Jesus Is King

Everything We Need

Kanye West

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

1

End

4

Internal

13

Multi

17

Slant

1

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Refrain: Ant Clemons & Ty Dolla $ign]
We have everything✦ we need (Ooh-ooh,✦ ooh-ooh,✦ oh)
We have everything✦ we need (Ooh-ooh,✦ ooh-ooh,✦ oh, oh)
We have everything✦ we need (Ooh-ooh,✦ ooh-ooh,✦ oh)
We have everything✦ we need (Ooh-ooh,✦ ooh-ooh,✦ oh, woah)
We have everything✦ we need
[Chorus: Ty Dolla $ign]
We began after the storm inside
Lay the land (Ah), it's just the morning light

Technical Breakdown

4.3
Multisyllabic Rhymes9.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes5.0

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres3.0

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm3.5

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity3.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control4.0

Performance and control

Computed Score4.30

Production

— Kanye West, FnZ, Ronny J, BoogzDaBeast, Federico Vindver, B. Lewis, Mike Dean, Josh Berg, tizhimself

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

The verse functions primarily as a minimalist, atmospheric hook rather than a lyrical exercise, relying on repetition and melodic resonance over linguistic density.

D
9.5
Multisyllabic
5
Internal Rhymes
3.5
Cadence / Flow
3
Vocabulary
3
Wordplay
4
Delivery
Repetitive phrasingMelodic cadenceMinimalist structure
Rhyme Architecture: Highly iterative and mantra-like, focusing on the repetition of 'everything we need' to establish a hypnotic, cycle-based flow.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"Everything we need"

① Physical necessities for survival.② Spiritual fulfillment and divine satisfaction.

"After the storm inside"

① The emotional aftermath of internal turmoil.② The metaphorical resolution of personal or relationship conflict.

Effective use of repetitive mantras to build atmospheric tension

Strong melodic integration between the hook and the chorus

Coherent thematic focus on peace and sufficiency

Lack of complex wordplay or nuanced metaphors

Limited structural variation

Reliance on vocal performance rather than lyrical depth for impact

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