Now a graduate of Clark Atlanta University, Willie the Kid has undergone the second phase of the artistβs evolution: understanding the music industry. He sees this as the time to set the music industry on its ear. βHip-Hop is a beverage of choice for a thirsty people,β says the young street prophet. The status quo, as he sees it, offers to quench that thirst with no more than tap water. Willie the Kid heralds a return to quality, something which he believes begins with allowing artists to express their own voices. With the support of his Atlanta-based Aphilliates Crew, Willie the Kid currently bypasses several of the βoutside forcesβ that try to stifle the creativity of artists by releasing his music independently, something which he has done since his college days with fellow Aphilliates member DJ Don Cannon.
Goodness Gracious
Willie the Kid Lyrics
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But rather, because you question everything you think you might know
I don't know, I'm sitting on doc of debate
Sometimes I can't tell if the sun rising or sun setting
48 hours in my day sipping more yay
Feeling like I'm oldest redding
Baking like an oldest punk of my I bet you betting
Tryina find my way, puff cigar smoke
Head roll I'm rolling, yeah bitch I'm balling
And now I pop pills more than certain that she will
40 cowards extended clip, my click a bunch of vultures
Sipping clicko, fendi logos on the hostess
Haunted by the ghost of a rich man
I can withstand anything, stand alone in the stand off
Pinky ring shopping drunk as hell up in bergdorf
North tower, horizontal shower heads in the shower
Medusa heads suma suses, too many cowards with opinions
Niggas tryina score points, I pop close, they pety
Ready as I ever been, bing cherry wear benz, the black bim crosby
Free enterprise, but the loyalty is costly
Trust me nigga, matter fact don't trust me
These dollar bills must see, smoke everywhere
... by the cases, can't trust niggas, bitches pretty faces
Goodness, goodness gracious
Goodness, goodness gracious
Smoke everywhere
... by the cases, can't trust niggas, bitches pretty faces
Goodness, goodness gracious
Goodness, goodness gracious
Smoke everywhere
You know I'm near, every real low pieces
Miss the show off for no reason
Style on the hunned a nigga, so seasoned
2 bad bitches on me and they cohesive
Blue tint from the first to the 15th
Made it back with the show and the feature
Smoking like lenox in the crib watching fifa
Jesus, goodness gracious, so much reefer
Tell niggas quit the 2 hopping, pety deal
That advance, I spent school shopping,
Hoes popping, who drop jewels and make moves like young browny
Multiple plots, nigga got flow like the sony
Rapping the drugs, either way, I catch the hami
Killing shit limitless, diss a bitch, kush god nigga know you strengths
Bump my shit when you roll up then say my name
Right I'm from that 9 11 ganging, ain't shit changed
But them numbers on the thanks, riiiight!
Desert
Smoke everywhere
... by the cases, can't trust niggas, bitches pretty faces
Goodness, goodness gracious
Goodness, goodness gracious
Smoke everywhere
... by the cases, can't trust niggas, bitches pretty faces
Goodness, goodness gracious
Goodness, goodness gracious
Smoke everywhere
The opening lines of Willie the Kid's song Goodness Gracious address an important cognitive attribute - intelligence through questioning. The artist posits that true intelligence is not about assuming you know everything, but rather questioning everything you think you might know. The song later transitions into a display of bravado, with the artist boasting about his lifestyle of excess and indulgence. The lyrics rhyme seamlessly throughout the song, with the artist's flow staying consistent and on beat. The overall sound of the track is mellow and atmospheric, with a constant background hum of smoke that fits well with the indulgent theme of the song.
Though the lyrics themselves run on the shorter side, the pace of the delivery creates a sense of momentum that drives the song forward. The beat is relatively simple, with subdued drums and a looping sample that anchors the track's sound. The artist's vocal performance is what really stands out in this song, with his confident delivery and complex rhyme schemes elevating the lyrics beyond their simple construction. Overall, Goodness Gracious is a song that is sure to appeal to fans of smooth, polished hip-hop, with its mix of intelligent lyricism and indulgent boasting.
Line by Line Meaning
Intelligence, not because, not because you think you know everything without questioning
Intelligence comes from questioning everything you think you know, not assuming you know everything.
But rather, because you question everything you think you might know
The key to intelligence is questioning even the things you think you know.
I don't know, I'm sitting on doc of debate
I don't have all the answers, I'm still figuring things out.
Sometimes I can't tell if the sun rising or sun setting
I'm so busy, sometimes I lose track of time and can't tell if it's day or night.
48 hours in my day sipping more yay
I'm hustling non-stop, 48 hours feels like the normal length of a day, and I'm drinking to keep going.
Feeling like I'm oldest redding
I feel like I've been hustling for so long, I'm getting worn down.
Baking like an oldest punk of my I bet you betting
I'm cooking up my product and betting that it's the best even though I've been hustling for a long time.
I'm just sitting on the dark of the bay, baby blue mercedes
I'm sitting on the dock of the bay, in my baby blue Mercedes, contemplating life and my hustle.
Tryina find my way, puff cigar smoke
I'm trying to find my way in life, puffing on a cigar and thinking.
Head roll I'm rolling, yeah bitch I'm balling
I'm rolling and riding high, feeling unstoppable and like I'm on top of the world.
And now I pop pills more than certain that she will
I'm taking pills to keep going, almost certain that the woman I'm with will leave me eventually.
48 cowards extended clip, my click a bunch of vultures
We're always ready and armed with 48 rounds, and my group is full of vultures waiting for our next opportunity.
Sipping clicko, fendi logos on the hostess
We're sipping on Cristal, and even the hostess is wearing Fendi logos.
Haunted by the ghost of a rich man
I'm haunted by aspirations of being rich like other successful people before me.
I can withstand anything, stand alone in the stand off
I can handle anything and am always ready for a fight, even if I'm the only one standing against the others.
Pinky ring shopping drunk as hell up in bergdorf
I'm buying expensive jewelry while drunk in the luxury department store Bergdorf Goodman.
North tower, horizontal shower heads in the shower
I'm living luxuriously with a horizontal shower head in my shower in the North Tower of a high-rise building.
Medusa heads suma suses, too many cowards with opinions
There are too many people with weak opinions and not enough strong leaders.
Niggas tryina score points, I pop close, they pety
Other people are trying to gain status, but I stay true to myself and dismiss their petty attempts.
Ready as I ever been, bing cherry wear benz, the black bim crosby
I'm always ready for anything, wearing Bing cherry clothing and driving a black Benz like the hockey player Bobby Crosby.
Free enterprise, but the loyalty is costly
I can operate in a free market but maintaining loyalty to my friends and associates comes at a high cost.
Trust me nigga, matter fact don't trust me
I want people to trust me, but I know that it's hard to trust anyone in my line of work.
These dollar bills must see, smoke everywhere
The dollar bills are always in sight, and there's smoke from the hustle all around me.
... by the cases, can't trust niggas, bitches pretty faces
People are always trying to sell me drugs, and I can't trust anyone, especially women who use their beauty to manipulate me.
You know I'm near, every real low pieces
I'm always around, constantly grinding to make ends meet.
Miss the show off for no reason
I don't flaunt my success for no reason, I earned it through hard work.
Style on the hunned a nigga, so seasoned
I have a great sense of style and experience from years of hustling.
2 bad bitches on me and they cohesive
I have two beautiful, loyal women by my side who are always in sync with me.
Blue tint from the first to the 15th
I have a blue tint in my blood from running my hustle non-stop from the beginning of the month to the end.
Made it back with the show and the feature
I made money from my show and collaboration with a famous artist.
Smoking like lenox in the crib watching fifa
I'm smoking high-quality weed, like Lenox brand, while in my home watching a soccer match on TV.
Jesus, goodness gracious, so much reefer
I have a lot of weed, so much that I'm surprised, saying 'Jesus' and 'goodness gracious'.
Tell niggas quit the 2 hopping, pety deal
I advise people to quit their petty deals and stop jumping from one scheme to another.
That advance, I spent school shopping
I spent the advance money from my hustle on shopping for school supplies.
Hoes popping, who drop jewels and make moves like young browny
Women are trying to get my attention, but I only respect those who give me valuable advice and make moves like the rapper Young Brown.
Multiple plots, nigga got flow like the sony
I have multiple ideas and plans for my hustle, and my rapping style is smooth and flowing like a Sony product.
Rapping the drugs, either way, I catch the hami
I rap about my drug hustle, and either way, I'm making money from it.
Killing shit limitless, diss a bitch, kush god nigga know you strengths
I'm killing the drug game with no limits, able to diss anyone who crosses me, and with the nickname 'Kush God' everyone knows my strengths.
Bump my shit when you roll up then say my name
Listen to my music when you smoke weed, and make sure to mention my name.
Right I'm from that 9 11 ganging, ain't shit changed
I'm from the world of hustling and gang activity, and nothing has changed for me.
But them numbers on the thanks, riiiight!
While I may not have much else, I have money, and that's something to be grateful for.
Desert
End of the song.
Contributed by Michael H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Donovan Smalls
his wordplay is just straight π₯ one of the best on my playlist.
**JAA**
Dudes a fucking problem #respect #ThaCrownPrince
KevAndWill
Willie got the best wordplay in rap.
blacktee31
When this nigga rap I feel like he kno the meanin of life.
YJ The Author
lol... really shit tho and he aint even indat mos def commom lane.
SayWhat336
Always refreshing to hear willie
Gee Hue
They should collaborate more
haneef shaheed
Peace. Shouts to the mother of each son who disliked this, and have to look him in the eye every day and try her hardest to convince herself that she loves him.
Dom Nel
haneef shaheed facts
Rayne Lee
Matter of fact, don't trust me...
Realest line I've ever heard of.