My Goodness
X-Raided · Ain't Love Grand [1990]
Oh, my goodness, sure knows what it wants to do
My goodness, I go bad at the drop of a heart
My goodness always stops when my trouble starts
Ain't nothing bad about me, I got all my feeling tamed
I've been a faithful, honest woman and he knows my love won't change
But none of you have seen me when this past of mine stops by
In the form of a handsome stranger I've loved since '75
My goodness, just left to make room for you
Oh, my goodness, sure knows what it wants to do
My goodness, I go bad at the drop of a heart
My goodness always stops when my trouble starts
My goodness is strong and it's stronger laying down
He's only here to love me then he'll leave this town
Very bad thoughts I'm thinkin' today
I can't keep my mind out of the gutter
Not even to save my soul
I take a drink and lose control
You buy a bottle 'round my door
She goes out the window
My goodness
My goodness
My goodness
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My Goodness
X-Raided's "My Goodness" stands as a notable song within the English-language hip-hop landscape of the early 1990s. Released on the 1990 album Ain't Love Grand, the track showcases the artist's distinct vocal delivery and rhythmic phrasing that defined his early discography. During this period, X-Raided was establishing a reputation for blending traditional hip-hop structures with a unique lyrical perspective, often exploring themes of resilience and personal identity. The recording captures the raw energy characteristic of the genre at the time, reflecting the broader experimental nature of English-language rap during the decade. As part of a body of work that includes tracks like "I Got Yo Back" and "Mama's Pride & Joy," this song contributes to the artist's legacy of delivering socially conscious and rhythmically driven compositions that resonated with listeners seeking fresh voices in the scene.