Born in Detroit in the late 80’s, Lizzo spent much of her formative years in the church, where she was raised on the gospel sounds of The Winans, The Clark Sisters, and Fred Hammond, along with mainstay secular artists such as Stevie Wonder and Elton John. At the age of 10 her family moved to Houston, TX, and Lizzo was exposed to a wide array of emerging Southern musical styles, from the trademark chopped and screwed rap tracks of the underground, to the progressive and polished R&B sounds of groups like Destiny’s Child that were raising the city’s national profile to new heights. In fact, it was after she stumbled across a Destiny’s Child performance at Wal-Mart that Lizzo—then a 5th grader-- was inspired to start writing music on her own. Over the next decade that decision would take her through the trenches of some of the most varied musical genres: R&B girl groups (I.N.I.T.I.A.L.S., Cornrow Clique), progressive rock bands (Elypseas), solo rap ventures, and electro-pop duos (Lizzo & The Larva Ink).
In 2011 she made the move to Minneapolis with Larva Ink in order to be a part of that city’s blossoming and collaborative musical community. Lizzo & The Larva Ink was well received there, and the group earned a few encouraging nods from the press. Lizzo was soon introduced to Sophia Eris and Claire de Lune, with whom she would form The Chalice, the three-piece all-female rap/R&B group that would elevate Lizzo’s profile and reputation. In 2012 The Chalice released We Are The Chalice, an album that would gain them instant local success amongst fans and critics alike, garnering City Pages’ prestigious Best New Band and Picked To Click accolades in the same year.
The success brought setbacks, though, and a falling out soon led to the demise of Lizzo & The Larva Ink. Feeling discontent with the loss of one group and the hurried blur of success of another, Lizzo was creatively drained from writing We Are The Chalice in two short months. She found herself in the throes of her first full-blown case of writer’s block. Unable to create music for herself, she began listening to several different local albums in hopes of finding inspiration. It was LAVA BANGERS, a 20-track instrumental mixtape from Doomtree producer and Minneapolis music vet Lazerbeak, that ultimately caught her ear. Beaks’ beats proved the fix for Lizzo’s problem. “I sat at home and listened to LAVA BANGERS, and when “Lift Every Voice” came on, my writer’s block was cured,” says Lizzo. “I think it revived my gospel roots. I wrote pages and pages of songs, and finally reached out to Lazerbeak, not thinking anything would come of it.”
Her timing could not have been better. Beak, impressed with Lizzo’s output with The Chalice, as well as her guest appearances on several other local releases, was looking for a change of pace from his daily Doomtree production and business responsibilities. He immediately signed on to work on some demos. Beat tapes were exchanged, songs were written, and mutual friend and musical collaborator Ryan Olson (Totally Gross National Product founder, Gayngs/Marijuana Deathsquads mastermind) was brought on board to creatively oversee the project. Olson recorded and edited all 15 tracks in his bedroom studio, bringing in laid back hype-man Cliff Rhymes along the way to add even more layers to Lizzo’s dynamic vocals.
LIZZOBANGERS is the culmination of that four-way collaboration, an album that manages to capture all of the varied musical influences of Lizzo’s upbringing and combine them with the forward-thinking experimental production style of Beak and Olson. The end result is a brave new project that encapsulates the best parts of both the familiar and the future.
Good As Hell
Lizzo Lyrics
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Check my nails
Baby how you feelin'?
Feeling good as hell
Hair toss
Check my nails
Baby how you feelin'?
Feeling good as hell
Woo child, tired of the bullshit
Go on dust your shoulders off, keep it moving
Yes Lord, tryna get some new shit
In there, swimwear, going to the pool shit
Come now, come dry your eyes
You know you a star, you can touch the sky
I know that it's hard but you have to try
If you need advice, let me simplify
If he don't love you anymore
Just walk your fine ass out the door
I do my hair toss
Check my nails
Baby how you feelin'?
Feeling good as hell
Hair toss
Check my nails
Baby how you feelin'?
Feeling good as hell
Feeling good as hell
Baby how you feelin'?
Feeling good as hell
Woo girl, need to kick off your shoes
Got to take a deep breath, time to focus on you
All the big fights, long nights that you been through
I got a bottle of Tequila I been saving for you
Boss up and change your life
You can have it all, no sacrifice
I know he did you wrong, we can make it right
So go and let it all hang out tonight
'Cause he don't love you anymore
So walk your fine ass out the door
And do your hair toss
Check my nails
Baby how you feelin'?
Feeling good as hell
Hair toss
Check my nails
Baby how you feelin'?
Feeling good as hell
Hair toss
Check my nails
Baby how you feelin'?
Feeling good as hell
Hair toss
Check my nails
Baby how you feelin'?
Feeling good as hell
Listen, if he don't love you anymore
Then walk your fine ass out the door
And do your hair toss
Check my nails
Baby how you feelin'?
Feeling good as hell
Hair toss
Check my nails
Baby how you feelin'?
Feeling good as hell
Hair toss
Check my nails
Baby how you feelin'?
Feeling good as hell
Hair toss
Check my nails
Baby how you feelin'
Feeling good as hell
Feeling good as hell
Baby how you feelin'?
Feeling good as hell
Lizzo's song "Good As Hell" is a feel-good anthem that celebrates self-confidence and empowerment. The lyrics revolve around feeling good about oneself, despite external circumstances or previous heartbreak. The song consists of two verses followed by a catchy chorus that encourages listeners to focus on themselves and their own happiness. In the first verse, Lizzo sings about moving past the negative to focus on the positive. She tells listeners to dust off their shoulders and try something new in order to feel empowered. She then offers words of encouragement, reminding listeners that they are stars and can touch the sky if they try. The second verse encourages listeners to take a deep breath and focus on themselves. Lizzo offers the advice of changing one's life and bossing up, reminding listeners that they can have what they want without sacrificing anything. She acknowledges that past heartbreaks may have caused pain but encourages listeners to let go and have fun by hanging out with friends.
The chorus of "Good As Hell" repeats the phrase "I do my hair toss, check my nails, baby how you feelin’? Feeling good as hell," which serves as an anthem for self-confidence. Lizzo offers a simple solution for listeners who are feeling down: to look good on the outside to feel good on the inside. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and a final reminder to walk away from a situation that no longer serves you.
Overall, "Good As Hell" speaks to the power of self-belief and self-love. Lizzo's empowering lyrics remind listeners that they have the ability to overcome adversity and feel great about themselves, no matter what has happened in the past.
Line by Line Meaning
I do my hair toss
I am confident and proud of my appearance, and I am not afraid to show it.
Check my nails
I am meticulous and detail-oriented in my self-care and presentation.
Baby how you feelin'?
I want to know how you are doing emotionally and mentally, and I am here to offer support.
Feeling good as hell
I am feeling incredibly positive and empowered, and I want to share that feeling with others.
Woo child, tired of the bullshit
I am fed up with all the negativity and drama, and I am ready to move on to better things.
Go on dust your shoulders off, keep it moving
Don't let setbacks or challenges bring you down - push through and keep striving towards your goals.
Yes Lord, tryna get some new shit
I am looking to make positive changes in my life and try new things.
In there, swimwear, going to the pool shit
I am confident in my body and excited to show it off, whether that means going swimming or just feeling good in my own skin.
Come now, come dry your eyes
Don't let past traumas or hurts hold you back - it's time to move forward and focus on positive things.
You know you a star, you can touch the sky
You are capable of achieving great things and should never let anyone else dim your light.
I know that it's hard but you have to try
It's not always easy to push yourself out of your comfort zone or overcome obstacles, but it's important to try anyway.
If you need advice, let me simplify
If you're struggling or need help, I am here to offer support and guidance in a straightforward and easy-to-understand way.
If he don't love you anymore
If your relationship is not serving you or making you happy, it's time to move on and find better.
Just walk your fine ass out the door
Don't waste any more time or energy on someone who doesn't appreciate you - leave and find someone who will.
Woo girl, need to kick off your shoes
It's time to relax and let go of stress or worry - take a breather and focus on yourself for a bit.
Got to take a deep breath, time to focus on you
In order to be happy and healthy, you need to prioritize your own needs and well-being.
All the big fights, long nights that you been through
I know you've been through a lot of difficult situations, but you are strong and capable of overcoming them.
I got a bottle of Tequila I been saving for you
Let's celebrate your strength and growth with a fun and indulgent treat.
Boss up and change your life
You are in control of your own destiny and can make the changes needed to achieve success and happiness.
You can have it all, no sacrifice
There's no need to give up any of your dreams or desires in order to achieve success and happiness.
I know he did you wrong, we can make it right
Even if someone has hurt you in the past, you can move on and find happiness - and I am here to support you in that journey.
So go and let it all hang out tonight
Let loose and have fun, because you deserve to enjoy life and be happy.
Listen, if he don't love you anymore
It's time to recognize when a relationship is no longer benefiting you and move on to better things.
Then walk your fine ass out the door
Don't let anyone else hold you back from your own happiness - take action and do what's best for you.
Feeling good as hell
I am still feeling incredibly positive and empowered, and I want to spread that feeling to others.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Eric Frederic, Melissa Jefferson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@IsomerMashups
I feel like Lizzo's blood type is probably "be positive."
@TBLUNTZ420
Isomer Mashups it's probably Jello
@blorblin
@@TBLUNTZ420 ok troll
@chichisosweet2141
@@TBLUNTZ420 ugh disgusting disrespectful human
@makaylahsnell4763
@@TBLUNTZ420 exactly
@IsomerMashups
@@TBLUNTZ420
Bruh. My comment was about how she always seems happy and positive.
You ruined the moment.
@owenpeterson1411
This video makes me feel like an independent black woman... I am a white male.
@victoriaalward2558
@@janasingleton6887 he was obviously just joking...
@stevenhall4165
😂😂😂😂😂😂
@stevenhall4165
@@janasingleton6887 learn to laugh..... you may end up liking it by accident