He was awarded the Rap/Hip Hop Recorded Song of the Year for "Never Look Away" and Rap/Hip Hop Album of the Year at the GMA Dove Awards of 2007. KJ-52 also has four Dove awards to add to his 'collection.'
KJ-52's song "You're Gonna Make it" was played at the end of Cold Case Season 5 Episode 8 "It Takes a village." He rapped in the Newsboys version of Jesus Freak alongside, and had a part in TobyMac's remix of One World.
He has been rapping since 1993 (age 18), and his current label is BEC.
Starbucks Takes All My Money
KJ-52 Lyrics
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Starbucks takes all my money
Redbull takes all my money
Caffeine takes all my money
That junk ain't funny
Starbucks takes all my money
Redbull takes all my money
That junk ain't funny
[Verse 1:]
Ooh wee my head is hurting
So early my eyes is burning
One thing I need that's working
Caffeine I need for certain
(what you gotta get) coffee purchase
Will I shake like I'm getting nervous
Grande that would be so perfect
Latte that's right you heard me
What you doing man hurry
Stop talking you too wordy
Now give me that junk then serve me
Fill it up with the stuff that I'm yearning
Now put it up in a cup then squirt it
With a pump of vanilla then serve it
What makes you the judge and jury
It's the 4th cup you think I'm worried
[Chorus:]
Starbucks takes all my money
Redbull takes all my money
Caffeine takes all my money
That junk ain't funny
Starbucks takes all my money
Redbull takes all my money
That junk ain't funny
Caffeine takes all my money
[Verse 2:]
They say that I'm a fiend yo
I drink 13 cappucino's
Handfuls of coffee beans so
Gonna pop em' with a frappucino
I don't know but it's time for the reload
So I head down to the street to the next road
Till I see that logo let's roll
Drink coffee till my head gone explode
Pull up like real slow
While I'm shaking and feeling a mess bro
Cause ya see I ain't like the rest folks
Kind of nuts without my espresso
My hearts pounding deep in the chest woah
They ground up the beans the best so
10 cups that means one thing though
I ain't gonna sleep let's roll!
[Chorus:]
Starbucks takes all my money
Redbull takes all my money
Caffeine takes all my money
That junk ain't funny
Starbucks takes all my money
Redbull takes all my money
That junk ain't funny
Caffeine takes all my money
[Verse 3:]
They say that I should chill
Right now well man I just feel
Heart running like I'm on a treadmill
All of sudden I don't want stand still
Why's it strange
Why's everyone kind of amazed
Haven't tried to sleep for 3 days
They think that my minds in a daze
Walk in and they kind of just gaze
They like KJ you okay?
Saw me rolling down the highway
Screaming out ok out of the way
Don't know man what I'm gone say
Don't worry man I think I'm ok
Starting now well I think I'm gone change
Who ordered Starbucks hey!
[Chorus:]
Starbucks takes all my money
Redbull takes all my money
Caffeine takes all my money
That junk ain't funny
Starbucks takes all my money
Redbull takes all my money
That junk ain't funny
Caffeine takes all my money
The song "Starbucks Takes All My Money" by KJ-52 is a humorous take on caffeine addiction, specifically to coffee and energy drinks. The chorus repeats the refrain, "Starbucks takes all my money, Redbull takes all my money, caffeine takes all my money, that junk ain't funny." The verses describe the singer's need for caffeine to function throughout the day, describing his preferred drinks and the number of cups he consumes. He also expresses his disregard for the judgment of others regarding his caffeine intake.
It can be interpreted that the song is a satire on the culture of caffeine addiction, especially on the coffee and energy drink industry that thrives on selling these products to millions of consumers worldwide. In the song, KJ-52 uses humor and wit to illustrate the ubiquitous presence of these drinks in modern society and to poke fun at people's reliance on them to function in their daily lives.
Overall, "Starbucks Takes All My Money" is an amusing commentary on the ups and downs of caffeine addiction, and the struggles that come with trying to cut back on these addictive substances.
Line by Line Meaning
Starbucks takes all my money
I spend so much money on Starbucks coffee
Redbull takes all my money
I spend so much money on Redbull energy drinks
Caffeine takes all my money
I spend all my money on coffee and energy drinks because I need caffeine
That junk ain't funny
My addiction to caffeine and spending money on it isn't a joke
Ooh wee my head is hurting
I have a headache because I need caffeine
So early my eyes is burning
I am tired because I didn't sleep well, and I need caffeine to stay awake
One thing I need that's working
I need caffeine to function properly
Caffeine I need for certain
I desperately need caffeine
Coffee purchase
I am buying a coffee
Will I shake like I'm getting nervous
I might start shaking from caffeine withdrawal if I don't get my fix soon
Grande that would be so perfect
I want to order a large (grande) coffee because I need more caffeine
Latte that's right you heard me
I want a latte, and I am confident in my choice
What you doing man hurry
I am impatient and want my coffee quickly
Stop talking you too wordy
I want the server to stop talking and just serve me my coffee
Now give me that junk then serve me
I am referring to coffee as 'junk' because I am addicted to it and can't stop consuming it
Fill it up with the stuff that I'm yearning
I want my coffee cup to be filled with the coffee that I crave so much
Now put it up in a cup then squirt it
I want my coffee to be made quickly and efficiently
With a pump of vanilla then serve it
I want the server to add vanilla syrup to my coffee before serving it to me
What makes you the judge and jury
I don't appreciate it when people judge me for my caffeine addiction
It's the 4th cup you think I'm worried
I am not worried about drinking too much coffee because I am addicted to it
They say that I'm a fiend yo
People say that I am addicted to caffeine
I drink 13 cappucino's
I drink a lot of cappuccinos because I need the caffeine
Handfuls of coffee beans so
I eat coffee beans to get more caffeine
Gonna pop em' with a frappucino
I plan on ordering a frappuccino and eating coffee beans to ensure I get enough caffeine
I don't know but it's time for the reload
I am not sure how many cups of coffee I have had, but I need more
So I head down to the street to the next road
I am going to the next coffee shop to get more caffeine
Till I see that logo let's roll
I am looking for the Starbucks logo and am eager to get my coffee fix
Drink coffee till my head gone explode
I will keep drinking coffee until I can't handle any more caffeine
Pull up like real slow
I am approaching the coffee shop slowly and deliberately
While I'm shaking and feeling a mess bro
I am feeling the effects of caffeine withdrawal and need my coffee ASAP
Cause ya see I ain't like the rest folks
I am different from other people because I am addicted to caffeine
Kind of nuts without my espresso
I can't function properly without my caffeine fix
My hearts pounding deep in the chest woah
My heart is racing, which is a side effect of consuming too much caffeine
They ground up the beans the best so
I believe that the coffee shop prepares their coffee beans better than other shops
10 cups that means one thing though
I have had a lot of coffee today and am still not satisfied
I ain't gonna sleep let's roll!
I am going to keep drinking coffee even though it will prevent me from sleeping
They say that I should chill
People tell me to calm down and stop consuming so much caffeine
Right now well man I just feel
I am in the moment and don't feel like I should calm down
Heart running like I'm on a treadmill
My heart is still racing from all the caffeine I have consumed
All of sudden I don't want stand still
I am restless and have trouble standing still because of the caffeine
Why's it strange
People find my addiction to caffeine and behavior strange
Why's everyone kind of amazed
People are amazed by my behavior and addiction to caffeine
Haven't tried to sleep for 3 days
I haven't slept in three days because I have been consuming so much caffeine
They think that my minds in a daze
People think that I am delirious because of my lack of sleep and high caffeine consumption
Walk in and they kind of just gaze
When I walk into a coffee shop, people stare at me because of my behavior and addiction to caffeine
They like KJ you okay?
People are worried about my well-being because of my behavior and addiction to caffeine
Saw me rolling down the highway
I was driving erratically because of my high caffeine consumption
Screaming out ok out of the way
I was yelling at people to get out of my way because I was in a hurry to get caffeine
Don't know man what I'm gone say
I don't know how to explain my addiction to caffeine or justify my behavior
Don't worry man I think I'm ok
I believe that my addiction to caffeine is under control
Starting now well I think I'm gone change
I am open to the idea of changing my behavior and reducing my caffeine consumption
Who ordered Starbucks hey!
I am excited to get my Starbucks coffee and continue my cycle of caffeine addiction
Contributed by Grayson K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.