Good People Check
Themselves Lyrics


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This one turns to shame and fame and what not

You sound hollow, this upsets me
You didn't always...
(always)
You can tell a lot about a man (anyways)
From the sound of his music (yours is hollow)
Yours is hollow sounding (sounding)
Frankly, you've become suckers. (suckers)

(you sound hollow), this upsets me
(you didn't always...)
You can tell a lot about a man (anyways)
From the sound of his music (yours is hollow)
Yours is hollow sounding (sounding)
Frankly, you've become suckers. (suckers)

This is a dis song
Dis song absolute

Because you can't respect me
Because I can't respect you

This is a quitters anthem
This is why you should quit

Because you've cheated, and ate where you shit

All my good people you know who you are
And all you lazy lawyers and hookers
Oughta know damn well how something awful scars

So...
I rap with a passion and stock rap in a record store
You make me embarrassed for both, you fell on your sword

Sh sh, sh sh sh sh
Ah aha ah ooh, look out now

[Shove the gun up your ass
Shove that gun up your ass
Shove your gun up your ass
You're as good as dead] x 4

Woe's me, my rotting tape collection
Be still my beating heart
Now I buy one new rap CD six months apart

From underground to mainstream
Pioneers to fireplace rap

This is the voice of our age
Not the skin off your back

Come see me I serve you
Give you free music and step
It was nothing, I did it just to save our rep

Once again they took it to the...?

The invisible unknown enemy
Cowards hiding behind imaginary lines
(Please recite the word by exaggerating the.)

The invisible unknown enemy
Jail time behind imaginary bars
Not really art not really life
They would be toys for adults)

[Walk into the fact
You're blind from the fire
I turn a blind eye
The lawyer and the hooker] x 4

Misogyny
Adultery
Homophobia
Thing tug
How far into the fire can you pour out blood

Misogyny
Adultery
Homophobia
Thing tug
How far into the fire can you pour out blood

Keep on smoking cigarettes on fire station steps





Sound the good the bad and the ugly whistle

Overall Meaning

The song "Good People Check In" by Themselves is a dis song, a song meant to disrespect someone. The lyrics turn to shame and fame, and are directed at someone who has become a "sucker," someone who has lost their originality and become phony. The singer is upset and disappointed that this person's music is hollow-sounding and lacking in passion. The lyrics convey the message that music is a reflection of the artist and their character. Thus, this person's music reveals a lack of authenticity and integrity. The song asserts that it is a quitters anthem and encourages this person to quit because they have cheated and lost their way. The singer contrasts this with the idea of good people, a group of people who are genuine and passionate about their music.


The lyric "keep on smoking cigarettes on fire station steps" is a metaphor for continuing to do something that is harmful and dangerous, even when it is not necessary. The line "all you lazy lawyers and hookers oughta know damn well how something awful scars" is a reference to the idea that people who engage in immoral or unethical behavior are likely to suffer the consequences of their actions. The song critiques the music industry, arguing that it has become commercialized and phony. It also critiques societal issues such as misogyny, adultery, and homophobia.


This song is a commentary on the music industry and the culture of fame. It critiques those who have lost their way and become phony, while promoting the idea of authenticity and passion. The lyrics are powerful and thought-provoking, highlighting important cultural issues that are still relevant today.


Line by Line Meaning

This one turns to shame and fame and what not
We are going to talk about things that bring shame and things that make people famous.


You sound hollow, this upsets me
Your music lacks depth, and it bothers me.


You didn't always...
There was a time when your music had more substance.


You can tell a lot about a man (anyways)
A person's character can be discerned by what they produce.


From the sound of his music (yours is hollow)
The quality of what you create is lacking.


Yours is hollow sounding (sounding)
Your music lacks depth and substance.


Frankly, you've become suckers. (suckers)
You've become exploitative and shallow.


This is a dis song
This is a song that disrespects someone.


Dis song absolute
This is a song that completely disrespects someone.


Because you can't respect me
You don't show me any respect.


Because I can't respect you
I don't have any respect for you.


This is a quitters anthem
This song is about giving up and quitting.


This is why you should quit
The reasons why you should give up are in this song.


Because you've cheated, and ate where you shit
You've acted unethically and engaged in practices that conflict with your interests.


All my good people you know who you are
This song is for everyone who is a decent person, and they know who they are.


And all you lazy lawyers and hookers
This song is not for unscrupulous lawyers and sex workers, you know who you are.


Oughta know damn well how something awful scars
You should understand how pain and trauma can leave indelible marks.


So...
Therefore...


I rap with a passion and stock rap in a record store
I create rap with zeal and sell it in record stores.


You make me embarrassed for both, you fell on your sword
Your behavior embarrasses me and shows that you self-destruct.


Sh sh, sh sh sh sh
Quiet down.


Ah aha ah ooh, look out now
Watch out, here I come.


[Shove the gun up your ass
Put the gun up your rectum to show how futile it is.


Shove that gun up your ass
Push that firearm up your rectum.


Shove your gun up your ass
Stick your gun up your rectum.


You're as good as dead] x 4
You're as good as finished; there's no hope for you.


Woe's me, my rotting tape collection
I'm sad about my old cassette tapes that are going bad.


Be still my beating heart
My heart is racing with excitement and apprehension.


Now I buy one new rap CD six months apart
I only purchase one new rap album every six months now.


From underground to mainstream
Rap music has gone from the fringes to the mainstream.


Pioneers to fireplace rap
The original innovators are now making bland, commercial rap music.


This is the voice of our age
This song is a reflection of what people are feeling and thinking today.


Not the skin off your back
This song shouldn't offend you too much.


Come see me I serve you
Please come to me, and I'll provide you with something of value.


Give you free music and step
I'll give you music for free and then leave.


It was nothing, I did it just to save our rep
It wasn't a big deal; I only did it to help our reputation.


Once again they took it to the...?
They've taken the argument to the next level, and I don't know how to respond.


The invisible unknown enemy
The enemy isn't visible or known yet.


Cowards hiding behind imaginary lines
People who engage in unethical behavior are doing so behind imaginary boundaries.


(Please recite the word by exaggerating the.)
(Say the following word with emphasis.)


Jail time behind imaginary bars
People who engage in unethical behavior are subject to punishment even though their crimes weren't visible.


Not really art not really life
What they are creating lacks artistic merit and relevance to life.


They would be toys for adults)
Their products would only appeal to immature people who don't have good taste.


[Walk into the fact
Face the reality.


You're blind from the fire
You can't see the truth because of your biases.


I turn a blind eye
I ignore things that should be addressed.


The lawyer and the hooker] x 4
Unscrupulous people, including lawyers and sex workers.


Misogyny
Hatred or contempt for women.


Adultery
Having sexual relations with someone who isn't your spouse.


Homophobia
Fear or dislike of people who are homosexual.


Thing tug
A nonsensical phrase, possibly meant to be humorous.


How far into the fire can you pour out blood
How long will you keep hurting yourself by engaging in unethical behavior?


Keep on smoking cigarettes on fire station steps
You're engaging in behavior that is reckless and disrespectful.


Sound the good the bad and the ugly whistle
Let's stop and assess who is good, who is bad, and who is unattractive.




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Comments from YouTube:

@sycomikopinky

You can tell a lot about a man by the sound of his music 🎵🎶 classic. Going back over old songs I can understand clearly that hip hop been dead. I'm glad I grew up with the stuff I did.

@danieklerr

I just spent an hour searching for this track, because I was explaining to a newb at the skatepark that he needs to hear "that hip hop group that did 13 and God with the Notwist". This song is an amazing blast from the past, and was very difficult to find. Thanks for uploading.

@222killawhale2

THANK YOU for posting this!!! If it wasn’t for YouTube, I would’ve lost this the last time my cassette tapes melted in my car in the sun

@vshazam

Wow, haven't listened to this in years, completely forgot about it

@Mike-ph7vq

Exactly what I have just said.

@eddiethepizzahero

Used to listened this and paging Dr. Moon or gun in high school, it was a big part in my music listening I'm thinking.

@marceltopawian

one of my favorite tracks ever

@meenal9073

THIS IS STILL AMAZING

@djupsman

Still solid as the rock I walked when first heard

@posajnejkwahb

This is not just one of the best diss records ever, but records period

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