Chain & The Gang released their third LP, 'In Cool Blood' in 2012. The band's first full-length album, 'Down With Liberty ... Up With Chains!' was released in April 2009, and the 7" '(I've Got) Privilege' in June 2010. Their second record is 'Music's Not For Everyone', released in February 2011.
What is a Dollar?
Chain and the Gang Lyrics
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Homixide, Homixide, Homixide, Homixide, Homixide
What? What? All that cap, nigga
What? All that bap, nigga
What? Let me tell you somethin', go scrap, nigga
Ah, what it is? (What?) Ah, ah, what it is? (What?)
Ah, ah, ah, what it is? (What?) Ah, ah
He don't even walk down the map (What?)
He ain't ever did that shit (What?)
Nigga be cap in his raps (What?)
Let's spin (spin, spin, uh, uh)
Let's spin (spin, spin, uh, uh, uh)
Let's spin (spin, uh), double cup friend (What? Uh)
Yeah, I fuck her friends (What? Uh)
Y'all got the loneliest bitch, uh, I keep my ten (What?)
Everywhere I go wit' the bros, uh, none of them friends (What?)
Ain't even got no friends, uh, these my brothers, uh
Came from the struggle (what?)
We stick with each other
(Uh, uh, uh) spin, (uh, uh, uh) spin (spin)
(Uh, uh, uh) spin (spin), spin (what?)
Fourteen years old, I had sticks in my mama couch (what?)
Don't care 'bout rockstar, I trapped from my mama house (trapped from my mama house, what?)
Lord, forgive me for my sins
I pray for 'em daily (pray for 'em daily, what?)
Please Lord, forgive my brothers, uh, they spin on 'em daily (spin, spin, uh)
We trap on 'em daily (trap on 'em daily)
We get 'em goin' crazy (we get 'em goin' crazy)
Yeah, we rockin' out shows, lil' boy, yeah, the fuck you pay me? (Ain't no bap)
Yeah, I'm trappin' for real (I'm trappin' for real)
I trap, I'ma flip, yeah
We gettin' 'em gone, lil 'boy, we do this shit for real
Hahaha, ah, what it is? (What?) Ah, ah, what it is? (What?)
Ah, ah, ah, what it is? (What?) Ah, ah
He don't even tote no strap, uh (no bap)
He don't even walk down the map (all the cap)
He ain't ever did that shit (what?)
Nigga be cap in his raps (what?)
Let's spin (spin, spin, uh, uh)
Let's spin (spin, spin, uh, uh, uh)
Let's spin (spin, uh), double cup friend (what? Uh)
Yeah, I fuck her friends (what? Uh)
Y'all got the loneliest bitch, uh, I keep my ten (what?)
Everywhere I go wit' the bros, uh, none of them friends (what?)
Ain't even got no friends, uh, these my brothers, uh
Came from the struggle (what?)
Uh, we stick with each other
(Uh, uh, uh) spin, (uh, uh, uh) spin (spin)
(Uh, uh, uh) spin (spin, Homixide, Homixide, Homixide), spin
We slidin' in your window, it's tinted (the tint)
We ride, we creep up with sticks (with sticks)
The Draco got binary traits (Homixide, Homixide)
.762, big buss (gang)
Snot Gang, rock out, let's get it
We backdoor the trap, we takin' your shit (Homixide, Homixide)
We walkin' you down, you know we gon' spin it (Homixide, Homixide)
And if I lose count, I count it again
All these blue hunnids on me
Snatch you a line and get geeked
My niggas ain't showin' no love (Homixide, Homixide)
They walkin' you down for a feature (gang)
Hahaha, ah, what it is? (What?) Ah, ah, what it is? (What?)
Ah, ah, ah, what it is? (What?) Ah, ah
He don't even tote no strap, uh
He don't even walk down the map
He ain't ever did that shit (what?)
Nigga be cap in his raps (what?)
Let's spin (spin, spin, uh, uh)
Let's spin (spin, spin, uh, uh, uh)
Let's spin (spin, uh), double cup friend (what? Uh)
Yeah, I fuck her friends (what? Uh)
Y'all got the loneliest bitch, uh, I keep my ten (what?)
Everywhere I go wit' the bros, uh, none of them friends (what?)
Ain't even got no friends, uh, these my brothers, uh
Came from the struggle (what?)
Uh, we stick with each other
(Uh, uh, uh) spin, (uh, uh, uh) spin (spin)
(Uh, uh, uh) spin (spin), spin
The lyrics to Chain and the Gang's song "What is a Dollar?" convey a sense of defiance and aggression, with a repeated emphasis on spin and a dismissal of those who claim to be tough but lack the actual experience. The song opens with a callout to someone named Pi'erre, possibly a reference to the producer Pi'erre Bourne, followed by a series of repetitive chants of "Homixide," which adds to the confrontational tone of the song.
The main theme of the song centers around authenticity and street credibility. The lyrics suggest that the singer is surrounded by people who pretend to be tough and act as if they are involved in criminal activities like carrying weapons and being involved in street violence. However, the singer sees through their facade and calls them out for being inauthentic and false in their claims.
The song further highlights the struggle and hardship the singer has faced, growing up in a difficult environment where they had to resort to trapping and selling drugs to survive. There is a sense of loyalty and unity conveyed in the lyrics, emphasizing the strong bond between the singer and their "brothers" who have endured similar struggles. The repetition of "spin" throughout the song can be interpreted as a metaphor for retaliating against those who falsely claim toughness and for overcoming challenges.
Overall, "What is a Dollar?" by Chain and the Gang is a bold and assertive track that challenges the authenticity of others and showcases the resilience and loyalty of the singer and their close circle.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo, Pi'erre, you wanna come out here?
Hey, Pi'erre, would you like to join us?
Homixide, Homixide, Homixide, Homixide, Homixide
Repeating 'Homixide' to emphasize our crew's aggressive presence
What? What? All that cap, nigga
What? What? You talk a big game, but it's all lies
What? All that bap, nigga
What? You claim to be tough, but it's all talk
What? Let me tell you somethin', go scrap, nigga
What? I'm telling you, go prove yourself in a fight
Ah, what it is? (What?) Ah, ah, what it is? (What?)
Ah, what's going on? (What?) Ah, ah, what's going on? (What?)
He don't even tote no strap, uh (What?)
He doesn't carry a weapon, uh (What?)
He don't even walk down the map (What?)
He doesn't even venture into dangerous areas (What?)
He ain't ever did that shit (What?)
He has never actually experienced those actions (What?)
Nigga be cap in his raps (What?)
He exaggerates and lies in his lyrics (What?)
Let's spin (spin, spin, uh, uh)
Let's cause chaos and violence (spin, spin, uh, uh)
Let's spin (spin, spin, uh, uh, uh)
Let's continue creating chaos and violence (spin, spin, uh, uh, uh)
Let's spin (spin, uh), double cup friend (What? Uh)
Let's cause chaos (spin), and I'll drink cough syrup with a friend (What? Uh)
Yeah, I fuck her friends (What? Uh)
Yeah, I have sexual relationships with her acquaintances (What? Uh)
Y'all got the loneliest bitch, uh, I keep my ten (What?)
You have the most lonely woman, uh, I protect my money (What?)
Everywhere I go wit' the bros, uh, none of them friends (What?)
Wherever I go with my male friends, they're not just acquaintances (What?)
Ain't even got no friends, uh, these my brothers, uh
I don't even have friends, uh, these guys are like my brothers, uh
Came from the struggle (what?)
We came from difficult times (what?)
We stick with each other
We support and remain loyal to one another
(Uh, uh, uh) spin, (uh, uh, uh) spin (spin)
(Uh, uh, uh) Cause chaos and violence, (uh, uh, uh) continue causing chaos and violence (spin)
(Uh, uh, uh) spin (spin, spin, Homixide, Homixide, Homixide), spin
(Uh, uh, uh) Cause chaos and violence (spin, spin, Homixide, Homixide, Homixide), continue causing chaos and violence (spin)
Fourteen years old, I had sticks in my mama couch (what?)
When I was fourteen years old, I hid weapons in my mother's sofa (what?)
Don't care 'bout rockstar, I trapped from my mama house (trapped from my mama house, what?)
I don't care about being a rockstar, I conducted illegal activities from my mother's home (trapped from my mama house, what?)
Lord, forgive me for my sins
Lord, please grant me forgiveness for my wrongdoings
I pray for 'em daily (pray for 'em daily, what?)
I pray for my companions every day (pray for 'em daily, what?)
Please Lord, forgive my brothers, uh, they spin on 'em daily (spin, spin, uh)
Please Lord, forgive my brothers, uh, they engage in violent actions frequently (spin, spin, uh)
We trap on 'em daily (trap on 'em daily)
We engage in illegal activities consistently (trap on 'em daily)
We get 'em goin' crazy (we get 'em goin' crazy)
We drive people to madness with our actions (we get 'em goin' crazy)
Yeah, we rockin' out shows, lil' boy, yeah, the fuck you pay me? (Ain't no bap)
Yeah, we perform at concerts, young man, yeah, what are you paying me? (There's no deception)
Yeah, I'm trappin' for real (I'm trappin' for real)
Yeah, I'm genuinely involved in illegal activities (I'm trappin' for real)
I trap, I'ma flip, yeah
I engage in illegal activities and profit from them, yeah
We gettin' 'em gone, lil 'boy, we do this shit for real
We're eliminating our enemies, young man, we're truly committed to this lifestyle
We slidin' in your window, it's tinted (the tint)
We're secretly entering your premises through a tinted window
We ride, we creep up with sticks (with sticks)
We move and approach discreetly with weapons (with sticks)
The Draco got binary traits (Homixide, Homixide)
The firearm I possess has unique characteristics (Homixide, Homixide)
.762, big buss (gang)
Using a .762 caliber weapon, causing significant damage (gang)
Snot Gang, rock out, let's get it
We, the Snot Gang, are ready to cause chaos and destruction
We backdoor the trap, we takin' your shit (Homixide, Homixide)
We ambush and rob our rivals in their drug dealing location (Homixide, Homixide)
We walkin' you down, you know we gon' spin it (Homixide, Homixide)
We're aggressively pursuing you, and violence is inevitable (Homixide, Homixide)
And if I lose count, I count it again
And if I lose track of my wealth, I recount it to ensure accuracy
All these blue hunnids on me
I have numerous one hundred dollar bills with blue branding on them
Snatch you a line and get geeked
Take a dose of cocaine and become highly stimulated
My niggas ain't showin' no love (Homixide, Homixide)
My associates are not displaying any emotions of affection or care (Homixide, Homixide)
They walkin' you down for a feature (gang)
They're hunting you down aggressively for collaboration (gang)
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Demetrius Chatman Jr., Jordan Jenks, Keyon Thomas
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