I Know There's Gonna Be
Jamie xx Lyrics


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Good times, good times
There's gonna be good times, good times
I know there's gonna be

Worth every day 'til we meet ends
Haffi tun it up pon di weekends
Buss a toast fi ya real friend
Tell me what you drinkin'

I know there's gonna be good times
(And he runnin' up all the money on these hoes) there's gonna be good times
There's gonna be good times, there's gonna be good (good time, yeah)
(Good time, ayy)

Good times, there's gon' be some good times
Remember we used to pull up and let 'em fight? That's that hood time (woo)
Remember when I used to grab on that ass when it was that 'bout wood time? (Fatty)
Yeah if that bitch walk up trippin' she get that mush time (move bitch)
I don't waste time, I don't waste time
I don't have patience, baby
She gon' get on top of this dick
And she gon' squish it like squish, then go fast, she Speed Racer
We gon' ball, Walter Payton (skrrt)
She my boss like I'm Prince's son
Come here bae, I'ma listen
I let her write me my suggestions (hey)
Pop quiz, it's a pop quiz (pop it)
All my money comin' clean, you can't pop this (no)
She got that pussy locked up like locksmith (damn)
Watch her come to my lights like a reindeer (ice)
Me and papi on the same pills (papi)
My diamonds could never stand still (no way)
Where you goin'? Can you come here? (Come here, baby)
I'll always take you back for your sex appeal (good time, hey)

Come have a good time, buss a bad wine (I know there's gonna be good times)
Know say you wan' gimme somethin' long time (there's gonna be good times)
Me deal with di scene rough, somethin' like crime (there's gonna be good times)
I mek ya sing this line (oh yes, baby)

I know there's gonna be good times (good times)
There's gonna be good times (say what I did, you know bro) (good time, ayy)
There's gonna be good times (therefore, good times)
There's gonna be good

I'ma ride in that pussy like a stroller (uh)
I'll survive in a mothafuckin' gutter (uh)
That's my mothafuckin' woadie, like the Noila
And I'm comin' red like Coke-Cola (red)
I'ma have a very good time
I swear to God I can't never sideline 'lil shorty (what you tell her Thugger?)
She say she likes all of a nigga's rhymes (and what, Thugger?)
Where is my phone? That pussy callin'
I want you to pass it to Thugger Thugger
Even in the summer time me and lil shawty cuddle (woo)
I swear to God I'ma tip you, don't got to struggle (ayy)
Baby girl sit it down, you not known like an usher (ayy)
I told lil' mama I don't bite but my teeth do
I wanna control you like voodoo
I'm steady screaming free Unfunk and DuLu (and, what?)
Every time I have a good time you do too (good time, hey)

Come have a good time, buss a bad wine (I know there's gonna be good times)
Know say you wan' gimme somethin' long time (there's gonna be good times)
Me deal with di scene rough, somethin' like crime (there's gonna be good times)
I mek ya sing this line (oh yes, baby)

I know there's gonna be good times (good times)
There's gonna be good times
There's gonna be good times (good times)
There's gonna be good (good time, ayy)

I know there's gonna be good times (good times, there's gon' be some good times)
There's gonna be good times (And he runnin' up all the money on these hoes)
There's gonna be good times (good time, ayy)
There's gonna be good (good times)

Ahh (oh na), ohh, oh
Ahh (oh na), ohh, oh

(Naw that was too funny, haha)
(Oh my days)
(I'm tryna catch a little joke, you know)
(I'm tryna catch me some time)




(It was good, you know?)
We enjoyed it but we never used to like rave to it

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Jamie xx's song "I Know There's Gonna Be" are about the anticipation of good times and living life to the fullest. The first verse talks about looking forward to weekends and celebrating with friends and loved ones. The second verse is more explicit, with explicit references to sex, drugs, and partying. The chorus reinforces the idea that good times are coming and repeats the phrase "there's gonna be good times" multiple times.


The lyrics to this song are straightforward and easy to understand. They celebrate the joy of living and the excitement of experiencing new things. The song is upbeat and danceable, with a lively beat and catchy melody. The lyrics are full of energy and enthusiasm, encouraging listeners to let loose and enjoy life.


One interesting fact about this song is that it features guest vocals from Young Thug and Popcaan. The song was released as a single in 2015 and became a big hit, reaching the top 40 on the charts in several countries. The song's music video features a group of dancers performing in a warehouse, and it has been viewed millions of times on YouTube.


Overall, "I Know There's Gonna Be" is a catchy and upbeat song that celebrates life and encourages listeners to let loose and enjoy themselves. Its positive message and energetic sound have made it a popular choice for parties and events.


Chords: Unfortunately, the chords for this song are not available at this time.


Line by Line Meaning

Good times, good times
Anticipating a fun, exciting, and enjoyable future


There's gonna be good times, good times
Certain and definite that everything will be great and enjoyable


I know there's gonna be
Having the knowledge and confidence that everything will be fine


Worth every day 'til we meet ends
Every day is valuable and significant, especially when spent with loved ones


Haffi tun it up pon di weekends
Turning up and having fun on the weekends


Buss a toast fi ya real friend
Raising a glass to good and loyal friends


Tell me what you drinkin'
Asking what kind of drink someone wants


Remember we used to pull up and let 'em fight? That's that hood time (woo)
Remembering and reminiscing about times of entertaining but reckless and dangerous behavior


Remember when I used to grab on that ass when it was that 'bout wood time? (Fatty)
Recalling when one used to engage in sexual activities often


Yeah if that bitch walk up trippin' she get that mush time (move bitch)
If someone is acting out or disrespectfully, they will be dealt with harshly


I don't waste time, I don't waste time
Making every moment count and not wasting any time


I don't have patience, baby
Not having much patience for waiting and tolerating such behavior


She gon' get on top of this dick
Planning to engage in sexual activities soon


And she gon' squish it like squish, then go fast, she Speed Racer
Describing sexual activities in a playful and graphic manner


We gon' ball, Walter Payton (skrrt)
Going big and playing hard, referring to a famous football player


She my boss like I'm Prince's son
Referring to someone who is controlling and ruling over one's life, comparing to that of Prince's son who was famously under his father's watchful eyes


Come here bae, I'ma listen
Inviting someone to come closer to talk and listen


I let her write me my suggestions (hey)
Taking someone's advice and ideas into consideration, and even having them write it out for oneself


Pop quiz, it's a pop quiz (pop it)
Making a reference to a school quiz, but relating to sexual activities


All my money comin' clean, you can't pop this (no)
Not paying for sexual activities, but bragging about how clean and legally earned one's money is


She got that pussy locked up like locksmith (damn)
Someone's sexual activities being exclusive and hard to come by, comparing to a lock that is hard to break or open


Watch her come to my lights like a reindeer (ice)
Watching one's sexual partner approach in a quick and graceful manner, comparing to a reindeer approaching a light source


Me and papi on the same pills (papi)
Sharing and taking the same drugs as someone else


My diamonds could never stand still (no way)
One's jewelry is always noticeable and attention-grabbing


Where you goin'? Can you come here? (Come here, baby)
Asking someone where they are going, and inviting them to come over


I'll always take you back for your sex appeal (good time, hey)
Not being able to resist someone's sexual attractiveness and charm


Come have a good time, buss a bad wine (I know there's gonna be good times)
Inviting someone to let go and have fun, and dance in a suggestive way


Know say you wan' gimme somethin' long time (there's gonna be good times)
Hinting towards a long-term sexual relationship or long-lasting effects of whatever may happen


Me deal with di scene rough, somethin' like crime (there's gonna be good times)
Being used to and familiar with a tough or dangerous situation, comparing to a crime scene


I mek ya sing this line (oh yes, baby)
Making someone happy and comfortable enough to sing along


And he runnin' up all the money on these hoes (good times)
Spending money recklessly and irresponsibly on someone who may not be worth it


I'ma ride in that pussy like a stroller (uh)
Describing sexual activities in a graphic and playful manner, comparing to a stroller ride


I'll survive in a mothafuckin' gutter (uh)
Being able to live and thrive in a rough environment


That's my mothafuckin' woadie, like the Noila
Referring to someone as a close friend, comparing to a location or a famous person from that location


And I'm comin' red like Coke-Cola (red)
Coming in hot and noticeable, comparing to a red Coca-Cola can


I swear to God I can't never sideline 'lil shorty (what you tell her Thugger?)
Being too infatuated with someone to ever set them aside or forget about them


She say she likes all of a nigga's rhymes (and what, Thugger?)
Having a sexual attraction and interest in someone's music and lyrics


Where is my phone? That pussy callin'
Looking for one's phone, assuming a sexual partner is calling or has texted


I want you to pass it to Thugger Thugger
Asking someone to pass the phone to a rapper named Thugger Thugger, possibly for advice or to chat


Even in the summer time me and lil shawty cuddle (woo)
Not being afraid to show and engage in intimacy even in hot weather


I swear to God I'ma tip you, don't got to struggle (ayy)
Rewarding someone for their efforts and work, and telling them not to feel like they have to struggle for it


Baby girl sit it down, you not known like an usher (ayy)
Asking someone to sit down, and letting them know that they are not famous or influential like Usher


I told lil' mama I don't bite but my teeth do
Jokingly warning someone that one's teeth may be used during sexual activities


I wanna control you like voodoo
Expressing a strong desire to have complete control over someone's thoughts and actions


I'm steady screaming free Unfunk and DuLu (and, what?)
Advocating for and calling out the names of incarcerated friends


Every time I have a good time you do too (good time, hey)
Being happy and satisfied when someone else is having fun and enjoying themselves




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ted Daryll, James Thomas Smith, Andrae Sutherland, Andrew Hershey, Jamie Smith, Jeffery Williams

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@TrapCityMusic

Song of the year <3

@93tilinfiniti

+Trap City This song about to blow all the way up.

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+DeadheadDude about to?

@93tilinfiniti

hymklmknjbv To another level.

@RobertMaftei

+Trap City is this shit trap? trap is wack

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