Greatdayindamornin'/Booty
D'Angelo · Voodoo [2000]
Can't U leave 2 much 2 chance,
Woke up with time to waver
Yesterday was crazy,
Mysteries I know now, now I know,
The ins and outs of things from day 2 day
That's how it goes
Don't get confused about it,
Just try to do your thang
Cause in the end gotta know just how to play the game
I search for answers often,
I payed the price for many
Still long for happiness
Not promised to the plenty
I've gotta go on
(Chorus)
Good days, bad days, halfway days
Good times, bad times, halfway times
Good days, bad days, halfway days
But I'm still looking for a greatdayndamornin'
Today might be the day, I get it in the pocket
Lord knows if there's an angle, gotta try 2 find it
Gotta get over, before the sun comes up
Just in case of an emergency, gotta tighten up
(Chorus)
Vamp
Greatdayindamornin'/Booty
D'Angelo's 'Greatdayindamornin'/Booty' serves as a dynamic opener for his 2000 masterpiece, Voodoo. The track immediately establishes the album's signature sonic landscape, blending neo-soul with gritty funk and experimental jazz influences. Unlike the polished smoothness of his debut, this recording embraces a raw, live-in-the-studio energy that defines the era. The song's structure is notable for its seamless transition, moving from a laid-back morning groove into a high-energy funk section without a traditional break. This approach highlights D'Angelo's ability to shift moods while maintaining a cohesive musical identity. As part of a critically acclaimed body of work, the track exemplifies the artist's evolution into a bandleader who prioritizes rhythmic complexity and organic instrumentation over conventional pop structures.