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Drake feat. Slakah The Beatchild Lyrics


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Since Big ain't here, I'm about to do it for T'yanna
And put roses on the grave of Kanye's mama
This for all the lost girls locked up in the pen
All the girls that hold it down, getting beat on by they man
Respect women, I don't care if they a 2 or a 10
We don't beat on Kat Stacks, we just bring it to an end
And we don't wanna see Nicki fighting Lil Kim
There's missing women out there, we should focus on 'em
This song is dedicated to Natalie Holloway
I feel for her daddy so I wrote this on father's day
I know she gone, but she ain't far away
I just had a daughter, pass me that cigar 'Ye
I'm 'bout to tell a story, everybody parlay
Sit back listen while I kick it, the Compton Boulevard way
My daddy used to beat up on my mama all day
So I took my Chronic album and slept in the hallway
I learned this the hard way, when police came our way
My daddy had his act on like it never happened (Broadway)
Plus I was kinda scared to keep it real with you
Now my mama good, nigga she ain't gotta deal with ya
You want some money nigga? I ain't get a deal with ya
You ain't saying nothing, you like a still picture
You better thank God you still breathing air
Cause you coulda went out like your boy Steve McNair

Don't make the good girls go bad
Don't make the good girls go bad
You don't really love her
Please don't do it

Good evening, I'm in Chicago at the Elysian
With some girls that say they models but umm, I don't believe 'em
Who's still getting tested?
Where's all the women that still remember who they slept with?
Where's all the girls too busy studying to make the guest list?
But when you do go out, you still working what you was blessed with
Do it girl, I'll be the king to your Queen Latifah
I love your ass like Milhouse loved Lisa
I love your ass like the Ninja Turtles love pizza
Ironically enough, you something I want a piece of, you got it girl
This song remind me of Cat from Philly, a girl I used to love
Until she started acting silly, her heart's a little chilly
She a little too carefree in 10 years
Who's paying for all that therapy? Umm, nigga not me
I'm probably not the man you take me for
But I bet I could be if you make me yours
Most of the shit I say is true
When I'm done with bad bitches, know I'm coming straight to you good girl

Don't make the good girls go bad
Don't make the good girls go bad
You don't really love her
Please don't do it

Drizzy, I'm sitting here watching Basketball Wives
Like, "uhh, them is basketball wives?"
Only cute one, Gloria, that's my nigga Matt Barnes' chick
Can't swim in that poon fool, that's a crucial conflict
Never sleep with the wife of niggas you eat with
And never buy a chick a bag on the first date
I pop a bottle with her on her birthday and tell her ass "get on!"
Disrespect my chick, that type of shit'll get you spit on
I don't hit on girls, I just hit on girls
Like "hey lil mama, come in Game and Drizzy's world"
Get busy girl, drink that rosé 'till you're dizzy girl
She walking around the club all lost, like where is he girl?
He on the top of the charts, next to Beyonce
Right under Kanye, so let the Don spray
That's your girl? nigga go on and make her cry
Soon as you do, I'm pulling up in that Porsche like "let's ride"

Don't make the good girls go bad
Don't make the good girls go bad
You don't really love her
Please don't do it

Word on the news stand, Alicia got herself a man
And thats my nigga Swizzy, know you see Game and Drizzy
Surrounded by them diamonds, I'mma cold mackin
Nigga its a cold climate, don't ask me where the crime went
Just tell me where them dimes went
So I can get em fitted, let em beat a bridesmaid at the wedding for my niggas
Yeah I'm married to the game




And she married to my chain, watching Boyz n The Hood
Lets take a drive down memory lane

Overall Meaning

In Drake's song "Good Girls Go Bad," he tackles the subject of respecting women and dealing with the consequences of bad behavior towards them. The first two lines of the song have special significance as Drake dedicates his verse to the daughter of Notorious B.I.G, T'yanna, and also pays tribute to Kanye West's mother, Donda, who passed away in 2007. The entire song is a plea to men to show respect to women, whether they are a "2 or a 10." He calls out men who engage in domestic abuse, while also acknowledging lost girls who are locked up in prisons. Towards the end of his verse, Drake also pays homage to Natalie Holloway on Father's Day, even as he knows she is gone, but not forgotten.


The second half of the song is dedicated to a more light-hearted reflection on the life of women. Drake highlights the fact that women are more than just their looks and that it is important to remember that quality when dealing with them. He closes this verse by reminiscing about a girl called Katie from Philly, who started acting silly and carefree, leading Drake to question who would be responsible for her therapy in ten years from now. Game's verse is more centered on his experiences with domestic violence at home and the struggle to deal with it as a child. Despite his struggles, he stands up for women and advocates for them. The hook of the song revolves around the plea for men not to make good girls go bad and not to take their love for granted.


Line by Line Meaning

Since Big ain't here, I'm about to do it for T'yanna
In honor of Biggie Smalls' absence, I will represent and support his daughter T'yanna


And put roses on the grave of Kanye's mama
I will pay tribute to Kanye West's mother by placing roses on her grave


This for all the lost girls locked up in the pen
This song is dedicated to all the women who are imprisoned and feeling lost


All the girls that hold it down, getting beat on by they man
I acknowledge and support the strength of the women who endure abuse from their partners


Respect women, I don't care if they a 2 or a 10
I firmly believe in respecting women, regardless of their appearance or societal rating


We don't beat on Kat Stacks, we just bring it to an end
We don't engage in violence against women like Kat Stacks, but rather we confront and resolve the issues


And we don't wanna see Nicki fighting Lil Kim
It's not desirable for Nicki Minaj and Lil Kim to engage in a conflict


There's missing women out there, we should focus on 'em
We should prioritize our attention towards finding and supporting women who have gone missing


This song is dedicated to Natalie Holloway
Through this song, I pay tribute to Natalie Holloway


I feel for her daddy so I wrote this on father's day
On Father's day, I empathize with her father's pain and expressed it through this song


I know she gone, but she ain't far away
Even though she has passed away, Natalie Holloway's spirit remains close to us


I just had a daughter, pass me that cigar 'Ye
As I recently became a father of a daughter, I request Kanye West to give me the celebratory cigar


I'm 'bout to tell a story, everybody parlay
I am about to share a story, so everyone should relax and listen attentively


Sit back listen while I kick it, the Compton Boulevard way
Sit back and listen to my narrative, which represents the style and essence of Compton Boulevard


My daddy used to beat up on my mama all day
My father was abusive to my mother, subjecting her to constant physical violence


So I took my Chronic album and slept in the hallway
To escape the abuse, I sought solace by sleeping in the hallway with my Chronic album as my companion


I learned this the hard way, when police came our way
Through difficult experiences, I learned the gravity of the situation when the police got involved


My daddy had his act on like it never happened (Broadway)
My father pretended as if the abuse never occurred, putting on an act like a Broadway performer


Plus I was kinda scared to keep it real with you
At the time, I was afraid to be honest and open with you


Now my mama good, nigga she ain't gotta deal with ya
Now my mother is doing well, she no longer has to put up with you


You want some money nigga? I ain't get a deal with ya
You're seeking financial assistance? Sorry, I didn't make a deal with you for that


You ain't saying nothing, you like a still picture
Your words hold no weight, you're as insignificant as a motionless picture


You better thank God you still breathing air
You should feel fortunate to still be alive and breathing


Cause you coulda went out like your boy Steve McNair
You could have met the same fate as Steve McNair, who died tragically


Don't make the good girls go bad
Please refrain from influencing well-behaved girls to turn rebellious or immoral


You don't really love her
Your actions demonstrate that you don't genuinely love her


Please don't do it
I urge you not to engage in those behaviors


Good evening, I'm in Chicago at the Elysian
Greetings, I'm currently in Chicago at the Elysian hotel


With some girls that say they models but umm, I don't believe 'em
I am accompanied by girls who claim to be models, but I'm skeptical of their claims


Who's still getting tested?
I'm curious about who is actively undergoing tests or examinations


Where's all the women that still remember who they slept with?
Where are the women who can recall every person they have been intimate with?


Where's all the girls too busy studying to make the guest list?
Where are the girls who prioritize their studies over trying to be on exclusive guest lists?


But when you do go out, you still working what you was blessed with
Even when you go out, you confidently showcase the natural beauty you were born with


Do it girl, I'll be the king to your Queen Latifah
Go ahead and embrace your individuality, I will support and be your king just like Queen Latifah


I love your ass like Milhouse loved Lisa
I have strong affection for you, similar to Milhouse's love for Lisa in The Simpsons


I love your ass like the Ninja Turtles love pizza
My love for you is as intense as the Ninja Turtles' love for pizza


Ironically enough, you something I want a piece of, you got it girl
Interestingly, I desire a part of you, emphasizing that you possess something special


This song remind me of Cat from Philly, a girl I used to love
This song brings back memories of Cat, a girl from Philadelphia whom I used to have strong feelings for


Until she started acting silly, her heart's a little chilly
However, our relationship changed when she began behaving foolishly, displaying a cold personality


She a little too carefree in 10 years
In the next ten years, she may become overly casual or reckless


Who's paying for all that therapy? Umm, nigga not me
Who will cover the costs of her therapy? Well, it won't be me


I'm probably not the man you take me for
I may not be the type of man you perceive or expect me to be


But I bet I could be if you make me yours
However, I am confident that I can become the man you desire if you choose to have a relationship with me


Most of the shit I say is true
The majority of the things I say are factual and genuine


When I'm done with bad bitches, know I'm coming straight to you good girl
Once I am finished with superficial or problematic women, I will seek you, the well-behaved and genuine girl


Drizzy, I'm sitting here watching Basketball Wives
Drizzy here, I'm currently watching the reality show Basketball Wives


Like, 'uhh, them is basketball wives?'
Expressing surprise or skepticism towards the idea that those women are truly associated with basketball players


Only cute one, Gloria, that's my nigga Matt Barnes' chick
The only one who I find attractive is Gloria, who is Matt Barnes' partner


Can't swim in that poon fool, that's a crucial conflict
I cannot engage intimately with her, as that would only lead to complications and conflicts


Never sleep with the wife of niggas you eat with
It is crucial to avoid getting romantically involved with the wives of people you have close relationships with


And never buy a chick a bag on the first date
One should never purchase a luxury handbag for a woman on their initial date


I pop a bottle with her on her birthday and tell her ass 'get on!'
I celebrate her birthday by opening a bottle of champagne, and then I encourage her to become involved with me


Disrespect my chick, that type of shit'll get you spit on
If someone disrespects my partner, they should expect to face consequences, such as getting spit on


I don't hit on girls, I just hit on girls
I don't make advances towards women, but rather I engage in casual interactions or relationships with them


Like 'hey lil mama, come in Game and Drizzy's world'
For instance, I might approach a woman and invite her into the world of Game and myself, using the nickname 'lil mama'


Get busy girl, drink that rosé 'till you're dizzy girl
Enjoy yourself and indulge in drinking rosé until it makes you feel light-headed, girl


She walking around the club all lost, like where is he girl?
She appears confused or disoriented at the club, wondering where her desired partner is


He on the top of the charts, next to Beyonce
He currently holds a top position on the music charts, alongside Beyonce's success


Right under Kanye, so let the Don spray
Just below Kanye West's prominence, allowing the 'Don' (referring to himself) to make his mark


That's your girl? nigga go on and make her cry
If that girl is indeed your partner, then go ahead and do something that will make her cry


Soon as you do, I'm pulling up in that Porsche like 'let's ride'
As soon as you upset her, I will swiftly come and pick her up in my luxurious Porsche, offering her an alternative


Word on the news stand, Alicia got herself a man
According to the information circulating on the newsstand, Alicia has found herself a romantic partner


And that's my nigga Swizzy, know you see Game and Drizzy
That man is my close friend Swizz Beatz, and as you can observe, both Game and I are present


Surrounded by them diamonds, I'mma cold mackin
Being surrounded by diamonds, I present myself as a confident and smooth individual


Nigga it's a cold climate, don't ask me where the crime went
The environment is harsh and unforgiving, so don't question me about the location of criminal activity


Just tell me where them dimes went
Instead, inform me about the whereabouts of attractive and appealing women


So I can get 'em fitted, let em beat a bridesmaid at the wedding for my niggas
I will provide these women with appropriate attire and let them attract attention as bridesmaids at my friends' weddings


Yeah I'm married to the game
Metaphorically speaking, I am devoted and committed to my musical career


And she married to my chain, watching Boyz n The Hood
Likewise, the game, represented by my chain, remains loyal to me, while we watch the movie Boyz n The Hood


Let's take a drive down memory lane
Let's reminisce about the past, recalling old memories together




Lyrics © JAMIE MUSIC PUBLISHING CO, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDRE CHRISTOPHER LYON, MARCELLO VALENZANO, JACK CORBITT, CLARENCE HENRY REID, AUBREY DRAKE GRAHAM, JAYCEON TERRELL TAYLOR

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