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The track opens with a direct dedication to "Pimp and '92 phonk," immediately setting a tone of homage and a specific sonic aesthetic. The narrator, SG Rilla Mane, asserts his dominance and ambition, contrasting himself with "phony" and "baloney" rappers who are not genuine. He's focused on the hustle, the "cheddar," and the "green," positioning himself as a "young mack" chasing a dream amidst fakes. The repeated, sampled chorus, "TELL me something GOOD," acts as a plea or a challenge, a stark contrast to the braggadocio and materialistic focus of the verses, hinting at a deeper, perhaps unfulfilled, desire beneath the surface bravado. The core tension lies in the narrator's self-perception as a legitimate player versus the phoniness he observes in others. He calls out rappers who "say they getting money but they just playing," who are "really buying" when they claim to be selling, and who are ultimately "getting scammed" by their own illusions. This critique extends to their personal lives, noting how they "lost your damn girl, now you wanna fight." The narrator, by contrast, claims to "stay lowkey," "keep my mind level," and "stay to myself," positioning himself as a true "G" focused on his own ascent, not on the superficiality he sees elsewhere. A striking element is the juxtaposition of the gritty, street-oriented boasts with the soulful, almost yearning quality of the sampled chorus. The verses detail sexual conquests and financial aspirations with blunt language, like "Got your bitch on my fucking dick" and "She put her damn legs on my neck." Yet, this raw assertion of power and virility is consistently punctuated by the repeated, almost melancholic, "TELL me something GOOD." This contrast suggests that even amidst the material success and sexual conquest, there's a search for something more substantial, something genuinely positive or affirming, that the narrator feels is missing or hard to find in his environment. This lyrical construction is effective because it grounds the aspirational and boastful narrative in a relatable human need for validation, even if that need is expressed indirectly. The specific, often crude, details of the verses make the narrator's world vivid, while the repeated chorus creates an emotional undercurrent. It’s the friction between the explicit claims of being a "pimp" and the implicit question of "something good" that gives the track its lasting resonance, inviting listeners to consider what genuine success or happiness might look like beyond the superficial markers of wealth and status.

Slim Guerilla - Rap, Memphis Rap

Something Good (RIP PIMP C)

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[Verse 1] This is for the Pimp and '92 phonk And you know what it is, nigga tell me what you want Got your bitch on my fucking dick She talking bout she wanna go ahead suck quick I'm a young pimp by the name SG Rilla Mane And you know that I'm the best Black Money World be the fucking team Gotta get this cheddar, gotta get the fucking green Niggas on my team, fuck what ya mean I'm a young mack tryna chase a damn dream Nigga don't know, nigga acting phony Talking all that shit, you full of baloney Now tell me something [Chorus: Sample] TELL me something GOOD (Ohhh, baby, baby, baby yeah) TELL me something GOOD (Oh yeaaaaah...yeah) Tell-TELL me something GOOD (Ohhhhhhh-HOO!, tell me, tell me...) TELL me something GOOD (Ohhh, baby, baby, baby yeah) [Verse 2] Niggas so lame in this game Say they getting money but they just playing Man I'm just saying, that shit ain't right You lost your damn girl, now you wanna fight Get ya hustle on, nigga stop crying Claiming you a seller but you really buying Need to check your game, find a new plan You think this shit is lovely, but you getting scammed But man I ain't that nigga, I stay lowkey Keep my mind level and stay one deep Man I'm a G, I stay to myself Gotta do my damn thing if I want to be on top shelf Now tell me something [Chorus: Sample] TELL me something GOOD (Ohhh, baby, baby, baby yeah) TELL me something GOOD (Oh yeaaaaah...yeah) Tell-TELL me something GOOD (Ohhhhhhh-HOO!, tell me, tell me...) TELL me something GOOD (Ohhh, baby, baby, baby yeah) [Verse 3] You wanna be a big baller walking tall But can't afford nothing at the damn mall That shit is sad man, you need to re-up on your bread And stop thinking with yo dick and tryna get head That shit is retarded, y'all niggas ain't level Niggas thinking they on the damn pedal But you really not, you really falling off But like Jimmy Neutron I'm about to blast off on you niggas Think they pulling triggers, lame ass gangstas, fuck ass niggas Why you tryna be somebody that you not I'm just a G and I'm repping my block Know it's Houston, Texas and I got yo damn girl She put her damn legs on my neck and she did a curl I fucked real good she totally screamed my damn name She's like SG just give me all the pain I fucking did my thing and then I smacked her on the booty She did it real good and her name was fucking Julie I'm like Goddamn, man I'm a pimp and you already know I ain't walking with a limp So tell me something [Chorus: Sample] TELL me something GOOD (Ohhh, baby, baby, baby yeah) TELL me something GOOD (Oh yeaaaaah...yeah) Tell-TELL me something GOOD (Ohhhhhhh-HOO!, tell me, tell me...) TELL me something GOOD (Ohhh, baby, baby, baby yeah) [Outro: Sample] (Oh yeaaaaah...yeah) (Oh yeaaaaah...yeah) (Oh yeaaaaah...yeah) (Oh yeaaaaah...yeah) Tell me (Ohhhhhhh-HOO, yeah)

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Writers: Slim Guerilla

Something Good (RIP PIMP C)

Something Good (RIP PIMP C)

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