Mama Said Knock You Out

The Power of God

LL Cool J

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

24

End

71

Internal

39

Multi

159

Slant

12

Chain

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[Verse 3]
Money✦ is small and the soul stands tall
All those who don't realize this fall
The mind of a drunken fool is a useless tool
And it's cool to be in school
And overcome and overpower, but still uplift✦
Your mind is a gift
You're somebody,✦ whether✦ you know it or not
Outside the weather is hot
People walk around with their minds in a daze
Never✦ take the time to stop and give praise
You're lucky✦ to live in this world
Even✦ the starvin' boys and girls
'Cause life is a gift in itself
And only✦ certain people are blessed with good health
I'm Uncle L, but you can call me Todd
I can feel the power✦ of God
[Chorus]
You know what I'm sayin'?
And G is the seventh✦ letter✦ made
Yeah, G is the seventh✦ letter✦ made
The power✦ of God
Yeah
[Verse 4]
The babies,✦ we gotta✦ teach 'em and hold 'em
Send 'em to school so we can teach 'em and mold 'em
Shape 'em and make 'em take form
'Cause their mind is like a ball of clay when it's wet and warm
Harmless and innocent
Until✦ they're taught to be violent and militant
This mentality gotta✦ be erased✦ by faith
The twelfth hour is comin',✦ we're close to the eighth
Get a chapter and gain some knowledge
If not from the Bible or Koran,✦ get a book from college
It's not about✦ bein' black or white
It's about✦ everybody✦ bein' alright
I pulled✦ out my mic and the devil✦ got hit hard
He felt the power✦ of God
[Chorus]
And G is the seventh✦ letter✦ made
Power✦ of God
G is the seventh✦ letter✦ made
[Outro]
That was just a word to the wise
Uprise✦
'Cause we definitely gotta✦ unify✦
And we need unity✦ in times✦ like these
We got to stick together✦
'Cause we as a people
All people
Gotta✦ make it to the promised land
Peace

Technical Breakdown

7.9
Multisyllabic Rhymes7.5

Complexity of rhyme schemes (data-driven)

Internal Rhymes8.5

Rhymes within a line (data-driven)

Wordplay / Double Entendres4.0

Clever language, metaphors, punchlines

Cadence / Rhythm10.0

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity7.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control7.0

Performance and control

Computed Score7.92

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

The verse prioritizes instructional accessibility and rhythmic cadence over dense lyricism, utilizing a consistent moralizing tone that relies on straightforward, didactic rhyme schemes typical of early 90s conscious rap.

B+
7.5
Multisyllabic
8.5
Internal Rhymes
10
Cadence / Flow
7
Vocabulary
4
Wordplay
7
Delivery
AABB rhyme schemeDidactic rhythmic cadencePersonal anecdotal transitionNumerological symbolism
Rhyme Architecture: The verse relies heavily on AABB couplets with consistent end-rhyme positioning. The meter is steady and rhythmic, prioritizing the placement of rhymes on strong beats to emphasize the instructional message.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"G is the seventh letter made"

① A literal reference to the letter 'G' being the seventh letter of the English alphabet.② A theological or esoteric reference to 'God' being the Seventh letter, connecting the artist's moniker 'LL Cool J' to a higher power via the letter G.

Consistent and steady flow that ensures clarity of message

Effective use of personal identification to build intimacy

Strong structural coherence that mirrors the sermon-like nature of the track

Lacks complex wordplay or multi-layered metaphors

Relying on simplistic moral aphorisms that feel slightly dated

Absence of dense internal rhyming schemes beyond basic end-rhymes

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