As a teenager, Slug (Sean Daley) became entranced with hip-hop, graffiti, and breakdancing, forming the Rhymesayers label and collective (originally known as Headshots) with two high-school friends, Siddiq Ali (Stress) and Derek Turner (Spawn). After some early gigs as Urban Atmosphere -- where Slug DJed behind Spawn's rhyming -- the pair hooked up with producer Ant (Anthony Davis), as well as like-minded locals such as MC Musab, Mr. Gene Poole, and the Abstract Pack, forming an underground hip-hop clique dedicated to freestyling and clever lyricism. In 1997, Atmosphere released their debut album, Overcast!, which received college radio airplay and earned an underground hip-hop following thanks to Slug's deeply personal, poetic musings, as well as Ant's bare-bones -- but inventive -- production.
Atmosphere participated in the supergroup the Dynospectrum (who released a self-titled album on Rhymesayers in 1998) and Slug contributed to another supergroup, Anticon's Deep Puddle Dynamics (whose full-length The Taste of Rain...Why Kneel appeared in 1999). The Headshots collective concluded their series of underground cassettes with a seventh volume in 1999, later reissued as an Atmosphere release called Headshots: Se7en. The group also began a series of limited releases (often sold exclusively on tour) titled Sad Clown Bad Dub, beginning with an extremely scarce 1999 cassette.
A year later, Atmosphere (then down to the duo of Slug and Ant) released the Ford One and Ford Two EPs, followed by the Lucy EP in 2001. Collected as the 2001 full-length Lucy Ford: The Atmosphere EPs, the three EPs were built around the theme of Slug's complicated relationship with his ex-girlfriend, the lost love of his life. As Atmosphere's following increased beyond underground hip-hop circles, they toured consistently, both at home and overseas; while Ant usually didn't accompany the group on the road, Mr. Dibbs of the group 1200 Hobos often joined in behind the turntables while Slug was assisted on the mike by young rappers like the teenaged Eyedea. In June 2002, Atmosphere unleashed God Loves Ugly, an 18-track effort that returned to previous themes ("F*@k You Lucy"), but also contained the group's pop-friendly single "Modern Man's Hustle," which reached the Top 20 of the U.S. rap singles chart.
By this time indie rap superstars, Atmosphere returned with their fourth album, Seven's Travels, in 2003, followed two years later by You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having. Following the record's success, Ant began regularly touring with the group. They continued to put music out during the next couple of years, including the free download Strictly Leakage in late 2007, a near-party album that they followed up with When Life Gives You Lemons, You Paint That Shit Gold in April 2008. The record featured plenty of live instrumentation and guest background vocal spots from Tom Waits and TV on the Radio's Tunde Adebimpe; it was also their highest-charting album, hitting number five on the Billboard 200. The "double EP" To All My Friends: Blood Makes the Blade Holy appeared in 2010, with the full-length album The Family Sign following in 2011.
In 2014, the group released the album Southsiders, which featured the single "Bitter" and became another Top Ten-charting hit. The following year, Atmosphere celebrated the ten-year anniversary of You Can't Imagine How Much Fun We're Having by reissuing the album as a four-LP set (including instrumental versions of all the album's songs), in addition to The Fun EP, a picture-disc vinyl issue of an EP of You Can't Imagine outtakes that was originally released as a promo CD in 2006. In 2016, they returned with Fishing Blues, an album that featured the single "Ringo" along with guest appearances from MF Doom, Kool Keith, and Aesop Rock. While the set peaked just outside the Top 20 on the Billboard 200, it became their second album to top the U.S. indie chart. Mi Vida Local, an urgent reflection on middle age, appeared in 2018, followed a year later by the full-length Whenever. The Day Before Halloween arrived on that exact date in 2020, with Atmosphere unexpectedly switching to sci-fi/horror-informed themes over spooky, synth-heavy backdrops. Nearly a year later, Ant and Slug swerved back to their signature sound with Word?, which included guests such as Evidence, Aesop Rock, Sa-Roc, and MF Doom.
Biography by Dan LeRoy
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Good Times
Atmosphere Lyrics
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To all the depressed women in the house
Whether you're taking the Prozac the Xanax or the Paxil
Whatever the hell they put into that capsule
I want y'all to come up to the front of the stage
And grab me a shot of something along the way
Put a smile on the front of your head
So either loosen up your hair or tighten up your belt
And this time, this time is a good time
For good times
You know why she's sitting by the window
She's waiting for her prince to come
And here I am on the opposite side of the room
Trying to pretend that I'm not that dumb
It goes older bold and full of cold
But did I mention that it's well deserved?
No let's make a mess,
No let's make a baby,
No let's make some hell on earth
Do you mind if I turn out the lights?
If I'm going to be alone I'd rather do it in the dark
So I stare at half of a beer half wishing that the transmission would stay in park
She keeps the music down, so her neighbors don't complain
Keeps the drama up
So she doesn't forget the pain
I keep my momentum inside my reaction
And hide my pride inside of my laughter
It goes
Got a thing for the women that don't love themselves
So either loosen up your hair or tighten up your belt
And this time, this time is a good time
For good times
And I'll never forget the day you woke up
To find a whole different world underneath your socks
Forgot to check your pockets before you the checked the cost
Yes ma'am, I saw the sign, no ma'am I couldn't stop
Drop off, now look who got water on the lung
Whatever it takes to calm your tongue
If this living room fills with anymore faults
I'm going to cut my finger, I'm going to paint these walls
If anybody watched us
They probably called the cops, cause
It's obvious that neither one of us can adjust
Discussion becomes disgust
If luck was a lady I doubt she would save me from the bum rush
Enough is enough, but how much is too much
Why am I still just a sheep to your touch
Why can't I ever fall asleep at dusk?
Why do I need to see everything crushed?
It's a big map girl, it's yours if you asked
If it don't wash up to the shore you won't discover it
Stand to get hotter then your head with that other shit
Swallow it to chase and follow the suffering
But I'm still smiling, still up to no great
Still trying to relocate
Somewhere I'm going to find some work that matters
Till then all you get is my smirk and my laughter
It goes
Got a thing for the women that don't love themselves
So either loosen up your hair or tighten up your belt
And this time, this time is a good time
The lyrics of Atmosphere's song Good Times are about the struggles of women who are dealing with depression and self-hatred. The rapper addresses these women and invites them to come to the front of the stage to grab a shot and put a smile on their faces. He then goes on to say that he has a thing for women who don't love themselves and urges them to either loosen up their hair or tighten up their belt. The song also talks about the struggle of finding love and coping with loneliness. The rapper describes a scenario where a woman sits by the window waiting for her prince to come, while he pretends not to be dumb on the other side of the room. The rest of the song talks about the rapper's personal struggles and his attempt to find meaning in life.
Line by Line Meaning
This next one goes out
Opening statement to introduce the song
To all the depressed women in the house
Dedication to women with depression
Whether you're taking the Prozac the Xanax or the Paxil
Acknowledging popular medications for depression
Whatever the hell they put into that capsule
Questioning the ingredients of antidepressant capsules
I want y'all to come up to the front of the stage
Inviting depressed women to come closer and listen
And grab me a shot of something along the way
Asking for a drink to be brought for the singer
Put a smile on the front of your head
Encouraging women to smile and enjoy themselves
Got a thing for the women that don't love themselves
Admitting a preference for women with self-esteem issues
So either loosen up your hair or tighten up your belt
Suggesting women should either relax or prepare for a wild time
And this time, this time is a good time
Assuring a positive atmosphere
For good times
Reiterating the positivity
You know why she's sitting by the window
Pondering a woman's behavior
She's waiting for her prince to come
Assuming the woman is waiting for a romantic partner
And here I am on the opposite side of the room
Speaker describing their own location in relation to the woman
Trying to pretend that I'm not that dumb
Acknowledging their own foolishness
It goes older bold and full of cold
Describing a person's characteristics as they age
But did I mention that it's well deserved?
Pointing out that someone deserves their situation
No let's make a mess, no let's make a baby, no let's make some hell on earth
Listing various activities/options
Do you mind if I turn out the lights?
Asking permission to turn off the lights
If I'm going to be alone I'd rather do it in the dark
Preferring to be alone in the dark
So I stare at half of a beer half wishing that the transmission would stay in park
Describing someone's actions while alone
She keeps the music down, so her neighbors don't complain
Describing someone's actions regarding music volume
Keeps the drama up so she doesn't forget the pain
Describing someone's emotional state
I keep my momentum inside my reaction
Describing how the artist manages their emotions
And hide my pride inside of my laughter
Hiding one's pride behind humor
And I'll never forget the day you woke up
Introducing a memory
To find a whole different world underneath your socks
Describing the surprise of discovering something new
Forgot to check your pockets before you the checked the cost
Making a mistake before making a purchase
Yes ma'am, I saw the sign, no ma'am I couldn't stop
Recalling a situation where someone saw something but didn't intervene
Drop off, now look who got water on the lung
Describing someone's physical ailment
Whatever it takes to calm your tongue
Recommending a solution to a problem
If this living room fills with anymore faults
Hypothetically describing a living space with issues
I'm going to cut my finger, I'm going to paint these walls
Proposing an action in response to the living space
If anybody watched us
Pondering how others see the artist's actions
They probably called the cops, cause
Predicting a negative reaction from others
It's obvious that neither one of us can adjust
Acknowledging a problem
Discussion becomes disgust
Describing how conversation takes a negative turn
If luck was a lady I doubt she would save me from the bum rush
Speculating on a hypothetical situation
Enough is enough, but how much is too much
Questioning how to know when enough is enough
Why am I still just a sheep to your touch
Questioning why the artist is still affected by someone else's touch
Why can't I ever fall asleep at dusk?
Wondering why the artist struggles with sleep
Why do I need to see everything crushed?
Questioning one's own morbid curiosity
It's a big map girl, it's yours if you asked
Offering advice and encouragement
If it don't wash up to the shore you won't discover it
Using a metaphor to explain the importance of exploration
Stand to get hotter then your head with that other shit
Describing something that will cause frustration or anger
Swallow it to chase and follow the suffering
Commenting on how people sometimes pursue self-destructive behaviors
But I'm still smiling, still up to no great
Admitting to mischievous behavior
Still trying to relocate
Admitting a desire for change
Somewhere I'm going to find some work that matters
Expressing a desire for meaningful work
Till then all you get is my smirk and my laughter
Promising to maintain a sense of humor
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@kermit939
This next one goes out to all the depressed women in the house
Whether you takin' the Prozac, the Zanax, or Paxil
Whatever the hell they put in that capsule
I want y'all to come up to the front of the stage
Grab me a shot of something along the way
Put a smile on the front of your head
Got a thang for the women that don't love themselves
So either loosen up your hair or tighten up your belt
And this time, this time is a good time for
Good times
Got a thang for the women that don't love themselves
So either loosen up your hair or tighten up your belt
And this time, this time is a good time
Good time, a good time
You know why she's sittin' by the window
She's waitin' for her prince to come
And here I am on the opposite side of the room
Tryin' to pretend that I'm not that dumb
It goes older, bold and full of cold
But did I mention that it's well deserved
No, let's make a mess
No, let's make a baby
No, let's make some hell on earth
Do you mind if I turn out the lights?
If I'm gonna be alone I'd rather do it in the dark
So I stare at half of a beer half wishin' that the transmision would stay in park
She keeps the music down so her neighbors don't complain
Keeps the drama up so she doesn't forget the pain
I keep my momentum inside the reaction
And hide my pride inside of my laugh
It goes
Got a thang for the women that don't love themselves
So either loosen up your hair or tighten up your belt
And this time, this time is a good time for
Good times
Got a thang for the women that don't love themselves
So either loosen up your hair or tighten up your belt
And this time, this time is a good time for
And I'll never forget the day you woke up
To find a whole different world underneath your socks
Forgot to check your pockets before you checked the cost
Yes ma'am, I saw the sign, no ma'am, I couldn't stop
Drop off
Now look who got water on the lung
Whatever it takes to calm your tongue
If this living room fills with any more false
I'm gonna cut my finger, I'm gonna paint these walls
If anybody watched us they probably call the cops
'Cause it's obvious that neither one of us can adjust
Discussion becomes disgust
If luck was a lady, I thought she would save me from the bum rush
Enough is enough but how much is too much?
Why am I still just a sheep to your touch?
Why can't I ever fall asleep at dusk?
Why do I need to see everything crushed?
It's a big map, girl
It's yours if you ask
If it don't wash up to the shore, you won't discover it
Instead you can hide it in your head with that other shit
And swallow it to chase and follow the sufferin'
But I'm still smiling
Still up to no great
Still tryin' to relocate
Somewhere I'm-a find some work that matters
Till then, all you get is my smirk and my laughter (Hahaha)
It goes
Got a thang for the women that don't love themselves
So either loosen up your hair or tighten up your belt
And this time, this time is a good time
Got a thang for the women that don't love themselves
So either loosen up your hair or tighten up your belt
And this time, this time is a good time
Good time
Got a thang for the women that don't love themselves
So either loosen up your hair or tighten up your belt
Got a thang for the women that don't love themselves
So either loosen up your hair or tighten up your belt
And this time is a good time for good times, c'mon
@TylerA7X
When I hear Slug's voice, it just gives me that feeling of comfort and familiarity that you get when you hear someone that you've known since childhood.
@billyjr303030
Ant is SO underrated
@Hiddenarcana
William Seal facts
@breannecelestexxo
Ant kills it again... <3
@roylomeli8134
The best of all time! Good times, sick pimpin!
@swagmad1
beat is sick.. me and the homies use to smoke fat blunts.. n spit random flows... good times.. sick pimpin
@GoodxJ
βDig A Little Deeperβ - Latimore
Fire beat Ant cooked up with this sample! πβοΈππ΅πΊπ€
@jaykdub926
God damn this instrumentals too niceΒ
@maxhitsdrums
So far 7 women who love themselves have listened to the first line of this song.
@stayfocused9232
Still my jam. thank you slug for all your Music!