The Good Bad Ugly
Kanye West Lyrics


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Good morning America, good morning to Erica
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
I bet that's why I went bad, needed all my chips bad
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

Overall Meaning

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

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