-impact punchlines

Wordplay is functional rather than inventive

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