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.”
You And I
Nate Good Lyrics
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Lets get rich and give everybody nice sweaters and teach them how to dance
Lets get rich and build a house on a mountain making everybody look like ants
From way up there, you and I, you and I
(Yeah) Lets get rich and buy our parents homes in the south of France
(OK) Lets get rich and give everybody nice sweaters and teach them how to dance
(Nate, Good I try to tell em though I try to tell em though)
Lets get rich and build a house on a mountain making everybody look like ants
From way up there, you and I, you and I
My homie selling chronic while my partner squishing property
My DJ making them sandwiches so that he can rock with me
Mom grinding overtime under appreciated, damn I feel the pain know that its under alleviated
Feel like I'm under a microscope dopify my particles, so you see me pop up and lay them critical articles
Talkin' about who's the next and the best at beamin' with that potential, y'all pretending to like me is boosting my credentials
Had introductions with fans see Ive been equating with lavish
And learn to born it its horny we used to know you don't have it
I want bucks like in Tampa, never lower my standards
That's why I still got my eye on this little thing from Atlanta
I'm getting better baby, nothing is new
And if you tell me that you fuck with me
Ill fuck with you too
I got the goods for you haters, I just stick to the rules
And when the mouths blue, blow the silver bullet and shoot
I'm like
Round two, man
Scottie always keep your head up, know the universe is rootin for us
Cause all the days we fed up, that'll never let us let up
Working grave yard shifts to reach the top of the totem, swallow emotion like I'm drowning in the ocean
I'm autographing my initials like the MVP, Lets make it sure of my reality on MTV
Until the death I'm reppin local in the DMV, They keep connecting from the Apples to the SEC
Too many tens I see, my brother swank and me just doing our thing
Now him and D-rock earned a scholarship and got that ring
Reality's fading we too fly for you to chop our wings
The celebration's overdue, bottle pop like kings
Im fighting lazy killers sixteens with gratitude
Never liked authority, and always copped an attitude
Never up for settling, but always up for roaming cold
Still regret it every single time a bum smoke
Nate Good's song "You And I" is about chasing one's dreams and achieving success. The first verse talks about getting rich and buying homes for their parents in the South of France, giving people nice sweaters, and building a house on a mountain that will make everyone look like ants. The main idea is to achieve success and fulfill all their dreams. The chorus emphasizes their unity in the pursuit of this goal: "From way up there, you and I, you and I."
The second verse highlights the struggle involved in achieving success. Nate reminisces about his past experiences and how his friends have helped him. He talks about how his friend sells drugs, while another partner is involved in real estate. His DJ makes sandwiches so he can concentrate on his music while his mother grinds overtime to support him. However, he still feels underappreciated and is stressed out. He feels that he is under a microscope and every move he makes is observed and criticized. Nevertheless, he keeps pushing and stays strong by swallowing his emotions.
The song suggests that the path to success is not an easy one, but Nate highlights how important it is to persevere and never give up. Despite his struggles, Nate remains committed and focused on succeeding. He is grateful to his friends who have helped him on his journey, but he is also aware that he will encounter many obstacles along the way. Ultimately, he is willing to fight against all odds to achieve his dreams.
Line by Line Meaning
Lets get rich and buy our parents homes in the south of France
We want to make enough money to buy our parents homes in a luxurious location like the south of France
Lets get rich and give everybody nice sweaters and teach them how to dance
We want to use our wealth to provide people with nice clothes and help them learn how to dance
Lets get rich and build a house on a mountain making everybody look like ants
We want to build a mansion on a mountain to make everyone look tiny and feel insignificant compared to us
From way up there, you and I, you and I
From our elevated position, we will be able to look down on everyone else together
(Yeah) Lets get rich and buy our parents homes in the south of France
Yes, we are serious about wanting to use our wealth to purchase homes for our parents in the south of France
(OK) Lets get rich and give everybody nice sweaters and teach them how to dance
We remain committed to our goal of using our money to help people obtain stylish clothes and learn new dance moves
(Nate, Good I try to tell em though I try to tell em though)
Nate Good is trying to convince others to embrace the same goals and ambitions
Lets get rich and build a house on a mountain making everybody look like ants
We are passionate about the idea of building a mansion on a high peak that will dwarf any people or buildings below
(Lets get it, I got you home boy, uh, yes, one time one time one time one time one time)
I am confident in your abilities and willing to support you in achieving our shared dreams
My homie selling chronic while my partner squishing property
One of my friends is selling drugs while another is investing in real estate
My DJ making them sandwiches so that he can rock with me
My DJ is preparing food for us to enjoy while he spins music for us
Mom grinding overtime under appreciated, damn I feel the pain know that its under alleviated
I understand the struggles and pain that my mother is facing as she works long hours, and wish that I had the power to help her more
Feel like I'm under a microscope dopify my particles, so you see me pop up and lay them critical articles
I feel like I am constantly under intense scrutiny, and wish that I could transform myself into something extraordinary that will draw positive attention
Talkin' about who's the next and the best at beamin' with that potential, y'all pretending to like me is boosting my credentials
People discussing who might be the best up-and-coming artist helps increase my popularity and reputation, even if it is just for show
Had introductions with fans see Ive been equating with lavish
I have been fortunate enough to meet some of my fans, who often live in luxury and extravagance
And learn to born it its horny we used to know you don't have it
We are confident in our ability to handle wealth and fame, and know that it will be challenging for others who are not used to having it
I want bucks like in Tampa, never lower my standards
I am determined to make a lot of money like the wealthy people in Tampa, and will not accept anything less
That's why I still got my eye on this little thing from Atlanta
I am still focused on achieving my goals and have not been distracted by romance or relationships
I'm getting better baby, nothing is new
I am constantly improving and growing as an artist, but this is nothing new for me
And if you tell me that you fuck with me
If you express your loyalty and support for me
Ill fuck with you too
I will also be loyal and supportive of you in return
I got the goods for you haters, I just stick to the rules
I have the talent and abilities to impress even my harshest critics, and I always abide by the rules
And when the mouths blue, blow the silver bullet and shoot
When people are speaking negatively or hatefully about me, I will use my talent and skills to impress them and silence their negativity
I'm like
I am thinking and reflecting
Round two, man
I am ready for whatever comes next
Scottie always keep your head up, know the universe is rootin for us
I encourage Scottie to stay positive and confident, because the universe is on our side and supports us
Cause all the days we fed up, that'll never let us let up
Even on the toughest and most frustrating days, we will never give up or stop fighting
Working grave yard shifts to reach the top of the totem, swallow emotion like I'm drowning in the ocean
We are working hard and sacrificing a lot to achieve our goals, and often have to suppress our emotions and feelings like we are drowning
I'm autographing my initials like the MVP, Lets make it sure of my reality on MTV
I am living like a famous and successful person, signing autographs and dreaming of appearing on MTV for real
Until the death I'm reppin local in the DMV
Even if I become successful and famous, I will always represent my local community in the DMV
They keep connecting from the Apples to the SEC
People from all different areas and backgrounds are starting to connect with me and my music
Too many tens I see, my brother swank and me just doing our thing
We see too many people trying to be perfect 'tens', but my brother and I are just doing our own thing and being ourselves
Now him and D-rock earned a scholarship and got that ring
My brother and his friend earned scholarships and became successful, achieving something like winning a championship
Reality's fading we too fly for you to chop our wings
We are starting to feel disconnected from reality and too powerful for anyone to bring us down
The celebration's overdue, bottle pop like kings
It is time for us to celebrate our success and pop open bottles of champagne like royalty
Im fighting lazy killers sixteens with gratitude
I am fighting against the laziness and negativity that can come with fame by maintaining a sense of gratitude
Never liked authority, and always copped an attitude
I have always been rebellious and have a tendency to be confrontational with authority figures
Never up for settling, but always up for roaming cold
I am never content with settling for what I have, but am always willing to explore and try new things even if it means being uncomfortable or cold
Still regret it every single time a bum smoke
I still feel regretful and guilty whenever I see someone smoking or engaging in destructive behavior
Contributed by Sophia E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lubielemingi
[Hook: Ingrid Michaelson & Nate Good]
Let's get rich and buy our parents' homes in the south of France
Let's get rich and give everybody nice sweaters and teach them how to dance
Let's get rich and build a house on a mountain, making everybody look like ants
From way up there, you and I, you and I
Yeah, let's get rich and buy our parents' homes in the south of France
Okay, let's get rich and give everybody nice sweaters and teach them how to dance
(It's Nate Good, I try to tell 'em though, I try to tell 'em though)
Let's get rich and build a house on a mountain, making everybody look like ants
(Let's get it, I got you home boy, uh, yes, one time, one time, one time, one time, one time)
From way up there, you and I, you and I
[Verse 1: Nate Good]
My homie sellin' chronic while my partner's pushin' property
My DJ makin' them sandwiches, so that he can rock with me
Mom gradin' overtime underappreciated
Damn, I feel her pain, know that it's under-alleviated
Feel like I'm under a microscope, dopifyin' my particles
So you'll see me pop up in little critical articles
Talkin' 'bout who's the next and the best and beamin' with that potential
Ya'll pretendin' to like me is boostin' my credentials
Had introductions with fancy, I've been acquainted with lavish
And learned that wanting is haunting when you still know you don't have it
I want bucks like in Tampa, never lower my standards
That's why I still got my eye on this lil' thing from Atlanta
I'm getting better, baby, nothing is new
And if you tell me that you'll fuck with me, I'll fuck with you too
I got the goods for you haters, I just stick to the roots
And when the mountains blue, load a silver bullet and shoot
(I'm like)
[Hook: Ingrid Michaelson]
Let's get rich and buy our parents' homes in the south of France
Let's get rich and give everybody nice sweaters and teach them how to dance
Let's get rich and build a house on a mountain, making everybody look like ants
From way up there, you and I, you and I
[Verse 2]
(Round 2, man)
Scotty, always keep your head up, know the universe is rootin' for us
It's all the days we're fed up that'll never let us let up
Workin' graveyard shifts to reach the top of the totem
Swallow emotion like I'm drowned in the ocean
I'm autographin' my initials like the MVP
Let's make a show of my reality on MTV
Until the death I'm reppin' local in the DMV
The kid connected from the Apple to the SEC
So many tens I see, my brother Swank and me just doin' our thing
Now, him a DRock earned a scholarship and got that ring
We elevated, we too fly for ya'll to chop our wings
The celebration's overdue, bottle pop like kings
I'm fightin' lazy, killin' 16s with gratitude
Never liked authority and always copped an attitude
Never up for settlin' but always up for rum and coke
I still regret it every single time I bum a smoke
[Hook: Ingrid Michaelson]
Let's get rich and buy our parents' homes in the south of France
Let's get rich and give everybody nice sweaters and teach them how to dance
Let's get rich and build a house on a mountain, making everybody look like ants
From way up there, you and I, you and I
Let's get rich and buy our parents' homes in the south of France
Let's get rich and give everybody nice sweaters and teach them how to dance
Let's get rich and build a house on a mountain, making everybody look like ants
From way up there, you and I, you and I
Killua
This brings back those winter break memories filled with nostalgia, playing mw2 and just having no stress or worries in the world. Most of us have grown up and the times passed but we'll always have the memories and joy in our hearts of the times when you'd play snd and talk shit go for shots and just forget what life was outside of that...i thought i'd always miss them and i do but it's not a sad thing anymore, it's more of a i'm really thankful and happy they were there:)
BuyIT
felt this one LMAO
Kossi
Bro you made me tear up here
Lijo
Perfect song to go outside on a Sunny day.. Drive with your caprio or longboard or scooter or whatever, play football... whatever. Great Summer Tune ! :)
torz
Love this comment. Definitely a nice song for longboarding (:
ruben haesendonck
Jobama :) good song to get high too while chillin' with ur homies in the park under a heathing sun! go naked and go for a swim is what i say!
Lijo
brasco2222
totally agreed :)
Lijo
ruben haesendonck
ofc ! :)
koalafications
ruben haesendonck Yes yes please.
MakizoYoung
SwagyTracks never dissapoints us!
Thumbs up if you agree :)