He sings about the process of creativity, about love and relationships, about the tension between an artist’s private and public personae. His work is unified by a complex aesthetic, which combines personal expression, verbal dexterity, intense musicality, philosophical insight, and ironic humor. And if you get to know Nate’s music, you get to know Nate.
Born in Evanston, IL, Nate moved with his family to Purcellville in Northern Virginia when he was eight; he now lives and works in Wilmington, NC, where he established a new recording studio in 2020. While Nate was growing up, favorite music at home included that of the Temptations, the Beatles, James Taylor, Kanye, Eminem, Drake, and John Mayer, along with classical trumpet and orchestral pieces. Nate took trumpet lessons and played in his junior high band for three years; he then studied guitar through high school, achieving local popularity with some standout individual singing performances in his high school talent shows and at local festivals. In the background, beginning in third grade, Nate was consistently writing poems and raps; a creative explosion during his high school years meant that by the time he left for college, he had composed, on his iPhone, over 700 songs.
After one year at the University of Tennessee, Nate decided in 2011 to return to Virginia to pursue music full time—writing, rapping, performing at local venues, recording, and then engineering his own work. In the years since, he has created and released lots of music and at the same time developed a deep understanding of engineering and mixing. His first full-length project, The Jump, in 2013, earned attention and many positive reviews, receiving an Editor’s Pick from DJ Booth for the song “Sugar Water.” His 2015 single, “Gold Coast,” caught fire in both the U.S. and Germany and has been featured on YouTube channels including Rap Nation and SwagyTracks; it currently has over 21 million streams on Spotify. In 2018, Nate received a feature in “Bangers This Week” via XXL. Nate has continued to be prolific in recent years, writing and releasing other impressive albums—Goals in 2017, and Winter in 2019—which include the fan favorites “Good Looks” and “Fast & Furious,” both with over 4 million streams on Spotify. He’s also created a remarkable array of singles—“Bad Dreams,” “Poison Petals,” “Moonwalk, “Smiley,” “Bloody Sneakers,” “Payback,” “7 Figures,” “Mood,” (released with Promoting Sounds)—working both on his own as well as in collaboration with other artists (Justin Stone, Jared Anthony, Vaboh) and producers Morgan Matthews, NiNETY8, and Jesse Calentine. Nate’s fan base has continued its organic growth, drawing over 350 thousand monthly listeners on Spotify.
“Tom Holland”—February 2022 co-release with Nic D hit over 200 thousand streams on Spotify in the first week—recently hit over 1.5 million streams on Spotify. Nate is currently working on songs and video content that are scheduled for release throughout spring 2022.
“Broadway Girls”—March 2022 feature with the band No Resolve and Drew Jacobs debuted #1 on iTune’s “Top 40 US Rock Songs” at #1 as well as #4 on iTunes “All Songs” chart. The following week it was #1 on Billboard’s Chart “Hard Rock Digital Song Sales.”
Tom Holland
Nate Good Lyrics
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Yeah
If I’m guilty of the ballin’ I’m Mike Jordan
If you think I hit a wall boy I’m Tom Holland
All she wanted was a star back when we were starving
Why you think my circle small make me feel enormous
I’m standing ten toes tall with a blue collar
Remember talking to the walls back when they confined us
I never cover up the scars ‘cause they still remind us
If I’m guilty of the ballin’ I’m Mike Jordan
If you think I hit a wall boy I’m Tom Holland
All she wanted was a star back when we were starving
Why you think my circle small make me feel enormous
Yeah
Remember walking down the halls with my ring binders
I got a sticker of a foreign and a C-minus
The sky is filling up with stars but the dark blind us
Feel like I’m falling on a sword self-sabotaging
I built my skin up tough as croc skin they’re ain’t a weak bone
My story written down the stones that the dirty creek’s on
I think I’m better on my own ‘till I need the family
I never started writing songs just to push a Camry
I don’t do this for the Grammy’s do it for Grammy
Way I took off on the track should of popped a hammy
Got some brothers selling pack but it’s not a fanny
Got ‘em searching for the racks in the nooks and crannies
I just want to get ‘em back they don’t understand me
Man I’m in here sitting down I’m still outstanding
They keep trying to shut us down but we keep expanding
They wonder how we around that’s just how I planned it uh
If I’m guilty of the ballin’ I’m Mike Jordan
If you think I hit a wall boy I’m Tom Holland
All she wanted was a star back when we were starving
Why you think my circle small make me feel enormous
I’m standing ten toes tall with a blue collar
You know I did it for the dogs ‘cause they’re Rottweilers
Remember talking to the walls back when they confined us
I never cover up the scars ‘cause they still remind us
Ay
Got me like I’m Tom I got my Zendaya
They want to Marvel at a star not a role player
And people always want to talk when they need a favor
If she needed me at all you know I’ma save her
I remember when we drove it like we stole it
Back when we would play the demos had the speakers blowin’
It’s a 95 Civic hope we don’t explode it
Man I know we gettin’ close
Yeah I f’n know it
I f’n know it
Stuck in traffic but I got the jams
Throw the powder up I mean it’s getting out of hand yeah
I got a cover girl but this is not no cover band yeah
I manifested this when Diddy tried to make a band yeah
Y’all way to worried about the shaking hands yeah
I’m trying to make a brand yeah
My partner on the phone we’re looking out for babies out here
The world is shady out here
They’re trying to play me out here
Off the backboard ballin’ like Mcgrady out here
If I’m guilty of the ballin’ I’m Mike Jordan
If you think I hit a wall boy I’m Tom Holland
All she wanted was a star back when we were starving
Why you think my circle small make me feel enormous
I’m standing ten toes tall with a blue collar
You know I did it for the dogs ‘cause they’re Rottweilers
Remember talking to the walls back when they confined us
I never cover up the scars ‘cause they still remind us
The song Tom Holland by Nate Good follows the rapper's rise to fame from humble beginnings. He uses the names of celebrities Tom Holland and Michael Jordan to describe his current success, and emphasizes that he has not forgotten his past struggles. Nate describes how he grew up with little, and how his circle of friends was small before his success. He has managed to stay grounded and remembers where he came from, reminding himself of his past scars, as they remind him of his journey and hard work.
The lyrics in the song Tom Holland are about self-belief and determination. Nate Good is proud of his success and what he has achieved so far but he also acknowledges that it has not been easy. He has faced obstacles and hardship on his way to the top. Despite this, Nate Good remains optimistic and motivated towards his goals. With a blue-collar attitude, he describes the grit and determination that has led to his success. The song is about staying true to oneself, remembering one's roots and working hard to get to where they want to be.
Line by Line Meaning
If I'm guilty of the ballin' I'm Mike Jordan
If I'm being accused of excessive spending, I'm like a legendary basketball player known for his extravagance
If you think I hit a wall boy I'm Tom Holland
If you believe I have reached a dead end, I am like the actor known for his agility in taking on tough roles
All she wanted was a star back when we were starving
All that someone desired was fame while we were struggling to make ends meet
Why you think my circle small make me feel enormous
The reason why I have only a few close friends is that it makes me feel significant
I'm standing ten toes tall with a blue collar
I am proud of my working-class roots and stand tall in my industry
You know I did it for the dogs 'cause they're Rottweilers
I did it for my loyal and dependable friends who are always by my side
Remember talking to the walls back when they confined us
I recall speaking to the walls when we were trapped and powerless
I never cover up the scars 'cause they still remind us
I don't try to hide my past mistakes and failures, they serve as a reminder of where I've come from
They want to Marvel at a star not a role player
They want to be impressed by someone who plays a leading role, not just a supporter
If she needed me at all you know I'ma save her
If someone whom I care about requires any help, I am always eager to come to their rescue
Back when we would play the demos had the speakers blowin'
In our early days, we would pump up the volume while listening to our unrefined songs
Man I know we gettin' close
I am aware that I am getting close to achieving success
My partner on the phone we're looking out for babies out here
I am on the phone with my associate, scouting for talented new acts
The world is shady out here
The world is not an easy place to navigate, and people can be untrustworthy
They're trying to play me out here
Someone is trying to deceive or manipulate me
Off the backboard ballin' like Mcgrady out here
I'm shooting hoops with great skill just like the basketball player Tracy McGrady would do
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Nathanael Good, Nicolas Donovan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lorenzo Dramat
My Favorite song of 2022 so far...you guys really killed this. Intro on repeat. Drop is absolute heat. Well done.
Nate Good
Glad to hear you are fully behind this one. We are too.
SnipesHalo
I’m super happy I discovered this on Spotify. Better than 98% of songs out right now
Galxy Lyrics
Ive had this song on repeat for like 2 hours and still cant get enough of it!
Dabs Fake
Same
Tyler Goit
This song has made so many of my days and nights. Sometimes that’s all it takes. Just one tune. Sick job Nate 🤜🤛❤️ Keep making vibes like this for us brother
Kayla Brister
Just what I thought about it
vGhosta
This vibes so hard 🔥🔥🔥
Nate Good
You know it.
Mudit Singh
This song's a vibe! Exactly what I needed to hear in a while