14 Shots to the Dome

Stand by Your Man

LL Cool J

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

19

End

150

Internal

11

Multi

61

Slant

16

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Chorus: Dawn Green (LL Cool J)]
Stand by your, man, stand by your man
You got to stand by your baby✦ (yeah)
Stand by your, man, stand by your man
You got to stand by your man
[Verse 3: LL Cool J]
Then, when things get better
We can look back at the whole aerators
Remember the times✦ when they said I couldn't do it
But I was rougher than rough and baby✦ you knew it and
You held back when your Love Jones✦ called in
You had faith when they said that I'd fall and
You understood that what we had was good
You stood by your man like a real queen should
That's why now I got you livin' your dream as
A beautiful wisdom, a part of my team and
As long as I live on this earth
Anything you want is what your loyalty's worth
[Chorus: Dawn Green (LL Cool J)]
Stand by your, man, stand by your man
You got to stand by your baby✦
(I wanna send this one out to all the ladies✦ in the house)
Stand by your, man, stand by your man
You got to stand by your man
Stand by your, man, stand by your man
You got to stand by your baby✦ (stand by your man, word)
Stand by your, man, stand by your man
You got to stand by your man (peace)
You got to stand by your baby✦
You got to stand by your man
Stand by your, man, stand by your man
You got to stand by your baby✦
Stand by your, man, stand by your man
You got to stand by your man
Stand by your, man, stand by your man
You got to stand by your baby✦
You got to stand by your man
You got to stand by your baby✦
Stand by your, man, stand by your man
You got to stand by your man

Technical Breakdown

7.3
Multisyllabic Rhymes5.5

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 Complexity4.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control6.0

Performance and control

Computed Score7.31

Production

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

The verse relies on thematic consistency and emotional resonance rather than high-concept lyricism, serving as a functional, narrative-driven bridge in the track's structure.

B+
5.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
10
Cadence / Flow
4
Vocabulary
4.5
Wordplay
6
Delivery
Internal rhyme chainsAABB couplet patternsConversational cadenceThematic refrains
Rhyme Architecture: The verse employs a consistent AABB rhyming couplet structure, utilizing heavy internal rhyme coupling (e.g., 'couldn't do it' / 'knew it and') to maintain momentum between end rhymes.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"Love Jones"

① A reference to the 1997 film 'Love Jones', signifying a romantic situation.② A literal 'craving' or 'addiction' to a person, playing on the word 'jones' as slang for a withdrawal-like craving.

"A beautiful wisdom"

① A term of endearment for his partner.② A nod to Five-Percent Nation terminology where 'Wisdom' (the third principle) is often used to describe a woman.

Consistent narrative flow

Strong command of the conversational pocket

Effective use of emotive, accessible language appropriate for a love-focused track

Lack of complex wordplay or multi-layered entendre

Relatively predictable rhyme patterns for the era

Vocabulary remains standard and lacks distinct lyrical flair

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