Pusha T

Lyrics

[Intro: Kanye West]
Party people in the place to be
You are now in the midst of a real emcee
Throw your hands in the air if you real as me
Ooh! Ow!

[Chorus: Kid Cudi, Charlie Wilson & Kanye West]
Ugh, ugh, la-la-la (Hey, ugh)
La, la, la, la-la
La, la, la, la-la
(They say, ahh) Are you
(La, la, la, ayy) Ready to go?
(La, la, la, la-la) I know the city getting ready for me
(La, la, la, la-la) I know the city getting ready

[Verse 1: Kanye West]
Such an easy morning, we on a ride
And I'm feeling smooth as the way the Benz drive
Turn the radio down if they playing that bullshit
They don't want black people to think and drive

[Verse 2: Common, Common & Kanye West]
He think he live, he think he cold
He think I'm high, I'm in thinker mode
Eyes lowed, I let the sky hold the thoughts
The streets are like the high road that I go across, ugh
[Verse 3: Kanye West]
I mean, my whole team 'bout to smash the streets
The Phillip Lim remind them that it's Fashion Week
And the weather was unbearably hot
Did I mention that the sweater was a Jeremy Scott?
Did I mention G.O.O.D. Music, and forever we hot?

[Chorus: Kid Cudi, Kanye West, Kid Cudi & Kanye West]
Are you
Motherfucker, are you ready or not?
Ready to go? (Ugh)
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
Are you
Ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready

[Bridge: Kanye West & Charlie Wilson]
This goes out to the hardcore hip-hop (Can’t stop)
You can't stop
This goes out to the hardcore hip-hop (Can’t stop) (La, la, la, la-la)
You can't stop (La, la, la, la-la)

[Verse 4: Pusha T & Kid Cudi]
As Ye flips the piano
The mood swings like the change of a channel
He’s heating up like they wrapped him in flannel
Selling kilos through your iPod Nano
Cocaine vandal, I induct scandal
Money drive you crazy—look at Marbury’s handle
Vaseline face, reminiscent of my tires
Ice cream paint job, something like Breyer's
Euro tank top, Dior-inspired
Sell it to you hard, no assembly required
Yuugh! On 2012 in 2010
Which makes this a time machine, not just any Benz
Floss for the members of the gang with the 20 in
(Are you)
While haters wish death upon me, that’s many men
(Ready to go)
Yeah, and if he slam you on your paper route
(I know the city getting ready for me)
Stop talking, motherfucker, pull your paper out
(I know the city getting ready for me)
[Chorus: Kid Cudi, Charlie Wilson, Big Sean & Kanye West]
(Ahh) Are you
(La, la, la) Ready to go?
(La, la, la, la-la) I know the city getting ready for me
(La, la, la, la-la) I know the city getting ready
(And let me hear you say, "Ahh", hey!) Are you
(La la la) Ready to go?
We smoking on that (La, la, la, la-la)
I know the city getting ready for me
We choking on that (La, la, la, la-la)
I know the city getting ready (Big Sean!)

[Verse 5: Big Sean & Kanye West]
Now tell me, do it feel good? Well, all right
Don’t worry, we gon' be here all night
And you know a nigga rep that Westside (Hanh?)
Westside (Hanh?), Westside
So t—t—tell me, who the freshest of them all?
They claiming that they fresh, they ain’t fresher than my balls
A nigga suited fresh like I'm headed to the ball
Emcee hunting season, putting heads up on the wall
I sneak-peeked ahead while we headed to the loft
Man, I always thought with the head inside my drawers
I guess that's why in school
My grades went from A's to B's to Cs
All over double-Ds, I be absent all week
This is for my niggas, all the ones I ride for (My niggas)
Man, that’s the fam, we let ‘em in through the side door
Hold on, that’s the girl you gave a wedding ring? (What?)
Man, me and my niggas nutted on her everything (Haha)
[Drum Break]

[Interlude: Charlie Wilson]
And let me hear you say, "Ahh"
La, la, la
La, la, la, la-la
La, la, la, la-la
And let me hear you say, "Ahh" (Ahh)
La, la, la (Oh, yeah)
La, la, la, la-la (Oh, oh, oh)
La, la, la, la-la (Ooh, wee)

[Verse 6: Kanye West]
Man, we promise
Now, put your hands up to the sky
Until the day in that we die
And we'll be here all evening
G.O.O.D. Fridays, I hope you have a nice weekend

[Chorus: Kid Cudi]
Are you
Ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
Are you
Ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
Are you
Ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready
Are you
Ready to go?
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready

[Outro: Kid Cudi]
I know the city getting ready for me
I know the city getting ready

[Produced by Kanye West]

The name Kanye West instantly brings to mind a lot of things; controversial moments, extravagant fashion, an infamous incident involving Taylor Swift, but no matter what people might say about him, Kanye's music consistently delivers. One such track is G.O.O.D Friday, which was released in 2010. The song features Big Sean, Charlie Wilson, Common, Kid Cudi, and Pusha T, and it is one of the standout tracks of Kanye's fifth studio album.

In this article, we will dive deep into the specifics of G.O.O.D Friday and give you an overview of what this song is all about.

About G.O.O.D. Friday

First and foremost, it's important to know that the title of the song is actually an acronym for Kanye West's record label. G.O.O.D stands for "Getting Out Our Dreams," which is the imprint for the track's featured artists. The song was dropped as part of Kanye's "G.O.O.D Friday" series of releases. The series was a pre-release promotion leading up to his full-length album "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" and it featured a new Kanye track every Friday from August to December 2010.

As for the song's content: G.O.O.D Friday is a true ensemble piece. While Kanye is the center of attention, he gives ample room for his collaborators to shine. The song starts off slow and builds up with each verse until it reaches a satisfying climax. Kid Cudi does a fantastic job singing the hook, while Charlie Wilson delivers the kind of soulful vocals that he's known for. Pusha T and Common have fantastic verses, with Pusha T delivering one of the standout performances of the track.

The track has been described as one of Kanye's most upbeat songs, which is a curious claim given that the song doesn't shy away from heavy subject matter. Kanye raps about everything from the criminal justice system to his own insecurities in the music industry. But despite the weighty themes, the song remains surprisingly optimistic. Maybe it's the soaring chorus, or perhaps it's the enthusiastic delivery of all of the artists involved. Whatever it is, G.O.O.D Friday is a song that feels like it's lifting you higher with every passing moment.

G.O.O.D. Friday has been praised for its production value, which is an area where Kanye has always excelled. The beat is a hybrid of synths and horns over a classic boom-bap rhythm that gives the song a timeless feel. This is not a track that sounds like it belongs to a specific year; instead, it's the kind of song that could have been made at any point in the last 30 years.

The Legacy of G.O.O.D. Friday

G.O.O.D. Friday was released at a time where the music landscape was starting to change. Streaming services were becoming more popular, and the idea of buying physical albums was starting to fade away. Kanye was one of the first artists to really embrace this new wave; releasing a string of songs online with no strings attached. These tracks were a way for him to connect with fans and build hype for his upcoming album. And it worked. By the time "My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy" dropped, expectations were at an all-time high, and the album ended up being one of the most critically acclaimed of the year.

So, what is it about G.O.O.D Friday that sticks with people after all these years? For some, it's the fantastic performances from all involved. For others, it's the beat that just won't quit. But for many, it's a combination of everything. G.O.O.D. Friday is the kind of song that gets you hyped up, makes you smile, and leaves you feeling like there's a little bit of good in this world.

Wrapping Up

In closing, G.O.O.D Friday is a true Kanye West classic. It's a song that showcases his talents as both a producer and a rapper, as well as introducing some of the fantastic artists on his label. The song has a timeless quality that has helped it to stay relevant all these years later, and it continues to be a favorite among Kanye fans. Simply put: G.O.O.D Friday is a song that you need to hear.

• Release Date: September 10, 2010
• Artist: Pusha T