Dutton, born in Philadelphia, began playing guitar at age 8. He wrote his first song by the time he was in the 9th grade and began playing harmonica in a wire rack. Dutton credits Bob Dylan and John Hammond Jr., as well as then-contemporary "old school" hip-hop sounds of Run-DMC, the Beastie Boys, and Philadelphia's own Schooly D as influences.
Dutton, still in high school at Germantown Friends School, began playing solo on the streets of Philadelphia. After a year of college, he relocated to Boston, working as a fundraiser for Peace Action and playing wherever and whenever he could. One of his few indoor gigs at this time was a Boston bar called The Tam O'Shanter, where he met drummer Jeffrey "The Houseman" Clemens in January 1993. Dutton and Clemens began working as a duo, they were joined a few months later by bassist Jim "Jimi Jazz" Prescott and became the house band on Mondays at The Plough and Stars in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
The name G. Love doesn't really have that much of a story to it. The 'G' stands for Good as said in many radio interviews. He said in an interview that the 'Love' was just there because it sounded right.
G. Love featured Jack Johnson on his 1999 LP Philadelphonic playing an early version of Jack Johnson's "Rodeo Clowns" when Jack was an unknown artist. Jack later featured the song on his 2003 LP On and On.
Known nowadays for his excellent live shows, he is often seen touring with Jack Johnson, who signed G. Love to his record label Brushfire Records. He has made appearances on the records of artists such as Slightly Stoopid and Donavon Frankenreiter.
Get Goin
G. Love Lyrics
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Playin it smart, uppin' my rep
My personality that I kept
I won't never change for a trend
Won't not be me for a band
Won't do that so a label can help me stand
I already
Stand out in the crowd
I'm proud
Of myself
It's right tho
On the right, dough
I got dough on the left, cheddar to right, like I said countin' up checks
Nah man, that's just a vision of the future
I look at myself and I say, "that's you sir"
I'ma look back, stacks in my hand
Run that back again, uh
Said
Nah man, that's just a vision of the future
I look at myself and I say, "that's you sir"
I'ma look back, stacks in my hand
Remembering day one fans
Remembering God through all of it
Keeping him in front of all of it
Flows and rhythm, they appalled by it
Do the beat justice
keeping it clean not rusty
Keeping it fresh not musty
I love me some bread, but I ain't lusting
I'm gone be dead
before the day come son
Must be a marathon how I be runnin'
Continue the marathon keep it strong
Rest in peace Nipsey, wish you wouldn't have gone
Wish you could've stayed a bit more long
Wish we could've met each other maybe made a couple songs
But that's in the past
Now I look forward with my head high (Head high)
With no fear in my eyes (Eyes)
I point to where I'm going (Goin)
Yuh
I point up (Up)
Cause that's the sky, yuh (Woo)
Goin up
Goin up, goin up (Skrt)
Get the guap (Woo)
Get the guap, get the guap, yeah
Goin up (Hot, hot)
Goin up, goin up
Get the guap
Get the guap, get the guap, ayeee
Goin up (Skeee)
Goin up, goin up
Get the guap
Yuh
Get the guap, get the guap, ayyye
Goin up
Yeah Goin up, goin up, ayyeee
Get the guap (Aye, aye)
Get the guap, get the guap
Yuhhh, yuuhhh, yuuhhhhh
NJP (You know what it is)
Yeah
Guap, guap
Ooh
Ooh, yeah, yeah
Guap, guap, guap to the top, top, top
I see dollas' every night, like a lot, lot, lot
Not Jack Harlow but I do get it Poppin'
In a dark place, I survived the bottom
Tell me, what do you see when you look in to my eyes?
Nah nah nah, nah
Yeah I see three commas
Matter of fact maybe four, maybe five maybe six
No limit to what I do next
See a check and I'm up for the grabs
Like a lion creep/attack when it's least expected
Flow sucked at first, but man I'm back
That's what happens, when you under duress
Flipped my persona, if they hate let 'em
I got zip to give, so
Tie that mouth up
No weak verse even on a feature I go off
Shout-out 3G you know we bouta blast off (You know that's wassup)
Like James Harden, I'm a rocket
Madison square garden in my outfit, I'm bout it
Yeah yeah, I'm bout it
Mm, mm (Bout it)
Goin up
Goin up, goin up (Goin up)
Get the guap (Guap)
Get the guap, get the guap, yeah
Goin up
Goin up, goin up
Get the guap (Yeah)
Get the guap, get the guap, ayye (Yeah)
Goin up
Goin up, goin up (Woo)
Get the guap
Yah
Get the guap, get the guap, ayye
Goin up
Yeah, Goin up, goin up, ayyyee
Get the guap
Get the guap, get the guap (Get it)
In G. Love's song "Get Goin", the rapper emphasizes his hard work and determination to succeed, regardless of the pressure to conform to the latest trends or to make deals with big labels. He believes in staying true to himself and standing out, rather than blending in or being controlled by others. G. Love claims that he is counting up checks and upping his reputation, but not for the sake of fame or money; rather, he is motivated by his vision of the future and his love for creating good music. As he says, he always remembers his early fans and God, who have supported him throughout his journey. He is also paying tribute to his fellow artist, the late Nipsey Hussle, who he wishes could have stayed longer to create music together. G. Love ends the song with a sense of optimism, pointing to the sky and keeping his eyes on the prize, which is to achieve greatness and get the "guap" (money).
Line by Line Meaning
I just been counting up checks
I have been focused on increasing my financial success
Playin it smart, uppin' my rep
I have been making wise decisions to improve my reputation and image
My personality that I kept
I have stayed true to myself and maintained the qualities that make me unique
I won't never change for a trend
I refuse to conform to popular trends and fads
Won't not be me for a band
I won't compromise my individuality for a group or band
Won't do that so a label can help me stand
I won't sacrifice my authenticity or values to gain support from a record label
I already
I have already accomplished a lot through my hard work and dedication
Stand out in the crowd
I am unique and distinctive, and easily distinguishable from others in a group or setting
Oh yeah
I am confident in my abilities and accomplishments
I'm proud
I am proud of who I am and what I have achieved
Of myself
I have a strong sense of self-worth and self-esteem
It's right tho
I know that I am on the right path and making the right choices for myself
On the right, dough
I am making good money from my success
I got dough on the left, cheddar to right, like I said countin' up checks
I have a lot of money from my success and am continuously earning more
Nah man, that's just a vision of the future
I have big aspirations for my future and am driven to make them a reality
I look at myself and I say, "that's you sir"
I am confident in my abilities and recognize my own potential
I'ma look back, stacks in my hand
I will look back on my success and be proud of what I have accomplished financially
Remembering day one fans
I appreciate and remember the fans that have been with me since the beginning of my career
Remembering God through all of it
I acknowledge and am grateful for the role that my faith and spirituality plays in my success
Keeping him in front of all of it
I prioritize my faith and spirituality in all aspects of my life and career
Flows and rhythm, they appalled by it
My music style and skills are impressive and awe-inspiring to others
Do the beat justice
I put forth my best effort to compliment and enhance the instrumental backing of my music
keeping it clean not rusty
My music is polished and well-crafted, with attention to detail
Keeping it fresh not musty
I keep my music style and lyrics original and creative, avoiding overused or stale themes
I love me some bread, but I ain't lusting
I enjoy financial success, but I am not obsessed with earning more money
I'm gone be dead before the day come son
I know that my time on earth is limited, so I am driven to make the most of it and achieve my goals
Must be a marathon how I be runnin'
I work hard and tirelessly to achieve my goals and am committed to a lifelong pursuit of success
Continue the marathon keep it strong
I aim to sustain my success and momentum over time through hard work and perseverance
Rest in peace Nipsey, wish you wouldn't have gone
I pay tribute to the late rapper Nipsey Hussle and regret his untimely death
Wish you could've stayed a bit more long
I wish that Nipsey Hussle had more time to continue his work and success in his career
Wish we could've met each other maybe made a couple songs
I regret that I did not have the opportunity to collaborate with Nipsey Hussle on music together
Now I look forward with my head high (Head high)
I am optimistic about the future and approach it with confidence and pride
With no fear in my eyes (Eyes)
I am not afraid of the challenges and obstacles that may come my way
I point to where I'm going (Goin)
I have a clear vision and direction for my future success
I point up (Up)
I aim for the highest levels of success and achievement
Cause that's the sky, yuh (Woo)
My aspirations are limitless, like the sky above us
Get the guap (Woo)
I am motivated to earn more money and financial success
Goin up
I am continuously improving and advancing towards my goals
Goin up, goin up (Skrt)
I am on a steady ascent towards success
Get the guap, get the guap, yeah
I am driven to earn money and financial success
Goin up (Hot, hot)
I am making significant progress towards my goals and success
Get the guap
I am focused on earning more money and financial success
Get the guap, get the guap, ayeee
I am determined to earn money and am excited about the success that comes with it
Goin up (Skeee)
I am advancing and progressing towards my goals and success
Get the guap
I am focused on earning more money and financial success
Yuh
An interjection used to express agreement, excitement or enthusiasm
Get the guap, get the guap, ayyye
I am determined to earn money and am excited about the success that comes with it
Goin up
I am continuously improving and advancing towards my goals
Yeah Goin up, goin up, ayyeee
I am making notable progress towards my goals and success
Get the guap (Aye, aye)
I am focused on earning more money and financial success
Ooh
An interjection used to express excitement, surprise or enthusiasm
Guap, guap
Money, money
Ooh, yeah, yeah
An interjection used to express excitement or enthusiasm
Guap, guap, guap to the top, top, top
I am determined to earn a lot of money and achieve the highest level of financial success
I see dollas' every night, like a lot, lot, lot
I frequently and consistently earn a lot of money and financial success
Not Jack Harlow but I do get it Poppin'
I am successful and popular but in my own unique way, rather than compared to other artists like Jack Harlow
In a dark place, I survived the bottom
I have overcome difficult times and struggles in my life and career
Tell me, what do you see when you look in to my eyes?
I am confident and curious about how others perceive me and my success
Nah nah nah, nah
An interjection used to deny, reject or dismiss an idea or thought
Yeah I see three commas
I have earned so much money that I see three commas in my bank account
Matter of fact maybe four, maybe five maybe six
My financial success is so significant that I am not certain of exactly how much money I have earned
No limit to what I do next
I have many options for what I can achieve and earn in the future
See a check and I'm up for the grabs
I am motivated and eager to earn money
Like a lion creep/attack when it's least expected
I am strategic and opportunistic in achieving my goals and success
Flow sucked at first, but man I'm back
I initially struggled in my career but have since made significant progress and improved my skills
That's what happens, when you under duress
My early struggles and challenges helped me grow and improve my skills
Flipped my persona, if they hate let 'em
I have adjusted my public image and style to better suit my career and goals, and if others dislike it, that is their own issue
I got zip to give, so
I have nothing to lose or to give up in the pursuit of my goals
Tie that mouth up
I don't want to hear negative opinions or thoughts from others
No weak verse even on a feature I go off
Even when collaborating with other artists, I do not compromise or put forth weak efforts, and instead deliver high-quality work
Shout-out 3G you know we bouta blast off (You know that's wassup)
I am giving a shout-out to my team of collaborators who will help me achieve even greater success in the future
Like James Harden, I'm a rocket
I am fast, explosive and successful like the NBA player James Harden and his team, the Houston Rockets
Madison square garden in my outfit, I'm bout it
I am confident and stylish, and ready to perform at a great venue like Madison Square Garden in New York City
Yeah yeah, I'm bout it
I am confident and ready for success
Mm, mm (Bout it)
An interjection used to express agreement or enthusiasm, followed by a confirmation of confidence
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Written by: Nathan Pesta, Trey Gutierrez
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