No Role Modelz

First things first, rest in peace Uncle Phil, for real You the only father that I ever knew I get my bitch pregnant, I'mma be a better you Prophesies that I made back in the Ville So I'm back in the Ville, with a stack in the Ville Looking for a thrill, maybe I can find a Chill

Rhyme Scheme

AABBAAB with two dominant end-rhyme chains.

Producer Notes

J. Cole constructs a nostalgic structure with two dominant end-rhyme chains. The /ɪl/ chain anchors lines 1 and 4-6, using the repeated 'Ville' as a cultural marker for Fayetteville. The alternation between /ɪl/ and /uː/ creates a conversational flow that mirrors the reflective nature of the verse.