MICHAEL

Two Days

Killer Mike

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

3

End

26

Internal

6

Multi

48

Slant

2

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Chorus: Ty Dolla $ign]
I feel like the world against me and think I should never✦ win (I should never✦ win)
But I do not push a pin, fuck a pin and the pen
That imprisoned all my kin and my partners and my friends
Fuck the politicians that sponsor the prisons that they in
[Outro]
Like, everybody set, right?
It's like, I wanna✦ be like this
And I don't know how they get like this, but I wanna✦ be like this
I'm thinkin' you got a job, you got parents who you shoot a lil' somethin', or you sellin'✦ dope
They was sellin'✦ dope

Technical Breakdown

6.1
Multisyllabic Rhymes7.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres5.0

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm5.5

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity5.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control6.0

Performance and control

Computed Score6.14

Production

— Daoud, DJ Don Cannon, Ty Dolla $ign, Warryn Campbell, DJ Cutmaster Swiff

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

The verse relies on direct political commentary and socio-economic critique rather than dense linguistic gymnastics. Its efficacy lies in the raw, conversational delivery that bridges the gap between structured rap and naturalistic speech.

C
7.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
5.5
Cadence / Flow
5
Vocabulary
5
Wordplay
6
Delivery
AlliterationInternal rhyme clustersConversational cadenceAnaphoric repetition
Rhyme Architecture: The rhyme scheme centers on an insistent A-A-A-A pattern using the 'in' vowel sound, grounding the chorus in a repetitive, aggressive cycle that mirrors the systemic 'prison' themes.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"fuck a pin and the pen"

① The physical act of writing or state-sponsored legislation (penal code/signing laws).② A reference to the 'pen' as a shorthand for the penitentiary or prison system.

Direct, impactful delivery that maintains a steady, authoritative tone

High emotional resonance in the critique of the prison-industrial complex

Strong use of internal rhyme to maintain rhythmic consistency

Wordplay is primarily literal and lacks depth in multi-layered metaphors

The structure is highly repetitive, sacrificing lyrical variety for a message-heavy chorus format

Vocabulary remains standard and accessible rather than expansive

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