Jesus Is King

Closed on Sunday

Kanye West

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

14

End

46

Internal

26

Multi

55

Slant

7

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
Closed✦ on Sunday,✦ you're my Chick-fil-A✦
Closed✦ on Sunday,✦ you my Chick-fil-A✦
Hold the selfies, put the 'Gram away✦
Get your family,✦ y'all hold hands and pray
When you get daughters, always keep 'em safe
Watch out for vipers, don't let them indoctrinate
Closed✦ on Sunday,✦ you my Chick-fil-A✦
You're my number✦ one, with the lemonade
Raise our sons, train them in the faith
Through temptations, make sure they're wide awake✦
Follow✦ Jesus, listen✦ and obey✦
No more livin'✦ for the culture, we nobody's slave
Stand up for my home
Even✦ if I take this walk alone✦
I bow down to the King upon the throne
My life is His, I'm no longer✦ my own
I pray to God that He'll strengthen my hand
They will think twice steppin' onto my land
I draw the line, it's written in the sand
Try me and you will see that I ain't playin'
Now, back up off my family,✦ move your hands
I got my weapons in the spirit's land
I, Jezebel✦ don't even✦ stand a chance
Jezebel✦ don't even✦ stand a chance
Chick-fil-A✦

Technical Breakdown

6.8
Multisyllabic Rhymes8.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes8.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres4.0

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm8.0

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity7.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control5.0

Performance and control

Computed Score6.85

Production

— Kanye West, Angel López, Brian Miller, Federico Vindver, Timbaland

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

The verse relies on repetitive thematic anchors and colloquial branding rather than dense lyrical complexity, prioritizing a chant-like mantra over sophisticated wordplay.

B
8.5
Multisyllabic
8.5
Internal Rhymes
8
Cadence / Flow
7
Vocabulary
4
Wordplay
5
Delivery
Repetitive melodic refrainAnaphoric structureReligious allusion
Rhyme Architecture: The verse utilizes a fairly consistent AAAA/AABB structure with heavy reliance on the 'ay' long-vowel rhyme sound, creating a cyclical, hymnal quality that mirrors the theme of religious devotion.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"You're my Chick-fil-A"

① A literal comparison of a person to a brand that represents comfort and quality.② A religious/cultural nod to the brand's 'Closed on Sunday' policy, signaling traditional values and day-of-rest piety.

"Jezebel don't even stand a chance"

① A biblical reference to the queen who introduced pagan worship, representing modern temptation.② A targeted dismissal of external influences or 'culture' critics who oppose the narrator's newfound religious path.

Strong, consistent thematic focus

Effective use of repetition to establish a mood

Clear, accessible message

Over-reliance on product placement metaphors

Simplicity of wordplay bordering on nursery-rhyme cadences

Lack of dynamic variation in vocal delivery

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