Good Life
The Nest Collective Lyrics


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I really wanna see my face on TV
Paparazzi on my ass
When I'm walking on the street
I wanna have a Mercy, a Beamer and a Benz
Walk into a dealership and drive out with my friends
Spending money with the girls
On bottles of champagne
Driving in the hood
Where everybody can see me
Really, all up in their face
Make them wish that they could be me
Living in the fast lane

Billboards all up and down the super-highway
Magazines, I'm mean-mugging
On the cover page
Everywhere I go, people stare
All these niggaz tryna touch me
Tryna sneak a selfie
I can just stand there
I don't have to do nothing
Got these big brands calling
Coz they want all of this
Tell them big boys
Bitch I only speak money
Wanna piece of this
Gotta pay the price
Gotta pay the price

I want that money
That good life
Drinks by the poolside
My mansion
I'll pay the damage
No question
God knows I'm ready
That good life

People don't know what the game's like
People don't know that the game is tight
I work hard, making my sound right
I work smart, shaking the right hands
For real though, I'll never stop chasing the lights
Spotlight
I'll give you my soul
For the attention
Trust me
My heart on my sleeve
Nothing to lose
Every night I'm praying for
Another chance to be greater
Another day to be better
Gotta deal with them haters
With them white kids
Screaming my name into the sky
It's incredible
Nothing can stop me
I'm feeling high
Untouchable
Feeling a vibe
Inside I know
I'm never gonna die
Never gonna die

I want that money
That good life
Drinks by the poolside
My mansion
I'll pay the damage
No question
God knows I'm ready
That good life

Was it really worth it
To get all of these friends?
Was it really worth it
For the drugs and the fans?
Was it really worth it
To be seen as this big deal?
Michael Jackson level of the power
It was so real
Was it really worth it
Did I get everything?
See I lost my friends
And everyone who was real
Demons in my bedroom
I can't sleep without a joint
My phone is blowing up
I had to get a new posse

I made a deal with the devil
I remember it so well
Took only a moment
It was over like Amen
It's nothing like he promised
But it's gonna be OK
Inueni hizo glassi
Here's a toast to the good life

I want that money
That good life
Drinks by the poolside
My mansion
I'll pay the damage
No question
God knows I'm ready
That good life

I want that money
That good life
Drinks by the poolside
My mansion
I'll pay the damage
No question
God knows I'm ready
That good life

That good life already
That good life, I'm ready
That good life already
(I want that, I want that life)
That good life, I'm ready




That good life already
I want that, I want that life

Overall Meaning

The Nest Collective's song "Good Life" is a commentary on the excess and materialism often associated with fame and wealth. The song starts off with the singer expressing a desire to see their face on TV and have paparazzi follow them around. They want expensive cars like a Mercy, a Beamer and a Benz, and to spend money on bottles of champagne with their friends. The chorus is a repetition of their desire for a life of luxury: "I want that money, that good life, drinks by the poolside, my mansion."


As the song progresses, the singer begins to reflect on the true cost of this lifestyle. They ask if it's really worth it to have all these friends, the drugs, and fans, and whether they've lost people who were once real to them. The chorus repeats, but now with added lyrics about paying the damage and asking God if they're ready for this kind of life. The bridge talks about making a deal with the devil and how it's not as great as it was promised to be, but the singer ends the song with a toast to the good life.


The lyrics of "Good Life" criticize the pitfalls of seeking material success and fame without taking into account the price that comes with it, such as losing genuine connections and making deals that can harm one's soul. The song's structure accurately depicts the singer's shift from wanting to celebrating the good life, then questioning it, and ending on a reflective note.


Line by Line Meaning

I really wanna see my face on TV
I desire fame and attention.


Paparazzi on my ass
I aspire to be chased by paparazzi and get media coverage.


When I'm walking on the street
I want to be noticed and recognized when I'm outside.


I wanna have a Mercy, a Beamer and a Benz
I dream of owning luxuries like high-end cars.


Walk into a dealership and drive out with my friends
I wish to flaunt my wealth and take my friends on rides in my new car.


Spending money with the girls
I want to party with my female friends and spend money on expensive drinks.


On bottles of champagne
I want to consume exclusive wine and champagne.


Driving in the hood
I want to show off my wealth and luxury even in underprivileged neighborhoods.


Where everybody can see me
I want to be in the public eye and grab people's attention.


Really, all up in their face
I want to be completely visible and prominent, possibly even intimidating.


Make them wish that they could be me
I want to evoke envy and admiration from people who see me.


Living in the fast lane
I aspire to lead an exciting, glamorous life with no restraint.


Billboards all up and down the super-highway
I want to be visible to traffic on busy highways through my advertisement.


Magazines, I'm mean-mugging
I want my photos to appear in magazines with a tough, unapproachable expression.


On the cover page
I want to be featured prominently on magazine covers.


Everywhere I go, people stare
I want to draw attention wherever I go.


All these niggaz tryna touch me
I attract fans who are eager to touch me and take selfies with me.


Tryna sneak a selfie
People make an attempt to take a picture of me without coming across as obtrusive.


I can just stand there
I don't have to do anything to draw attention to myself; people will be drawn to me despite my inactivity.


I don't have to do nothing
I don't have to exert any extra efforts to maintain my stardom.


Got these big brands calling
I am in high demand among major commercial brands to endorse their products.


Coz they want all of this
Brands approach me for collaboration because they want to capitalize on my celebrity status.


Tell them big boys
I communicate with top-level executives of major brands and companies.


Bitch I only speak money
I am unapologetically focused on financial gain and will only engage in business activities that are profitable.


Wanna piece of this
People crave a similar lifestyle to mine and wish to keep up with my luxurious way of living.


Gotta pay the price
I caution others that to lead such a life, one must go through a lot of hard work and perserverance.


I work hard, making my sound right
I stay dedicated to my craft in order to be successful.


I work smart, shaking the right hands
I use my connections in the right ways to ensure my success.


For real though, I'll never stop chasing the lights
I am truly dedicated to chasing my dreams of superstardom.


Spotlight
I want to have the attention of the world focused on me.


I'll give you my soul
I'm willing to do whatever it takes to stay on my path to fame and glory.


For the attention
I will work hard for attention and the gratification that comes with it.


Trust me
Despite any hardships, I'm confident that I'm on the right path for success.


My heart on my sleeve
I am very vocal about my emotions, and everyone around me gets to know what I feel and want.


Nothing to lose
I am unafraid to take risks, as I have nothing to lose in pursuit of my goals.


Every night I'm praying for
I look for divine intervention to ensure my continued success, despite the odds.


Another chance to be greater
I remain hungry and driven to constantly improve my life and my craft.


Another day to be better
Each day, I continue to work towards advancing myself and becoming more successful.


Gotta deal with them haters
As I rise higher, I must also face criticism from those who don't support my success.


With them white kids
White people are part of my fanbase and support me.


Screaming my name into the sky
My fans are vocally supportive of me and willing to do anything for me.


Nothing can stop me
I am unstoppable in my determination to succeed.


I'm feeling high
I am elated by my success and feel the rush of being at the top.


Untouchable
I am invincible in my current state of success.


Feeling a vibe
I am sensing a positive energy surrounding me and reinforcing my self-confidence in success.


Inside I know
Deep down, I believe that I am meant for success.


I'm never gonna die
Even after I die, my success and legacy will continue to live on.


Was it really worth it
I am reflecting on whether the price of success was too high.


To get all of these friends?
I am questioning whether the people in my life are true friends or just using me for my success.


For the drugs and the fans?
I am wondering whether the pressure and the need for drugs to keep up with my fame is worth the continued support from my fans.


To be seen as this big deal?
I am questioning if being a famous person is truly fulfilling or if it is just an illusion.


Michael Jackson level of the power
I am comparing my level of success and fame to that of Michael Jackson.


It was so real
My success was not a dream and I have really achieved what I wanted.


Did I get everything?
I am not sure if I have everything I wanted, both professionally and personally.


See I lost my friends
I lost touch with my true friends and have more associates who cling to me only for my success.


And everyone who was real
The true friends who supported me are not around anymore.


Demons in my bedroom
I have problems that I cannot get rid of.


I can't sleep without a joint
I am dependent on drugs to help me sleep and relax.


My phone is blowing up
People are constantly reaching out to me, adding to my stress level.


I had to get a new posse
I had to change my circle of influence in order to cope with the demands of fame without being overwhelmed.


I made a deal with the devil
I had to make significant compromises to achieve my current level of success.


I remember it so well
I clearly recall the price I paid to attain my current status.


Took only a moment
The deal I made seemed quick and easy at the time, but had grave consequences.


It was over like Amen
The price I paid was final, and there was no going back.


It's nothing like he promised
The reality of my success was quite different from the promised outcome.


But it's gonna be OK
Despite the challenges, I remain confident that I can succeed and that everything will be fine in the end.


Inueni hizo glassi
Let's raise our glasses.


Here's a toast to the good life
I propose a toast to the highlights of a luxurious and successful life.


That good life already
Success has already blessed me with a luxurious lifestyle.


That good life, I'm ready
I am fully prepared for a life of luxury and success.


That good life
The life of luxury and wealth I seek and am enjoying.


I want that money
I want to become rich.


Drinks by the poolside
I want to enjoy luxurious drinks near the pool.


My mansion
I wish to live in a luxurious mansion.


I'll pay the damage
I am willing to take on any financial responsibility that comes with living a luxurious life.


No question
Without any doubts, I am ready for this life of luxury.


God knows I'm ready
I am completely prepared for the life of luxury.


That good life
The luxurious life of luxury and success.


That good life already
The luxurious life of success and wealth is already mine.


That good life, I'm ready
I am fully prepared for the luxurious life of success and wealth.


I want that, I want that life
I am determined to attain a life full of success and luxury.




Writer(s): The Nest Collective

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@outtheboothpodcastkenya1802

I'm just watching this and Y'all just keep proving there's boundaries that can be pushed. Video on point lyrics are hard-hitting. The Nest Collective is definitely on their own lane.

#OTBpodKe

@lamusicjunkie

Ushasema!

@akrammathu336

This is one of the best music videos I've seen from home.
I wonder how it hasn't gone viral.

@lamusicjunkie

You just hit the nail on the head with this one. Jesus!

@Mainestify

WOW!!!! This is just amazing!!!!

@ziletales

Beautiful, simply beautiful!

@lukeotieno6651

amazing song with a sobering message

@carolkaburu7892

I love it!!

@felixkim_ke

amazing piece

@WiniNduta

Amentttt madea voice
This video is right on time with the exposés coming out with these peeps of the cloth

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