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Clockin' G's

LL Cool J

Lyrics & Rhyme Analysis

12

End

127

Internal

50

Multi

117

Slant

3

Chain

Rhyme Groups — hover to spotlight
[Chorus: (Pharrell Williams) & LL Cool J]
(If you got the time.. then I've got the time) You clockin'✦ G's
You're monopoly,✦ and you property✦
(Tell homes✦ over✦ there to step off) You clockin'✦ G's
(If you got the time.. then I've got the time) You clockin'✦ G's
You're monopoly,✦ and you property✦
(Tell homes✦ over✦ there to step off) You clockin'✦ G's
[LL Cool J]
Uhh, slide out slow (slowwwww)
Argue on the phone (uh) glance at the chrome (yea)
Hand on your waist just in case it's on
Fully✦ prepared to go to war 'til the break of dawn
Slid a twenty✦ to the bouncer, hold down the car
Rollin✦ up {?} to rush into the bar
It's a simple recipe,✦ I-C-E
S-H-I-N-E equals free P
Mad birds in the jump-off (uh) lookin✦ thirsty
Hot and broke, daddy✦ have mercy✦
She want Prada,✦ the pearl of drawers
The new Fendi mink so she can act stink
The camouflage Pumas with the crystal stripes
The Mz. Gatrak✦ joints to keep her weave tight
One clown tried to throw your vibe off all night
Not knowin✦ that you 20 deep, and you aight
[Chorus]
[LL Cool J]
It's that, head-boppin,✦ neck-jerkin✦
Keep you on the block cold focused,✦ straight workin✦
Head-boppin,✦ neck-jerkin✦
Keep you on the block cold focused,✦ straight workin✦
Head-boppin,✦ neck-jerkin✦
Keep you on the block cold focused,✦ straight workin✦
Head-boppin,✦ neck-jerkin✦
Keep you on the block cold focused,✦ straight workin✦
Huh.. waffle house, three-thirty
You ain't really✦ hungry,✦ you do it for the birdies
(Fly pelican fly) And they do it for you
Even✦ though they always tell you what they not gon' do
You know the game, you a patient killer✦
Whisper sweet nothings, then switch gorilla
She wanna✦ ride in the 6, pick CD's
Cause it's lookin✦ so sick, with six TV's
While you leanin✦ back laughin, doin twenty-five
Ridin✦ real slow that's how gangstas ride
You wanna✦ bang her bang her bang her 'til you can't no more
Dream over,✦ you're closin✦ the Bentley door, out
[Chorus] - repeat✦ 2X

Technical Breakdown

6.5
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 / Rhythm5.5

Flow variation and timing (data-driven)

Vocabulary Complexity6.0

Range and depth of words used (data-driven)

Delivery / Breath Control6.5

Performance and control

Computed Score6.47

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Critic Analysis
RAPLEDGER BAROMETER™

LL Cool J utilizes a conversational, rhythmic flow that emphasizes swagger and lifestyle imagery over dense lyrical complexity, common for the era's transition to more melodic/commercial production.

B
8.5
Multisyllabic
9.5
Internal Rhymes
5.5
Cadence / Flow
6
Vocabulary
5
Wordplay
6.5
Delivery
internal rhyme stringsconversational cadencerhythmic syncopationlifestyle-focused metaphor
Rhyme Architecture: Predominantly AABB or AAAA couplets and quatrains characterized by multi-syllabic end-rhymes combined with heavy internal assonance, prioritizing the 'pocket' over complex multi-layer metaphor.
Verified Doubles & Entendres

"You're monopoly, and you property"

① A reference to the board game Monopoly where the opponent is being treated as a game piece.② A dismissal of the opponent as something owned or inferior, akin to real estate or possessions.

"I-C-E / S-H-I-N-E equals free P"

① A literal description of jewelry (ice/shine).② The result of having wealth (ice/shine) leads to effortless sexual access (free P/pussy).

strong command of vocal presence and rhythm

effective use of interior rhyme to maintain flow

clear and evocative scene-setting

limited depth in wordplay

reliance on established tropes for the era

lack of multi-layered entendres

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