Pusha T Lyrics

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Party people in the place to be
You are now in the midst of a real MC
Throw your hands in the air if you real as me

Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready

Such an easy morning, we on a ride
And I'm feeling smooth as the way the Benz drive
Turn the radio down if they playing that bullshit
They don't want black people to think and drive

He think he live, he think he cold
He think I'm high, I'm in thinker mode
Eyes lowed, I let the sky hold the thoughts
The streets are like the high road that I go across

I mean, my whole team about to smash the streets
The Phillip Lim remind them that it's Fashion Week
And the weather wasn't barely hot
Did I mention that the sweater was a Jeremy Scott?
Did I mention G.O.O.D. Music, yeah, forever we hot
Motherfucker, are you ready or not?

Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready

Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready

This goes out to the hardcore hip-hop
(Can't stop, you can't stop)
This goes out to the all core hip-hop
(Can't stop, you can't stop)

As Ye flips the piano
The mood swings like the change of a channel
He's heating up like they wrapped him in flannel
Selling kilos through your iPod Nano
Cocaine vandal, I induct scandal
Money drive you crazy, look at Marbury's handle
Vaseline face, reminiscent of my tires
Ice cream paint job, something like Breyer's
Euro tank top, Dior-inspired
Sell it to you hard, no assembly required
Yeah, I'm 2012 in 2010
Which makes this a time machine, not just any Benz
Floss for the members of the gang with the 20 in
While haters wish death upon me, that's many men
Yeah, and if he slam you on your paper route
Stop talking, motherfucker, pull your paper out

Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready

Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready

Now tell me, do it feel good? Well, all right
Don't worry, we gon' be here all night
And you know a nigga rep that Westside (Westside)
Westside, Westside
So tell me who the freshest of them all?
They claiming that they fresh, they ain't fresher than my balls
A nigga suited fresh like I'm headed to the ball
MC hunting season, putting heads up on the wall
I sneak peeked ahead while we headed to the loft
Man, I always thought with the head inside my drawers
I guess that's why in school, my grades went from A's to B's to C's
All over double D's, I be absent all week
This is for my niggas, all the ones I ride for
Man, that's the fam, we let 'em in through the side door
Hold on: That's the girl you gave a wedding ring?
Man, me and my niggas nutted on her everything

And let me hear you say ahh

Now put your hands up to the sky
Until the day in that we die
And we'll be here all evening
G.O.O.D. Fridays, I hope you have a nice weekend

Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready

Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready

Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready

Are you ready to go?

I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Good Friday" by Big Sean/Charlie Wilson/Common/Kanye West/Kid Cudi/Pusha T celebrate the joy of life and the weekend. The song starts with an invitation to party people and acknowledges the presence of real MCs among the crowd. The lyrics also refer to the singer's mindset, as he is feeling smooth and in control while driving around the city. He encourages listeners to ignore any distractions by turning the radio down if they play anything that is derogatory towards black people.

As the song continues, Kanye West takes over with his characteristic style and breaks out into rhymes filled with references to fashion, music, and the streets. His verse also shows his appreciation for the past and future and the significant impact they have on the present. Common's contribution stresses the importance of hip hop, particularly the hardcore and all-core subgenres. Kid Cudi brings his signature dreamy and introspective style to the track, evoking his thought process while traversing through the highs and lows of his journey. Finally, Pusha T takes over with his potent and unapologetic rhymes. He delves into the world of money, power, and scandal and doesn't hold back from attacking those who try to harm him.

Line by Line Meaning

Party people in the place to be
We are gathered here today to celebrate good music.

You are now in the midst of a real MC
You are listening to authentic rap.

Throw your hands in the air if you real as me
If you feel this, show it with your body language.

Are you ready to go?
Are you ready to feel the energy of my music?

I know the city getting ready for me
I am aware of the anticipation for my arrival.

I know the city getting ready
I feel the excitement building up.

Such an easy morning, we on a ride
Life is good, we are on a journey.

And I'm feeling smooth as the way the Benz drive
I am confident and cool as I ride in my luxury car.

Turn the radio down if they playing that bullshit
I don't want to hear fake music.

They don't want black people to think and drive
The media doesn't want us to be conscious while we ride.

He think he live, he think he cold
He thinks he has everything under control.

He think I'm high, I'm in thinker mode
He thinks I'm distracted, but I'm actually contemplating deeply.

Eyes lowed, I let the sky hold the thoughts
I close my eyes and let my mind run free.

The streets are like the high road that I go across
I navigate the challenges of life with dignity.

I mean, my whole team about to smash the streets
My crew is about to take over the music industry.

The Phillip Lim remind them that it's Fashion Week
My outfit is expensive and fashionable.

And the weather wasn't barely hot
The temperature outside is pleasant.

Did I mention that the sweater was a Jeremy Scott?
My sweater is a notable designer piece.

Did I mention G.O.O.D. Music, yeah, forever we hot
My music label is always relevant.

Motherfucker, are you ready or not?
Are you prepared for what we have in store?

This goes out to the hardcore hip-hop
This song is for real rap music.

(Can't stop, you can't stop)
Our momentum is unstoppable.

As Ye flips the piano
As Kanye plays the piano beautifully.

The mood swings like the change of a channel
The atmosphere of the song shifts dramatically.

He's heating up like they wrapped him in flannel
Kanye's flow is getting increasingly intense.

Selling kilos through your iPod Nano
We are making money even through small digital devices.

Cocaine vandal, I induct scandal
We are controversial and edgy.

Money drive you crazy, look at Marbury's handle
Having an abundance of money can be detrimental.

Vaseline face, reminiscent of my tires
My skin is so smooth that it resembles my car tires.

Ice cream paint job, something like Breyer's
My car's paint job looks like a delicious ice cream.

Euro tank top, Dior-inspired
My shirt style is European and inspired by Dior.

Sell it to you hard, no assembly required
I'm delivering this rap effortlessly.

Yeah, I'm 2012 in 2010
My art is ahead of its time.

Which makes this a time machine, not just any Benz
My car is not just a mode of transportation, it's a symbol of my futuristic perspective.

Floss for the members of the gang with the 20 in
We are successful and wealthy, and we show it off.

While haters wish death upon me, that's many men
Our enemies want us to fail so badly that they resort to violence.

Yeah, and if he slam you on your paper route
If someone tries to disrespect you, don't stand for it.

Stop talking, motherfucker, pull your paper out
Take action and defend yourself.

Now tell me, do it feel good? Well, all right
Does this music make you feel good? That's fantastic.

Don't worry, we gon' be here all night
We will continue to create good music for as long as we can.

And you know a nigga rep that Westside (Westside)
I represent the western part of the United States.

So tell me who the freshest of them all?
Can anyone compete with my style?

They claiming that they fresh, they ain't fresher than my balls
No, they cannot.

A nigga suited fresh like I'm headed to the ball
I am impeccably dressed, ready for a fancy event.

MC hunting season, putting heads up on the wall
I am unstoppable, and my competitors don't stand a chance.

I sneak peeked ahead while we headed to the loft
I scoped out the future ahead of me.

Man, I always thought with the head inside my drawers
I prioritize physical pleasure in my life.

I guess that's why in school, my grades went from A's to B's to C's
I struggled academically because I was always thinking about sex.

All over double D's, I be absent all week
Large breasts are my weakness, and they distract me.

This is for my niggas, all the ones I ride for
I dedicate this song to my loyal friends.

Man, that's the fam, we let 'em in through the side door
My friends are like family, and we always include them.

Hold on: That's the girl you gave a wedding ring?
Wait a minute, didn't you just get married?

Man, me and my niggas nutted on her everything
We had sexual encounters with her, too.

Now put your hands up to the sky
Get excited and celebrate good music.

Until the day in that we die
Let's keep making good music together for as long as we live.

And we'll be here all evening
We'll keep creating music all night long.

G.O.O.D. Fridays, I hope you have a nice weekend
Happy Friday, enjoy your weekend!