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Ice Cube Resolves “It Was A Good Day” Theories

It Was a Good Day: Specific day or not?

Ice Cube will perform at the U92 Throwback Jam, February 16, and it’s easy to believe he’ll perform his classic song “It Was a Good Day.”

A while back a few fan theories broke down the song lyrics and tried to pinpoint just exactly which date in mind Cube was talking about. These blogs were posted year ago, however, there’s a good chance many of you never saw the different theories.

For a refresher on the song/lyrics, watch the video below.

In the song, Cube drops a handful of clues, including the fact that the Lakers beat the SuperSonics, there was no smog, and beepers were in use.

One blogger believed to have pinpointed the exact day Cube was referencing. That blog decided the date was January 20, 1992.

One week later, a second blogger analyzed the original blog and noticed the initial timeline of beeper availability was off, as was the series of events that led to Cube moving out of his mom’s house. The new date in mind was November 30, 1988.

Both dates are really solid detective work, but the only way to know the exact date that Cube was referencing was to straight up ask him.

During an interview with the Huffington Post, Cube declared that the date was fictional. In fact, there was no exact date he had in mind and that “It’s basically my interpretation of what a great day would be. Do you know what I’m saying? So, you know, it’s a little of this and a little of that. I don’t think you can pinpoint the day.”

He did note, however, that he probably had good days on both of the dates suggested.

It Was a Good Day Lyrics

“It Was a Good Day” lyrics paint a vivid picture of a day in the life of Ice Cube, where everything seems to fall into place just right. It’s a rare and refreshing glimpse into the ordinary pleasures that can make a day extraordinary, especially in the context of South Central LA’s often harsh realities.

The song’s themes revolve around simple joys, unexpected luck, and a break from the usual struggles. Ice Cube’s lyrics are filled with references to friends, basketball, romance, and even a win for the Lakers. It’s a day without violence, stress, or any of the usual problems that might plague the rapper’s life.

One of the standout lines that encapsulates the theme is:

“Plus nobody I know got killed in South Central LA / Today was a good day, shit!”

This line underscores the contrast between this good day and the typical challenges faced in Ice Cube’s environment. It’s a powerful statement about what constitutes a “good day” in a place where violence and danger are often the norm.

Another line that adds a touch of humor and captures the essence of the song is:

“Even saw the lights of the Goodyear Blimp / And it read, ‘Ice Cube’s a Pimp!’ (yeah)”

This line adds a whimsical touch, elevating the day from merely good to downright legendary. It’s as if the universe itself is giving Ice Cube a shout-out, acknowledging his swagger and success.

In conclusion, “It Was a Good Day” celebrates those rare, perfect days when everything goes right. It’s a reminder to appreciate the simple pleasures and to recognize that sometimes, a good day doesn’t need to be extraordinary; it just needs to be free from ordinary struggles. Whether it’s a game of basketball with friends, a romantic connection, or just the absence of everyday problems, Ice Cube’s lyrics remind us to savor those moments and recognize them for the treasures they are.

Full Lyrics to “It Was a Good Day”

Break ’em!
Shit!Yo! Yeah!
Just wakin’ up in the mornin’, gotta thank GodI don’t know but today seems kinda oddNo barkin’ from the dog, no smogAnd momma cooked a breakfast with no hogI got my grub on, but didn’t pig outFinally, got a call from a girl I wanna dig outHooked it up fo’ later as I hit the do’Thinkin’, “Will I live another 24′?”
I gotta go ’cause I got me a drop topAnd if I hit the switch, I can make the ass dropHad to stop, at a red lightLookin’ in my mirror, not a jacker in sight
And everything is alrightI got a beep from Kim, and she can fuck all nightCalled up the homies, and I’m askin’ y’allWhich park, are y’all playin’ basketball?Get me on the court and I’m troubleLast week fucked around and got a triple-doubleFreakin’ niggas every way like MJI can’t believe, today was a good day, shit!
Drove to the pad and hit the showersDidn’t even get no static from them cowards‘Cause just yesterday, them fools tried to blast meSaw the police, and they rolled right past meNo flexin’, didn’t even look in a nigga’s directionAs I ran the intersectionWent to Short Dog’s house, they was watchin’ Yo! MTV RapsWhat’s the haps on the craps?
Shake ’em up, shake ’em up, shake ’em up, shake ’em!Roll ’em in a circle of niggas, and watch me break ’emWit’ the seven, 7-11, 7-11Seven, even back do’ Lil JoeI picked up the cash flowThen we played bones, and I’m yellin’ “Domino!”Plus nobody I know got killed in South Central LAToday was a good day, shit!
Left my nigga’s house paidPicked up a girl been tryna fuck since the 12th gradeIt’s ironic, I had the brew, she had the chronicThe Lakers beat the SupersonicsI felt on her big fat fannyPulled out the jammy and killed the punaniAnd my dick runs deep, so deep, so deepPut her ass to sleep
Woke her up around oneShe didn’t hesitate to call Ice Cube the top gunDrove her to the pad and I’m coastin’Took another sip of the potion, hit the three-wheel motionI was glad everything had worked outDropped her ass off, and then chirped out
Today was like one of those fly dreamsDidn’t even see a berry flashin’ those high beamsNo helicopter lookin’ for a murderTwo in the mornin’, got the FatburgerEven saw the lights of the Goodyear BlimpAnd it read, “Ice Cube’s a Pimp!” (yeah)Drunk as hell, but no throwin’ upHalfway home, and my pager’s still blowin’ upToday, I didn’t even have to use my AKI gotta say it was a good day, shit!
Hey, wait, wait a minute!Pooh, stop this shit!What the fuck am I thinkin’ about?

 

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