25 Bills
Marc Goone Lyrics

Oooooh, they say who do you appeal to?
People often ask who my music appeals to.

All while trying to tell you remain the real you
Despite the pressure, it's important to stay true to oneself.

Aye, and the fucked up thing is
The sad reality is that there's a problem.

Feel I got some fans cuz the color of my skin is
I think some people like me just because I'm white.

Always said that I'ma put the music over image
I've always prioritized my music over my appearance.

But everybody judge before anybody listen
Many people make judgments before even hearing my music.

Ow, and I always keep it real
I always stay true to myself and my beliefs.

And I'm 25 sitting on 25 bills
I'm 25 years old and have saved up $25,000.

And oooh ya boy got crossover appeal
I have fans from different demographics, not just hip hop fans.

But I'd take a bullet in the head before I'd sign a deal
I would never compromise my values and sign a record deal.

Yeah, Put yourself in my position
Imagine being in my shoes for a moment.

Hip hop heads ain't the ones thats buyin tickets
My primary audience, hip hop fans, aren't necessarily buying tickets to my shows.

But I refuse to be brand
I won't conform to fit into a specific brand or image.

A recluse who broods and stews up in the studio demands
I won't isolate myself in the studio, but will maintain a balance with my personal life.

Perfection, and I don't choose who are my fans
I can't control who likes my music or becomes a fan.

But you already lumped me in with Huey and then Sam
People are already associating me with other white rappers like Huey Mack and Sammy Adams.

I'm doing what I can, my musics who I am
I'm putting all I can into my music because it's a reflection of who I am.

Growin it organic no consuming from a can
I'm growing my music naturally from my own talents rather than relying on someone else's formula.

Yet still they are accusing me of ruining hip hop man
Despite my efforts, some accuse me of contributing to the deterioration of hip hop music.

Cuz these teenybopper girls think I am cute on instagram
Some people are only interested in me because I'm considered attractive on Instagram.

Damn, think you can tell me who I am
It's frustrating when people try to define me without truly knowing me.

Thru a cursory glance ain't even listened to my jams
People are quick to make assumptions about me without taking the time to listen to my music.

I been focused on the music and been stickin to my plan
I've remained committed to my goals and focused primarily on my music.

While these other dudes is utilizing image and their brand
Many other artists rely heavily on their appearance and creating a specific image to sell their music.

I guess I'm tryna take a stand
I'm trying to stand up for my beliefs and principles.

I said fuck a 9 to 5 I'm never whoring for the man
I refuse to work a traditional 9-5 job and sell out to corporate greed.

I'll be rich by 25, atleast according to my plan
I have a plan to become wealthy by age 25, but it's uncertain if it will happen.

But still as broke as fuck and as anti corporate as I am, I need
Despite my anti-corporate beliefs, I still need money to survive.

Some money
I need some money.

Some some money
I need a fair amount of money to support myself.

Some some money, come on some some money I need
I really need money to make ends meet.

Always been an anomaly, ooh that boy is an oddity
I've always been different and unique, labeled as an oddity.

Get so down and so out of it less I write whats inside of me
Writing and creating music is an outlet for me when I'm feeling down and out.

I be slangin this pot ya see money dirty like sodomy
I've sold drugs to make money, something looked down upon by society.

Tryna find the right angle now somethin like an isosceles
I'm trying to find the right approach to my music, like an isosceles triangle.

Honestly, these raps fans is easily swayed
Hip hop fans can be easily influenced and swayed by different artists.

3 years ago J. Cole was leading the way
Three years ago, J. Cole was the most influential rapper in the industry.

Then he hit radio got decently paid
Once J. Cole became mainstream and earned big money, his music changed for the worse.

Its like when you hit the tipping point then you cease to be great
Once an artist becomes too popular, their talent and quality often diminishes.

These people, you were their secret they resent you've gone far
Fans often resent artists once they become too popular and are no longer their 'secret.'

Give em two years and I bet they'll turn on Kendrick Lamar
Even Kendrick Lamar, one of the most beloved rappers, will eventually fall out of favor with fans.

They say the fame, and main stream has fucked with your vision
People believe that once an artist becomes popular and mainstream, they lose their artistic vision.

When the only things thats changed is the public perception
The artist remains the same, but the public's perception of them has changed.

The sacrifices I've made, I've sold pot I dope slang
I've made sacrifices and done things like selling drugs to support my music career.

I quit jobs, got laid off, I broke up with girlfrands
I've given up stable jobs and relationships to pursue my passion for music.

I been booed right off stage got knocked down with no shame
I've been humiliated in public, like being booed off a stage, and knocked down, but I never feel ashamed of my music.

So never will I sell out, No way, but I need
Even though I won't sell out, I still need money to survive.