Donda 2

First Time in a Long Time

Kanye West

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

End

170

Internal

Multi

267

Slant

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight

This the first time in a long time, this the first time in a long

I could see, I could breathe

Jesus^✦ freed me, Jesus^✦ freed me, now I'm free

I got kicked^✦ out the house for takin'^✦ sugar^✦ out the house

Steady,^✦ they don't wanna^✦ accept me

My doctors on Sebi,^✦ my crisis^✦ on heavy^✦

My... is on ready,^✦ boss up, it's on jetty^✦

My numbers on Getty,^✦ lightsaber like a Jedi^✦

Sauce on like a medi',^✦ pour some for the fetti^✦

... prophet, a man to gain the world and lose his soul though

Walk in the sand, I come with the..., I get the...

This year, I lost my best man and I lost my spouse

Only^✦ billionaire you know that's sleepin' on the couch (What?)

This the first time in a long time, this the first time in a long

Let it rain, rain, rain, I need you, run with a main

Let it rain, rain, rain, whole... to gain

What is they thinkin' to gain? What is they lookin'^✦ to gain?

Everything is in the future,^✦ I know it's just something they bump for the change, baby^✦

This the first time in a long time, this the first time in a long

This the first time in a long time, this the first time in a long (Yeah)

This the first time in a long time (Yeah), this the first time in a long (Draco)^✦

This the first time in a long time (Soulja),^✦ this the first time in a long

This the first time in a long time

Used^✦ to be broke but I'm on now

I was just stuck at the bottom, grindin'

Now I'm shinin',^✦ sittin'^✦ at the top

I was just stuck in my feelings

Now I'm just ridin'^✦ 'round playin' with millions^✦

Now I'm havin'^✦ racks to the ceilin'^✦

Stackin' up cash, what a wonderful feelin'^✦

We used^✦ to go walk in the mall to go shop

But now, we can walk in and buy the whole buildin'

We havin'^✦ mansions^✦ with acres

But honestly, we used^✦ to live in the trenches

I'm on fire like a candle

And God ain't gon' give you no fight you can't handle

Back in the trap, we ain't even have cable

Now I see my face on the channel

And R.I.P. Virgil,^✦ that Off-White is on me

The 'Rari,^✦ it's swervin'

I went to jail for that Draco^✦

I guess that nobody^✦ perfect

Ain't give me no bond

I sat in that cell for a long time

Big Draco,^✦ big Ye

First time in a long time

This the first time in a long time, this the first time in a long

Technical Breakdown

7.8

Multisyllabic Rhymes7.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres5.0

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm10.0

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity4.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control7.0

Performance and control

Computed Score7.82

Production

— Ojivolta, Twisco, PRODYSGROUP

Be the first to rate the production

Critic Analysis

RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

The verse prioritizes rhythmic minimalism and repetitive cadences, utilizing a hypnotic, trance-like structure that sacrifices lexical density for emotional intensity.

B+

7.5

Multisyllabic

9.5

Internal Rhymes

Cadence / Flow

Vocabulary

Wordplay

Delivery

Repetitive mantra-style hooksMultisyllabic internal rhyme clustersDynamic cadence shiftingMinimalist lyrical repetition

Rhyme Architecture: The verse utilizes a heavily repetitive AAAA foundation for the hook, transitioning into dense internal rhyme pockets ('Sebi', 'heavy', 'ready', 'jetty', 'Getty', 'Jedi') that showcase technical proficiency within a constrained rhythmic space.

Verified Doubles & Entendres

"Only billionaire you know that's sleepin' on the couch"

① A literal description of his transient living situation following personal turmoil.② A ironic juxtaposition of his massive financial status (billionaire) with his domestic instability, challenging the perception of luxury.

"Lightsaber like a Jedi"

① Reference to the fictional weapon from Star Wars indicating a sharp or cutting presence.② A phonetic bridge linking the rhyme scheme ('heavy', 'ready', 'Getty') rather than a deep metaphorical exploration.

Exceptional rhythmic pocket management

High intensity in delivery that carries thin lyrical content

Effective use of repetition to build atmosphere

Strong emotional vulnerability in the personal anecdotes

Low vocabulary diversity

Reliance on placeholder phrasing to maintain flow

Limited metaphorical depth outside of surface-level observations

Redundant hook structure creates diminishing returns

First Time in a Long Time

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

Technical Breakdown

Production

User Scores