Good Life
Salt‐N‐Pepa Lyrics


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Ooh, yeah, SNP livin' the good life
Can you pace platinum and gold
Lexus, drop top, gold
Big houses, crazy dough
Mad lucci, crazy Gucci
Knowin' Lawton
Let's get it on
I'm livin' a good life
No more showin' inside, ooh
I'm livin' a good life
I'm livin' the good life
A good life, a new life

Crispy currency is my smell
And the body's packed well
Can't you tell, Spinderella got new clientele
Well I'm livin' swell, or should I say swollen
I eats gourmet, and it slides easy through my throat
And when I'm rollin', cruisin' in whatever car that I be usin'
Passin', knowin' who's
Always winnin' and never losin' now (Who rocks the best)
Yo, it doesn't matter, 'cause I live a little phatter
No concern about the chit-chatter
Once I heard the pitter-patter, I had to blow so
You know what happened, reach and grab for all the dough, yeah
Livin' good like a Nubian Queen should
Just put it on the bill 'cause it's all good

[Chorus]
Good life, whoa whoa (I'm livin' the life, oh yeah, yeah)
I'm livin' the good life
No more wastin' my time
It's the good life, yeah, yeah (Yeah, yeah)
I'm livin' the good life (I'm livin' the life)
Yes, I made up my mind (Made up my mind, yeah, yeah)

Credit to the hills, pimpin', loungin' by the pool
And I love the way it feel, of course, I keep it real
Garcon, come here yo, I'm kinda parched
I want a big Blue Hawaii and easy on the liquor part
Plus an entree, forget about the buffet
Don't feel like walking, these dogs are barking
Spend all of day shopping and I stopping to relax
My credit cards are maxxed and I wonder what's the tax
On 60K, call my accountant 'cause I want to know today
But Lou that never played 'em in the black, baby
Schedule bounce is a moonlight cream like Columbia to Texas

[Chorus]

He runs smooth, ooh, I'm in a groove
Movin' in my land cruise 'cause my Lexus caught a flat
So had to take it back
Gold and platinum albums bought me gold and platinum credit cards
I work hard, and now I'm livin' large, caviar, fast cars
Living lavishly, this has to be a dream
Then again I think not, I bust my ass to get the cream-team
My royalties exceed, brought me on my knees, please
Anything I want, anytime, anywhere I be
I know my see's will keep a-reelin' if I feel like skippin' town
No need to hang around another place we're pavin' out
We're climbing stars, we're gettin' into cars
And mixed drinks and live on bars
Chauffeur, once around the lot, Rodeo Drive is where I shop





[Chorus: x2]

Overall Meaning

In Salt-N-Pepa’s “Good Life”, the duo explains how they’ve made it big and are now living luxuriously. The song starts by announcing how they’re living the good life, surrounded by platinum, gold, crazy Gucci, and driving around in a Lexus drop-top. They’ve got big houses, a lot of money, and are living it up. The chorus mentions that they’re no longer wasting their time and are now living a good life, which they’ve chosen for themselves.


Throughout the song, Salt-N-Pepa highlights various aspects of their lifestyle, including their money and fame, with references to their platinum and gold success. They’re drinking cocktails by the pool, shopping on Rodeo Drive, and enjoying high-end gourmet food. They’re also unapologetic about their success and want to live and spend their money as they wish. The song emphasizes empowerment and celebrates their hard work and achievements.


Overall, “Good Life” showcases Salt-N-Pepa’s success and their extravagance. Despite some people criticizing them for their spending and lifestyle, they’re happy in their success and are indulging in everything they can.


Line by Line Meaning

Ooh, yeah, SNP livin' the good life
Salt-N-Pepa are enjoying a life of luxury and abundance.


Can you pace platinum and gold
Do you want to keep up with our extravagant style and wealth?


Lexus, drop top, gold
We drive around in luxurious cars, like a gold drop-top Lexus.


Big houses, crazy dough
We have big and luxurious houses, and a lot of money.


Mad lucci, crazy Gucci
We can afford expensive brands like Gucci.


Knowin' Lawton
We have connections with wealthy and important people, like Lawton.


Let's get it on
Let's continue enjoying our lavish lifestyle.


I'm livin' a good life
I am living a life of luxury and abundance.


No more showin' inside, ooh
I no longer have to hide my true self or my wealth.


A good life, a new life
My life has taken a turn for the better, and I am now enjoying it to the fullest.


Crispy currency is my smell
Money is always with me and part of my identity.


And the body's packed well
I keep my body and appearance in great shape, fitting my lavish lifestyle.


Can't you tell, Spinderella got new clientele
My DJ business is now attracting high-end clients because I am part of this luxurious lifestyle.


Well I'm livin' swell, or should I say swollen
I am living swell and my bank account is definitely very large.


I eats gourmet, and it slides easy through my throat
I indulge in luxurious food that goes down with ease, because I can afford it.


And when I'm rollin', cruisin' in whatever car that I be usin'
When I am driving around, I am doing so in a lavish car that suits my lifestyle.


Passin', knowin' who's
I am passing and being seen by other wealthy individuals who are in the same social circles as me.


Always winnin' and never losin' now
I am always successful and never experiencing any setbacks, because of my wealth and success.


Yo, it doesn't matter, 'cause I live a little phatter
It doesn't matter what others think of my wealth, because I am living a very lavish lifestyle.


No concern about the chit-chatter
I am not bothered by what people are saying behind my back about my wealth.


Once I heard the pitter-patter, I had to blow so
Once I figured out how to make money, I never looked back.


You know what happened, reach and grab for all the dough, yeah
I know how to make and take advantage of financial opportunities to accumulate as much wealth as possible.


Livin' good like a Nubian Queen should
I am living the life of luxury that I deserve, like a powerful Nubian Queen.


Just put it on the bill 'cause it's all good
I don't worry about the cost of anything, because I can afford it all.


Credit to the hills, pimpin', loungin' by the pool
I have a lot of money and take advantage of it by spending time relaxing by the pool.


And I love the way it feel, of course, I keep it real
I love the feeling of luxury and abundance that comes with my wealth, but I am still true to who I am.


Garcon, come here yo, I'm kinda parched
I have the confidence of someone with money, and can make requests of others regardless of the situation.


I want a big Blue Hawaii and easy on the liquor part
I can indulge in luxurious and expensive drinks without worry.


Plus an entree, forget about the buffet
I don't have to settle for ordinary food, and can indulge in a full meal and not just a buffet.


Don't feel like walking, these dogs are barking
I don't have to walk, my feet are tired from shopping and I can afford other luxuries and opportunities.


Spend all of day shopping and I stopping to relax
I can spend all day shopping without worrying about other responsibilities or stresses.


My credit cards are maxxed and I wonder what's the tax
I have spent to my limit on my credit cards, and am now wondering how much I will have to pay in taxes.


On 60K, call my accountant 'cause I want to know today
I have enough money to make an expensive phone call to my accountant to discuss my finances.


But Lou that never played 'em in the black, baby
My accountant is not the best when it comes to keeping my finances in the positive zone.


Schedule bounce is a moonlight cream like Columbia to Texas
I have a hectic schedule, and moving from one luxurious event to another is like traveling across the country from Columbia to Texas during moonlight.


He runs smooth, ooh, I'm in a groove
My life is running smoothly, and I am really enjoying my current lifestyle.


Movin' in my land cruise 'cause my Lexus caught a flat
I am switching to my backup car, a land cruiser, since my luxury Lexus has a flat tire.


So had to take it back
I am temporarily giving up my Lexus to be fixed and am content with another luxurious car.


Gold and platinum albums bought me gold and platinum credit cards
My success in the music industry has given me a lot of money and bought me high-end credit cards.


I work hard, and now I'm livin' large, caviar, fast cars
My hard work in the music industry has paid off, and now I am living large with luxurious foods and cars.


Living lavishly, this has to be a dream
I am living such a luxurious lifestyle that it feels like it's too good to be true.


Then again I think not, I bust my ass to get the cream-team
I have worked hard to get where I am, and it's not just luck or coincidence.


My royalties exceed, brought me on my knees, please
I am making so much money from my music royalties that I feel grateful and blessed.


Anything I want, anytime, anywhere I be
I have enough money to have whatever I want, whenever and wherever I want it.


I know my see's will keep a-reelin' if I feel like skippin' town
I know that my success and wealth will continue to grow, even if I leave town on a whim.


No need to hang around another place we're pavin' out
I don't have to stay in one place or with one group of people, because my wealth and success will bring me new opportunities wherever I go.


We're climbing stars, we're gettin' into cars
We are becoming more and more successful, and getting into more luxurious cars to match that success.


And mixed drinks and live on bars
We indulge in expensive mixed drinks and live life like we're always at a high-end bar.


Chauffeur, once around the lot, Rodeo Drive is where I shop
I don't have to worry about driving myself, and can take advantage of a chauffeur to bring me wherever I want, like luxury shops on Rodeo Drive.


Good life, whoa whoa (I'm livin' the life, oh yeah, yeah)
This is the good life, and we are enjoying every moment of it.


No more wastin' my time
We are not wasting our time, but instead enjoying every moment of our lavish lifestyle.


It's the good life, yeah, yeah (Yeah, yeah)
We are living the good life, and nothing can bring us down.


Yes, I made up my mind (Made up my mind, yeah, yeah)
We have decided that we want to continue living this luxurious lifestyle and are committed to making it happen.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Walt Disney Music Company, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RASHEEM SHARRIEF PUGH, EDWARD BERKELEY, FAITH RENEE EVANS, TAMY LESTER SMITH, KEIR LAMONT GIST, AUGUST MOON, TYRONE THOMAS

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