Living Good
Chamillionaire's Prosperous Anthem: Living the Good Life
Lyrics
I'm living good I'm living I'm living good
The repetition of "I'm living good" emphasizes the artist's current positive and prosperous lifestyle.
I'm living good I'm living I'm living good
-I'm living good I'm living I'm living good
-Somebody said that you was lookin for me
-I'm living good
-I'm living good I'm living I'm living good
-I'm living good I'm living I'm living good
-I'm living good I'm living I'm living good
-Somebody said that you was lookin for me
-I'm living good
-8,000 square footage of bricks on some private property
Describes a secure and private residence with surveillance; suggests a focus on personal safety rather than legal concerns.
Plenty of surveillance for residents who be watchin me
-You ain't got to worry about if police or cops'll see
-All you need to worry about is if my new glock'll see
-Diamonds like a Skittle and big as a thumbtack
Highlights the artist's extravagant lifestyle with large diamond jewelry and warns against hating on him.
Each diamond in my necklace no need to make contact
-Shouldn't wanna hate on me you can trust you don't want that
-Cause I use to punch the clock but now I just punch cats
Expresses a transition from a regular job ("punch the clock") to a more confrontational lifestyle ("punch cats").
Uh underground was quiet
Reflects on the artist's success and reputation, boasting about skills, silence from haters, and physical strength.
I came back and they like that's what's up
-Freestyle or written I bet you don't want to rap with us
-Boy you into rap so don't rap you just need to wrap it up
-Talking like I'm stick shift bet ya that I can back it up
-Told ya I'm a cobra I'm striking like I'm bowling
-You tryna hate in silence but trust me that I'm knowin
-Boys know I'm throwed and they steady scream my slogan
-With straps I could bear bigger arms than Hulk Hogan
-I'm living good I'm living I'm living good
The repetition of "I'm living good" emphasizes the artist's current positive and prosperous lifestyle.
I'm living good I'm living I'm living good
-I'm living good I'm living I'm living good
-Somebody said that you was lookin for me
-I'm living good
-I'm living good I'm living I'm living good
-I'm living good I'm living I'm living good
-I'm living good I'm living I'm living good
-Somebody said that you was lookin for me
-I'm living good
-Yeah sophomore slump rumors
Addresses rumors about a sophomore slump, dismisses them, and focuses on success in the music industry and personal relationships.
But trust me it ain't a problem though
-Mad and I'll be rappin and make you go call an audible
-G-4 captain she sitting in that while calling you
-Got the same phone that the president's baby momma do
-Currency connect I be getting what they talk (Talk)
-When it come to money y'all I'm a Hog like J Dawg (Dawg)
Boasts about financial success and a network of hustlers, closing doors to those who were once curious about the artist's success.
Got a lot of hustlers involved with pesos
-Was tryna see the fly rides (Hell now)
-But now the gate closed (Closed)
-Stop the window shoppin
Encourages action over speculation, hints at collaborations only for mutual benefits, and showcases wealth and influence.
And get to spending some paper fool
-Ain't even my birthday
-But hope that you brought some cake with you
-Think you run the Ton
-Then trust me Famous replacing you
-Won't get on the song
-Unless you did me a favor to
-Vehicles like Miracle Whip till they look like mayo man
Metaphors for flashy vehicles and possessions, creating obstacles for others; implies running away when the artist approaches.
Cars in the yard that block the route of the mailman
-When you see me coming the witnesses all'll say you ran (Ha)
-Covering your face like your doin that Tony Yayo dance
Describes a dance move, possibly suggesting a triumphant and celebratory atmosphere.
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