Good Life
Kanye West
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Like we always do at this time I go for mine, I got to shine Now throw your hands up in the sky I g-go for mine, I got to shine Now throw your hands up in the sky I'ma get on this TV mama, I'ma I'ma put shit down Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey Hey, I'm good Welcome to the good life Where niggaz that sell D Won't even get pulled over in they new V The good life, let's go on a living' spree Shit they say the best things in life are free The good life, it feel like Atlanta It feel like L.A., it feel like Miami It feel like N.Y., summertime Chi, ahh (Now throw your hands up in the sky) So I roll through good Y'all pop the trunk, I pop the hood, Ferrari And she got the goods And she got that ass, I got to look, sorry Yo it's got to be cause I'm seasoned Haters give me them salty looks, Lowry's 50 told me go 'head switch the style up And if they hate then let 'em hate And watch the money pile up, the good life Now I, I go for mine, I got to shine Now throw your hands up in the sky Now I, I go for mine, I got to shine Now throw your hands up in the sky I'ma get on this TV mama, I'ma I'ma put shit down Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey Hey, I'm good Welcome to the good life Where we like the girls who ain't on TV Cause they got more (Ass than the models) The good life, so keep it coming' with the bottles Till she feel boozed like she bombed out Apollo The good life, it feel like Houston It feel like Philly, it feel like D.C. It feel like VA, or the Bay, or Ye Ayy, this is the good life Homie, tell me what's good Why I only got a problem when you in the hood Like I'm new in the hood, the only thing I wish? (I wish a nigga would) He probably think he could, but, but I don't think he should 50 told me go 'head switch the style up And if they hate then let 'em hate And watch the money pile up, the good life Now I, I go for mine, I got to shine Now throw your hands up in the sky Now I, I go for mine, I got to shine Now throw your hands up in the sky I'ma get on this TV mama, I'ma I'ma put shit down Hey, hey, hey, hey, hey, hey Hey, I'm good Have you ever popped champagne on a plane While getting' some brain Whipped it out, she said "I never seen snakes on a plane" Whether you broke or rich you gotta get biz Having' money's the everything that having' it is I was splurging' on trizz But when I get my card back activated I'm back to Vegas cause I always had a passion for flashing' before I had it I close my eyes and imagine, the good life Is the good life better than the life I live When I thought that I was gonna go crazy And now my grandmamma ain't the only girl calling me baby And if you feeling' me now then put your hands up in the sky And let me hear you say hey, hey, hey, ooh I'm good
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Written by: Aldrin Davis, Faheem Najm, James Ingram, John Stephens, Kanye West, Michael Dean, Quincy Jones
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Single Release"Good Life" was released by Kanye West as the third single from his third album, "Graduation", on August 20th, 2007.
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GenreThe song belongs to the hip hop genre, but also incorporates elements from electro, funk, and R&B genres in its composition.
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Critical Reception"Good Life" received massive critical acclaim. It was considered one of the highlights in Kanye West's career, recognized for its innovation, usage of samples, and unique blend of different music styles.
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Musical CollaborationThe song features American R&B singer T-Pain, who provided vocal harmonies using the Auto-Tune effect.
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Chart Success"Good Life" peaked at number seven on the Billboard Hot 100, making it Kanye West's second top-10 song from "Graduation".
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Music VideoThe music video for "Good Life" was directed by the acclaimed music video director So Me, featuring innovative, bright, and abstract imagery that cemented its iconic status.
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Sample UseThe song samples Michael Jackson's 1983 hit "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)".
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Awards"Good Life" won Best Rap Song at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards in 2008 and was also nominated for the Best Rap/Sung Collaboration category.
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Commercial SuccessThe single was certified double platinum in the US by the RIAA, indicating over 2 million copies were sold.
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LyricsThe lyrics of "Good Life" describe Kanye West's experiences and journey to fame, expressing his joy over his successful career and the luxurious lifestyle he's leading.
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Public ReceptionThe song has gained cultural relevance due to its upbeat and positive theme. It has been used in numerous movies, television shows, and commercials.
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Album SuccessAlong with his other hits like "Stronger" and "Can't Tell Me Nothing", "Good Life" helped Kanye's album "Graduation" to achieve multi-platinum status.
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