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Dis Generation

A Tribe Called Quest

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

14

End

68

Internal

44

Multi

112

Slant

6

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Chorus]
Dis generation,✦ dis generation,✦ dis generation✦
Dis generation,✦ dis generation,✦ dis generation✦
Rules✦ di nation✦
[Verse 2: Q-Tip, Busta Rhymes, Jarobi, & (Phife)]
One hitting reading pages✦ of Poe
Telly✦ is low, cuddle bunny✦ ready✦ to go
Day of the dead
Bury✦ all the zombies instead
And it's just your aftermath, Busta✦ cuttin'✦ your dreads
Bruce Leein' niggas,✦ while you niggas✦ UFC
Smoke tree on niggas,✦ sizzle out your USB
(Surge pricing on these Ubers, I'mma✦ get me a cab)
Yo, where Jarobi at?
Imbibing on impeccable grass
I be in NYC waiting✦ for that law to pass
(Pass shit, been waiting✦ for a Jet's title since last
Richard Todd, Todd Bowles,✦ gang green on that ass)
Magic✦ Mike on the mic, David Blaine, Douglass Henning
In the church of Busta✦ Rhymes,✦ it's my sermon✦ you're getting
Horizontal spittin', I'm the exorcist of your writtens
Don't interrupt me, nigga,✦ sorry,✦ that's a sin unforgivenLike how we be skipping on beats like cooking crack in the kitchen
B-b-b-b-b-b-but wait
Just spit the package, dry it, bag up the wet
This mad city's not a game, easy,✦ quiet on set, Phife
(Student of the past trailblazing a daze
Not acknowledging a trend or swept up in a phase
We still the highest of commodity grade
And you could get it, get it, get it, get it today)✦
[Chorus]
Dis generation,✦ dis generation,✦ dis generation✦
Dis generation,✦ dis generation,✦ dis generation✦
Rules✦ di nation✦
[Outro: Q-Tip]
This is our generation,✦ generation,✦ uh huh, yeah
This our generation,✦ generation,✦ uh huh
This our generation,✦ generation,✦ uh huh

Technical Breakdown

8.4
Multisyllabic Rhymes9.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes9.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres8.0

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm8.0

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity7.5

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control8.5

Performance and control

Computed Score8.38

Production

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

The verse achieves a rare synthesis of legacy-era rhythmic complexity and modern, high-density pop culture meta-commentary, anchored by Busta Rhymes' aggressive percussive delivery.

A
9.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
8
Cadence / Flow
7.5
Vocabulary
8
Wordplay
8.5
Delivery
Staccato syncopationMultisyllabic internal rhyme clustersPop-culture temporal mappingDynamic vocal projection shifts
Rhyme Architecture: Dense, multi-layered internal rhyme schemes that utilize slant rhymes to maintain momentum across rapid-fire transitions, specifically utilizing a 4-bar alternating structure punctuated by abrupt rhythmic breaks.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"Busta cuttin' your dreads"

① Physical act of removing hair (dreadlocks), representing symbolic emasculation or defeat.② Cutting into the 'dread' or fear of the opponent, effectively ending their intimidation factor.

"Bruce Leein' niggas, while you niggas UFC"

① A stylistic contrast between the disciplined, martial arts mastery of Bruce Lee.② The unrefined, ground-and-pound, brawling nature of contemporary UFC fighting.

"In the church of Busta Rhymes, it's my sermon you're getting"

① A literal reference to his stage presence being authoritative and dogmatic.② A play on the 'Busta Rhymes' persona as a 'reverend' or spiritual leader within the industry canon.

Exceptional rhythmic elasticity that accommodates multiple guest flows

Cohesive thematic integration of contemporary cultural markers

Strong vocal presence and character switches between contributors

Occasional density that borders on chaotic for the casual listener

Some references (e.g., Richard Todd) occupy a narrow cultural window that may lack universal resonance

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