Tha Carter II

Receipt

Lil Wayne

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

26

End

145

Internal

59

Multi

178

Slant

12

Chain

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[Chorus]
(I got to hold on, hold on to my receipt)✦
It's kinda✦ hard sayin' this shit to your face
So I do it over✦ snares✦ and bass
Music✦ take me away✦
(I got to hold on, hold on to my receipt)✦
It's kinda✦ hard sayin' this shit to your face
So I do it over✦ snares✦ and bass
Music✦ take me away✦
[Verse 2]
Destiny Child CD, song number✦ three
She cater✦ to me 'til we fall asleep✦
Then we wake up and we pick up where we started
Then she make a nigga✦ breakfast, Sprite, orange✦ juice, and water✦
And she on stage waitin'✦ for me after✦ my show
So no time for groupies, straight to the top floor, yeah
Fresh out the shower,✦ a smile and a towel✦
Then after✦ an hour, she gon' need another shower✦
When I'm at home in my coupe or in the office✦
Or the streets of the Boot, I'm thinking 'bout you
And most of the girls that come by are cute
And they try to holler,✦ but they all on mute
And my old girls turn they face up at me, yeah
They throw they purses✦ and they makeup at me
'Cause you got Wayne, I charge it to the game
And baby,✦ you can keep the change, but
[Chorus]
(I got to hold on, hold on to my receipt)✦
It's kinda✦ hard sayin' this shit to your face
So I do it over✦ snares✦ and bass
Music✦ take me away✦
(I got to hold on, hold on to my receipt)✦
It's kinda✦ hard sayin' this shit to your face
So I do it over✦ snares✦ and bass
Music✦ take me away✦
[Verse 3]
Come home, smell the food on the stove
She done cleaned the whole house, washed✦ the dishes✦ and the clothes
And when we out, we do it just how we supposed
Look good for the public,✦ leave the drama✦ in the Rolls
Royce, choice of car that we move in
She get high sometimes 'cause I'm always✦ doin' it, yeah
You hear them hallways, we always✦ doin' it
Work her, every✦ time feel like the first one
Perfect when a nigga✦ stressin' at work
She take away✦ all of the pain, make it lesser✦ than dirt
That's why you got Wayne, I charge it to the game
And baby,✦ you can keep the change, but
[Outro]
(I got to hold on, hold on to my receipt)✦
(Yeah, to redeem✦ your love, that's exactly what I need)
I got you
(I got to hold on, hold on to my receipt),✦ yeah
It's kinda✦ hard saying this shit to your face
So I do it over✦ snares✦ and bass
Music✦ take her away✦

Technical Breakdown

8.3
Multisyllabic Rhymes8.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres5.0

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm10.0

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity6.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control7.5

Performance and control

Computed Score8.25

Production

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

Wayne utilizes a conversational, rhythmic flow that prioritizes melodic cadence over dense lyrical complexity, leaning into a relatable narrative structure that feels authentic to his persona.

A
8.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
10
Cadence / Flow
6
Vocabulary
5
Wordplay
7.5
Delivery
AABB rhyme scheme variationsInternal multi-syllabic chainingConversational cadenceTemporal elasticity
Rhyme Architecture: The verse relies on a loose AABB/CCDD structure using recurring assonance with vowel sounds (e.g., 'ee' in 'three', 'me', 'asleep', 'water' / 'ow' in 'shower', 'hour'), creating a hypnotic, fluid feel.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"they all on mute"

① The girls are literally quiet because he ignores them.② A technological metaphor implying he has them 'muted' or irrelevant like an audio channel.

"throw they purses and they makeup at me"

① They are throwing items in a fit of rage.② A play on 'make-up' as in cosmetics and 'make up' as in reconciling a relationship.

Strong rhythmic consistency that locks into the pocket

Effective use of internal rhyme strings to maintain flow

Accessible, grounded storytelling that anchors the listener

Dynamic vocal projection that elevates simple lyrics

Lack of complex metaphors or high-level wordplay

Relies on standard relationship tropes of the era

Limited depth of imagery beyond surface-level descriptions

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