For The Good Times
Ghetto Mafia Lyrics


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[Chorus:] Straight from the Dec (you know we comin' straight from Decatur)
Slangin' brillos
Straight from the Dec

[Nino:]
Came up, came down
Stayed down, ridin' long
Stayed real, caught the clown, took his crown, with the steel
Made moves, broke free
New deal, Big D
500, S-E-L, D-e-c, A-t-l,
Real G's, feel good
Smoke good, drink good,
more cash, new car
new crib,same hood
Hoes choose, don't lie
Won't die, won't snooze
Don't front, don't bruise
Peep the game, won't lose
Ride a hooptie, hit stores
New gear, slang yay
Could quit, no fear
won't quit, will spray
Call Dog, snipers pack
Five-0, bail one
Cut out,shot one
Nino

[Chorus:] Straight from the Dec (Nino & Wicked)
Slangin' brillos (nothin' but them brillos, knowhati'msayin?)
Straight from the Dec

[Wicked:]
Hit some, lawyers' fees
Sell O's, smoke weed
Roll deep, smell new
Red or blue, casualties
Jack with, Ghetto Mafia,
Nino, Wicked!
Draw the line, morse code
Went gold, tapes sold
Fuck talkin', spray some
smoke one, black Tec
cook with, Shake-N-Bake,
cash checks, break necks
My money, can't hide
No love, gotta die
My town, too small
I want it, while I'm
Outraged, front page
Stick and move, at large
FBI, drug raid
Breakdown, in charge
Keep it clean, big bank, big dank, gone pop ya
Hi power, no problem,
Get back, Ghetto Mafia

[Chorus:] Straight from the Dec (y'all know how it is, comin' straight from
Decatur)
(ain't nothin' but them brillos) Slangin' brillos (Decatur, Big D)
Straight from the Dec (what's up Decatur)

[Wicked: same as Nino's first verse]

[Chorus:] Straight from the Dec (we comin' from the Dec)
(naw, this ain't Compton, this Decatur) Slangin' brillos (ain't nothin' but
them brillos)
(I said brillos, not crillos or dillos) Straight from the Dec (what's up
Decatur?)




Slangin' brillos (East Point, it's all love)
Straight from the Dec (comin' straight from the Dec)

Overall Meaning

The song "For the Good Times" by Ghetto Mafia is a rap song that explicitly speaks about their hometown Decatur in Georgia. The chorus, โ€œStraight from the Dec (you know we coming straight from Decatur), Slanginโ€™ brillos, Straight from the Dec," signifies that the rappers, Nino and Wicked, hail from Decatur and are known for selling Brillos, a term used to describe cocaine by some drug dealers. The verses talk about the rappers' experiences in Decatur, such as making moves, breaking free, and staying real. They also talk about making money, smoking weed, and making it big in the music industry.


Nino's verse primarily focuses on his experiences, such as taking the crown from a clown, driving a new car, and never quitting even when facing danger. His verse's ending talks about his relationships with different people in Decatur, such as Snipers Pack and Dog. Wicked's verse is along the same lines as Nino's, describing the lifestyle of making money, selling drugs, and living dangerously. He mentions his association with Ghetto Mafia, Nino, and how he went gold as a rapper. Wicked's verse also references the police raiding Ghetto Mafia's home.


This song showcases the hard-edged hip-hop culture that emerged in Decatur during the โ€˜90s. It also highlights the struggles that people faced while living the fast-paced and dangerous lifestyle that was all too common at the time. The song's vivid imagery and explicit lyrics depict the harsh reality of life in Decatur for many of the area's residents.


Line by Line Meaning

Straight from the Dec (you know we comin' straight from Decatur)
We are coming straight from our hometown of Decatur.


Slangin' brillos
We are selling crack cocaine, also known as 'brillos.'


Straight from the Dec
Once again, we are coming straight from Decatur.


Came up, came down
We have experienced both success and failure.


Stayed down, ridin' long
We have remained true to ourselves despite obstacles and have been doing this for a long time.


Stayed real, caught the clown, took his crown, with the steel
We stayed truthful to ourselves and defeated our enemy in a confrontation, using a gun.


Made moves, broke free
We have taken significant actions to become successful, and we have freed ourselves from any negative influences and environments.


New deal, Big D 500, S-E-L, D-e-c, A-t-l
We have made a new business deal with someone in a city called 'Big D,' and we have sold drugs in various places, including Decatur and Atlanta.


Real G's, feel good
We are legitimate gangsters, and we are pleased with our positions.


Smoke good, drink good, more cash, new car new crib,same hood
We live extravagantly, with excess cash, new cars, new homes, but we remain loyal to our same area of Decatur.


Hoes choose, don't lie Won't die, won't snooze Don't front, don't bruise Peep the game, won't lose
Our women choose us because we are honest and reliable, and we will not be passive or aggressive unnecessarily. We know how to play the game without losing.


Ride a hooptie, hit stores New gear, slang yay Could quit, no fear won't quit, will spray Call Dog, snipers pack Five-0, bail one Cut out, shot one Nino
We drive old cars, visit stores, sell drugs, and have considered quitting, but we will never stop. We are willing to use violence when necessary, and we have our comrades' support.


Hit some, lawyers' fees Sell O's, smoke weed Roll deep, smell new Red or blue, casualties Jack with, Ghetto Mafia, Nino, Wicked!
We make a lot of money but have to pay attorneys' fees. We sell large quantities of drugs and smoke marijuana. We carry a lot of firearms, and violence is a real possibility. We are associated with the gang 'Ghetto Mafia' and our members Nino and Wicked.


Draw the line, morse code Went gold, tapes sold Fuck talkin', spray some smoke one, black Tec cook with, Shake-N-Bake, cash checks, break necks
We communicate in code and have achieved success, with our tapes selling well. We are not interested in negotiation and are willing to use guns. We smoke marijuana and carry a particular type of firearm. We cook drugs using Shake-N-Bake, earn money and are willing to use violence to maintain our power.


My money, can't hide No love, gotta die My town, too small I want it, while I'm Outraged, front page Stick and move, at large FBI, drug raid Breakdown, in charge
We always have our money on hand and cannot hide it. We do not believe in love and know that death is a possibility. Our town is too small for our ambitions. We want it all while we are still alive. We are angry and have been featured in the news media. We do not stand still and are difficult to catch. We know the FBI might conduct a drug raid, but we still maintain power.


Keep it clean, big bank, big dank, gone pop ya Hi power, no problem, Get back, Ghetto Mafia
We maintain our operations without being detected by the authorities. We have a lot of cash and marijuana and will kill suspects. We have significant power and connections, and there is no going back. We are associated with 'Ghetto Mafia.'




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Written by: DAVE WHELAN, MIKE DI SCALA

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@jallison5457

These guys donโ€™t get enough credit, they were innovators , Iโ€™m from the West Coast and when I heard this I was like damn, Southern royalty.

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This was my sh*t back in the day

@Touche334

Ghetto Mafia, Outkast, Goodie Mob, UGK, and Ghetto Boyz put the south on the map. Real southern hip hop.

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@shanswanwaters5822

My mother absolutely loved this video & song. She was 69-years-old. REST IN EVERLASTING PEACE MOMMY.

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