The same album also features a song dedicated to his former partner Mad Lou, who is currently incarcerated.
Go Getta_
Young Jeezy Lyrics
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This is the life of a, the life of a go getta (eh!)
Go getta (eh!), go getta (yeah!)
And in the club, you see a bad bitch; point her out (oh!)
Yeah, you damn right I'm a (eh!)
You damn right I'm a go getta (eh!)
Go getta (eh!), go getta (yeah!)
Thing on my side, you can call that Jada
The boys talkin' down; yeah, we call 'em hatas
I'm ballin' right now, so we'll get back to that later
Be the first to admit I'm such an alcoholic
Only blow that good shit, yeah, that whatchamacallit
Catch me posted on the block in something exotic
'07, yeah, same color Hypnotic
I'm on the outside lookin', and I want in
My homie did the same thing, and he got ten
Just took a loss; still tryin' two win
And you tryin' to get back, so what you tryin' to spend?
You know we trap all day, play all night
This is the life of a, the life of a go getta (eh!)
Go getta (eh!), go getta (yeah!)
And in the club, you see a bad bitch; point her out (oh!)
Yeah, you damn right I'm a (eh!)
You damn right I'm a go getta (eh!)
Go getta (eh!), go getta (yeah!)
We live life on the edge like there's no tomorrow (yeah)
They grind hard like there's no today
They do the same shit like it's yesterday
The game never stop so who's next to play?
Against all odds you can place your bets
Yeah, I'm just gettin' started, so I ain't done yet (naw)
Risk it all, you can lose your life
What else can I say? That's a hell of a price (damn)
I don't under 'cause I over-stand
No time for mistakes, so I over-plan
I'm in the club like what?
Four-five wit' me, and I'm a stay thuggin' till the feds come get me
You know we trap all day, play all night
This is the life of a, the life of a go getta (eh!)
Go getta (eh!), go getta (yeah!)
And in the club, you see a bad bitch; point her out (oh!)
Yeah, you damn right I'm a (eh!)
You damn right I'm a go getta (eh!)
Go getta (eh!), go getta (yeah!)
Hey, hey, this is how we play
When we roll up to the club high, sittin' on twenty treys
Hop out like we fabulous
Top models grabbin' us
They love them go gettas, only in America
Put D on chicks like Wallace
Turn 'em, throw 'em down
Thinkin' they can have all this
Can't deny it when you see the wheels spinnin'
Boy Kells out the coupe in Miami white linen
Chips big spendin', walk out the club with a shit load a women
Soon as I see one I like, I'm a go getta
I'm a get it 'cause I'm a go getta
You know we trap all day, play all night
This is the life of a, the life of a go getta (eh!)
Go getta (eh!), go getta (yeah!)
And in the club, you see a bad bitch; point her out (oh!)
Yeah, you damn right I'm a (eh!)
You damn right I'm a go getta (eh!)
Go getta (eh!), go getta (yeah!)
The lyrics to Young Jeezy's "Go Getta" present a vivid description of a go-getter's lifestyle. The first stanza emphasizes the hard work and play ritual of a go-getter, trapping and playing all day and night. The second stanza pictures Jeezy's street glory, which makes him the man they call Will Smith, with a big piece on his hip he calls Jada, fended off by haters, living large and throwing parties with high-end liquors. The chorus which follows walks the listener through the mindset of the rapper: he knows he's a go-getter that you'd damn well point out once you lay eyes on him, and he wouldn't hesitate to own that. Then, the third stanza details the kind of life a go-getter lives, typically living life on the edge with no concern for tomorrow or today, grinding day and night without a break, doing what everybody else does on a daily basis. Jeezy believes that in such a game, one must be prepared to go all the way or end up paying a huge price that outweighs the rewards significantly. He states that he overstands matters and never makes mistakes, and he's always planning ahead. The last stanza talks about how the go-getters make an entrance, rolling in with high-end cars, and grabbing top models like it's a daily routine.
Line by Line Meaning
You know we trap all day, play all night
We work hard during the day and party hard at night
This is the life of a, the life of a go getta (eh!)
This is the lifestyle of someone who is always striving to achieve more
Go getta (eh!), go getta (yeah!)
The mantra of someone who is constantly pursuing their goals
And in the club, you see a bad bitch; point her out (oh!)
When we're at the club and see an attractive woman, we make sure to take notice
Yeah, you damn right I'm a (eh!)
I have confidence in myself as a go-getter
You damn right I'm a go getta (eh!)
I am committed to achieving my goals
We live life on the edge like there's no tomorrow (yeah)
We live life to the fullest, taking risks and not worrying about the future
They grind hard like there's no today
Others work hard to achieve their goals
They do the same shit like it's yesterday
Others are stuck in a routine, not making progress towards their goals
The game never stop so who's next to play?
Life is a game that never stops, so who will be the next person to try and succeed?
Against all odds you can place your bets
Even when the odds are against us, we remain optimistic and take risks
Yeah, I'm just gettin' started, so I ain't done yet (naw)
I am just at the beginning of my journey to success, and there is still much more to accomplish
Risk it all, you can lose your life
Taking risks comes with the possibility of losing everything, even one's life
What else can I say? That's a hell of a price (damn)
The consequences of taking risks can be costly and serious
I don't under 'cause I over-stand
I don't just understand things at a basic level, I comprehend them fully
No time for mistakes, so I over-plan
I don't have the luxury of making mistakes, so I plan extensively to avoid them
Hey, hey, this is how we play
This is how we live our lives
Put D on chicks like Wallace
We adorn women with jewelry and other material possessions
Can't deny it when you see the wheels spinnin'
Our flashy cars make it clear that we are successful go-getters
Soon as I see one I like, I'm a go getta
When I see something I want, I take action to obtain it
I'm a get it 'cause I'm a go getta
I am successful because of my relentless pursuit of my goals
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., CARLIN AMERICA INC, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: JAY JENKINS, JERMAINE JACKSON, NORMAN HARRIS, ROBERT KELLY, ALLAN FELDER, ANDREW HARR, TANYA JONES, KEVIN COSSOM
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Despite Kelly’s issues , You can never run away from the fact that he is a musical genius 💯
@taylorcros8058
Hell nah
@malcolmxpanther
Yet you clicked on the song
@taylorcros8058
@Go Home Roger I clicked on the song because I thought the song sounded good but I didn't know r Kelly sing this song until I clicked on it so zip it
@nolimitdeuce
Fr 💯
@liamcarpenter6277
@Taylor Cros bro said “zip it” 💀
@stanleymoumolua1446
I am happy the fact that I grew up in great rap era. This is when music was soul.
@MMWorldTv
2nd that. 🏆
@joshr8057
greatest era ever
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@alphagerudo6242
I'm 34 chick and same I'm on a roll either these backyard bangers from 2000's I say backyard because I'm in the Bible belt then when I drove through Memphis and Birmingham to Panama city at 21 hearing hella bangers on yalls standard radio stations I was 🤯🎶