Kanye West - Good Life (ft. T-pain) (lyrics In Desc.) (dirty) (with Intro) May 2026

: Many versions, particularly the "Original Sample Intro" found on YouTube, lead with the raw Michael Jackson sample before West’s "Like we always do at this time" vocal drop, signaling the start of a stadium classic.

Working on "Good Life" was a rigorous two-month process. T-Pain recorded five different versions of the chorus, but none initially satisfied West’s desire for an "anthemic" feel. Ultimately, Kanye decided to piece all five versions together, creating a layered, multi-tracked vocal experience that T-Pain later described as "genius". Sampling History: The "P.Y.T." Flip : Many versions, particularly the "Original Sample Intro"

: Beyond T-Pain, the song features background vocals from John Legend and Ne-Yo , with additional drum programming by Timbaland . Lyrical Themes: Ambition and Affirmation : Many versions