Released: 2023 • Features: Summer Walker, 21 Savage
“Good Good” by Summer Walker and 21 Savage spins a tale of former lovers who’ve come to terms with the fact that their relationship is over, but they still got love and respect for each other. It’s like they’re cruising down Memory Lane, acknowledging the good times and the deep connections but recognizing that their journey together has reached its finale. This track ain’t about bitterness or beef; it’s about wishing each other well while stepping into new chapters.
Summer kicks off the song reflecting on the love lost, admitting they won’t be hitting that ‘forever’ mark. It ain’t your typical breakup scenario; there’s no bad blood. Instead, there’s this mature vibe of hoping the best for each other. “We ain’t good good, but we still good” is basically saying, “We’re not in a great place as a couple, but as individuals, we’re solid.” She’s keeping it a hundred, knowing they can’t be lovers, but that doesn’t mean the love ain’t there. Instead of tripping on the past, she’s cool with them moving forward separately.
Walker hits us with real talk, bringing up the memories and the shared history that won’t be erased. She drops references to her ex’s fam, how they treated her like she was one of their own, painting a picture of a bond that was deeper than just the couple. She flips the script on your typical ex-plaining, highlighting how they’ve grown closer even after splitting up. The line “Right one, right place, wrong time” is all about acknowledging that timing is key, and sometimes life doesn’t align with what the heart wants.
The plot thickens as Summer reminisces about the things her ex did for her, like copping high-end items at Lenox Mall, a known shopping spot for ballers in ATL. Yet, she ain’t one to forget those gestures, even if they’re on different paths now. She’s pushing past the petty and serving up blessings for homeboy, hoping he finds everything he’s looking for in the next one. And trust, she’s sleeping easy ’cause she knows in her heart this breakup was meant to be.
Then 21 Savage slides in, laying down his side with a realness that’s signature to his style. He opens up about how they used to kick it before the fame and fortune, back when Zaxby’s, a southern fast-food spot, was on the menu – before the Michelin-star meals became the norm. 21 Savage keeps it transparent about his emotions, talking about how he thought they’d get married and how he even splurged on her lipo, showing his commitment to her before the split.
But it’s not about throwing shade for Savage; he’s still down to support her dreams, like if she wants to start a new salon, he’s got her back financially. There’s this sense of continuing to ride for each other, despite the romantic element being dead and gone. He doesn’t want their history to turn into a battlefield; instead, he’s suggesting they both maturely handle the situation. And though he’s half-joking about keeping things spicy from time to time, it’s clear he’s mostly about keeping the peace.
The chorus loops back to this bittersweet symphony of “We ain’t good good, but we still good,” resonating with anyone who’s been through a breakup where the love never really died, it just transformed. Both Summer Walker and 21 Savage paint a bittersweet picture of love, legacy, and moving on, without the drama that often taints the end of a relationship.
