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Do you chill till the sun come up
And do you run town hanging out till the fun done
Yeah. K.R. Dagger. How you living? How you living
Hey
Can I get some sparkles for my bottle
Gotta live it today cuz we ain't promised tomorrow
Step in looking like a brother hit the lotto
Model wifey looking like a hot brownie and gelato

It's an escape from a long day for me
A couple shot glasses, some Bombay for me
I get up on the mic it's a flambé muneh
Car dashing, like the wife of Kanye to me
Cuz, we like to party
Lighters in the sky we light the party
She be by my side if she like Bacardi
Shout out to my Queen this is what she started
All day
Where you come from do you chill till the sun comes up
And do you run town, hanging out till the fun done
We just have to
Relax have a good night
And forget about the tough times
You better get your mood right
Why? Cuz we toasting to a good life
Relax have a good night
And forget about the tough times
You better get your mood right
Why? Cuz we toasting to a good life
We was at the bottom of the food chain, up now
All my bat mans like Bruce Wayne, cashed out
Shout out to the squad, raise a glass up
Love it how the ladies double take when they pass us, yeah
Gotta love the squad cuz we do the most
Everybody got bread so we raise a toast
Life's funny like that now we caked up
Got a lot of old flings calling tryna make up, nah
Party all night till the day shift
I remember when they said I wouldn't make it
Now I don't know what to do with all the paper
Because we made it
It feel amazing
Where you come from do you chill till the sun comes up
And do you run town, hanging out till the fun done
We just have to
Relax have a good night
And forget about the tough times
You better get your mood right
Why? Cuz we toasting to a good life
Relax have a good night
And forget about the tough times
You better get your mood right
Why? Cuz we toasting to a good life
Man we just celebrating our level elevating
And if somebody hating they're never penetrating
They say they sick but they'll never find a better patient
And even though that party sick we're on some medication
So checkered flag, checkered flag for my family
We're at the door now, we want some Grammys
He told me hold it down, word to my Daddy
They tell me "Have a good time" I tell them "Gladly"
Cuz, we like to party
Lighters in the sky we light the party
She be by my side if she like Bacardi
Shout out to my Queen this is what she started
All day
Where you come from do you chill till the sun comes up
And do you run town, hanging out till the fun done
We just have to
Relax have a good night
And forget about the tough times
You better get your mood right
Why? Cuz we toasting to a good life
Relax have a good night
And forget about the tough times
You better get your mood right
Why? Cuz we toasting to a good life
Relax have a good night
And forget about the tough times

You better get your mood right
Why? Cuz we toasting to a good life

Overall Meaning

The song "The Good Life" by T.I., Pharrell, and Common is about the struggle of living the "good life" while coming from a past of crime and violence. The lyrics detail the singer's past as a money-oriented, thug-ish individual who sold his soul for a chance to live the good life. However, he feels guilty for his past self and asks for forgiveness for his wicked ways. The chorus emphasizes the success that comes with living the good life, but also acknowledges the dangers that come with it, highlighting the fear of being caught by the police or murdered by rivals.

The song also touches on the idea of trust and loyalty. The line "God bless the dumb n****s that trust these hoes" alludes to the idea that one should not trust others in the game of hustling and making money, as it can get dangerous and unpredictable. The singer declares his loyalty to his team, calling them his homies, but still warns against fake love and thug-wannabes who are not truly committed to the game.

The overall message of the song seems to be that despite the risks and hardships, living the good life is worth it for those who come from a tough background. The singer acknowledges their past and expresses hope for the future but also emphasizes the importance of staying true to oneself and those who have been loyal.

Line by Line Meaning

I was so money orientated, initiated as a thug
I was obsessed with making money and living the life of a criminal from the very beginning

Fiendin' for wicked adventures, ambitious as I was
I craved dangerous and exciting experiences, as I was fiercely driven to succeed

Picture a nigga on the verge of livin' insane
Imagine a person about to lose their sanity in pursuit of their desires

I sold my soul for a chance to kick it and bang
I gave up my morals and values for an opportunity to party and participate in illicit activities

Now tell if I'm wrong
Do you disagree with what I'm saying?

But sayin' "Fuck the world" got you deeper in my songs
Expressing hatred for society and authority figures became a prominent theme in my music

Drinkin' 'til I earl, spendin' money 'til it's gone
I would drink excessively and spend all my money without regard for the consequences

It's the good life, maybe niggas got it goin' on
This is what it means to live the good life, perhaps others are also enjoying this lifestyle

Now maybe if I died, and came back, wouldn't have to slang crack
If I could be reborn, I wouldn't have to sell drugs to survive

Addicted to the game, so obviously we came strapped
We were addicted to the criminal lifestyle, so we always carried weapons

Please forgive me for my wicked ways, fuck a bitch
I ask for forgiveness for my sinful behavior, but I have no love or respect for women

Bad Boy niggas eat a dick a day, bumpin' this
People who oppose my crew should be insulted and continue to listen to our music

Lord have mercy it's a slaughter
The situation is violent and brutal

So wicked that my tracks is wettin' niggas like it's water
My music is so intense and dark that it's causing people to sweat

I learned my lessons as a thug in these wicked ass hood fights
I gained knowledge and experience from fighting in dangerous inner-city neighborhoods

But I'm a baller now, nigga, I live the good life
Now I am successful and live a luxurious lifestyle, regardless of my past

This is the good life, fuck my foes
Living a life of wealth and power is all that matters, regardless of who opposes me

God bless the dumb niggas that, trust the hoes
I pity and mock people who trust women unconditionally

Found a way to stack money guaranteed to rise
We have discovered a way to make a lot of money with a high potential for growth

And live the good life, 'cause thug niggas don't die
We will continue to live this lifestyle because we are strong and resilient, refusing to be defeated

No one knows what the, future holds, for you
We cannot predict what will happen in the future for anyone

Haha, listen closely
Pay attention to what I'm saying

They say reach in yo' heart and you'll find your mind
It's believed that your true thoughts and feelings can be accessed by looking within yourself

Every day in the streets, got my foresight blind
The constant danger of living in the inner city has made it hard for me to plan for the future

My after time is narrow, peepin' down the barrel of a foe
I don't think about the future much because I'm always focused on potential threats

Just a nigga or a killer I don't know so
I don't know what my fate will be - whether I will just be a person, or someone who has killed others

Who makes the call will I fall a victim like the rest?
It's impossible to know what the future holds, or whether I will meet the same fate as others

Slug in the chest, one in the dome and make sure I'm gone
I could be shot in the chest or the head, and I may never come back

Send me home all alone in these cold streets
If I die, I will leave this world and be forgotten

In desperation constantly drinkin' and I can't sleep
I drink and struggle to sleep because I am constantly anxious and stressed

Neck deep strugglin' tryin' to survive
I am doing everything I can to stay alive and make it through each day

Some wanna die I wanna stay alive, eyes on the prize
Some people might give up and want to die, but I remain focused on my goals and aspirations

Let me modify this whole region
I want to change the entire area where I live

I declare this sucker duckin' season, give me the reason
I announce that it's time to stop being cowardly and provide me with a valid explanation

Why I should change, into a softie
Give me a good reason to become weak and vulnerable

After livin' so loftily
After experiencing such a luxurious lifestyle

It cost me my soul out of control in a devil's world
I lost sight of my morals and values in a world overrun by evil and corruption

Me, my niggas, and my girl, livin' the good life!
My friends, girlfriend and I are enjoying the benefits of success and wealth

Uh ha, We live the good life, fuck my foes
We embrace our lifestyle and those who oppose us can be dismissed

I spend my days and nights not knowin' if, strays in flight
I live in constant fear of being shot or killed by stray bullets

Gon' finally catch me, it's the good life, can you hear me?
The danger of my lifestyle will eventually catch up to me, but for now, I enjoy the benefits

Clearly over the edge, soon as I wake up
I wake up every day feeling crazy and overwhelmed

Last night we off the hook, doin' way too much
Last night was crazy and we participated in too many dangerous and immoral activities

But it's the fast lane only, big dealin' big ceilin'
We are living fast-paced lives, making deals and aiming for the highest levels of success

All for the money, some kill some squeal
People will do anything for money, including murder or snitching

All for the money, most ain't even real
Many people are fake and only care about money, not true relationships or values

But we still call 'em homies, now what the fuck is that?
Even though they are fake, we still call them friends - how ridiculous is that?

Fake love, fake thugs are, all in the game
False love and fake gangsters are prevalent in this lifestyle

I watch 'em all plot and fall while we come up and gain
I observe others plotting and failing, while we continue to succeed and grow

Outlaw never surrender is the call when you hear us comin'
We are outlaws who never give up, and people should be afraid when they hear us approaching

Bitch nigga get to runnin' 'fore my click get to gunnin'
Weak men should start running before my group starts shooting

Still in the midst of all the stress and pain
Even though we face constant hardship, we continue to push forward

We still tryin' to get a hold of the game
We are constantly trying to gain more power and success

And live the good life, 'cause thug niggas don't die, uhh
We are determined to keep living this lifestyle, because we are strong and refuse to be defeated

God bless the dumb bitches that, trust these hoes
I pity and mock women who trust men unconditionally

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