We’re Gonna Have a Good Day…And Year
Tips to have a good year, featuring the single Good Day by Greg Street and the Nappy Roots
Listening Exercise:
Listen via either of the links below to the track Good Day by Greg Street and the Nappy Roots. What do the artists say will help them have a good day? What do you notice? Can you apply any of these ideas to your life in this new year? Scroll down to read along with the lyrics and click into the buttons to read my takeaways from each part of the song. We’re gonna have a good 2023!!!
Introduction and Chorus Lyrics (Album Version)
Let’s begin now…You know today I just woke up and I said, you know instead of waiting on a good day, waiting around through ups and downs waiting on something to happy I just say…
We’re gonna have, we’re gonna
We’re gonna have a good day
And all my homies gonna ride today
And all these mommies look fly today
And all we wanna do is get by today
Hey
We're gonna have a good day
And ain't nobody gotta cry today
'Cause ain't nobody gonna die today
Save that drama for another day
Hey, we're gonna have a good day
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Don’t Wait for a Good Year to Happen – recognize what you’re in control of, take responsibility for it, and make this year a good year
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Expect Good things to happen: Sometimes it’s easy to see what you’re looking for - pay attention for the good around you and see what you see.
Verse 1 Lyrics
Hairline fresh, new cologne on
Feeling so good changed the color to my phone
Orange Kool-Aid go good with Patron
Awnaw Hell Naw boy it’s still my ring tone
Free car wash had to clean up the Dodge
Give back when I can just playin' my part
Church folk had a fish fry
Mustard, hot sauce, light bread, and french fries
Love for the big guy
Hit the park, boys showin' off their hops
Nappy Roots on the radio and you know it bops
Last night I hit the pick three bought some Air Force Ones
Four tall tees, man I love the B.G.
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Look Good and Feel Good: The way you act impacts the way that you think impacts the way that you feel. When you like the way that you look, that can help you to feel better inside too.
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Impact your mood by taking care of your physical space: Whether it’s your car, your home, your office, etc, taking care to clean an organize your space will have an impact on your experience in that space.
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Get connected, be with other people (in person if able) and be a connection for others: What’s the best way to meet people in your city? I’ve had many clients having success in finding hobby groups at Meet Up or in Facebook Groups. Or maybe a community of faith can be a place for you to meet other people. Or taking a class at a gym, joining a book club at your library, or taking an evening skills class like cooking or baking.
(Chorus)
Verse 2 Lyrics
We're gonna have a good day
And I finna worry 'bout what nobody say
I'm still above ground that's the reason I pray
Got my car cleaned up now I'm ready to play
Make call to the sticks say I'm headin' dat way
Heard my cousin cookin' out I gotta get me a plate
Got this new outfit ain't even out in the states
So if I ain't speakin' too soon but this is a hell of a day
And the sticky got me sittin' in a hell of a place
Got my stunna shades on and grin on my face
My new grill looks mean but I swear I'm straight
And the hood showin' love so I'm A-OK
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Worry about you, not what other people think about you: That internal voice of self criticism, judgement, and shame, can sometimes be a personalization of critical voices in our lives. Focus on developing your own voice and worry about what you say.
(Chorus)
Verse 3 Lyrics
We might as well do exactly what the children sayin'
Take a day off hit park and just hang
Barbecue, roll a few, and put up your deuce
If it's beef put down the peace up and put on your dukes
It's time to change our ways
So we can save the day
For the children's sake and make a better place to play
And if it's all good break out your coup and grip your wood
And if you ridin' dirty light your swift and blow your s-
But do it real big exactly like a player should
Enjoy your 24's do your thang and rep your hood
The world is all yours
But still we all grind forever
In a day the choice you make is really all fine
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Be open to learn from others: Not everyone sees the world the same way that you do - being open to other perspectives can be helpful in developing your own.
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Self Care and Relax: It’s okay to work hard and it’s important to relax hard (or play hard) too.
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Resolve or avoid conflict, don’t instigate: Is there currently conflict or tension in a relationship with another person in your life? Do you need to take responsibility for your role in that conflict? What can you do about it now?
Tips to Have a Good Year in 2023, featuring Greg Street and the Nappy Roots:
Don’t wait for a good year to happen – recognize what you’re in control of, take responsibility for it, and make this year a good year
Expect Good things to happen: Sometimes it’s easy to see what you’re looking for - pay attention for the good around you and see what you see
Look Good and Feel Good: The way you act impacts the way that you think impacts the way that you feel. When you like the way that you look, that can help you to feel better inside too.
Impact your mood by taking care of your physical space: Whether it’s your car, your home, your office, etc, taking care to clean an organize your space will have an impact on your experience in that space
Get connected, be with other people and be a connection for others: What’s the best way to meet people in your city? I’ve had many clients having success in finding hobby groups at Meet Up or in Facebook Groups. Or maybe a community of faith can be a place for you to meet other people. Or taking a class at a gym, joining a book club at your library, or taking an evening skills class like cooking or baking.
Worry about you, not what other people think about you: That internal voice of self criticism, judgement, and shame, can sometimes be a personalization of critical voices in our lives. Focus on developing your own voice and worry about what you say.
Be open to learn from others: Not everyone sees the world the same way that you do - being open to other perspectives can be helpful in developing your own.
Self Care and Relax: It’s okay to work hard and it’s important to relax hard (or play hard) too.
Resolve or avoid conflict, don’t instigate: Is there currently conflict or tension in a relationship with another person in your life? Do you need to take responsibility for your role in that conflict? What can you do about it now?
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