WHAT'S GOOD
Narrative Overview
After the realization of powerlessness in PUPPET, in WHAT'S GOOD Igor attempts to reclaim his power and identity. It marks a surge of confidence and a return to a more aggressive, self-assured persona. However, it's clear this persona is a mask to cover unresolved feelings.
Emotions Expressed
WHAT'S GOOD exudes confidence, aggression, defiance, and self-reassurance as a way to mask underlying pain.
Lyrical Breakdown
- "Turn my lights on / How the fuck you quiet with the mic on?": Igor is stepping into the spotlight, finding his voice after feeling a lack of agency during his relationship.
- "If the cop says my name, bitch, I'm Igor": A defiant embrace of this darker, more assertive alter-ego.
- "I see the light": A crucial line repeated, signifying a moment of clarity or realization, linking back to IGOR'S THEME ("Got my eyes open") and the end of PUPPET. He believes he's breaking free from emotional turmoil, though he is really just masking it. His final delivery of this line implies he begins to understand this, starting the transition into GONE, GONE / THANK YOU.
- "I don't know what's harder, letting go or just being okay with it": This closing line shows that the persona is short-lived, and that Igor is finally beginning to grow.
Musical Breakdown
- This is one of the most abrasive and rap-heavy tracks. The beat is distorted and aggressive, matching the new confident persona Igor adopts.
- The use of electronic instrumentation reinforces the idea that this persona is disingenuous—a constructed mask hiding true emotions.
- Tyler's delivery is energetic and confrontational, a stark contrast to earlier vulnerability. He nearly screams the lyrics, as if needing to prove he's moved on—revealing that he hasn't.
- The instrumental becomes quieter and clearer near the end, signaling a moment of lucidity and transition toward growth.
Samples
WHAT'S GOOD samples Black Grass by Bad Bascomb. This sample has a distinct country/bluegrass feel that contrasts with the track and the album as a whole, reflecting the distinct persona Igor adopts here.