He sings about the process of creativity, about love and relationships, about the tension between an artist’s private and public personae. His work is unified by a complex aesthetic, which combines personal expression, verbal dexterity, intense musicality, philosophical insight, and ironic humor. And if you get to know Nate’s music, you get to know Nate.
Born in Evanston, IL, Nate moved with his family to Purcellville in Northern Virginia when he was eight; he now lives and works in Wilmington, NC, where he established a new recording studio in 2020. While Nate was growing up, favorite music at home included that of the Temptations, the Beatles, James Taylor, Kanye, Eminem, Drake, and John Mayer, along with classical trumpet and orchestral pieces. Nate took trumpet lessons and played in his junior high band for three years; he then studied guitar through high school, achieving local popularity with some standout individual singing performances in his high school talent shows and at local festivals. In the background, beginning in third grade, Nate was consistently writing poems and raps; a creative explosion during his high school years meant that by the time he left for college, he had composed, on his iPhone, over 700 songs.
After one year at the University of Tennessee, Nate decided in 2011 to return to Virginia to pursue music full time—writing, rapping, performing at local venues, recording, and then engineering his own work. In the years since, he has created and released lots of music and at the same time developed a deep understanding of engineering and mixing. His first full-length project, The Jump, in 2013, earned attention and many positive reviews, receiving an Editor’s Pick from DJ Booth for the song “Sugar Water.” His 2015 single, “Gold Coast,” caught fire in both the U.S. and Germany and has been featured on YouTube channels including Rap Nation and SwagyTracks; it currently has over 21 million streams on Spotify. In 2018, Nate received a feature in “Bangers This Week” via XXL. Nate has continued to be prolific in recent years, writing and releasing other impressive albums—Goals in 2017, and Winter in 2019—which include the fan favorites “Good Looks” and “Fast & Furious,” both with over 4 million streams on Spotify. He’s also created a remarkable array of singles—“Bad Dreams,” “Poison Petals,” “Moonwalk, “Smiley,” “Bloody Sneakers,” “Payback,” “7 Figures,” “Mood,” (released with Promoting Sounds)—working both on his own as well as in collaboration with other artists (Justin Stone, Jared Anthony, Vaboh) and producers Morgan Matthews, NiNETY8, and Jesse Calentine. Nate’s fan base has continued its organic growth, drawing over 350 thousand monthly listeners on Spotify.
“Tom Holland”—February 2022 co-release with Nic D hit over 200 thousand streams on Spotify in the first week—recently hit over 1.5 million streams on Spotify. Nate is currently working on songs and video content that are scheduled for release throughout spring 2022.
“Broadway Girls”—March 2022 feature with the band No Resolve and Drew Jacobs debuted #1 on iTune’s “Top 40 US Rock Songs” at #1 as well as #4 on iTunes “All Songs” chart. The following week it was #1 on Billboard’s Chart “Hard Rock Digital Song Sales.”
Torn Up
Nate Good Lyrics
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You really got me torn up
Make a youngin' want to pour up
You the one I want to call up
I said pretty little mama (Pretty little mama)
You really got me torn up (You really got me torn up)
Make a youngin' want to pour up (Make a youngin' want to pour up)
Sippin' on a double got me mixing up the trouble girl it's for us
Why you got me singin' on the chorus
It's only eight o'clock, this shit a warm up
Still be yellin' welcome to the come up
She'll be chasing money 'till the suns up sniffin' on a gram
If you ain't got no Benji's, you ain't got a chance
Drop it when she dance
Toss you back a glance
Tossin' up her hands
Got you in a trance
I said pretty little mama (Pretty little mama)
You really got me torn up (You really got me torn up)
Make a youngin' want to pour up (Make a youngin' want to pour up)
You the one I want to call up (You the one I want to call up)
I said pretty little mama (Pretty little mama)
You really got me torn up (You really got me torn up)
Make a youngin' want to pour up (Make a youngin' want to pour up)
You the one I want to call up (You the one I want to call up)
Yeah, call up for the night show (Aw yeah)
Got the nice flow (Aw yeah)
Girl you know, I never set the sights low (Aw yeah)
We don't need a plan we'll see where life goes, yeah
We've been catchin' feelings hard to fight those, yeah (Uh huh)
I remember when I could not do like any wrong (Any wrong)
Yellin' fuck the people that won't let you on (Let you on)
Yellin' fuck the bitches that have led you on (Led you on)
You said boy, aye, you deserve a better one (Better one)
Demons coming at me but I never run (I never run)
Pressure on my shoulders and it weigh a ton (Weigh a ton)
In my heart of hearts I think that you're the one (I think that you're the one)
'Till that day it comes let's have a little fun
I said pretty little mama (Pretty little mama)
You really got me torn up (You really got me torn up)
Make a youngin' want to pour up (Make a youngin' want to pour up)
You the one I want to call up (You the one I want to call up)
I said pretty little mama (Pretty little mama)
You really got me torn up (You really got me torn up)
Make a youngin' want to pour up (Make a youngin' want to pour up)
You the one I want to call up (You the one I want to call up)
You the one I want to call up
In the lyrics of "Torn Up" by Nate Good, the singer addresses a "pretty little mama" who has deeply affected him emotionally. The repetition of the phrase "You really got me torn up" indicates a sense of inner turmoil and conflicting feelings that this person has stirred within him. The mention of wanting to "pour up" suggests a desire to drown out or cope with these emotions through substances like alcohol, which often happens when someone feels overwhelmed or confused in a relationship.
The lyrics also touch upon the idea of materialism and the pursuit of money and status. The lines about chasing money until the sun comes up and needing Benjamins (referring to $100 bills) to have a chance reflect a mindset focused on material possessions and social standing. This contrasts with the vulnerability and emotional turmoil expressed earlier in the lyrics, highlighting a complex mix of desires and influences in the relationship.
As the song progresses, the tone shifts to a more optimistic and introspective view. The singer expresses a willingness to go with the flow and see where life takes them, indicating a sense of surrender to the uncertainties of the future. References to catching feelings and struggling to resist them suggest a deepening emotional connection that is hard to ignore, despite any external pressures or past experiences.
The repeated phrase "You the one I want to call up" at the end of the lyrics reinforces the idea of a strong desire and longing for this person, despite the challenges and conflicts that arise in the relationship. Overall, "Torn Up" explores themes of emotional vulnerability, materialism, and the complexities of modern relationships, capturing a mix of longing, confusion, and hope in the face of romantic entanglements.
Line by Line Meaning
I said pretty little mama
I addressed you as a beautiful woman
You really got me torn up
You have emotionally affected me deeply
Make a youngin' want to pour up
You make me want to drink alcohol to cope
You the one I want to call up
You are the person I want to talk to or be with
Sippin' on a double got me mixing up the trouble girl it's for us
Drinking heavily is causing me to mix up my problems, but I do it for you
Why you got me singin' on the chorus
You have me singing the main part of the song filled with emotion
It's only eight o'clock, this shit a warm up
It's still early in the night, but things are just beginning to heat up
Still be yellin' welcome to the come up
I'm excited and celebrating the beginning of success or achievement
She'll be chasing money 'till the suns up sniffin' on a gram
She is focused on making money until dawn while using drugs
If you ain't got no Benji's, you ain't got a chance
If you don't have money, you have no opportunity with her
Drop it when she dance
She leaves you when she dances
Toss you back a glance
She looks back at you briefly
Tossin' up her hands
She raises her hands in a carefree manner
Got you in a trance
She captivates you completely
Yeah, call up for the night show (Aw yeah)
Yes, get ready to have a fun night out
Got the nice flow (Aw yeah)
I have a good rhythm or vibe going
Girl you know, I never set the sights low (Aw yeah)
You should know that I always aim high and don't settle
We don't need a plan we'll see where life goes, yeah
We don't need a strict plan; let's see where life takes us
We've been catchin' feelings hard to fight those, yeah (Uh huh)
We have developed strong emotions that are difficult to resist
I remember when I could not do like any wrong (Any wrong)
I recall a time when I felt I could do no harm
Yellin' fuck the people that won't let you on (Let you on)
Expressing anger towards those who won't accept you
Yellin' fuck the bitches that have led you on (Led you on)
Expressing frustration towards women who have misled you
You said boy, aye, you deserve a better one (Better one)
You told me that I deserve someone better
Demons coming at me but I never run (I never run)
I face challenges or inner demons without backing down
Pressure on my shoulders and it weigh a ton (Weigh a ton)
I feel a heavy burden or responsibility on me
In my heart of hearts I think that you're the one (I think that you're the one)
Deep down, I believe that you are the right person for me
'Till that day it comes let's have a little fun
Until the day of commitment arrives, let's enjoy ourselves
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: NATHANAEL GOOD
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