good day
21 Savage Lyrics

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I think of murder, murder on me mind
Murder on the menu, murder on the timer

Today was a good day, ain't have to spray the K
Today was a good day, pour some Actavis
Today was a good day, I woke up with your bitch
Today was a good day, cross her off the list
Today was a good day, ain't have to spray the K

Today was a good day, I sold a brick of yay
Today was a good day, my brother beat his case
Today was a good day, day

Murder with the .45, murder with the nine
Murdering that bitch, put that dick up in her spine
Murder with the .45, murder with the nine
Murdering that bitch, put that dick up in her spine (Uh, ooh)

I don't do love, I don't do hate, I don't do gullible (Gullible, yeah)
Dope in the pantry, serving up candy, watch looking colorful (Colorful, bling)
Got an extendo, it's a new thing, it got kick with it (Ayy, ayy)
Got a new drum, that pa-rum-pum, I can't miss with it, uh
I'm in the four door (Four door), driving it solo (Ayy, nyoom)
Nigga, it's stolen, hope out and park 'em, nigga, then walk home (Brrap)
All of this gang talk, gang talk
Walk with me, red dot on your head turn green
Turn your Twitter fingers to a crime scene (Splat, splat, splat)
Street sweep sweep sweep (Whoop, whoop)
Wonder how I get the dope so cheap
Plug walk, get the bags off me (Whoop, whoop, whoop)
Two for ten going in all week
Twin Glocks don't pretend round me, uh (Brrt)
Hit the deck, going down 'round me ('Round me)
Couple shots have a 'round 'round me (Ayy, ayy)
One clip but it came twelve deep (Whoop, whoop, whoop)

Today was a good day, ain't have to spray the K
Today was a good day, pour some Actavis
Today was a good day, I woke up with your bitch
Today was a good day, cross her off the list
Today was a good day, ain't have to spray the K
Today was a good day, I sold a brick of yay
Today was a good day, my brother beat his case
Today was a good day, day

Niggas they die, many die, die, dead niggas
I pull the trig-, pull the trig-, pull the trigger
Niggas they die, many die, die, dead niggas
I pull the trig-, pull the trig-, pull the trigger

Got the bull for 50 things, now he wanna kill me now
50 drums, air his mammy house, do he feel me now?
Left his kinfolk full of leaks, in the street we play for keeps
Closed casket I aimed for his head, shot him in his teeth
Mud nigga, hood nigga, opp killer, thot driller
Even Tennesse we got real hitters
Drug dealers, cop killer, gang spitters, sauce drippers
Pussy ass niggas, you need to bleed
Draco bury you like a seed
I know you niggas ain't liking me
Patta, all about that sack-uh
Ran up on me 45 blue Audis back-uh
Rack after rack-uh, you know I'm gone stack-uh
Treat this rap shit, man, like I'm hustling crack-uh, Patta

Today was a good day, ain't have to spray the K
Today was a good day, pour some Actavis
Today was a good day, I woke up with your bitch
Today was a good day, cross her off the list
Today was a good day, ain't have to spray the K
Today was a good day, I sold a brick of yay

Today was a good day, my brother beat his case
Today was a good day, day

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of "Good Day" by 21 Savage, "I think of murder, murder on me mind/Murder on the menu, murder on the timer" set the ominous tone for the rest of the song. However, the title of the song clearly suggests that 21 Savage had a good day despite these thoughts, which is quite contradictory to what most people think about his music. Throughout the rest of the song, 21 Savage highlights what makes his day good – waking up with someone else's girlfriend, crossing her off his list, his brother getting acquitted in court, selling a brick of cocaine, and not having to use his firearm.

As 21 Savage raps about these things, he also makes mentions of various guns, highlighting that homicide is always on his mind, but he can still appreciate a good day when he has one. The tone of the music is slow and dark, with heavy bass and simple instrumentals, which further highlights the violent themes of the lyrics.

In conclusion, "Good Day" by 21 Savage is a song that explores the duality of a person as they navigate both violent and mundane moments in their life. It might seem like an odd combination, but the song manages to convey the message that even those who live a life of violence and criminality can have moments of happiness and satisfaction, as well.

Line by Line Meaning

I think of murder, murder on me mind
I am constantly thinking about committing murder.

Murder on the menu, murder on the timer
The idea of murder is always present and a potential action to be taken.

Today was a good day, ain't have to spray the K
I had a good day because I didn't have to use my weapon to commit murder or defend myself.

Today was a good day, pour some Actavis
I had a good day because I was able to drink some Actavis, which is a codeine-based cough syrup commonly used recreationally.

Today was a good day, I woke up with your bitch
I had a good day because I woke up with a woman who is not my partner and it was satisfying.

Today was a good day, cross her off the list
I had a good day because I was able to add a woman to a list of conquests and was able to move on from her.

Today was a good day, I sold a brick of yay
I had a good day because I was able to sell a significant amount of cocaine.

Today was a good day, my brother beat his case
I had a good day because my brother was able to win in court and avoid a conviction.

Today was a good day, day
Overall, it was a good day for me.

Murder with the .45, murder with the nine
I am willing to commit murder with any gun at my disposal.

Murdering that bitch, put that dick up in her spine
I am expressing my intention to have sexual intercourse with a woman, and potentially harm her afterwards.

I don't do love, I don't do hate, I don't do gullible
I do not engage in emotions such as love or hate, and I am not easily fooled or tricked.

Dope in the pantry, serving up candy, watch looking colorful
I keep drugs in my home and sell them like candy, while wearing flashy jewelry that catches people's attention.

Got an extendo, it's a new thing, it got kick with it
I have a gun with an extended magazine and it is powerful.

Got a new drum, that pa-rum-pum, I can't miss with it
I have a new gun with a large magazine and I am confident in my shooting abilities.

I'm in the four door (Four door), driving it solo
I am driving a car by myself.

Nigga, it's stolen, hope out and park 'em, nigga, then walk home
The car I am driving is stolen, and I will abandon it after I am done using it.

All of this gang talk, gang talk
I am constantly talking about gang activity and violence.

Walk with me, red dot on your head turn green
If you walk with me and are marked as an enemy, you will be killed.

Turn your Twitter fingers to a crime scene (Splat, splat, splat)
If someone talks tough or threatens me on social media, they will regret it and potentially be killed.

Street sweep sweep sweep (Whoop, whoop)
My gang and I are continuously patrolling our neighborhood to keep it free of rival gang members.

Wonder how I get the dope so cheap
People question how I am able to obtain drugs at such a low cost.

Plug walk, get the bags off me (Whoop, whoop, whoop)
I am able to walk around with drugs on me, without being caught by law enforcement.

Two for ten going in all week
I am selling two drugs for ten dollars a piece, and business is steady all week.

Twin Glocks don't pretend round me, uh (Brrt)
I have two guns and I am always carrying them with me, and those around me should not pretend to be something they are not.

Hit the deck, going down 'round me ('Round me)
My gang and I are about to engage in a violent altercation, and anyone in the area should take cover.

Couple shots have a 'round 'round me (Ayy, ayy)
Gunshots have been fired in the area, and the situation is escalating.

One clip but it came twelve deep (Whoop, whoop, whoop)
Despite only carrying one magazine of bullets, myself and my gang are heavily armed and prepared for combat.

Niggas they die, many die, die, dead niggas
People die frequently in my neighborhood, and many of them do not survive violent incidents.

I pull the trig-, pull the trig-, pull the trigger
I am not afraid to use my weapons and will not hesitate to shoot someone if provoked or threatened.

Got the bull for 50 things, now he wanna kill me now
Someone I did business with is upset with me and may want to harm or kill me.

50 drums, air his mammy house, do he feel me now?
I have enough ammunition to cause destruction to a rival gang member's home and family members, and I am questioning whether they still want to confront me.

Left his kinfolk full of leaks, in the street we play for keeps
I have killed a member of a rival gang and left their body bleeding in the street, as gang activity is taken very seriously and there is no room for mercy or forgiveness.

Closed casket I aimed for his head, shot him in his teeth
The rival gang member I killed was shot in the face, rendering them unrecognizable and requiring a closed casket funeral.

Mud nigga, hood nigga, opp killer, thot driller
I am from a rough and impoverished area, and I am not afraid to kill rival gang members or take advantage of women.

Even Tennesse we got real hitters
Even in states such as Tennessee, where there is less gang activity, I have connections to individuals who are capable of violence.

Drug dealers, cop killer, gang spitters, sauce drippers
I am connected with individuals who deal drugs, kill police officers, engage in gang activity, and live flashy lifestyles.

Pussy ass niggas, you need to bleed
Those who disrespect or threaten me or my gang need to be punished severely.

Draco bury you like a seed
If necessary, I will use the highly lethal and powerful Draco gun to kill those who challenge me.

I know you niggas ain't liking me
I am aware that there are those who dislike or have ill-feelings towards me.

Patta, all about that sack-uh
I am focused on making money and obtaining drugs.

Ran up on me 45 blue Audis back-uh
Someone approached me with a blue Audi and attempted to rob me or harm me.

Rack after rack-uh, you know I'm gone stack-uh
I am making significant amounts of money and will continue to stack up on drugs and wealth.

Treat this rap shit, man, like I'm hustling crack-uh, Patta
I treat my rap career the same way I treat selling drugs, with the same focus, drive, and dedication.