Monster

The Whole World

Killer Mike

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

31

End

160

Internal

55

Multi

177

Slant

11

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Chorus: André 3000]
'Cause the whole world loves✦ it when you don't get down
(Bah bah-da,✦ bah bah bah-da✦ da!)
And the whole world loves✦ it when you make that sound
(Bah bah-da,✦ bah bah bah-da✦ da!)
And the whole world loves✦ it when you're in the news
(Bah bah-da,✦ bah bah bah-da✦ da!)
And the whole world loves✦ it when you sing the blues
(Bah bah-da,✦ bah bah bah-da✦ da!)
[Verse 2: Killer Mike]
Player, I grind, my focus is crime
Raw with the rhyme, I'm slick with the slime
My words are diamonds dug out a mine
Spit 'em, polish✦ – look how they shine
Glitter, glisten, gloss, floss
I catch a beat running like Randy✦ Moss
Ride that bitch off like a brand new horse
I'm rollin'✦ my stones,✦ gather✦ no moss
Mommy,✦ I'm cuming,✦ I hope you get off
Or rock your own boat, like Aaliyah, then talk
"Back, back, forth, forth"
Get that sailor on course, course
Make that track a corpse, corpse
Rap, roll, utterly rocked✦
With my mouth to the mic and my hand on my cock
Cadillac OutKast, just won't stop
[Chorus: André 3000]
'Cause the whole world loves✦ it when you don't get down
(Bah bah-da,✦ bah bah bah-da✦ da!)
And the whole world loves✦ it when you make that sound
(Bah bah-da,✦ bah bah bah-da✦ da!)
And the whole world loves✦ it when you're in the news
(Bah bah-da,✦ bah bah bah-da✦ da!)
And the whole world loves✦ it when you sing the blues
(Bah bah-da,✦ bah bah bah-da✦ da!)
[Verse 3: Big Boi]
Turn on the TV and everything is lookin'✦ dismal
Went in the bathroom medicine cabinet, Pepto-Bismol
Need it for my stomach, 'cause my tummy✦ kinda✦ aches✦
Like a junkie on withdrawal, fresh up off the plate
Wait, back to the enemy✦ of the state
Is the Republicans or Democratic candidate?
Debate,✦ now even✦ the black box hold the fate
Clueless, like Shaggy✦ and Scooby✦ befo' commercial break
Hate, extreme prejudice – let's dismiss this
If you want to, you can dub it to your hit list
I know you goin' to, we in this to replenish yo' musical wish list
When it come to this music,✦ we stay relentless
Pursuing all that's pursuable
Doing, God-willing, all things that are doable
The only✦ liable limitation is yourself, Dré
Set it on the right, and I'll set it on the left, 'cause –
[Chorus: André 3000]
'Cause the whole world loves✦ it when you don't get down
(Bah bah-da,✦ bah bah bah-da✦ da!)
And the whole world loves✦ it when you make that sound
(Bah bah-da,✦ bah bah bah-da✦ da!)
And the whole world loves✦ it when you're in the news
(Bah bah-da,✦ bah bah bah-da✦ da!)
And the whole world loves✦ it when you sing the blues
(Bah bah-da,✦ bah bah bah-da✦ da!)

Technical Breakdown

8.2
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 / Rhythm9.0

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity5.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control8.5

Performance and control

Computed Score8.20

Production

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

Killer Mike employs aggressive, percussive delivery to elevate a collection of rhythmic tropes, turning standard brag-rap cadences into a high-energy performance piece that anchors the song's manic energy.

A
8.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
9
Cadence / Flow
5
Vocabulary
6.5
Wordplay
8.5
Delivery
Assonant chain manipulationPeriphrastic repetitionKinetic rhythmic shiftsInternal multi-syllabic stacking
Rhyme Architecture: The verse relies on heavy mono-syllabic repetition and forced end-rhymes (slime/mine/shine/floss/moss/horse/corpse) that generate a propulsive, staccato flow, utilizing internal assonance to maintain momentum between the rhyming anchors.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"I'm rollin' my stones, gather no moss"

① A reference to the idiom 'a rolling stone gathers no moss,' implying he is always moving and progressing.② A direct reference to his wealth ('stones' as diamonds) which prevents stagnation (moss) in his career and bank account.

"Make that track a corpse, corpse"

① Violent metaphor implying he has destroyed the instrumental track with his skill.② Literalization of the 'dead' track, emphasizing the finality of his delivery.

High-octane vocal delivery that demands attention

Excellent use of rhythmic cadence to compensate for standard subject matter

Effective structural progression from self-definition to aggressive posturing

Vocabularic limitation regarding lyrical depth

Reliance on somewhat dated pop culture references

Limited semantic complexity beyond surface-level bravado

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