Bully

Whatever Works

Kanye West

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

11

End

23

Internal

10

Multi

33

Slant

9

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Chorus]
Had a change of heart, I felt different at first
Lot of pain, lot of hurt, but still, could've been worse, man
It still could've been worse
In a big city, in pole position, when you reverse
She had that new convertible, the Lil Uzi Vert
Down payment on the cars that you love went on her purse
Go to work or whatever✦ she said, whatever✦ works, works
[Outro]
Whatever✦ works, works
Uh, whatever✦ works, works
Whatever✦ works, works
Whatever✦ works, works
Whatever✦ works, works
Whatever✦ works, works
Whatever✦ works, works
Whatever✦ works, works

Technical Breakdown

7.8
Multisyllabic Rhymes7.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes8.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres5.5

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm9.5

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity7.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control6.5

Performance and control

Computed Score7.78

Production

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

The verse prioritizes rhythmic fluidity and phonetic consistency over complex lyrical density, relying on an iterative, mantra-like structure to ground the listener.

B+
7.5
Multisyllabic
8.5
Internal Rhymes
9.5
Cadence / Flow
7
Vocabulary
5.5
Wordplay
6.5
Delivery
Assonance-driven internal rhymeRepetitive mantra as structural anchorPhonetic stringingColloquialism integration
Rhyme Architecture: The scheme utilizes a recurring 'ur/er' sound (first, worse, reverse, Vert, purse, works) creating a heavy phonetic anchor that provides continuity despite shifts in the narrative focus.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"the Lil Uzi Vert"

① Reference to the artist Lil Uzi Vert, who is known for his aesthetic and high-profile lifestyle.② A play on the 'convertible' car top mentioned in the previous bar, suggesting the top of the vehicle is 'lowered' like a 'vert' (convertible).

"whatever works, works"

① A pragmatic acceptance of a relationship or life situation as functional.② A cynical observation that the pursuit of capital or material comfort is a sufficient justification for any action.

Strong rhythmic pocket and consistent pulse

Effective use of repetition to build a hypnotic quality

Fluid integration of pop-culture references

Lyrical depth is limited to surface-level narrative

Lack of multi-layered entendres beyond basic wordplay

Over-reliance on repetitive phrasing in the outro section

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