Good Girls Go Bad
Game 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

The lyrics of Game's song "Good Girls Go Bad" speak to a larger societal issue of violence against women. The rapper dedicates the song to various lost or missing women, as well as to all women who have endured abuse from their partners. He urges listeners to "respect women" no matter their physical appearance and to stop violence against them.


The rapper also opens up about his own experience with domestic violence at home as a child, with his father beating his mother. He details how he coped with the situation by sleeping in the hallway with his copy of Dr. Dre's "Chronic" album. He also talks about how his song is inspired by a woman named Cat from Philly who was once in his life.


The chorus of "Don't make the good girls go bad" serves as an important reminder to treat women with respect and dignity. Game uses his lyrics to spread a message of hope and encourage listeners to appreciate women for who they are, rather than treating them as objects.


Line by Line Meaning

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


And put roses on the grave of Kanye's mama
I pay my respects to Kanye West's deceased mother by placing roses on her grave


This for all the lost girls locked up in the pen
I dedicate this to all the incarcerated girls who feel lost and trapped


All the girls that hold it down, getting beat on by they man
I stand up for the girls who endure abuse from their partners but still remain strong


Respect women, I don't care if they a 2 or a 10
I believe in treating women with respect regardless of their physical appearance


We don't beat on Kat Stacks, we just bring it to an end
We don't physically harm Kat Stacks, we instead resolve conflicts peacefully


And we don't wanna see Nicki fighting Lil Kim
We should focus on more important issues than Nicki Minaj and Lil Kim's feud


There's missing women out there, we should focus on 'em
There are women who have gone missing, and we should prioritize finding them


This song is dedicated to Natalie Holloway
This song is a tribute to Natalie Holloway, a victim who touched me deeply


I feel for her daddy so I wrote this on father's day
I empathize with her father and wrote this song on Father's Day


I know she gone, but she ain't far away
Although she is no longer with us, her spirit and memory are still present


I just had a daughter, pass me that cigar 'Ye
I recently became a father, so I celebrate with a cigar, as Kanye West did


I'm 'bout to tell a story, everybody parlay
I am about to share a personal story, so everyone gather and listen


Sit back listen while I kick it, the Compton Boulevard way
Relax and listen as I share my experiences in a style representative of Compton


My daddy used to beat up on my mama all day
My father would abuse my mother continuously


So I took my Chronic album and slept in the hallway
To escape the violence, I sought solace by sleeping in the hallway with my Dr. Dre album


I learned this the hard way, when police came our way
Through difficult experiences, I learned the reality of involving the police


My daddy had his act on like it never happened (Broadway)
My father would pretend as if the abuse never occurred, putting on a facade like a Broadway actor


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


Now my mama good, nigga she ain't gotta deal with ya
My mother is doing well now, she doesn't have to tolerate you anymore


You want some money nigga? I ain't get a deal with ya
You're looking for financial support? I didn't make a deal or partnership with you


You ain't saying nothing, you like a still picture
You're not expressing anything valuable, you're stagnant like a picture


You better thank God you still breathing air
You should be grateful that you're still alive and breathing


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


Don't make the good girls go bad
Please don't influence or push good girls to become corrupt or immoral


You don't really love her
Your feelings for her are not genuine


Please don't do it
I urge you not to take that action


Good evening, I'm in Chicago at the Elysian
I greet you with a good evening from Chicago's 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 have doubts regarding their authenticity


Who's still getting tested?
I wonder who is responsible and cautious enough to get tested for diseases regularly


Where's all the women that still remember who they slept with?
Where are the women who keep track of their sexual partners and remember them?


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 included on guest lists?


But when you do go out, you still working what you was blessed with
When you do go out, you confidently showcase and embrace your natural gifts


Do it girl, I'll be the king to your Queen Latifah
Go ahead and be yourself, I'll support and stand beside you like Queen Latifah's king


I love your ass like Milhouse loved Lisa
I adore you passionately, just as Milhouse adored Lisa in The Simpsons


I love your ass like the Ninja Turtles love pizza
I have a deep affection for you, comparable to the Ninja Turtles' love for pizza


Ironically enough, you something I want a piece of, you got it girl
Ironically, I desire to be a part of your life, and I admire your independence and confidence


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


Until she started acting silly, her heart's a little chilly
Our relationship changed when she began behaving foolishly, displaying a cold and distant heart


She a little too carefree in 10 years
She seems to live without concern for the future or consequences, and it concerns me for the next decade


Who's paying for all that therapy? Umm, nigga not me
Who will be responsible for covering the costs of her therapy? Definitely not me


I'm probably not the man you take me for
I may not be the person you perceive me to be


But I bet I could be if you make me yours
However, I believe I can become that person if you choose to be in a committed relationship with me


Most of the shit I say is true
The majority of what I say is based on genuine experiences and authenticity


When I’m done with bad bitches, know I’m coming straight to you good girl
After I'm finished with superficial relationships, I will prioritize pursuing a meaningful connection with you, a good girl


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


Like, 'uhh, them is basketball wives?'
I express surprise and skepticism about whether those women are actually wives of basketball players


Only cute one, Gloria, that's my nigga Matt Barnes' chick
The only one 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 in sexual relations with her, as it would create a complicated and conflicting situation


Never sleep with the wife of niggas you eat with
It is important not to engage in intimate relationships with the spouses of people you consider close friends


And never buy a chick a bag on the first date
It is unwise to purchase an expensive gift, such as a handbag, for a woman on the first date


I pop a bottle with her on her birthday and tell her ass 'get on!'
I celebrate with her by opening a bottle on her birthday and encourage her to join the festivities


Disrespect my chick, that type of shit'll get you spit on
If you show disrespect to my partner, you can expect to face consequences, potentially being publicly spit on


I don't hit on girls, I just hit on girls
I don't flirt with girls in a superficial manner, I pursue genuine connections with them


Like 'hey lil mama, come in Game and Drizzy's world'
I invite and entice attractive women to join my and Drake's world


Get busy girl, drink that rosé 'till you're dizzy girl
Have a great time, drink rosé until you feel dizzy and enjoy yourself


She walking around the club all lost, like where is he girl?
She appears lost and searching for someone in the club, wondering 'where is he, girl?'


He on the top of the charts, next to Beyonce
He is at the pinnacle of success, ranking high on the charts alongside Beyonce


Right under Kanye, so let the Don spray
Just below Kanye West, so let the boss spray with talent and creativity


That’s your girl? nigga go on and make her cry
If that's your girl, go ahead and make her cry, indicating that she would be better off without you


Soon as you do, I'm pulling up in that Porsche like 'let's ride'
As soon as you mistreat her, I will come to her rescue in my Porsche, ready to take her away


Word on the news stand, Alicia got herself a man
According to rumors circulating, Alicia Keys has found herself a partner


And thats my nigga Swizzy, know you see Game and Drizzy
That man is my friend Swizz Beatz, and now you see Game and Drake together


Surrounded by them diamonds, I'mma cold mackin
With diamonds all around me, I am confidently and impressively pursuing women


Nigga its a cold climate, don’t ask me where the crime went
It's a harsh and dangerous environment, so don't question me about the absence of crime


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


So I can get em fitted, let em beat a bridesmaid at the wedding for my niggas
So I can dress them up nicely and allow them to stand out as attractive bridesmaids at my friends' weddings


Yeah I’m married to the game
I am fully devoted and committed to my career in the music industry


And she married to my chain, watching Boyz n The Hood
My success in the game is symbolized by my chain, while I enjoy watching the movie Boyz n The Hood


Let's take a drive down memory lane
Let's reminisce and journey back to the past




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

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