Bonus Track
J. Knox Lyrics

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"So this goes very deep, it goes deep, deep, deep
Into a problem that the love of money is the root of evil
Very true saying because, you see
If you do a job with the sole purpose of making money, you are absurd
Because if money becomes the goal, and it does when you work that way
You begin increasing it to confuse it with happiness or with pleasure"

If money is all that I think of then how can I make any sense girl

If money is all that I live for then my journey will never end girl
I get caught up in the cash and then I forget about the music
If they offered 10 Mill for my soul, I can’t say that I wouldn’t choose it
Told her I need that fucking Ferrari, if I don’t have one I must be worthless
Step on them like I’ve been stepped on, girl I need to feel like I’m worth it
Everyone says I’m not fine, they say I’m switching up ‘cause of money
I simply don’t pay no mind, if you ain’t talking paper don’t call me

I sleep there, I wake up
I sit there all day everyday
Where I came from there seemed like no way
In my thoughts
If I put a bullet in my head
It’s over, I’d end all this pain
Spend it on me, I’m so selfish
When I see the watch I can’t help it
I’m not the one that you want
I’m a lowlife it runs in my blood
Hold up girl, something just hit me
Hold up what the fuck is with me?
Fuck all the dreams money buys
Their lies that they sell to our minds
It’s either I could ball out
Or I could spend less on myself
I had to sleep on the couch
So I could buy my mom a house
The love for this money is fake
The root of all our evil ways
Looked to the sky and I prayed
God says I’ve wandered from faith
Fucking eye of a needle
Money, power, fucking evil
10 Mill or not, we’re both equal
10 Mill or not, we’re both people

(Outro)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of J. Knox's bonus track delve into the issue of the love of money and its detrimental effects. The first paragraph sets the tone by emphasizing that the pursuit of money, when it becomes the sole purpose of one's work, is absurd. The lyrics imply that associating happiness or pleasure solely with the accumulation of money is a misguided mentality. It highlights the dangers of losing sight of what truly matters in life when money becomes the primary focus.

In the second paragraph, J. Knox acknowledges his own struggle with the allure of money. He confesses that getting caught up in the pursuit of cash often leads him to forget about his passion for music. The lyrics suggest that if someone offered him an exorbitant amount of money in exchange for his soul, he might be tempted to accept because he has placed such value on material possessions. It reflects a sense of self-worth tied to material wealth and raises questions about the consequences of such a mindset.

The third paragraph delves into the internal turmoil and self-doubt caused by the obsession with money. J. Knox describes feeling selfish and consumed by material desires, such as owning a Ferrari. The lyrics suggest a longing to be valued and validated based on external possessions and the belief that without them, one may feel worthless. The pressure to accumulate wealth and the fear of being seen as weak or insignificant due to a lack of money seem to weigh heavily on the artist's mind.

The outro of the song ties it all together by emphasizing that the love of money is a false motivation. J. Knox acknowledges that the pursuit of money leads to lies and misconceptions about what truly matters in life. The lyrics express a moment of reflection where the artist realizes the emptiness of the relentless pursuit of wealth and the distortion it causes in one's character. The phrase "10 Mill or not, we're both people" underscores the idea that despite the amount of money one possesses, everyone is equal and deserving of respect, suggesting a call to reassess priorities and find fulfillment beyond material wealth.

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