Good Life
River Paisley Lyrics
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Raise a cup up for all my day ones
Two middle fingers for the haters
Life′s only getting greater
Straight up from nothing we go
Higher than the highest skyscraper
No Little League, we major
We put the good in the good in the good life
We put the good in the good in the good life
We put the bad in the past, now we alright
(Eazy)
Hey, hey, hey
(Kehlani, I got you)
Hey, hey
And it's a feeling that I can′t explain
How you make it and your team still stay the same
Stay down from the jump and they never change
Man, this a moment I could never trade, yeah
I told my moms not to stress no more
Go hit the Bentley store and no credit card debts no more
(Love you mom)
I bought the crib and it's in escrow now
So you don't ever have to worry about how you gon′ pay rent no more
I put my team in position, now they makin′ a killin'
Stackin′ blue faces straight to the ceiling
Out in Vegas I'm with ′em
Ordering bottles of that Ace when they sit 'em
′Til there ain't enough space up on the table to fit 'em
Go ahead and...
Raise a cup up for all my day ones
Two middle fingers for the haters
Life′s only getting greater
Straight up from nothing we go
Higher than the highest skyscraper
No Little League, we major
The proof is in the paper
We put the good in the good in the good life
(The good life)
We put the good in the good in the good life
(I said the good life)
We put the bad in the past, now we alright
(We alright)
Hey, hey, hey
(Yeah, yeah)
Hey, hey
Pour some Clicquot in the glass, have a toast to success
No looking back from here, no more being broke and distressed
I put my heart into this game like I opened my chest
We only pray for more M′s while you hope for the best
We make these plays, man I'm finessin′ these checks
Times up for everybody, I'm collecting on debts
And I swear this champagne just tastes better on jets
I′m just out here being great, man, this is as real as it gets
I put my team in position, now they makin' a killin′
Stackin' blue faces straight to the ceiling
Out in Vegas I'm with ′em
Ordering bottles of that Ace when they sit ′em
'Til there ain′t enough space up on the table to fit 'em
Go ahead and...
Raise a cup up for all my day ones
Two middle fingers for the haters
Life′s only getting greater
Straight up from nothing we go
(Yeah, go up)
Higher than the highest skyscraper
No Little League, we major
(Yeah)
The proof is in the paper
(You know)
We put the good in the good in the good life
(The good life)
We put the good in the good in the good life
(I said the good life)
We put the bad in the past, now we alright
(We alright)
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Damn right, from the bottom we rise
So high, now we cover sky lights
We're building an empire
We owe it all to each other
Just look at us right now, destined
We′re so good right now, legend
Here's to you and I
Raise 'em to the sky
We put the good in the good in the good life
(Yeah)
We put the good in the good in the good life
(Yeah)
We put the bad in the past, now we alright
(Yeah, you know)
We put the good in the good in the good life
(The good life)
We put the good in the good in the good life
(I said the good life)
We put the bad in the past, now we alright
(We alright)
Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey
Uh, the good life
In "Good Life," River Paisley is celebrating the success he and his team have achieved, noting that they have come far from their humble beginnings. Through persistence and hard work, they have climbed all the way to the top, making an empire for themselves. He raises a cup to his loyal friends and team members who have supported him through thick and thin. Even the haters can't bring him down as he basks in the glow of his victory. River notes how this success has brought changes such as being able to spoil his mother like never before and not worrying about rent. Though he admits he cannot explain the feeling of success, he is grateful for his team that has remained constant and never changed despite life's ups and downs.
The overall message of this song is the celebration of success and how hard work and perseverance can pay off. It is a tribute to the people who started from nothing but worked hard and managed to climb unimaginable heights. It talks about a good life that is hard-earned but worth it.
Line by Line Meaning
Raise a cup up for all my day ones
Celebrating and honoring those who have been around since day one
Two middle fingers for the haters
Dismissing any negativity and showing contempt for the naysayers
Life's only getting greater
Life is continuously improving and getting better
Straight up from nothing we go
Starting from the bottom and working our way up
Higher than the highest skyscraper
Achieving great heights and overcoming obstacles
No Little League, we major
Not settling for less, but going for the big leagues
The proof is in the paper
Evidence and results that show our success and hard work
We put the good in the good in the good life
We create and live the best version of our lives
We put the bad in the past, now we alright
Leaving the negativity behind and moving forward, things are now alright
(Eazy)
Hey, hey, hey
(Kehlani, I got you)
And it's a feeling that I can't explain
The emotions and experiences are too great to put into words
How you make it and your team still stay the same
Achieving success but staying true to ourselves and our team
Stay down from the jump and they never change
Staying loyal and committed to our team from the very beginning
Man, this a moment I could never trade, yeah
This is a moment of success and happiness that we wouldn't trade for anything
I told my moms not to stress no more
Providing stability and comfort to our loved ones
Go hit the Bentley store and no credit card debts no more
Allowing our loved ones to splurge and no longer worry about financial struggles
(Love you mom)
I bought the crib and it's in escrow now
Achieving the dream of owning a home and taking care of our family
So you don't ever have to worry about how you gon' pay rent no more
Financial stability and security for our loved ones
I put my team in position, now they makin' a killin'
Empowering and enabling our team to also achieve success
Stackin' blue faces straight to the ceiling
Accumulating wealth and reaching new heights
Out in Vegas I'm with 'em
Celebrating our success with the team
Ordering bottles of that Ace when they sit 'em
Indulging in luxury and celebrating our success
'Til there ain't enough space up on the table to fit 'em
Celebrating so much that there is no room on the table for more champagne bottles
(Yeah, go up)
(Yeah)
(You know)
Damn right, from the bottom we rise
Starting from nothing and achieving success
So high, now we cover sky lights
Soaring to such great heights that we are at the level of the sky
We're building an empire
Creating something amazing and building towards greatness
We owe it all to each other
Recognizing and acknowledging the importance of teamwork and supporting each other
Just look at us right now, destined
Recognizing that our success was meant to be and not just by chance
We're so good right now, legend
Feeling proud of ourselves and our success, we are now legends in our own right
Here's to you and I
Celebrating and toasting to our success together
Uh, the good life
Living the best version of our lives, a life worth celebrating
Writer(s): Richard Evans, Cheryl James, Gavin Wray, Maurice Scott, Bernard Michael Grobman
Contributed by Taylor F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.