Good Life
Pete Rock Pete Rock & CL Smooth & C.L. Smooth Lyrics

Some live the good life loungin' by the pool
Certain individuals enjoy a life of luxury, spending their time relaxing by a swimming pool.

Catching a suntan and everything's cool
They get a nice tan and feel comfortable and content with their situation.

Male or female you want to be set
Regardless of gender, people want to achieve financial stability.

In the big mansion drinking Moet
They reside in a grand home while enjoying luxurious Champagne.

You read the Wall Street Journal
Educated persons read the finance-focused newspaper.

Later for the comic
They don't bother distracting themselves with lighthearted entertainment.

Far from dumb because you practice logic
They are intelligent due to practicing logical thinking.

You lived poor in the ghetto
They previously experienced financial struggles from living in a low-income urban area.

Never had the money easily
They faced financial hardships and never had an easy time making money.

But you found the remedy
They found a solution to their financial struggles.

So you your girl and your kids could have a better opportunity
They found a solution in order to provide a better life for themselves and their family.

And teach them all about unity
They wanted to teach their family members the benefits of unity and team spirit.

Cultivating in the brains the words of Allah the master
They educate and inspire their family members with the teachings of Allah.

And they go far
Their children go on to achieve great things thanks to those teachings.

But, you still go visit your old stomping ground
Despite their newfound success, they still return to their old neighborhood.

Indeed, to help another that's down
They return to help others in need in their former community.

A tough situation cuts like a knife
Difficult situations are challenging and can pierce deeply like a sharp knife.

In search of the good life
People seek to find a prosperous, fulfilling life and are willing to overcome obstacles to achieve it.

From the church, the home, on down to the prison
People of all backgrounds and lifestyles are seeking a good life.

People want to know how is he and she living
Others are interested in how people are living and their financial situations.

Does he work?
People question whether others are employed.

Do you wonder if his life will bloom?
People wonder whether that person will achieve great success in their life.

Is the girl going to have the kid anytime soon?
People are curious about whether a woman is pregnant.

How's the mother?
Others want to know how a mother is doing in terms of health and happiness.

Do they ever go visit the brother?
People are interested in whether one family member visits another.

What about the dad?
People inquire about the father of a family.

I heard he drinks undercover
Rumors circulate that the father drinks in secret.

Some are still shooting up, another on crack
Some people continue to inject drugs, while others are addicted to crack cocaine.

Just the other day trooper got sent back
Recently, law enforcement sent someone back to prison.

What type of life do you lead?
Others are curious to know what kind of life a person has.

Tell me
They ask others to share with them their life experiences.

'Cause you can be anything you want to be
They remind others that they have the potential to become anything they want to be.

Some will strive for the good life in any case
Despite obstacles, some people will persevere in order to attain financial abundance and a fulfilling life.

The mind is a terrible thing to waste
It's crucial to not squander one's mental abilities.

On drugs, violence, and hatred of another color
People should avoid drugs, violence, and racism towards others.

Hear me now, brother
Listen to what I'm about to say, friend.

All around the world the husband and wife
People from all over the globe aspire to have a successful partnership.

Work night and day in search of the good life
Couples labor endlessly to achieve prosperity and a comfortable lifestyle.

The G double O-D L-I-F-E
The term that defines a luxurious, comfortable lifestyle is "good life".

Living in luxury
Living a life of comfort and abundance.

Care free
They have no worries or troubles weighing them down.

Period
The statement is final and indisputable.

No time to waste
They don't have any extra time to spend on frivolous activities.

We catch ours all day
They work hard throughout the day to achieve their goals.

We work instead of play
They prioritize working hard over engaging in leisurely activities.

I B-U-I-L-D inside me
They focus on building themselves up from within.

Knowledge and quickly you vacate the city
They quickly acquire knowledge and skills, allowing them to leave their old environment behind.

From a paranoid mental delusion
They are no longer paranoid, and don't have delusions or irrational fears.

Plain and simple
The process is straightforward and easy to understand.

I won't cause confusion
They don't want to create any misunderstandings.

Yo, that's your fault
They blame others for the problems they cause.

Stop the somersault
They tell someone to stop being indecisive and constantly changing their mind.

'Cause I put the bad like mo to a halt
They stopped negative and destructive patterns of behavior like cutting off a moustache [Mo].

My destiny I define is heavenly
They believe that their destiny is divine and ideal.

So, Fort Knox, open sesame
They are asking for success to come because they are ready and well-prepared.

Light shines and the birds keep singing
They experience a moment of pure happiness and lightness.

As I still cling to my positive upbringing
They still remember and appreciate their upbringing which had positive values and influences.

With the need to succeed, right?
They have an intense desire to achieve success.

On a natural high
They feel naturally full of joy and exhilaration.

The good life
A rich and fulfilling life that brings abundance and happiness.