Money Matters
J-Live Lyrics

Your world my world same shit different day
Our lives are similar, and every day is monotonous with the same problems and struggles.

Different shit same toilet paper gotta circulate
Even though we deal with different problems, we all need to keep the money flowing to keep up with daily necessities like toilet paper.

Just to keep the water flushing stove hot fridge cold
We need to make enough money to keep up with basic utilities like water, heat, and refrigeration.

Cabinets full. Clothes clean quarters for the wash and fold
We need to have enough money to buy groceries and keep our clothes clean and properly laundered.

Kids grow bigger so the gear grows tight and old
As children grow, they need new and larger clothing, which can be expensive and leave parents with old, tight clothes.

Inflation triggers so the prices grow go figure
Inflation causes prices to rise, which can be difficult for people trying to keep up financially.

Bills like William til your will's like debt that
Bills keep coming, much like William's constant presence, and can lead to a will-like accumulation of debt.

Lives longer than you. Collectors never forget
Debt outlives us, and collectors will continue to pursue payment even after we're gone.

Said assets are your child's regrets Diamond
The assets we leave behind can eventually become a burden to our children and even lead to regret.

Baguets get got for forclosure threats. Those are
Foreclosure threats can lead people to sell their possessions, including valuable items like diamonds and jewelry.

Grown folks fears swinging over ya head. Better
Adult worries about financial security and stability can hang over us like a weight.

That than the water you continue to tread. At a
It's better to deal with financial stress than the constant struggle to keep our heads above water.

Job you continue to dread. Or better yet, they say
Some people hate their jobs and long for something better, while others buy into the idea that work should be enjoyable.

Love your work and never work a day in your life. They say
The saying suggests that if you love what you do, it won't feel like work at all.

Be your own boss and your doing it right. I say
J-Live acknowledges this perspective but prefers to approach it with caution and not jump into entrepreneurship blindly.

Sheeeeeit whatever gets you through it at night. Because
Ultimately, people do what they need to do to survive and get by.

Doctors Dealers even emcees
People from all walks of life, including doctors, drug dealers, and MCs, can struggle with financial issues.

Ponder on all life's complexities. But
People often get caught up in the complexities of life, including money, but can miss the bigger picture.

Can't see the forest for the evergreen trees. So
It's easy to become fixated on the small details and miss the broader perspective and challenges of life.

They collect leaves. But when collects leave
People can focus on small, insignificant details while ignoring the bigger problems, but eventually, all those leaves will fall.

Roll up there sleeves and put in work. You gotta
To overcome financial difficulties, it takes hard work and effort.

Hold on tight just to climb that ladder. With your
Climbing the ladder of financial success can be precarious, but it takes persistence and determination.

Mind on your money. And money, money matters
To achieve financial stability, you have to keep your focus on your money and its importance in everyday life.

Imma live forever now how about you
J-Live is hopeful and optimistic about his future, and he's asking if his listeners feel the same way.

Wanna live better now fuck a Gucci sweater now
Living a better, financially stable life is more important than owning expensive, flashy clothing.

Gotta save the cheddar now money cash bread dough
Saving money is critical to achieving financial stability, and it takes concerted effort to make it happen.

Rise like yeast whether you fast or feast
It's important to keep moving forward, regardless of setbacks or successes, like yeast rising whether there is food or not.

whoever saves most needs the least and vice versa
Those who save the most money need less in the future, while those who don't save enough could struggle later on.

No time in your nice watch no cash in your nice purse
Owning expensive items doesn't necessarily equate to financial stability if you're strapped for time or low on cash.

Why you putting thangs over self and health. put your
Prioritizing material possessions over personal well-being can lead to long-term consequences.

Loot back in your pocket I'm talking bout wealth Money
Instead of frivolously spending money, it's better to save it and accumulate genuine wealth.

Grip. Since you working for your money get it in. Make it
If you're working hard for your money, you should make the most of it and put it to good use.

Do what it do cause you ain't fina win unil your
You won't succeed until you learn how to make your money work for you and invest it wisely.

Doctors Dealers even emcees
J-Live repeats the idea that everyone struggles with financial issues, regardless of their profession or social standing.

Ponder on all life's complexities. But
Again, people can get caught up in the complexities of everyday life and miss the bigger picture.

Can't see the forest for the evergreen trees. So
It's easy to focus too much on the small details and get lost in the bigger picture.

They collect leaves. But when collects leave
People can focus on unimportant things and ignore the larger issues, but those small things will eventually go away.

Roll up their sleeves and put in work. You gotta
Once again, achieving financial stability takes work and effort.

Hold on tight just to climb that ladder. With your
Climbing the ladder of financial success can be challenging, but the pursuit of wealth takes perseverance and hard work.

Mind on your money. And money, money matters
To achieve financial stability, it's important to keep your attention on your money and all that it means for your life today and in the future.

Lemon to a lime a lime to a lemon
J-Live uses this metaphor to represent the delicate balance of success and failure when dealing with money.

You fucking with my money I'mma turn into a gremlin
Messing with someone's finances can lead to dire consequences, much like a Gremlin turning angry and vicious when provoked.

If you wasting your money that's the start of your ending
Spending money frivolously can lead to financial ruin, and that trend can spell the beginning of the end for some.

Money is time.
J-Live repeats the idea that money is directly tied to time and is a critical factor in life.

Now you could Turn bread to fish and water to wine. But you
J-Live references the biblical story of Jesus performing these miraculous acts but implies that money, a practical concern of everyday life, is just as important.

Can't turn the sundial from 10 to 9. You can
No matter how hard we try, we can't alter the passage of time, which is a constant reality that shapes our lives.

Throw on a throwback and press rewind but it'll
Even though we can revisit the past, we can't change it, and we must move forward with what we have today.

Never be the same sunshine. Looking up long
Even nature, something as constant and unchanging as the sun, will eventually shift and change over time.

Enough you might just go blind. These ain't just dope
Staring too long at one aspect of life, like money, can cloud your perception and prevent you from seeing the bigger picture.

Rhymes. These are facts I don't just opine. Now if your
J-Live asserts that his lyrics aren't just cleverly phrased thoughts but represent real-world challenges that many people face.

Past keep you from presently planning for the future you a
If you're too fixated on your past, it can be challenging to think about your future and plan for it effectively.

Pawn that'll never see the 8th rank line. I'm trying to
A pawn in chess often gets stuck low on the board and never advances, much like someone who can't move beyond past failures.

Raise two queens and protect a king since a
J-Live wants to build a successful and happy family while also protecting himself and his own interests.

Rook like Bishop I been doing my thing aye
J-Live has been carving his own path and making his way in the world, much like a rook or bishop in a game of chess.

Night. But since every game ceases I'd rather be the
Even though J-Live has been working hard and pursuing success, he knows that the game of life will eventually come to an end.

Hand that hits clocks and moves pieces
He wants to be the one controlling time and directing his life, rather than being directed by outside forces.