Dime
Nappy Roots Lyrics

I broke a dollar down the gutter (?) the dime, quarter, penny, nickel
I lost some money and only had smaller coins left - dime, quarter, penny, nickel.

Flipped the 25 to 50 cent, now watch the bitch triple
I made money by flipping coins - turning 25 cents to 50 cents and then watching it triple.

Game simple, ya here today, tomorrow ya ain't
The game of life is simple but unpredictable - you might be here today but gone tomorrow.

Now who the hell gon' save it right, that ain't gon' change the way you think
No one can save you - you have to change your own mindset to make a difference.

I took a buck fifty, ballin on a budget, bought a Dutch
I had limited funds but still managed to buy some tobacco for a cigar.

Man that blunt did it, sour then McDonald's make the world pick
Smoking the cigar made me feel great - just like how sour foods make people pucker up and make a decision.

(If any nigga got it) Shit Skinny finna get it
If anyone has anything worth getting, Skinny DeVille will try to acquire it.

(Get it) While it's gettin good and hold it for a minute
Take advantage of opportunities while they're available and wait for the right moment to take action.

Let that shit bubble, weigh it up and chop it when it's finished
Let things develop naturally, evaluate when it's ready, and act accordingly.

We gon' drop it when it's finished for some dollars and some pennies
We will release our work when it's completed in exchange for some money, no matter how small the amount.

Like a dime relentless, Nappy niggaz all about the Benji's
Like a 10-cent coin, we are persistent and focused on earning money, especially $100 bills (Benji's).

(Benji?) Not the dog naw, we're talkin bout the dead prez
We're not talking about a dog named Benji, but rather $100 bills with Benjamin Franklin's face on them, which represent wealth and status.

Dough like the cash flow, finna keep my fo-cus
Money is flowing in like dough and I will stay focused.

Spinnin like a twenty picture Skinny in a cold pit
I'm spinning like a $20 bill and picturing Skinny DeVille in a bad situation.

Boy yeain't know that money make the world go
Money is a powerful force that can influence people and the world.

Hustlin for pennies, nine-four for it real slow
Working hard for very little money in the slow year of 1994.

Damn, ain't it funny how we all about the Benji's?
It's ironic how all we care about is earning $100 bills.

Won't you give me a dollar since ya got so many
Can you spare a dollar since you seem to have a lot?

(Whatchu want man?) (?), said a hundred for that
I asked the person what they wanted and they requested $100 for something.

Super happiness, a blunt and a sack
The person wanted to feel really happy by smoking a cigar and using drugs.

Weed smoke comin out the front of the 'Lac (chrome)
Smoke from weed is coming out of the front of the Cadillac car.

Come to realize we was goin that fast
We suddenly realized that we were driving too fast.

I blink my eyes, follow runnin my tags (get out the car)
The police officer followed us and asked for our identification.

Next time I travel somewhere dirty I'ma come in a cab
Next time I go to a dangerous place, I will take a taxi instead of driving myself.

I can't knock all the rocks you rock
I can't criticize the drugs that you sell.

How I'ma cop all them yachts ya got?
How can I afford to buy all the boats that you have if I'm not selling drugs like you?

You get props on the bop-she-bop
You get respect and admiration for your music.

Let's keep it all the way Nappy, when you hot you HOT!
Let's be honest - when you're successful, you are really successful.

Burn up a dime, sell a nickel at the corner
Spend 10 cents on drugs and sell them for 5 times the amount on the street corner.

Throw a penny in the jukebox, damn it's outta order
Put a penny in the jukebox but it's not working.

Spinnin air, fumes blowin, silver spoons (Rick Shroeder)
Losing money quickly and feeling exhausted, like a character in a TV show called Silver Spoons played by Rick Shroeder.

The dollar value gets shorter as you get older
The value of money decreases as you age because of inflation and other factors.

Hey come here for a minute, don't tell nobody I told you but uh...
Come here and listen to this secret I'm about to tell you but keep it to yourself.

Aww, why'all boys done up and done it, spun it, flaunt it
You guys have done something impressive and are showing it off.

Jump my motorbike doin about a hundred, one gun and I'm blunted
Ride my motorcycle very fast while under the influence of drugs and with a weapon.

Everybody fend for they self - they tell me strong-arm while it's only ten on the shelf
Everyone is looking out for themselves and trying to get their hands on a small amount of money, even resorting to violence.

Like this, Galloping Ghost flow ferocious
My rap style is like a legendary football player nicknamed Galloping Ghost - strong and powerful.

Break down bones like osteoperosis (ohh!)
My rap style is so tough that it can break bones like the disease osteoporosis.

Prophit's in a coma, back stuffed with explosives
I am so tired and drained that I feel like I am in a coma, and I have weapons hidden in my back.

Postage to the White House, fuck all that bullshit
Send letters to the White House with angry messages about the government and its problems.

It's kinda funny, everybody love money to death
It's ironic that people love money so much, even though it can cause problems and even lead to death.

Not that, 3% control America's wealth
Only a small percentage of people control a large amount of wealth in America.

Need some help? Look at yourself, sure ya do
If you need help, take a look at yourself first and identify what you can do to improve your situation.

why'all feel like "fuck the world?" me too
You guys feel like giving up and being angry at the world, and I feel the same way.

(?), can't get rich being complacent
I'm not sure what to do, but I know that I won't get rich by being lazy and satisfied with my current situation.

Know ya gotta rebel when ya can't make a payment
When you can't afford to pay your bills, you have to take action and rebel in order to make ends meet.

Water like ice cubes for big faces
Drinking water is like having ice cubes in your glass because you are too poor to afford expensive drinks for big faces (wealthy people).

Face it, we're livin with racists, outrageous
We have to accept that we live in a society with people who are racist and their behavior is unacceptable.

Wild, host-ile, shake up stages, contagious
My rap style is wild and aggressive, it will shake up and dominate the music industry, and it will influence others.

Young baby don't have patience, what my name is? R. Prophit (yes sir?) sing the cadence
I am young and lack patience, but my name is R. Prophet and I will continue to rap with confidence and skill.

Dime, quarter, nickel, penny...
Repeating the song title and chorus.