He is best known for his 2014 mixtape The God Complex. His single "Dance on Me" peaked at number 4 on the Billboard Twitter Real-Time chart and he was named to the XXL Freshman Class in 2015.
GoldLink released his first mixtape The God Complex in July 2014. Complex named it one of the best projects released during the first half of 2014, Spin placed it at number 19 on its The 40 Best Hip-Hop Albums of 2014, Clash ranked it at number 7 on their Top 10 Mixtapes of 2014 and Pitchfork Media gave the mixtape a 7.9 rating.
GoldLink began collaborating with producer Rick Rubin in 2015. Goldlink also collaborated with producer Louie Lastic in 2015 from songs such as Spectrum and Bedtime Stories. In November 2015 he released the album After That, We Didn't Talk, much of which was considered a follow-up to questions left unanswered from The God Complex. Pigeons & Planes placed it at number 19 on its Best Albums of 2015 list. GoldLink was also named a member of the XXL Freshman Class in 2015.
Days Like This
GoldLink Lyrics
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Man, I gotta vent (yeah)
I don't have no friends (yeah)
Guess that depends on the mood that I'm in, yeah
How'd she cop the whip, but she can't her pay rent?
That don't make sense
You not makin' sense
Common sense, common sense
You not makin' sense
Common sense, common sense
Know you see me trippin' when I'm ridin'
I keep it lowkey, gotta hide it
VVS's on her neck, so she shinin'
She don't want power, she want love man
Mmm, nah, yeah
But I gotta be real about it, mmm, nah
Don't know how I feel, so I blame it on the, on the
Days like this (yeah)
Man, I gotta vent (yeah)
I don't have no friends (yeah)
Guess that depends on the mood that I'm in, yeah
How'd she cop the whip, but she can't her pay rent?
That don't make sense, you not makin' sense
Common sense, common sense
That don't make sense, you not makin' sense
Common sense, common sense
Yeah, a lotta streets hit back in '06
Turned thirteen, hit my first lick
Ridin' round the city with the stolen whips
Fought niggas before I had a first kiss
Sent a lotta niggas in the hearse, In the dirt, put it work
Now they dead in my head (yeah), never scared (jeeze) but prepared (mh)
No lie, I ride, I die, for mine
You slide, I slide, he cries, he cries (alright)
My niggas never switch up, keep that 'yic up on my side
And she like me 'cause she know that ghetto bachelor keep her tight
Hands tied, and she know I bite
Hit it from the side, ride it right
Hands up on your thighs, got you 'till the light, we takin' flight
Wear your pair of heels, you don't like it chill
Keep it real, you like better when I hit it with this hill
Knock it out, so baby knock it off
You know I'm a dog, with my paws
And I lick you jaws, get you out them drawers
Have a ball, I'ma do it all
Next day you 'gon crawl
Call my phone, have your pretty ass never leave me 'lone (ah)
Days like this (yeah)
Man, I gotta vent (yeah)
I don't have no friends (yeah)
Guess that depends on the mood that I'm in, yeah
How'd she cop the whip, but she can't her pay rent?
That don't make sense
You not makin' sense
Common sense, common sense
That don't make sense
You not makin' sense
Common sense, common sense
GoldLink's song "Days Like This" is a reflective and introspective track that conveys the rapper's frustration with the inconsistencies and hypocrisy of the people around him, particularly those who claim to be his friends. The song begins with GoldLink venting about his isolated state and expressing confusion about how people around him are able to afford certain material possessions despite having financial struggles. The lyrics of the song reveal the artist's sense of anger and confusion that is driven by an apparent lack of common sense among people he encounters daily.
In the second verse, GoldLink reminisces about his troubled past, including theft, gang violence and death. The lyrics reveal the pain that the rapper carries with him, but also his resilience and determination to survive no matter the cost. He then focuses on a sexual encounter, describing the pleasure he has felt both giving and receiving throughout the act. In the chorus, he returns to the theme of his frustration with a lack of common sense and consistency in the world around him, conveying his sense of alienation and social isolation.
Overall, "Days Like This" by GoldLink is a raw and emotional track that reflects the artist's difficult experiences and his struggle to make sense of the world around him. It shows how material possessions, relationships, and sex could create an escape for the rapper from his problems, but at the same time, he confronts himself with the reality of his surroundings and lack of common sense.
Line by Line Meaning
Days like this (yeah)
The singer is referring to a tough day when they feel like they need to express their emotions
Man, I gotta vent (yeah)
The singer needs to release their feelings and thoughts
I don't have no friends (yeah)
The singer is currently feeling lonely and does not have anyone to rely on
Guess that depends on the mood that I'm in, yeah
The artist's ability to make friends is influenced by their mood and how they feel about the people around them
How'd she cop the whip, but she can't her pay rent?
The artist is confused as to how someone can afford a luxury car but has difficulty paying their rent
That don't make sense
The singer is calling out the illogical behavior of the person in question
You not makin' sense
The singer is further emphasizing that the person's actions are not logical
Common sense, common sense
The artist is suggesting that everyone should have common sense and know the right way to behave
Know you see me trippin' when I'm ridin'
The artist's emotions are expressed and can be seen when they are driving around
I keep it lowkey, gotta hide it
The artist hides their emotions from others and avoids showing vulnerability
VVS's on her neck, so she shinin'
The woman has diamond jewelry around her neck, which makes her look attractive
She don't want power, she want love man
The woman is not seeking power; instead, she desires love from her partner
Mmm, nah, yeah
The singer is not sure about how to feel in the given situation
But I gotta be real about it, mmm, nah
The singer realizes that they need to be honest about their emotions but still unsure of how to react
Don't know how I feel, so I blame it on the, on the
The singer is uncertain about how they feel about the woman they are seeing and deflecting blame on external factors
Yeah, a lotta streets hit back in '06
The artist is talking about their troubled past where things went wrong
Turned thirteen, hit my first lick
The artist's life has been full of challenges from a young age, including their first illegal action at the age of thirteen
Ridin' round the city with the stolen whips
The singer engaged in stealing automobiles and driving them around the city
Fought niggas before I had a first kiss
The singer has experienced and engaged in physical fights before having their first kiss
Sent a lotta niggas in the hearse, In the dirt, put it work
The artist has been involved in violent actions that have resulted in people dying
Now they dead in my head (yeah), never scared (jeeze) but prepared (mh)
The artist recalls memories of those they have harmed and is mentally impacted by that. They are not afraid but always prepared for the worst
No lie, I ride, I die, for mine
The artist is willing to risk their life to protect their possessions and interests
You slide, I slide, he cries, he cries (alright)
The singer and their crew will stick together no matter what and will hurt anyone who opposes them
My niggas never switch up, keep that 'yic up on my side
The artist's close friends are loyal to him and protect him when he needs it
And she like me 'cause she know that ghetto bachelor keep her tight
The woman likes the singer because he comes from a difficult background and is still successful in keeping her happy
Hands tied, and she know I bite
The singer's hands restrain the woman, but she enjoys his actions regardless
Hit it from the side, ride it right
The singer is engaging in sexual activity with the woman from a different angle
Hands up on your thighs, got you 'till the light, we takin' flight
The artist and the woman are having sex, and he is in full control while also suggesting that they are having a great time
Wear your pair of heels, you don't like it chill
The artist is telling the woman to dress up for their encounters, even if she is not comfortable with it
Keep it real, you like better when I hit it with this hill
The singer is encouraging the woman to try new things in bed and experiment sexually
Knock it out, so baby knock it off
The singer is suggesting that he can satisfy the woman sexually, and the woman should stop seeking other partners
You know I'm a dog, with my paws
The artist is confident in his sexual abilities and suggests that he is like a dog with his hands and actions
And I lick you jaws, get you out them drawers
The artist suggests that he is orally stimulating the woman's genitals to create sexual arousal
Have a ball, I'ma do it all
The artist is suggesting that he will make sure the woman enjoys herself sexually in every possible way
Next day you 'gon crawl
The singer is suggesting that the woman will be physically drained and weak after their sexual encounter
Call my phone, have your pretty ass never leave me 'lone (ah)
The artist is calling the woman attractive and suggesting that she should always be available to him
That don't make sense
The singer is calling out the irrational behavior of someone near them
You not makin' sense
The singer is suggesting that the person is not thinking logically or making sense in their behavior
Common sense, common sense
The singer suggests that everyone should use common sense in their actions and decisions
That don't make sense
The artist is again calling out someone for behaving in an illogical manner
You not makin' sense
The artist suggests that the person is not being logical in their behavior or actions
Common sense, common sense
The singer reiterates the importance of using common sense in daily life
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: D'Anthony William Carlos, Khalid Donnel Robinson, Michael Uzowuru, Teo Halm
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@bharathnanda6374
"don't have no friends guess that depends on the mood that Iβm in"
I felt that in my spine!!
@solowavesmusic
bharath nanda https://soundcloud.com/solowavez/sets/overnight-sessions
@PriyankaGupta-ew1li
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@mohamedalhusni6255
Same
@edduke2042
This has such a beautiful/haunting instrumental, this guys whole album is so eclectic and rooted in so many amazing vibes but will unfortunately go under the radar
@mashudali8482
Wow
@hyperbeast2368
True story
@TanRicky321
Yeah but Goldlink is slowly getting his recognition. Great comment though ππΎ.
@anthonyanderson4203
I agree. His originality is crazy
@WishaninjaWood
Imma chec his album now ED