Bully
Sisters and Brothers
Kanye West
Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis
5
End
45
Internal
25
Multi
51
Slant
2
Chain
Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Bridge: Jonah Thompson]
I'm gonna✦ stay involved✦ with
The Holy✦ Spirit✦
It's all in one
Yes, it is
[Interlude: Loleatta Holloway]
I'm gon' diss you right now, let me tell you something too
A lady✦ looked✦ at me, really,✦ a lady✦ looked✦ at me and she said
"Never✦ let someone know that they're getting✦ you down" (Yeah, baby)✦
"You see, if you let them know that they're getting✦ you down, honey✦
They gon' kick you really✦ far" (Yeah, baby)✦
But you know what I told her?
[Outro: Jonah Thompson]
The sign of Jesus, it's all in my room
I believe He's coming, He'll be here soon
I'm gonna✦ praise Him
Well, I'm gonna✦ praise the Lord, God
I got involved✦ with the Father✦
I got involved✦ with the Son
I'm gonna✦ stay involved✦ with the—
With the Holy✦ Spirit✦
It's all in one
Yes, it is
Technical Breakdown
5.8
Multisyllabic Rhymes9.5
Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)
Internal Rhymes9.5
Rhymes within a line (data-driven)
Wordplay / Double Entendres3.0
Clever language, metaphors, punchlines
Cadence / Rhythm5.5
Flow variation and timing (data-driven)
Vocabulary Complexity6.0
Range and depth of words used (data-driven)
Delivery / Breath Control4.0
Performance and control
Computed Score5.76
Production
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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™
The verse functions primarily as a gospel-infused vocal arrangement rather than a technical rap performance, utilizing repetition and spiritual thematic building over lyrical complexity.
C
9.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
5.5
Cadence / Flow
6
Vocabulary
3
Wordplay
4
Delivery
Religious allusionAnaphoric repetitionSoul sample integrationCadence building
Rhyme Architecture: The verse relies on simple, end-rhymed couplets and consistent repetition of spiritual terminology (Father, Son, Holy Spirit) to create a cyclical, meditative structure.
Effective use of gospel cadence
Strong thematic coherence
Emotional resonance through simplicity
Lack of complex wordplay or metaphor
Static delivery style
Repetitive structure that serves arrangement over lyrical innovation