Walking with a Panther
Big Ole Butt
LL Cool J
Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis
33
End
228
Internal
84
Multi
208
Slant
14
Chain
Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Chorus]
Tina✦ got a big ole butt, I know I told you I'd be true
But Tina✦ got a big ole butt, so I'm leaving✦ you
Tina✦ got a big ole butt, I know I told you I'd be true
But Tina✦ got a big ole butt, so I'm leaving✦ you
[Verse 2]
I went to the high school about✦ three o'clock✦
To try to catch a cutie riding✦ my jock
My homeboy's Jeep, the system✦ blasting
Cold forty✦ Dogs, smiling and laughing
Girls all over,✦ the kind I adore✦
I felt like a kid in a candy✦ store
That's when I seen her, her name was Brenda✦
She had the kind of booty✦ that I'd always✦ remember✦
I said to my man, "Stop the Jeep"
She's only✦ seventeen, but, yo, don't sleep
I kicked✦ the bass like an NFL punter✦
And scoped✦ the booty✦ like a big game hunter✦
I said to the girl, "Yo, you look tired✦
Let's go get some rest, relax by the fire"
I put the big booty✦ on a bearskin rug
She gave me a kiss, I gave her a hug
I said to the girl, "Them young boys ain't nothing
You wanna✦ get freaky?✦ Let me kiss your belly✦ button"
I circled it and teased✦ it and made her squeal
Grabbed✦ a pack of bullets and pulled✦ out the steel
When I was through, I wiped✦ the sweat from my eyes
Went to the kitchen and got some sweet potato✦ pies
Tina✦ busted✦ in my house while I was eating✦
You know what I said?
"Too bad you caught me cheating, but—"
[Chorus]
Brenda✦ got a big ole butt, I know I told you I'd be true
But Brenda✦ got a big ole butt, so I'm leaving✦ you
Brenda✦ got a big ole butt, I know I told you I'd be true
But Brenda✦ got a big ole butt, so I'm leaving✦ you
[Verse 3]
I went to Red Lobster✦ for shrimp and steak
Around the time when the waitresses are on their lunch break
I pulled✦ in the parking lot, parked✦ my car
Somebody✦ shouted out, "I don't care who you are"
I paid it no attention, I walked✦ inside✦
'Cause Brian had a nine and he was chilling in the ride
I walked✦ in the place, everybody✦ was lookin'✦
And shrimp and steak wasn't the only✦ thing cookin'✦
I sat down to eat, ordered my food
I said to the waitress, "I don't mean to be rude
But I'll take you on a platter"
She said, "You got a girl?" I said, "It don't matter✦
You look like you're tastier than piping✦ hot pizza✦
What's your name?" She said, "My tag says Lisa"✦
I said, "Okay,✦ you're smart and all that
But when you get off work, yo, I'll be back"
She looked✦ at me and said, "Make yourself clear
L, where we going?" I said, "Right here"
She looked✦ kind of puzzled, I said, "You'll see"
I pulled✦ up at ten on the D-O-T
When she walked✦ out the door, I threw my tongue down her throat
Pushed✦ her back inside✦ and pulled✦ off her coat
Laid her on the table and placed✦ my order✦
And gave her a tip much bigger✦ than a quarter
On and on 'til the break of dawn
All over✦ the restaurant, word is bond
I heard somebody✦ coughin', I checked my watch
I couldn't believe it said nine o'clock✦
I grabbed✦ my pants, put on my Kangol✦
Who did I see? Oh, yo
It was Brenda✦
Yo, she worked✦ at Red Lobster,✦ but I didn't remember✦
[Chorus]
Lisa✦ got a big ole butt, I know I told you I'd be true
But Lisa✦ got a big ole butt, so I'm leaving✦ you (See ya)
Lisa✦ got a big ole butt, I know I told you I'd be true
But Lisa✦ got a big ole butt, so I'm leaving✦ you (See ya)
Technical Breakdown
8.3
Multisyllabic Rhymes9.5
Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)
Internal Rhymes9.5
Rhymes within a line (data-driven)
Wordplay / Double Entendres4.5
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 Score8.30
Production
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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™
The verse relies heavily on narrative kinetic energy and rhythmic performance over complex lyrical density, serving the 'party rap' ethos of the late 80s with high-energy flow and clear, character-driven storytelling.
A
9.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
10
Cadence / Flow
6
Vocabulary
4.5
Wordplay
7.5
Delivery
Simile-driven narrativeInternal rhyme chainsConversational cadenceDirect address
Rhyme Architecture: Predominantly AABB couplet structure with strong end-rhyme emphasis, supplemented by high-density internal rhyme chains that maintain the momentum of the rhythmic pocket.
Verified Doubles & Entendres
"I kicked the bass like an NFL punter / And scoped the booty like a big game hunter"
① Physical actions related to the environment (playing music and looking at the subject).② A metaphorical comparison to predatory pursuit, framing romantic interaction as a game of skill and tracking.
Exceptional rhythmic pocket and flow stability
Strong narrative clarity that builds a scene effectively
Dynamic vocal performance that compensates for simpler lyrical content
Low lexical complexity
Reliance on genre tropes
Limited usage of sophisticated double entendres