Good Life
Governor of Africa Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Good life
Yeah ya ya ya
Shmurda
GOA Murda Olohun
Make money live good life ma jigi ya ya
GOA
DJ Neptune hit me
Mummy mi npe mi oh
Won ni kin sa fun aiye oh
Daddy mi npe mi oh
Won ni kin sa fun aiye oh
Mr man don't you do gra gra
Dem go jail ya Olohun
Don't you do gra gra don't you go
Dem go jail ya
Mr man don't you do gra gra
Dem go jail ya
Don't you do gra gra
Dem go jail ya
Yeah ranti ranti oh
Omo mi ranti ranti oh remember
Ranti ranti oh
Omo mi ranti ranti oh
Killing with that vibe why cry
Stand up and dance good life
Live is by chance take right
Give yourself a chance don't cry here we go
Killing with that vibe why cry
Stand up and dance good life
Live is by chance take right
Give yourself a chance don't cry here we go
Mummy mi npe mi oh wo npe mi oh
Won ni kin sa fun aiye oh won ni kin sa fun aiye oh
Daddy mi npe mi oh daddy mi npe mi oh
Won ni kin sa fun aiye oh won ni kin sa fun aiye oh
Mr man, don't you do gra gra oh no
Dem go jail ya dem go jail ya
Don't you do gra gra don't you do gra gra
Dem go jail ya dem go jail ya
Mr man don't you do gra gra oh no
Dem go jail ya dem go jail ya
Don't you do gra gra don't you do gra gra
Dem go jail ya ah yah
These are the life we lived in
Yeah, we trust in the seat ayy
Believing in chiefs
Life is a shit
Me I don't to help in deceiving
Sometimes what you see could be real
Don't you don't you do gra gra oh ayy
Dem go jail ya ohh ohh
Killing with that vibe why cry why cry
Stand up and dance good life good life
Live is by chance take right right
Give yourself a chance don't cry here we go
Killing with that vibe why cry why cry
Stand up and dance, good life good life
Live is by chance take right right
Give yourself a chance don't cry here we go
Mummy mi npe mi oh ahh ahh
Won ni kin sa fun aiye oh won ni kin sa fun aiye oh
Daddy mi npe mi oh mummy mi npe mi oh
Won ni kin sa fun aiye oh won ni kin sa fun aiye oh
Mr man, don't you do gra gra don't you
Dem go jail ya Olohun
Don't you do gra gra don't you
Dem go jail ya
Mr man don't you do gra gra don't you go
Dem go jail ya
Don't you do gra gra don't you tresspass
Dem go jail ya somebody pass me
Ayy you already know
Aya Shmurda aya
Aya Neptune aya Good life GOA
Magic Magic aya
Greatness
We living a good life baby
Mi Milla's
The song "Good Life" by Governor of Africa (GOA) begins with a call for greatness and a good life. The artist encourages listeners to make money and live well without causing trouble, as he warns that anyone who does "gra gra" (causes trouble) will end up in jail. He reminds us to remember where we come from and to give ourselves a chance to enjoy life. The lyrics repeat the importance of avoiding trouble and enjoying life through dance and good vibes.
The song's chorus focuses on the repetition of the phrase "Mummy mi npe mi oh, Daddy mi npe mi oh" (My mother told me, my father told me) to emphasize the importance of listening to our parents' advice. The verses remind us to avoid trouble and embrace the good life by dancing and enjoying ourselves. The artist repeats the phrase "Don't you do gra gra" as a warning to avoid negative actions that can lead to imprisonment.
Overall, the song "Good Life" emphasizes the importance of living a good life by embracing positivity, avoiding trouble, and enjoying oneself through dance and good vibes.
Line by Line Meaning
Greatness
I am great and I am here to show it through this song
Good life
I am living a good life and I want to share this vibe with my listeners
Yeah ya ya ya
I am excited and ready to start this song
Shmurda
I am referencing fellow artist Bobby Shmurda in this line
GOA Murda Olohun
I am shouting out my own name and declaring my greatness
Make money live good life ma jigi ya ya
I am saying that making money is the key to living a good life and I invite my listeners to join me
GOA
I shout out my name again, claiming ownership of this song
DJ Neptune hit me
I am asking the DJ to start playing the beat so I can start performing
Mummy mi npe mi oh
I am giving a shoutout to my mother, saying 'My mother named me'
Won ni kin sa fun aiye oh
She said I should enjoy life
Daddy mi npe mi oh
I am also giving a shoutout to my father
Mr man don't you do gra gra
I am warning other men not to act foolishly or recklessly
Dem go jail ya Olohun
If they do, they will end up in jail
Yeah ranti ranti oh
I am saying 'remember' in Yoruba
Omo mi ranti ranti oh remember
I am telling my listeners to remember things from their past
Killing with that vibe why cry
I am creating a positive, high-energy vibe and questioning why anyone would be upset
Stand up and dance good life
I want people to dance and enjoy the good life with me
Live is by chance take right
I believe that life is unpredictable and we should seize opportunities when they come our way
Give yourself a chance don't cry here we go
I am encouraging my listeners to give themselves a chance to enjoy life with me
These are the life we lived in
I am referring to the lifestyle that I and my listeners live
Yeah, we trust in the seat ayy
I am saying that we have faith in our social and economic status
Believing in chiefs
We believe in the leaders and authority figures around us
Life is a shit
I acknowledge that life can be difficult and frustrating at times
Me I don't to help in deceiving
I refuse to be part of any deceitful or dishonest behavior
Sometimes what you see could be real
I acknowledge that things are not always what they seem
Don't you don't you do gra gra oh ayy
I repeat my warning to not act foolishly
Killing with that vibe why cry why cry
I am creating a lively vibe that should make everyone happy
Stand up and dance good life good life
I encourage people to dance and enjoy the good life
Live is by chance take right right
I believe that life is unpredictable and we should seize opportunities when they come our way
Give yourself a chance don't cry here we go
I continue to encourage people to seize the moment and enjoy life with me
Don't you tresspass
I warn people not to violate any rules or boundaries
Somebody pass me
I ask for someone to pass me something (possibly a drink or microphone)
Ayy you already know
I'm saying that listeners already know the sort of vibe they can expect from me
Aya Shmurda aya
I mention Bobby Shmurda again
Aya Neptune aya Good life GOA
I reference DJ Neptune and myself in this line, demonstrating my confidence and pride
Magic Magic aya
I create an energetic, magical vibe that will get people dancing
We living a good life baby
I emphasize that me and my listeners are living a good life
Mi Milla's
This phrase may refer to my name or a brand I endorse
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind