Good Friday
Kanye West (feat. Common Pusha T Kid Cudi Big Sean & Charlie Wilson) Lyrics


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Party people in the place to be
You are now in the midst of a real MC
Throw your hands in the air if you real as me

Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
Such an easy morning, we on a ride
And I’m feeling smooth as the way the Benz drive
Turn the radio down if they playing that bullshit
They don’t want black people to think and drive

He think he live, he think he cold
He think I’m high, I’m in thinker mode
Eyes lowed, I let the sky hold the thoughts
The streets are like the high road that I go across

I mean, my whole team about to smash the streets
The Phillip Lim remind them that it’s Fashion Week
And the weather wasn’t barely hot
Did I mention that the sweater was a Jeremy Scott?
Did I mention G.O.O.D. Music, yeah, forever we hot
Motherfucker, are you ready or not?

Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready

Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready

This goes out to the hardcore hip-hop
(Can’t stop, you can’t stop)
This goes out to the all core hip-hop
(Can’t stop, you can’t stop)

As Ye flips the piano
The mood swings like the change of a channel
He’s heating up like they wrapped him in flannel
Selling kilos through your iPod Nano
Cocaine vandal, I induct scandal
Money drive you crazy, look at Marbury’s handle
Vaseline face, reminiscent of my tires
Ice cream paint job, something like Breyer's
Euro tank top, Dior-inspired
Sell it to you hard, no assembly required
Yeah, I’m 2012 in 2010
Which makes this a time machine, not just any Benz
Floss for the members of the gang with the 20 in
While haters wish death upon me, that’s many men
Yeah, and if he slam you on your paper route
Stop talking, motherfucker, pull your paper out

Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready

Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready

Now tell me, do it feel good? Well, all right
Don’t worry, we gon' be here all night
And you know a nigga rep that Westside (Westside)
Westside, Westside
So tell me who the freshest of them all?
They claiming that they fresh, they ain’t fresher than my balls
A nigga suited fresh like I'm headed to the ball
MC hunting season, putting heads up on the wall
I sneak peeked ahead while we headed to the loft
Man, I always thought with the head inside my drawers
I guess that’s why in school, my grades went from A's to B's to C's
All over double D's, I be absent all week
This is for my niggas, all the ones I ride for
Man, that’s the fam, we let ‘em in through the side door
Hold on: That’s the girl you gave a wedding ring?
Man, me and my niggas nutted on her everything

And let me hear you say ahh

Now put your hands up to the sky
Until the day in that we die
And we’ll be here all evening
G.O.O.D. Fridays, I hope you have a nice weekend

Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready

Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready

Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready

Are you ready to go?




I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Good Friday" by Kanye West, Common, Pusha T, KiD CuDi, Big Sean, and Charlie Wilson speak about their readiness to perform and the confidence they have in their abilities. They encourage the audience to join them and throw their hands in the air if they are as real as they are. The song talks about how easy-going the morning seems to be, and everyone seems to be in a good mood. However, Kanye West shares his negative thoughts on black people being stereo-typed for being bad drivers. The song shifts to speaking about their successes, mentioning G.O.O.D Music and their upcoming fashion shows. The song is called "Good Friday" because Kanye West started a tradition where he would release new music every Friday in 2010, which he named "G.O.O.D Friday."


Throughout the song, the performers speak about their confidence, successes, and the hard work they put into their careers. They express their desire to continue doing what they love and not letting anyone bring them down. There are a few lyrics that allude to the struggles of being a person of color and the stereotypes that they face. However, the overall message of the song is one of motivation and positivity.


Line by Line Meaning

Party people in the place to be
The crowd is in the place, and they are ready to have a good time.


You are now in the midst of a real MC
Now you're listening to a skilled rapper who knows how to entertain the crowd.


Throw your hands in the air if you real as me
Put your hands up high to show that you're real and authentic, just like the rapper.


Are you ready to go? I know the city getting ready for me I know the city getting ready
The rapper is asking if the crowd is ready to go and party, and he knows that the city is excited for his performance.


Such an easy morning, we on a ride And I’m feeling smooth as the way the Benz drive Turn the radio down if they playing that bullshit They don’t want black people to think and drive
The rapper is enjoying a relaxing morning drive, feeling as smooth as the car. He advises listeners to turn off radio songs that degrade black people, as it can distract from driving safely.


He think he live, he think he cold He think I’m high, I’m in thinker mode Eyes lowed, I let the sky hold the thoughts The streets are like the high road that I go across
The rapper sees another person's overconfidence as a flaw, and prefers to be in contemplation than to constantly show off. He looks to the sky to find inspiration in his thoughts, and compares his journey to a high road.


I mean, my whole team about to smash the streets The Phillip Lim remind them that it’s Fashion Week And the weather wasn’t barely hot Did I mention that the sweater was a Jeremy Scott? Did I mention G.O.O.D. Music, yeah, forever we hot Motherfucker, are you ready or not?
The rapper is proud of his team and their upcoming performance. He mentions his stylish Phillip Lim outfit, and points out the cool weather that complements his Jeremy Scott sweater. He reiterates how hot G.O.O.D. Music is and asks if the crowd is ready to party.


This goes out to the hardcore hip-hop (Can’t stop, you can’t stop) This goes out to the all core hip-hop (Can’t stop, you can’t stop)
The rapper is dedicating this performance to fans of true hip-hop, who can't be stopped from enjoying their music.


As Ye flips the piano The mood swings like the change of a channel He’s heating up like they wrapped him in flannel Selling kilos through your iPod Nano Cocaine vandal, I induct scandal Money drive you crazy, look at Marbury’s handle Vaseline face, reminiscent of my tires Ice cream paint job, something like Breyer's Euro tank top, Dior-inspired Sell it to you hard, no assembly required Yeah, I’m 2012 in 2010 Which makes this a time machine, not just any Benz Floss for the members of the gang with the 20 in While haters wish death upon me, that’s many men Yeah, and if he slam you on your paper route Stop talking, motherfucker, pull your paper out
The rapper describes how Kanye West is showing off his piano skills, making the mood change and heating up the audience as though wrapped in a blanket. He references drug dealers selling through their iPods, causing controversy and chaos, and pokes fun at Starbury's failed sneaker line. He also describes his flashy car and clothing, marketing them as valuable without needing assembly. He brags about being ahead of his time and compares his car to a time machine. He mentions his gang's wealth and warns critics not to talk down to them, or they'll need to pay up.


Now tell me, do it feel good? Well, all right Don’t worry, we gon' be here all night And you know a nigga rep that Westside (Westside) Westside, Westside So tell me who the freshest of them all? They claiming that they fresh, they ain’t fresher than my balls A nigga suited fresh like I'm headed to the ball MC hunting season, putting heads up on the wall I sneak peeked ahead while we headed to the loft Man, I always thought with the head inside my drawers I guess that’s why in school, my grades went from A's to B's to C's All over double D's, I be absent all week This is for my niggas, all the ones I ride for Man, that’s the fam, we let ‘em in through the side door Hold on: That’s the girl you gave a wedding ring? Man, me and my niggas nutted on her everything And let me hear you say ahh
The rapper asks if the crowd is feeling good and assures them that the party will continue all night. He claims allegiance to the Westside and boasts that he is the freshest of them all. He compares his style to a ball player's suit and brags about taking down his competition. He talks about a girl he and his group slept with, and tells the crowd to cheer.


Now put your hands up to the sky Until the day in that we die And we’ll be here all evening G.O.O.D. Fridays, I hope you have a nice weekend
The rapper tells the crowd to raise their hands to the sky and enjoy themselves until the end. He promises to stay with them all evening and wishes them a good weekend, as it is G.O.O.D. Friday.




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Gianni Bezada

Lyrics: Party people in the place to be
You are now in the midst of a real emcee
Throw your hands in the air if you real as me
Oooooooh! OW!
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
Such an easy morning, we on a ride
And I'm feeling smooth as the way the Benz drive
Turn the radio down if they playing that bullshit
They don't want black people to think and drive
He think he live, he think he cold
He think I'm high, I'm in thinker mode
Eyes lowed, I let the sky hold the thoughts
The streets are like the high road that I go across
I mean, my whole team 'bout to smash the streets
The Phillip Lim remind them that it's Fashion Week
And the weather wasn't barely hot
Did I mention that the sweater was a Jeremy Scott?
Did I mention G.O.O.D. Music and forever we hot?
Are you ready to go?(Motherfucker, are you ready or not?)
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
This goes out to the hardcore hip-hop
(Can't stop, you can't stop)
This goes out to the all core hip-hop
(Can't stop, you can't stop)
As Ye flips the piano
The mood swings like the change of a channel
He's heating up like they wrapped him in flannel
Selling kilos through your iPod Nano
Cocaine vandal, I induct scandal
Money drive you crazy, look at Marbury's handle
Vaseline face, reminiscent of my tires
Ice cream paint job, something like Breyer's
Euro tank top, Dior-inspired
Sell it to you hard, no assembly required
Yuugh! In 2012 in 2010
Which makes this a time machine, not just any Benz
Floss for the members of the gang with the 20 in
While haters wish death upon me, that's many men
Yeah, and if he slam you on your paper route
Stop talking, motherfucker, pull your paper out
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
Now tell me, do it feel good? Well, all right
Don't worry, we gon' be here all night
And you know a nigga rep that Westside (Westside)
Westside, Westside
So t-t-tell me who the freshest of them all?
They claiming that they fresh, they ain't fresher than my balls
A nigga suited fresh like I'm headed to the ball
Emcee hunting season, putting heads up on the wall
I sneak peeked ahead while we headed to the loft
Man, I always thought with the head inside my drawers
I guess that's why in school, my grades went from A's to B's to C's
All over double D's, I be absent all week
This is for my niggas, all the ones I ride for
Man, that's the fam, we let 'em in through the side door
Hold on, that's the girl you gave a wedding ring?
Man, me and my niggas nutted on her everything
And let me hear you say ahh, la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la
And let me hear you say ahh, la-la-la
La-la-la-la-la, la-la-la-la-la
(As promised!)
Now put your hands up to the sky
Until the day in that we die
And we'll be here all evening
G.O.O.D. Fridays, I hope you have a nice weekend
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
Are you ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready



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cheesypuff10

It's such a shame GOOD Music never lived up to its true potential. No label would have ever touched them. I thought every posse cut was gonna sound like this. This track sounds like the result of having the whole crew at the studio and having everybody vibing on it.

Michael Otis

damn shame indeed!!

Steve Mack

Too bad kanye became kanye kardashian

Crypto Taco

yea but they weren't really built like a label they weren't really signing people like that it was more of a clique

chau

I honestly think they we're all too big in their own respect to all fit in one lane. I'm sure Cudi didn't wanna hmmmmm his way through an album, Big Sean already had such great potential of a solo career, Push was probably the best collaborator, and obviously Kanye is a communist in the studio. The best part about G.O.O.D. Music Group was that it was able to wrap a bow and put a title on the greatest artists from my generation

Jobs mine

cheesypuff10 u happy 😃 now man. They’re back 🔥 🔥

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Nicholas Rojas

I still get chills every time I listen to this song. Brings me right back to Freshman year of college, so full of hope. Makes me happy every time. Kid Cudi makes this song.

Clayton O'Hara

same but for me 8th grade haha

Cool Azul 420

Everytime I hear this song it puts me in a good mood Cudi is my favorite artist him singing the hook was perfect so soulful.

LoverofYah

Oli O how about Charlie’s harmony 👏

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