Good Life
Kanye West ft. Andre 3000 Lyrics


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Like we always do at this time
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 **** down
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
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
**** 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 ***, 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 **** 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 (*** 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 ***** 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 **** 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

Overall Meaning

In “Good Life,” Kanye West celebrates his success and encourages his listeners to do the same. He opens the song with the words "Like we always do at this time" which sets the tone for the song, suggesting that it's a triumphant and celebratory anthem for Kanye. He repeats the phrases, “I go for mine, I got to shine” emphasizing his ambition and drive to succeed. He then invites the listener to throw their hands up in the sky and join in the celebration with him. Andre 3000 comes in and makes a reference to the life of luxury, where even drug dealers in certain areas are able to live The Good Life, free from any disturbances from the cops.


West describes the Good Life as a place where the best things in life are free, and where one can enjoy the finer things in life: fast cars, beautiful women, and expensive drinks. The good life is a place where people live in the moment, free from the stresses of the daily grind. Kanye encourages the listener to let go and enjoy life, even in the face of adversity. He faces haters with confidence and lets his money "pile up." Kanye’s verses emphasize his belief that having money is the key to living the good life, which he sees reflected in his success.


Overall, "Good Life" is a song about enjoying life, embracing one’s success, and celebrating in style.


Line by Line Meaning

Like we always do at this time
It's our customary schedule to do this.


I go for mine, I got to shine
I do my thing because I need to shine.


Now throw your hands up in the sky
Show some excitement and raise your hands up high.


I'ma get on this TV mama, I'ma I'ma put **** down Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey Hey, I'm good
I'm going to make it big and succeed, and people will know my name. 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 **** they say the best things in life are free
Welcome to the good life, where if you're selling drugs, you can still live a comfortable life without getting caught. Let's enjoy life and not worry about the costs. They say the best things in life are free.


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
The good life feels like Atlanta, LA, Miami, New York, and Chicago in summertime. Raise your hands up high while I enjoy this life of luxury.


Y'all pop the trunk, I pop the hood, Ferrari And she got the goods And she got that ***, I got to look, sorry Yo it's got to be cause I'm seasoned Haters give me them salty looks, Lowry's
You open the trunk, and I open the hood of my Ferrari. She's got everything I need, including a great body. Sorry if I stare, it's just because I'm experienced. Haters look at me with jealousy, but I ignore them and keep shining.


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
50 Cent told me to change my style, and if people don't like it, then let them hate. But the more they hate, the more money I make. It's the good life.


Where we like the girls who ain't on TV Cause they got more (*** than the models) The good life, so keep it coming' with the bottles Till she feel boozed like she bombed out Apollo
We prefer girls who aren't on TV, because they have better qualities than models. We're living the good life, so keep the bottles coming until she's drunk and feels like she's 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
The good life feels like Houston, Philly, DC, Virginia, San Francisco Bay, and me. That's what the good life is all about.


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 ***** would) He probably think he could, but, but I don't think he should
Tell me, friend, what's going on? Why do I only find problems when you're in the neighborhood? It's like I'm new to the area, and the only thing I want is for someone to mess with me. He probably thinks he can, but I don't think he should.


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
Have you ever celebrated on a plane while receiving oral sex? I did that once, and it was incredible. The girl even said a funny quote from the movie 'Snakes on a Plane.' It doesn't matter if you're rich or poor; you need to hustle to make money. Money is everything in this world. I used to spend a lot of money, but now that my card is reactivated, I'm back in Vegas. I've always wanted to show off my riches, even before I had them. I just close my eyes and imagine living 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
Is the good life any better than the life I used to live? I thought I was going crazy at one point, but now I have so many girls calling me 'baby.' If you're vibing with me right now, raise your hands in the air and say, 'Hey, hey, hey...' I'm good.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Aldrin Davis, Faheem Najm, James Ingram, John Stephens, Kanye West, Michael Dean, Quincy Jones

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@Brutal_TV

I was in middle school when this song came out. Now Im married with two kids! 😃

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damn I feel old as shit

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Time flies

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