I Pledge Allegiance to the Grind II

Superstar

Killer Mike

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

16

End

117

Internal

59

Multi

188

Slant

8

Chain

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[Verse 2: Slug]
Nobody✦ gotta✦ agree with me, I'm just being me
I keep breathing my speech, you be
Comfortable✦ if we never✦ get to speak about✦ it
You'd rather✦ hit your hammer,✦ just leave without it
We got a lot of light for the storm
With more shine than that lamp keeps your food warm
And the truth is un-disputable,✦ it's beautiful
It should be considered the usual
So I ain't judging you for loving✦ it so hard
But you disregard that we've all got old scars
My skin looks like bark
They used✦ to do it out in the park
Pretend to defend or neglect to protect
Depends which voice the rain reflects, connection
With all the blood invested
You would think it was the love that made impressions
[Chorus: Logic]
I read this thing from Atmosphere✦ the other✦ day
It spoke about✦ music✦ we love and music✦ we hate
I don't know why
But I can relate✦ to this
I read this thing from Atmosphere✦ the other✦ day
It spoke about✦ music✦ we love and music✦ we hate
I don't know why
But I can relate✦ to this
[Verse 3: Killer Mike]
My woman✦ is a smooth vision
Aye, she my muse and I'm a musician
Love her cause a couple things she do different
Me and her be whipping running and getting✦ money✦
We usually put that Pimp and Bun in and count a hundred
Listen sonny✦ your honey✦ won’t play that 8-Ball & MJG
I suggest you quit her now cause that bitch won't keep it G
Cause I’m an outlaw, need a ginsing for my waiter✦
Bobby✦ we the Marley,✦ high and holy,✦ we inhale✦ it, exhale✦ it
Early✦ Sunday✦ morning, on fire getting✦ higher✦
To the sounds of the Georgia mass choir
And I swear to god you ain't ever✦ really✦ smoked✦ reefer✦ till you do it to to the sound of Aretha✦ coming✦ loud out your speaker
Bridge over✦ trouble water✦ and my heart
What God has brought together let not man break apart✦
I swear I ain't a pair around✦ fucking 'round with us
Cause we be like it's Pimp C bitch, now what the fuck is up?
[Chorus: Logic]
I read this thing from Atmosphere✦ the other✦ day
It spoke about✦ music✦ we love and music✦ we hate
I don't know why
But I can relate✦ to this
I read this thing from Atmosphere✦ the other✦ day
It spoke about✦ music✦ we love and music✦ we hate
I don't know why
But I can relate✦ to this

Technical Breakdown

8.1
Multisyllabic Rhymes9.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres6.5

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm8.5

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity8.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control7.0

Performance and control

Computed Score8.08

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

The verse relies on Slug's signature conversational, introspective flow, prioritizing narrative cohesion and internal rhyme density over dense, multi-layered wordplay, resulting in a grounded, authentic performance.

A
9.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
8.5
Cadence / Flow
8
Vocabulary
6.5
Wordplay
7
Delivery
Assonance-heavy internal rhymingConversational cadenceEnjambment for narrative flowMetaphorical characterization
Rhyme Architecture: Predominantly AABB or AAAA couplets with frequent mid-line breaks that facilitate a conversational, stream-of-consciousness delivery style.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"My skin looks like bark"

① Physical description of skin texture showing age or weathering② Metaphorical reference to 'barking' or the defensive nature of someone who has been hardened by past trauma

"With more shine than that lamp keeps your food warm"

① The literal function of a heat lamp used in food service② A metaphor for the 'light' or positive perspective the narrator brings to difficult situations

Exceptional use of internal rhyme to maintain forward momentum

Authentic, conversational tone that anchors the abstract themes

Strong narrative arc moving from personal identity to social observation

Punchlines lack high-impact 'wow' factors, favoring steady storytelling instead

Some metaphors, such as the lamp comparison, feel slightly forced to force the rhyme

Limited dynamic range in terms of aggression or intensity

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