West's second and third studio albums, Late Registration (2005) and Graduation (2007), both debuted at the top of the Billboard 200, with the latter becoming his most commercially successful to date. Three of his subsequent albums—808s & Heartbreak (2008), My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy (2010), and The Life of Pablo (2016)—were certified triple platinum, while Yeezus (2013) was certified double platinum. Although not as well-received critically as his previous works, Ye (2018), Jesus Is King (2019), and Donda (2021) continued West's streak of consecutive number-one debuts on the Billboard 200. West has also released collaborative albums including Watch the Throne (2011) with Jay-Z, Kids See Ghosts (2018) with Kid Cudi, and Vultures 1 and Vultures 2 (2024) with Ty Dolla Sign. In fashion design, he has collaborated with Nike, Inc., Louis Vuitton, and Gap Inc. on clothing and footwear, and led the Yeezy collaboration with Adidas.
One of the world's best-selling music artists with 160 million records sold, West has won 24 Grammy Awards, the joint 11th-most of all time and the most awarded for any hip hop artist along with Jay-Z. His other accolades include a Billboard Artist Achievement Award, a joint-record three Brit Awards for Best International Male Solo Artist, and the Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award. West holds the joint record with Bob Dylan for most albums (four) topping the annual Pazz & Jop critic poll. Time named him one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2005 and 2015. West's first six solo albums were included on Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time list in 2020, with the same publication naming him one of the 100 Greatest Songwriters of All Time.
West's outspoken views have received significant media coverage. He has been a frequent source of controversy due to his conduct on social media, at award shows, and in public settings, as well as his comments on the music and fashion industries, U.S. politics, race, and slavery. His Christian faith, high-profile marriage to Kim Kardashian, and mental health have also been topics of media attention. In 2020, West launched an unsuccessful independent presidential campaign that advocated for a consistent life ethic. In October 2022, he was widely condemned and lost many sponsors and partnerships, including his collaborations with Adidas, Gap, and Balenciaga, after making a series of antisemitic statements, including denying the Holocaust.
The Good Bad Ugly
Kanye West Lyrics
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Who gave me good head while watching good morning America
And good day New York, have a good day in court
My niggaz drive around the hood looking for good ye' to snort
I never liked the goodbyes, always caught a good vibe
Always had a good time, could always spot a good guy
From a good guy, look alive, look alive, look or try
You know that old saying what they say about good guys
Fiends needed it bad, started hittin' liq' bad
Had to get that work off before that shit went bad
If not, it gets bad, and things will only get bad
So now I'm getting bad skin, and I got that badge and
Tellin me them bastards, don't catch a bad break
Caught a bad rate on whip with bad brakes
I'm caught up in these bad ways havin a bad day
So now the game's ugly, and my pain's ugly
And my chain's ugly, things became ugly, 'cause I'm ugly ducklin'
Got a stain and its musty, wakin' up looking crusty
And miss thang who's ugly is sayin' to me "don't touch me"
I went from pretty willie to pretty silly
But I'm still pretty gully so you thins will still get pretty ugly
And this is for the hoods, the crabs, the junkies
We showin' you the good, the bad, the ugly
We showin' you the good, the bad, the ugly
B.I.G. said get ya money ain't no telling they gon love me
We showin' you the good, the bad, the ugly
When your money get funny and them days ain't sunny
We showin' you the good, the bad, the ugly
Niggaz give pounds and hug me, tho they really wanna slug me
We showin' you the good, the bad, the ugly
And this for the hood, you got to love me
Good morning to ummm, I don't remember your name
But I remember the brain, here go a fare for the train and
Good morning to Chi-Town, where my niggaz ride down
And bust clowns, and look for some bustdowns to bust down
And she ain't got a car she on the bus now
But her gear is bangin', she one of us now
I wanted badly to bone 'cause she was bad to the bone
She from a batter home, she mad when she at home
So I gave her my number to beep off, she wanted to take a week off
Bustin scary movie nuts, I had to get the freak off
The new Tom Cruise, took the Moulan Rouge on a too long cruise
She said "I ain't bonin you with them two long shoes"
And I get bougie in a grape poupon mood
So I'm gon act cheap in a coupon mood
She said "Ye' you don't love me"
I told her that's the good, the bad, the ugly
We showin' you the good, the bad, the ugly
B.I.G. said get ya money ain't no telling they gon love me
We showin' you the good, the bad, the ugly
And this for the hood, you got to love me
Good morning to Queens, the north side of my scene
And when it comes down to it, I'm a ride for my team
See it's a beautiful life, but the bills will make it ugly
And the beauty of life, is when you're forced to make it ugly
Had a beautiful night, until a storm done made it ugly
And a beautiful wife, now we divorcing and its ugly
Now my mind state is ugly, my blind dates are ugly
I'm ready to turn it up in the streets and make it ugly
Used to sit in Mr. Uglies with these chickens that were ugly
And these bitches used to bug me to the point it made me ugly
Say things that were ugly in regards to their tummies
But I took it all back, 'cause God don't like ugly
Now I'm curbin' my bad words, they say that the bad burn
I left it on bad terms, with a chic with a bad perm
Whose case took a bad turn, and face caught a bad burn
And took the news bad when they said she had bad germs
The bad thing about it, the bitch was bad and bout it
But the pussy smelled bad, so I had to get up out it
So now we got bad blood, her son is a bad blood
But it happens in the hood when you inherit that bad blood
And once it get bad, it be bad for good
That's bad meaning bad not bad meaning good
But I greet it as good, when you leave with the good
Its all good in the hood, got called good 'cause I'm good
Now I'm havin' some good nights, livin' this good life
Got me a good girl that I'm gon make me a good wife
So I'm, good to go, and I'm good where I go
Look my man got good aim and that's a good thing to know
And he came home for good, off of good behavior
Spittin' that good game, so what's good with this paper
And this is for the hoods, the crabs, the junkies
We showin' you the good the bad the ugly
In the first verse of Kanye West's song "The Good Bad Ugly," he talks about the duality of life, specifically focusing on the good and bad aspects of his experiences. He starts the verse by giving individual shoutouts to people who have given him "good head" and wishing them a good morning, a playful yet salacious opening. These sexual encounters contrast with his friends who are driving around looking to buy drugs, displaying a dual nature within the same community. Kanye then references the saying "good guys finish last" to justify his own descent into criminal activity. He describes his life as "ugly" due to his addiction and criminal past.
In the second verse, Kanye continues to explore the theme of duality through his experiences with women, money, and the hood. He talks about a girl he wants to hook up with but is unable to because she thinks he's too weird. He mentions that he can switch between acting bougie and acting cheap, reflecting the conflict between his desire for power and struggle for financial stability. Further into the verse, he describes the beauty of life and the inevitability of making it ugly when financial struggles arise.
Overall, Kanye West's "The Good Bad Ugly" paints a vivid picture of the duality of life, showcasing both the good and the bad aspects of his experiences. Through his words, he explores themes of addiction, criminality, and sexual desire while also acknowledging the beauty in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Good morning America, good morning to Erica
Greetings to America, greeting Erica who provided oral pleasure while watching morning news
Who gave me good head while watching good morning America
Erica performed oral sex on me while we watched morning news
And good day New York, have a good day in court
Wishing a pleasant day in New York, hoping for a successful day in court
My niggaz drive around the hood looking for good ye' to snort
My friends search the neighborhood for high-quality cocaine to consume
I never liked the goodbyes, always caught a good vibe
I never enjoyed saying goodbye, always had a positive and pleasant feeling
Always had a good time, could always spot a good guy
I consistently had enjoyable experiences and was able to identify trustworthy individuals
From a good guy, look alive, look alive, look or try
Be aware and attentive when dealing with a genuine person, be cautious and observant
You know that old saying what they say about good guys
You're familiar with the common saying about trustworthy individuals
I bet that's why I went bad, needed all my chips bad
I believe that's why I turned rebellious, desperate for financial gain
Fiends needed it bad, started hittin' liq' bad
Drug addicts had a strong craving, resorted to consuming excessive amounts of drugs
Had to get that work off before that shit went bad
I had to sell the illegal substances before they became unusable or spoiled
If not, it gets bad, and things will only get bad
If unsuccessful, the situation becomes worse, and the circumstances will continue to deteriorate
So now I'm getting bad skin, and I got that badge and
Now my complexion is suffering and I acquired a reputation for criminal activities
Tellin me them bastards, don't catch a bad break
Reminding me that those enemies shouldn't have unfortunate circumstances
Caught a bad rate on whip with bad brakes
Obtained an unfavorable loan for a vehicle with faulty brakes
I'm caught up in these bad ways havin a bad day
I'm entangled in negative behaviors, experiencing a terrible day
So now the game's ugly, and my pain's ugly
Now the situation in the industry is unpleasant, and my suffering is unattractive
And my chain's ugly, things became ugly, 'cause I'm ugly ducklin'
My jewelry is unattractive, everything turned unpleasant because I'm perceived as an outsider
Got a stain and its musty, wakin' up looking crusty
I have a dirty mark that smells bad, waking up appearing unkempt and unpleasant
And miss thang who's ugly is sayin' to me "don't touch me"
An unattractive woman is instructing me not to make physical contact
I went from pretty willie to pretty silly
I transitioned from being charming and attractive to being foolish and unattractive
But I'm still pretty gully so you thins will still get pretty ugly
However, I still maintain my tough and aggressive demeanor, so confrontations may become intense
And this is for the hoods, the crabs, the junkies
This song is dedicated to the neighborhoods, the envious individuals, and the drug addicts
We showin' you the good, the bad, the ugly
We are demonstrating the positive, the negative, and the unattractive aspects of life
We showin' you the good, the bad, the ugly
We are demonstrating the positive, the negative, and the unattractive aspects of life
B.I.G. said get ya money ain't no telling they gon love me
The late rapper Notorious B.I.G. advised to focus on acquiring wealth, as it's uncertain if people will support me
When your money get funny and them days ain't sunny
When financial matters become difficult and times are challenging
Niggaz give pounds and hug me, tho they really wanna slug me
People show me respect and affection, even though some secretly desire to harm me
We showin' you the good, the bad, the ugly
We are demonstrating the positive, the negative, and the unattractive aspects of life
And this for the hood, you got to love me
This is dedicated to the neighborhood, expressing the expectation of being embraced and supported
Good morning to ummm, I don't remember your name
Greetings to someone whose name I can't recall
But I remember the brain, here go a fare for the train and
But I remember the sexual encounter, here's money for your train fare
Good morning to Chi-Town, where my niggaz ride down
Greetings to Chicago, where my friends move through the streets
And bust clowns, and look for some bustdowns to bust down
Engage in confrontations and search for promiscuous women to engage in sexual activities with
And she ain't got a car she on the bus now
And she doesn't own a car, she relies on public transportation now
But her gear is bangin', she one of us now
But her clothing and style are impressive, she's now part of our group
I wanted badly to bone 'cause she was bad to the bone
I had a strong desire to have sexual intercourse because she was exceptionally attractive
She from a batter home, she mad when she at home
She comes from an unstable household and becomes angry when she's there
So I gave her my number to beep off, she wanted to take a week off
So I provided her with my contact information to communicate through pagers, but she wanted to take a break
Bustin scary movie nuts, I had to get the freak off
Engaging in sexual activities resembling scenes from scary movies, I had to satisfy my sexual desires
The new Tom Cruise, took the Moulan Rouge on a too long cruise
Comparing myself to Tom Cruise, engaging in a lengthy trip with my partner similar to the movie Moulan Rouge
She said "I ain't bonin you with them two long shoes"
She stated that she won't have sexual intercourse with someone wearing oversized shoes
And I get bougie in a grape poupon mood
And I become snobbish and pretentious when in an extravagant and refined state of mind
So I'm gon act cheap in a coupon mood
Therefore, I will pretend to be thrifty and frugal
She said "Ye' you don't love me"
She expressed doubt about my affection for her
I told her that's the good, the bad, the ugly
I explained to her that the ups and downs of our relationship are part of the journey
Good morning to Queens, the north side of my scene
Greetings to Queens, the northern part of my environment
And when it comes down to it, I'm a ride for my team
When it's necessary, I will support and defend my group
See it's a beautiful life, but the bills will make it ugly
Life can be enjoyable, but financial obligations can ruin the experience
And the beauty of life, is when you're forced to make it ugly
The essence of life manifests when circumstances compel you to take unattractive actions
Had a beautiful night, until a storm done made it ugly
Had a wonderful evening, but it turned negative when a disruptive event occurred
And a beautiful wife, now we divorcing and its ugly
Had an attractive spouse, but now we're separating and the situation has become unpleasant
Now my mind state is ugly, my blind dates are ugly
Now my mindset is negative, and my encounters with potential partners are unappealing
I'm ready to turn it up in the streets and make it ugly
I'm prepared to become aggressive and disruptive in the community
Used to sit in Mr. Uglies with these chickens that were ugly
Previously spent time in a nightclub with unattractive women
And these bitches used to bug me to the point it made me ugly
And these women used to annoy me to the extent that it affected my appearance
Say things that were ugly in regards to their tummies
Made derogatory comments about their stomachs
But I took it all back, 'cause God don't like ugly
But I retracted those statements because it's believed that God disapproves of negative behavior
Now I'm curbin' my bad words, they say that the bad burn
Now I'm restraining myself from using offensive language, as it's said that negativity backfires
I left it on bad terms, with a chic with a bad perm
I concluded the relationship on negative conditions with a woman who had unattractive hair
Whose case took a bad turn, and face caught a bad burn
Whose legal situation worsened, and suffered consequences due to their appearance
And took the news bad when they said she had bad germs
Reacted negatively when informed that she had a contagious illness
The bad thing about it, the bitch was bad and bout it
The unfortunate aspect is that the woman was attractive and willing to engage in various activities
But the pussy smelled bad, so I had to get up out it
However, her genitalia had an unpleasant odor, so I had to end the involvement
So now we got bad blood, her son is a bad blood
Therefore, we have a negative relationship, and her child is also involved in problematic behavior
But it happens in the hood when you inherit that bad blood
But this occurrence is common in the neighborhood, where negative traits are passed down
And once it get bad, it be bad for good
And once the situation becomes negative, it remains that way permanently
That's bad meaning bad not bad meaning good
That signifies something negative, not something positive
But I greet it as good, when you leave with the good
But I approach it as something positive when you depart with something beneficial
Its all good in the hood, got called good 'cause I'm good
Everything is fine in the neighborhood, and I earned the title 'good' because of my positive actions
Now I'm havin' some good nights, livin' this good life
Now I'm experiencing enjoyable evenings, living a prosperous and fortunate lifestyle
Got me a good girl that I'm gon make me a good wife
Found a trustworthy and virtuous woman who I plan to marry
So I'm, good to go, and I'm good where I go
Therefore, I'm prepared and ready, and I'm well-received wherever I find myself
Look my man got good aim and that's a good thing to know
Notice that my friend possesses accurate skills, which is beneficial information
And he came home for good, off of good behavior
And he returned home permanently due to exhibiting positive conduct
Spittin' that good game, so what's good with this paper
Expressing wise and persuasive words, so what's the situation with making money
And this is for the hoods, the crabs, the junkies
This song is dedicated to the neighborhoods, the envious individuals, and the drug addicts
We showin' you the good the bad the ugly
We are demonstrating the positive, the negative, and the unattractive aspects of life
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DEXTER MILLS, WILLIE MITCHELLS, KANYE OMARI WEST
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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