Good Life
Kanye West(카니예 웨스트) Lyrics
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I go for mine, I got to shine
Now throw your hands up in the sky
I g-go for mine, I got to shine
Now throw your hands up in the sky
I'ma get on this TV mama, I'ma
I'ma put shit down
Hey, I'm good
Welcome to the good life
Where niggaz that sell D
Won't even get pulled over in they new V
The good life, let's go on a living' spree
Shit they say the best things in life are free
The good life, it feel like Atlanta
It feel like L.A., it feel like Miami
It feel like N.Y., summertime Chi, ahh
(Now throw your hands up in the sky)
So I roll through good
Y'all pop the trunk, I pop the hood, Ferrari
And she got the goods
And she got that ass, I got to look, sorry
Yo it's got to be cause I'm seasoned
Haters give me them salty looks, Lowry's
50 told me go 'head switch the style up
And if they hate then let 'em hate
And watch the money pile up, the good life
Now I, I go for mine, I got to shine
Now throw your hands up in the sky
Now I, I go for mine, I got to shine
Now throw your hands up in the sky
I'ma get on this TV mama, I'ma
I'ma put shit down
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, I'm good
Welcome to the good life
Where we like the girls who ain't on TV
Cause they got more (Ass than the models)
The good life, so keep it coming' with the bottles
Till she feel boozed like she bombed out Apollo
The good life, it feel like Houston
It feel like Philly, it feel like D.C.
It feel like VA, or the Bay, or Ye
Ayy, this is the good life
Homie, tell me what's good
Why I only got a problem when you in the hood
Like I'm new in the hood, the only thing I wish?
(I wish a nigga would)
He probably think he could, but, but
I don't think he should
50 told me go 'head switch the style up
And if they hate then let 'em hate
And watch the money pile up, the good life
Now I, I go for mine, I got to shine
Now throw your hands up in the sky
Now I, I go for mine, I got to shine
Now throw your hands up in the sky
I'ma get on this TV mama, I'ma
I'ma put shit down
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Hey, I'm good
Have you ever popped champagne on a plane
While getting' some brain
Whipped it out, she said "I never seen snakes on a plane"
Whether you broke or rich you gotta get biz
Having' money's the everything that having' it is
I was splurging' on trizz
But when I get my card back activated
I'm back to Vegas cause
I always had a passion for flashing' before I had it
I close my eyes and imagine, the good life
Is the good life better than the life I live
When I thought that I was gonna go crazy
And now my grandmamma ain't the only girl calling me baby
And if you feeling' me now then put your hands up in the sky
And let me hear you say hey, hey, hey, ooh
I'm good
In the song "Good Life" by Kanye West, the rapper talks about his rise to success and living the good life. He starts the song by saying "Like we always do at this time" and "I go for mine, I got to shine," which represents his work ethic and determination to succeed. He then encourages his listeners to throw their hands up in the sky, a symbol of celebration and gratitude for achieving success.
West then talks about the perks of living the good life, where drug dealers can drive expensive cars without getting pulled over and the best things in life are free. He mentions different cities and compares them to the good life, giving listeners the feeling of being in a place where everything is perfect. He also references a conversation he had with 50 Cent, who encouraged him to switch up his style and ignore the hate from his critics, which has helped him to pile up the money and enjoy the good life.
The song ends with West acknowledging his success and enjoying the fruits of his labor, from popping champagne on a plane to having women all over him. He wonders if the good life is better than the life he lived before, where he struggled and almost went crazy. Overall, "Good Life" is a celebration of success and encourages listeners to live their best life.
Line by Line Meaning
Like we always do at this time
This is usual for me, it's my time to shine
I go for mine, I got to shine
I work hard for what I want and I want success
Now throw your hands up in the sky
Celebrate with me, show appreciation for my success
I'ma get on this TV mama, I'ma
I'm going to make it big, even on television
I'ma put shit down
I'm going to make a change and make things happen
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
I'm excited, happy and ready to celebrate
Hey, I'm good
I feel great, things are going well for me
Welcome to the good life
This is success, and it's a great feeling
Where niggaz that sell D
Drug dealers are doing well, part of the good life
Won't even get pulled over in they new V
They're successful enough to avoid getting caught
The good life, let's go on a living' spree
Let's enjoy life, we deserve it
Shit they say the best things in life are free
We don't need money to enjoy the best things
The good life, it feel like Atlanta
This feels like success, like a winner
It feel like L.A., it feel like Miami
This is the high life, like a paradise
It feel like N.Y., summertime Chi, ahh
This is a great feeling, like New York and Chicago in summer
(Now throw your hands up in the sky)
Keep the celebration going, show the love
So I roll through good
I'm doing great, rolling in success
Y'all pop the trunk, I pop the hood, Ferrari
We're living the dream, with a flashy car
And she got the goods
She's attractive, desirable
And she got that ass, I got to look, sorry
She's got a great body, I can't help but look
Yo it's got to be cause I'm seasoned
I'm experienced, that's why I'm successful
Haters give me them salty looks, Lowry's
They're jealous and it shows in their facial expressions
50 told me go 'head switch the style up
50 Cent gave me some advice, telling me to change my style
And if they hate then let 'em hate
Let the haters be, they don't matter
And watch the money pile up, the good life
Focus on success, and the money will follow
Where we like the girls who ain't on TV
We prefer natural beauty over fake glamour
Cause they got more (Ass than the models)
They're more attractive, even though they don't fit typical beauty standards
The good life, so keep it coming' with the bottles
Let's keep the party going and enjoy the finer things in life
Till she feel boozed like she bombed out Apollo
Drink until she's completely intoxicated, like a failed Apollo mission
The good life, it feel like Houston
This feels like success, like Houston
It feel like Philly, it feel like D.C.
This feels like an unstoppable force, like Philly and D.C.
It feel like VA, or the Bay, or Ye
This is happiness, like Virginia, the Bay Area, or myself
Ayy, this is the good life
This is it, this is the epitome of good living
Homie, tell me what's good
Friend, what's happening, what's up?
Why I only got a problem when you in the hood
Why do I only experience trouble when I'm in your area?
Like I'm new in the hood, the only thing I wish?
I'm not new here, but I wish the locals would treat me better
(I wish a nigga would)
I dare someone to approach me with hostility or negativity
He probably think he could, but, but
Someone might have the guts to challenge me, but they won't succeed
50 told me go 'head switch the style up
50 Cent advised me to change up and innovate
And if they hate then let 'em hate
Don't worry about haters, just focus on being yourself
And watch the money pile up, the good life
Keep working hard and being successful, and the money will come
Have you ever popped champagne on a plane
Have you ever celebrated success in a unique and lavish way?
While getting' some brain
While receiving oral sex?
Whipped it out, she said "I never seen snakes on a plane"
During sex she expressed surprise, just like the infamous movie quote
Whether you broke or rich you gotta get biz
Whether you have money or not, you need to work hard and be successful
Having' money's the everything that having' it is
Money is what makes life comfortable and enjoyable
I was splurging' on trizz
I was living it up with excessive spending and luxury
But when I get my card back activated
Once I've regained access to my credit card
I'm back to Vegas cause
I'm going back to the city of sin, Las Vegas
I always had a passion for flashing' before I had it
I always dreamed of showing off my success before I achieved it
I close my eyes and imagine, the good life
I imagine success, prosperity, and happiness
Is the good life better than the life I live
Is this success better than what I had before?
When I thought that I was gonna go crazy
When I thought my life would never improve
And now my grandmamma ain't the only girl calling me baby
Now attractive women are interested in me, not just my grandmother
And if you feeling' me now then put your hands up in the sky
If you support me and feel my success, celebrate with me
And let me hear you say hey, hey, hey, ooh
Make some noise and show your support
I'm good
I'm doing great, everything is going well for me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: FAHEEM NAJM, JAMES E. INGRAM, QUINCY D. JONES, KANYE OMARI WEST, ALDRIN DAVIS, MICHAEL G. DEAN, JOHN ROGER STEPHENS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@Brutal_TV
I was in middle school when this song came out. Now Im married with two kids! 😃
@joshlionstheman6469
cool story bro
@threlonmusketeers9371
damn I feel old as shit
@tasium5296
Damn
@anasdayib4852
Time flies
@finleyrob
congrats and are you still a ye fan?
@sliccbacc
Old Kanye will forever be a classic
@estherzulu367
Just kanye music in general bro
@JayB4rmOkc
Ong Kanye music in general th he on
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@@JayB4rmOkc today Kanye is not good