25 Bucks
Danny Brown Lyrics


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25 bucks, mama braid your hair
Sit on the porch she'll do it on the stairs
Grew your hair out and you wanna get it twisted
Fed us many nights nigga that's how we was livin'

25 bucks, mama braid your hair
Sit on the porch she'll do it on the stairs
Grew your hair out and you wanna get it twisted
Fed us many nights nigga that's how we was livin'

I'll not get old
If I dig with my knees, if I grind on my teeth
I know from the attic of me
To the bottom of cleats
From the wayward it seeds

Arthritis in her fingers carpal tunnel in her wrists
Bout' to feed her kids at night sleep between her legs and twist
While she listen to the oldie soap operas smokin' bogies
On the phone gossiping telling homegirls stories
Girlfriend worried 'cause her son's in a hurry
To see the state Pen' or a cemetery buried
Ma replied do her best but it's still rough
Keep your kids out the street and away from drugs
Doin' hair in the house ain't puttin' on Daniel
Daddy in and out, aye who turned that channel?
Niggas turn the house shoes steppin' on the back
Ashin' her cigarette in a brown paper bag
Smokin' joints, lauging tryna get the part straight
For ten, put your perm in, don't scratch all day
Hot cocoa stove put the food in the bowl
Say that's how many nights it was hard to keep goin'

Now I'm trapped in the trap
And the devil ain't forgettin'
Wanna see me dead or locked in a prison
In the system with division only thing that add up
Fucked up 'cause a nigga tryna get a couple bucks

Now I'm trapped in the trap
And the devil ain't forgettin'
Wanna see me dead or locked in a prison
In the system with division only thing that add up
Fucked up 'cause a nigga tryna get a couple bucks

25 bucks, mama braid your hair
Sit on the porch she'll do it on the stairs
Grew your hair out and you wanna get it twisted
Fed us many nights nigga that's how we was livin'

25 bucks, mama braid your hair
Sit on the porch she'll do it on the stairs
Grew your hair out and you wanna get it twisted
Fed us many nights nigga that's how we was livin'

I'll not get old
If I dig with my knees, if I grind on my teeth
I know from the attic of me
To the bottom of cleats
From the wayward it seeds

Iverson zig zags, goodnight fast food
If you really ballin', mommy cop Chinese food
If you really wonder why these people got issues
'Cause the rent owed and these fuckin' lights due
On her knees at night,pray a miracle come through
Daddy shootin' Craps tryna win a pair of shoes
I been growin' my hair 'bout to let mommy twist it
Out wildin' with my friends even got myself a biscuit
Homie momma smokin' with nothin' to lose
Now he stashin' cracks in some hundred dollar shoes
Sittin' at his crib, smokin' Swishers, gettin' faded
Told me hit my mommy up 'cause he tryna get braided
What we gon' do see the local dope man
See if we can put some money in our hand
Same one jump me, the same one front me
'Cause I'm tired of seein' my family fucked up and hungry

Now I'm trapped in the trap
And the devil ain't forgettin'
Wanna see me dead or locked in a prison
In the system with division only thing that add up
Fucked up 'cause a nigga tryna get a couple bucks

Now I'm trapped in the trap
And the devil ain't forgettin'
Wanna see me dead or locked in a prison
In the system with division only thing that add up
Fucked up 'cause a nigga tryna get a couple bucks

25 bucks, mama braid your hair
Sit on the porch she'll do it on the stairs
Grew your hair out and you wanna get it twisted
Fed us many nights nigga that's how we was livin'

25 bucks, mama braid your hair
Sit on the porch she'll do it on the stairs




Grew your hair out and you wanna get it twisted
Fed us many nights nigga that's how we was livin'

Overall Meaning

The song "25 Bucks" by Danny Brown is a poignant commentary on poverty and the harsh realities of growing up in a less privileged environment. The lyrics describe the rapper's mother braiding his hair on the porch, a task she uses to earn $25, which was a means to continually provide food for the family. The hair braiding becomes a symbol of survival, a way to make it through hard times.


The lyrics also reflect on the challenges that come with growing up in disadvantaged communities. The song mentions the mother's physical conditions, carpal tunnel and arthritis, which are the result of using her hands to braid hair to provide for the family. Brown uses the song to discuss social issues like the harsh living conditions people face, the criminal justice system, drug use, and financial struggles, affecting low-income families. The lyrics provide a lens through which we can see how the economic system fails people living in poverty, and the impact it has on their day-to-day experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

25 bucks, mama braid your hair
Getting hair done at home, because they couldn't afford hair salons.


Sit on the porch she'll do it on the stairs
No space to do hair inside the house.


Grew your hair out and you wanna get it twisted
Trying to make the most out of their appearance with limited resources.


Fed us many nights nigga that's how we was livin'
Struggling to put food on the table.


I'll not get old If I dig with my knees, if I grind on my teeth I know from the attic of me To the bottom of cleats From the wayward it seeds
Nobody wants to grow old in the midst of such a difficult lifestyle.


Arthritis in her fingers carpal tunnel in her wrists Bout' to feed her kids at night sleep between her legs and twist
The mother's physical health is declining because of the hard work she has to do to keep the family fed.


While she listen to the oldie soap operas smokin' bogies On the phone gossiping telling homegirls stories
Taking a break from the hardships of life by indulging in small pleasures like watching television and socializing with friends.


Girlfriend worried 'cause her son's in a hurry To see the state Pen' or a cemetery buried Ma replied do her best but it's still rough Keep your kids out the street and away from drugs
The mother is concerned about her child's future and warns them to avoid getting involved in criminal activities.


Doin' hair in the house ain't puttin' on Daniel Daddy in and out, aye who turned that channel?
Hairdressing is seen as a side hustle to bring in extra income while the father is rarely around.


Niggas turn the house shoes steppin' on the back Ashin' her cigarette in a brown paper bag Smokin' joints, lauging tryna get the part straight For ten, put your perm in, don't scratch all day Hot cocoa stove put the food in the bowl Say that's how many nights it was hard to keep goin'
Depiction of the everyday struggles and activities of family members in a low-income household.


Now I'm trapped in the trap And the devil ain't forgettin' Wanna see me dead or locked in a prison In the system with division only thing that add up Fucked up 'cause a nigga tryna get a couple bucks
The singer feels trapped in a cycle of poverty and crime, and the system they live in is keeping them down.


Iverson zig zags, goodnight fast food If you really ballin', mommy cop Chinese food If you really wonder why these people got issues 'Cause the rent owed and these fuckin' lights due
The cycle of poverty and the struggle to make ends meet is pervasive and affects everyone in the community.


On her knees at night,pray a miracle come through Daddy shootin' Craps tryna win a pair of shoes I been growin' my hair 'bout to let mommy twist it Out wildin' with my friends even got myself a biscuit
Even in the midst of their struggles, individuals still seek joy and pleasure where they can find it.


Homie momma smokin' with nothin' to lose Now he stashin' cracks in some hundred dollar shoes Sittin' at his crib, smokin' Swishers, gettin' faded Told me hit my mommy up 'cause he tryna get braided
Poverty and desperation can lead people down dangerous paths, including drug dealing.


What we gon' do see the local dope man See if we can put some money in our hand Same one jump me, the same one front me 'Cause I'm tired of seein' my family fucked up and hungry
Succumbing to temptation and resorting to illegal activities in order to feed the family.




Lyrics © WARP MUSIC LIMITED
Written by: Corin Roddick, Daniel Sewell, Megan James

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