I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)
Popcaan, Jamie xx, Young Thug
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Good times, good times There's gonna be good times, good times I know there's gonna be Worth every date til we meetings Have to turn it up on weekends Bust a toast to your real friends Tell me what you drinkin' I know there's gonna be good times, there's gonna be good times There's gonna be good times, there's gonna be good Good times, there's gon' be some good times Remember we used to pull up and let 'em fight? That's that hood time Remember when I used to grab on that ass when it was that wood time? Yeah if that bitch walk up trippin' she get that mush time I don't waste time, I don't waste time I don't have patience, baby She gon' get on top of this dick And she gon' squish it like squish, then go fast, she Speed Racer We gon' ball, Walter Payton She my boss like I'm Prince's son Come here bae, I'ma listen I let her write me my suggestions Pop quiz, it's a pop quiz All my money comin' clean, you can't pop this She got that pussy locked up like locksmith Watch her come to my lights like a reindeer Me and papi on the same pills My diamonds could never stand still Where you goin'? Can you come here? I'll always take you back for your sex appeal (Good time, hey) Come have a good time, bust a back wine Know say you wan' gimme suckle and corn Me deal with the scene rough like crime I make ya sing this time I know there's gonna be good times, there's gonna be good times There's gonna be good times, there's gonna be good I'ma ride in that pussy like a stroller I'll survive in a mothafuckin' gutter That's my mothafuckin' woadie, like the Noila And I'm comin' red like Coke-Cola I'ma have a very good time I swear to God I can't never sound like lil shorty She say she likes all of her nigga's rhymes Where is my phone? That pussy callin' I want you to pass it to Thugger Thugger Even in the summer time me and lil shawty cuddle I swear to God [?] Baby girl sit it down, you not known like an usher I told lil' mama I don't bite but my teeth do I wanna control you like voodoo I'm steady screaming free Unfunk and DuLu Every time I have a good time you do too (Good time, hey) Come have a good time, bust a back wine Know say you wan' gimme suckle and corn Me deal with the scene rough like crime I make ya sing this time I know there's gonna be good times, there's gonna be good times There's gonna be good times, there's gonna be good I know there's gonna be good times, there's gonna be good times There's gonna be good times, there's gonna be good
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Written by: Ted Daryll, Andrae Sutherland, Jamie Smith, Jeffrey Williams
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Album"I Know There's Gna Be (Good Times)" is a single from Jamie xx's debut studio album "In Colour," released in 2015.
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CollaborationThe song features American rapper Young Thug and Jamaican dancehall musician Popcaan.
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GenreThe song encompasses multiple genres, including British electronic, hip hop, and dancehall.
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SamplingJamie xx, known for his use of diverse and eclectic samples, used The Persuasions' 1972 song "Good Times" as a sample.
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ReleasesThe song was released on May 22, 2015, and later as a 12" single on December 2, 2015.
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ReceptionThe song became one of the breakout hits of the summer, breaking into the Billboard Hot 100, and Rolling Stone named it as the 14th best song of 2015. NME also rated it as the best song of 2015.
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Analytical AcclaimMusic analytics site "Sonic Visualiser" noted the song as an excellent example of metrical dissonance, where different rhythms overlap creating a layered effect.
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ControversyThere was initial controversy around the song, as The Persuasions claimed they were never asked for permission to use their track as a sample.
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Certification"I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)" was certified Silver by BPI (British Phonographic Industry,), demonstrating the song's commercial success.
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Live PerformancesJamie xx and Young Thug have performed the song live at multiple prominent venues, including the Glastonbury Festival in 2015 and on the Late Night with Jimmy Fallon show.
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Music VideoA music video was released for the song in August 2015, which was shot in New York and Jamaica, featuring scenes of everyday life and celebration.
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Unplanned CollaborationThe collaboration with Young Thug and Popcaan wasn’t planned. Jamie xx sent a beat over to Young Thug and received a complete version of "I Know There's Gna Be (Good Times)" in return without any prior discussion.
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Influence and LegacyThe unique blend of styles and genres in "I Know There's Gonna Be (Good Times)" has been lauded for its impact on pushing the boundaries of popular music and influencing the course of hip-hop and electronic music.
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