Donda 2

Eazy

Kanye West

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

18

End

99

Internal

45

Multi

161

Slant

6

Chain

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[Refrain: Kanye West]
There it is, there it was
Don't interrupt✦ just because✦
It's no love
Shoulder✦ shrug (Shrug)
[Verse 2: Kanye West]
How I ain't bring nothin'✦ to the table when I'm the table?
I'ma✦ turn up the music, wake up the neighbors
I'ma✦ get that "Thug Life" tatted✦ 'cross the navel
This is how I am in real life, not just on cable
"Mr. Narcissist," tell me 'bout my arrogance
No more counselin', I don't negotiate with therapists
God Ye, wanna✦ let God in?
But tonight, I guess I'll let my pride win
Cousin✦ Dre sent me scriptures, helped✦ me see life better✦
Nigga,✦ we havin'✦ the best divorce ever✦
If we go to court, we'll go to court together✦
Matter✦ of fact, pick up your sis, we'll go to Kourt's together✦
I watched four kids for like five hours today✦
I wear these Yeezy✦ boots everywhere, even✦ in the shower✦ today✦
I got love for the nannies, but real family✦ is better✦
The cameras watch the kids, y'all stop takin'✦ the credit
Noncustodial dad, I bought the house next door
What you think the point of really✦ bein' rich for?
When you give 'em everything, they only✦ want more
Boujee and unruly,✦ y'all need to do some chores✦
Rich-ass kids, this ain't yo' mama✦ house
Climb on your brother's shoulders, get that Top Ramen✦ out
God saved✦ me from that crash
Just so I can beat Pete Davidson's ass (Who?)
And my new bitch bad
I know Illuminati✦ mad
This that Numinati,✦ bitch
This that two Bugatti rich
This that "God did this"
Only✦ God did this
[Refrain: Kanye West]
There it is, there it was
Don't interrupt,✦ just because✦
Ain't no love, shoulder✦ shrug
Won't He do it? Yes, He does
Won't He do it? Yes, He does
Won't He do it?
[Chorus: Kanye West & Michel'le]
My life was never✦ (Eazy)✦
This next one gon' be (Eazy)✦
[Outro: Michel'le]
(He was once a thug from around✦ the way)
(He was once a thug from around✦ the way, Eazy)✦
(He was—, he was—)
(He was—, he was—)
(He was once a—, once a—)
(Thug from a—, thug from a—, from around✦ the way)

Technical Breakdown

7.2
Multisyllabic Rhymes8.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres6.5

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm7.5

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity6.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control6.0

Performance and control

Computed Score7.19

Production

— The Game, DJ Premier, Wack 100, DONTMINDIFIDUKE, Kanye West, Mike Dean, Hit-Boy

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

Kanye West utilizes a confrontational, diaristic flow that prioritizes raw, unfiltered confession over complex lyrical acrobatics, relying on structural simplicity to enhance the impact of the personal subject matter.

B
8.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
7.5
Cadence / Flow
6
Vocabulary
6.5
Wordplay
6
Delivery
AABB rhyme scheme variationsMultisyllabic anchoringConfessional narrative arcDirect address stylistic shifts
Rhyme Architecture: Predominantly AABB or AAAA end-rhyme structure with a consistent focus on the 'ay' and 'er' terminal sounds, providing a rhythmic loop that emphasizes the conversational, almost stream-of-consciousness delivery.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"How I ain't bring nothin' to the table when I'm the table?"

① The literal object where food is served, used as a metaphor for provider status in a marriage.② The entity providing all the assets and value, suggesting he is the foundational resource itself rather than a guest at it.

"Matter of fact, pick up your sis, we'll go to Kourt's together"

① A reference to a legal court where divorce proceedings occur.② A direct reference to Kourtney Kardashian, mocking the absurdity of the situation by conflating the Kardashian family brand with legal proceedings.

High internal rhyme density creates a consistent rhythmic pocket

Effective usage of real-world allusion to ground the verse

Strong, authoritative tone that matches the song's confrontational theme

Flow lacks dynamic variation, staying largely in a mid-tempo, declarative pocket

Rhyme schemes are somewhat predictable and lack complex multisylabbic pivots

Vocabulary is relatively standard, prioritizing clarity over linguistic nuance

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