Bully
Damn
Kanye West
Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis
5
End
16
Internal
6
Multi
33
Slant
1
Chain
Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Chorus]
Damn, damn, damn
Did I ruin your plans, plans, plans?
Well, that's the way I am
Gave it all I had
My feelings are the facts of it
It's more of me to navigate
Pray we never crash, crash, crash
Today✦ will always last
We're the ones✦ that pass away✦
So, baby,✦ did you laugh today?✦
This one's✦ for the path we take
Magic hourglass
At least I gave you that
Technical Breakdown
4.7
Multisyllabic Rhymes6.5
Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)
Internal Rhymes7.5
Rhymes within a line (data-driven)
Wordplay / Double Entendres3.0
Clever language, metaphors, punchlines
Cadence / Rhythm3.5
Flow variation and timing (data-driven)
Vocabulary Complexity6.0
Range and depth of words used (data-driven)
Delivery / Breath Control4.5
Performance and control
Computed Score4.68
Production
— Kanye West, Hassan Khaffaf, André Troutman, OLYEVNS, Rashon “RaMu” Murph, TK the LegendBe the first to rate the production
Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™
The verse prioritizes rhythmic minimalism and repetitive melodic cadence over lyrical density, functioning more as a mantra-like chorus than a display of technical wordplay.
D
6.5
Multisyllabic
7.5
Internal Rhymes
3.5
Cadence / Flow
6
Vocabulary
3
Wordplay
4.5
Delivery
Repetitive cadenceEnd-rhyme mirroringMelodic rhythmic anchoring
Rhyme Architecture: The verse utilizes a simplistic AAAA/BBBB pattern structure, relying heavily on repetition of end-words (plans/Damn/am) to establish a cyclical, hypnotic flow.
Verified Doubles & Entendres
"Magic hourglass"
① A literal reference to the finite nature of time.② A metaphorical suggestion that the relationship shared a transient, mystical quality that vanished once the sand ran out.
Consistent rhythmic pocket
Effective use of repetition for melodic impact
Clear emotional resonance
Lack of complex figurative language
Predictable rhyme structures
Minimal variation in dynamic delivery