Between 2007 and 2011, Tinashe was a member of the girl group the Stunners. Following their disbandment, she released the positively-reviewed self-recorded mixtapes In Case We Die (2012) and Reverie (2012). Following their success, Tinashe signed with RCA Records and released her third mixtape, Black Water (2013). Her debut single, "2 On" (featuring Schoolboy Q; produced by Mustard), reached number one on the Rhythmic airplay chart, and peaked at number 24 on the Billboard Hot 100.[4] Her debut studio album, Aquarius (2014), was noted by music critics as one of the most "solid" debuts by a new female artist in years. The album garnered her nominations for Soul Train and BET Awards.[5] Her collaboration with Snakehips and Chance the Rapper, "All My Friends", won the Ivor Novello Award for Best Contemporary Song in 2016.[6] The same year, Tinashe appeared on Britney Spears' single "Slumber Party", which topped Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart. Tinashe's second studio album, Nightride (2016), reached number eight on the Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums chart in the US. Joyride (2018), her third studio album, peaked at number 58 on the Billboard 200 chart and reached number six on the UK R&B Albums chart. After departing RCA, Tinashe independently released the albums Songs for You (2019), 333 (2021) and BB/Ang3l (2023).
Ain't Good for Ya
Tinashe Lyrics
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Mm, so good
Got you so good
Like I said I would
But it ain't good for ya
Pass on, 'b-bout to go dumb
Get-get you dosed up
Meet up, señoritas and mamacitas
She said I ain't good for ya
I'm trouble, shots is doubled
Fuck your cuddles, but we ain't good for ya
Ah yeah
I'm not your one girl
Why don't you come runnin' back
Higher, higher
They don't ever say no to me, yeah
They don't ever say no to me, yeah
It ain't good for ya
The lyrics of Tinashe and G-Eazy's "Ain't Good For Ya" describe a problematic relationship that both parties are aware of their harm to each other. The song opens with Tinashe singing "Mm, so good, got you so good like I said I would," suggesting that she's confident in her ability to charm the other person. However, she quickly adds "But it ain't good for ya," indicating that she's aware that this liaison could be detrimental to their well-being. G-Eazy then chimes in, asserting that he's "trouble" and that they "ain't good for ya." The two go on to trade verses about their dangerous attraction and how they continue to indulge despite the consequences.
The chorus of "Ain't Good For Ya" is perhaps the most illuminating of the track, with Tinashe singing "I'm not your one girl, why don't you come running back higher, higher." Here she suggests that her lover is prone to addictive behavior and that he's drawn to her despite the harm it causes. The bridge then shifts to G-Eazy's perspective, where he admits that his "shots are doubled," implying that he's amplifying the toxicity of the relationship. Overall, the song paints a picture of a lustful, destructive bond that both parties know is dangerous but can't resist.
Line by Line Meaning
Mm, yeah, hmm
Starting off vague, just an acknowledgement of what's about to come.
Mm, so good
Acknowledging that the feeling of what's going on in the moment physically feels good.
Got you so good
Acknowledging that the other person is under their spell and they have them right where they want them, as they promised they would.
Like I said I would
Reiterating that the actions being taken are in line with the original promise the artist made.
But it ain't good for ya
Despite how good it feels and how on point their promises have been, the artist is aware that the actions being taken are not ultimately beneficial for the other person.
Pass on, 'b-bout to go dumb
As if the singer is moving on and not reflecting on the previous line, the focus is now on continuing the current actions with enthusiasm.
Get-get you dosed up
Stating that the singer is going to ensure the other person is even more under their spell by being more involved.
But it ain't good for ya
Reiterating the sentiment that the actions being taken are not beneficial for the other person, but still pushing forward with them.
Meet up, señoritas and mamacitas
The artist is changing settings and looking for more people to entice and get under their spell.
She said I ain't good for ya
Acknowledging that someone else has told the other person that the artist is not a good influence on them.
I'm trouble, shots is doubled
The singer realizes that they are a problematic influence on the other person, and that alcohol seems to amplify this issue.
Fuck your cuddles, but we ain't good for ya
Even though there may be emotional affection between the two, the ultimate conclusion is that the relationship is ultimately negative and not beneficial.
Ah yeah
A way to transition the focus back to how it feels in the moment, as if trying to brush off any of the negativity or awareness mentioned prior.
I'm not your one girl
Acknowledging that the relationship is not exclusive or committed.
Why don't you come runnin' back
The singer believes that the other person is under their spell and may leave, but will end up coming back to them eventually.
Higher, higher
Thoroughly enjoying the high and exhilaration of the moment.
They don't ever say no to me, yeah
The artist has a track record of getting what they want from others, perhaps indicating manipulation or charisma.
They don't ever say no to me, yeah
Reiterating the fact that the singer is used to getting what they want.
It ain't good for ya
Closing out the song with the ultimate conclusion that the actions being taken are not beneficial for the other person, despite how good they may feel in the moment.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Bobby Brackins, Mario Dragoi, Sidnie Tipton, Tinashe Kachingwe
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Caesar Lucio
This should've been a full song!!
cj
😭😭😭yeah
Kelvin Daniels
HOW DARE SHE MAKE THIS AN INTERLUDE AND NOT A FULL SONG?
It's what You make it
Lol, we will say that forever because our girl DOES NO WRONG! she's so good in theatre it's SICKENING💫💞🌟🌠⚡🌌
Rui Martins
IM SO MAD
Gold Zephyrus
other interludes of the world are shaking
Dylan Nowak
Best prod of this album and it's.........an interlude lol / It must be a complete song !
Tania Ray
Her intros and interluders are something beautiful
Froot Fontaine
This should be a full track
TinaKii LuEll
Dylan Romanov ikr