Released: 2017 • Features: Gucci Mane, Quavo
“Good Drank” by Gucci Mane, Quavo and 2 Chainz is an opulent anthem that celebrates the trio’s success in the hip-hop game. It’s an exhibition of wealth, power and fearlessness, often conveyed through references to drugs, money and luxury symbols that mark their elevated status in society. The lyrics weave tales of their past struggles, current extravagance and how the drug trade has influenced their lives.
Up top, Gucci and the gang pay homage to their humble beginnings. Gucci’s line “Used to treat my mattress like the ATM” points to past times when he stashed his money under the mattress. His reference to “Bond No. 9” tells you he’s moved up in the world, as it’s a high-end fragrance that signals luxury and exclusivity.
The song’s chorus: “Good Drank, big knots, Good drugs” is all about celebration. The “good drank” refers to lean, a popular recreational drug in the hip-hop community. Gucci also mentions putting a “four on the rocks”, which refers to mixing a four-ounce bottle of prescription cough syrup with a soda over ice. The “big knots” is street slang for large amounts of cash.
In the verse “285 I had that pack on me, uh I cannot forget I had that strap on me, yeah”, they’re reminiscing about their dangerous past lives. The “pack” and “strap” in question refer to drugs and guns respectively, hinting at the hustle that preceded their stardom.
Now comes the flexing and the high life. Gucci’s line, “My jewelry look like a lake”, paints a picture of his dazzling diamond-encrusted pieces. The Maybach and the Wraith are symbols of luxury and achievement in the hip-hop world. The “dick in her rib cage” bit – it’s edgy, it’s explicit, but hey, it’s Gucci Mane, and it’s all a part of his larger-than-life persona.
In the end, “Good Drank” is a rags-to-riches narrative served with a side of braggadocio. It’s a track that resonates with themes of perseverance, success, and camaraderie in the cutthroat world of hip-hop and trap music. And for Gucci, Quavo, and 2 Chainz? It’s just another day in the life.
