Broke
Stefan Faust a.k.a. Zorro Lyrics
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Need some diamonds on my wrist
Took so many L's
Life wants my wrist to slit
I just got on transit and there's no where else to sit
Man Living life so broke I'm just really sick of it
I worked so many hours now where's my fucking check?
Paid so much in taxes that I don't have any left
I won't die of fucking cancer, I'll just die cause of no money
I've been having dreams that I owned a couple AP's
In reality I would've bought a new Mercedes
Pull up to the drive through Wendy's
Bitch where the fucks the cheddar with my chilli?
I can't understand how people can be so damn stupid
Fuck the border officers that's the last time that I'm crossing
Fuck you Andy Wilson, hope you end up in a prison
You a dirty motherfucker you should know when you should listen
Life is hard enough already why you acting like a bitch?
I just talked to Leo and he told me 'bout the shit you did
Thought I wouldn't know that you're a snitch
Bitch you ain't getting shit when I am rich
Time is so damn precious
Need some diamonds on my wrist
Took so many L's
Life wants my wrist to slit
I just got on transit and there's no where else to sit
Man Living life so broke I'm just really sick of it
'Man, switch it up'
(OK let's go)
I need more money
I need more jewelry
Skin is so sensitive, only want luxuries
I need a whip so I can go whippin' a hundred on 50
Officer I wasn't speeding,
I'm just confident driver, I don't go driving like pussies
But he still slapped me a ticket, wrote down 200
Bitch it's too much, can you reduce it?
People keep telling me I should go to this and that
Bitch what do you know
You going be telling me I'm this and that
Bitch that is just low
I'm gonna be what I want and go take all your money
Put a rubber band around that motherfucker and stack it up as high CN tower
Then I'ma spend it to buy all the power
You wanna know?
I'd rather be rich with a rich bitch problem
Then to be broke with a broke ass watch
With no drip that don't even work
With a whip that break down
Even though you bought it not so long ago
Heard you planning for a new show
COVID all around the world tho
But still gotta make the money tho
Time is so damn precious
Need some diamonds on my wrist
Took so many L's
Life wants my wrist to slit
I just got on transit and there's no where else to sit
Man Living life so broke I'm just really sick of it
In Zorro's song "Broke," the artist expresses his frustration with his financial situation. He mentions that time is precious, but he feels like he's stuck in poverty, and he deserves more in life. He wants to be able to afford diamonds on his wrist and expensive cars like a Mercedes or an AP. He's sick of taking L's or losses in life, and he's tired of working long hours with no reward. He's angry that he pays so much in taxes and can't even afford to smoke cigarettes. Zorro admits that he's envious of those who have more and can afford luxuries.
In the second verse, the artist switches it up and sings about his desire for more money and jewelry. He doesn't want to be pulled over by police officers who give him speeding tickets, and he's tired of people telling him what to do with his life. He wants to be rich and able to stack his cash as high as the CN Tower in Toronto. Zorro believes that being rich would solve all his problems, and he wouldn't have to worry about broken watches or cars that break down. He acknowledges that COVID is around, but he still needs to make money to live comfortably.
Overall, "Broke" is a song that highlights the struggles of the working-class and their desire for more in life. Zorro expresses his frustrations with the system and how difficult it is to get ahead in life. The song ends with the artist stating that he's tired of living his life so broke.
Line by Line Meaning
Time is so damn precious
Time is an extremely valuable commodity
Need some diamonds on my wrist
I aspire to have material wealth and status symbols
Took so many L's
I have experienced many losses and setbacks in life
Life wants my wrist to slit
Life seems so hard that I feel like giving up
I just got on transit and there's no where else to sit
I am facing difficult circumstances with no apparent solutions
Man Living life so broke I'm just really sick of it
I am exhausted and frustrated with my financial situation
I worked so many hours now where's my fucking check?
I have put in a lot of hard work and feel entitled to my paycheck
Paid so much in taxes that I don't have any left
I resent how much of my earnings are taken by the government
I can't even smoke cause a packs like almost 20
I cannot afford to indulge in vices
I won't die of fucking cancer, I'll just die cause of no money
I cannot afford healthcare and this financial stress is taking a toll on my health
I've been having dreams that I owned a couple AP's
I dream of owning luxury watches as a symbol of my financial success
In reality I would've bought a new Mercedes
In reality, I would be content with a luxury car as a symbol of my financial success
Pull up to the drive thru Wendy's
I routinely visit fast food restaurants
Bitch where the fucks the cheddar with my chilli?
I am dissatisfied with the fast food service I am receiving
I can't understand how people can be so damn stupid
I am frustrated with the perceived lack of intelligence in others
Fuck the border officers that's the last time that I'm crossing
I have had a bad experience with border control and will not be crossing again
Fuck you Andy Wilson, hope you end up in a prison
I have anger and resentment towards someone named Andy Wilson
You a dirty motherfucker you should know when you should listen
I feel disrespected and am attacking the character of someone
Life is hard enough already why you acting like a bitch?
I am frustrated with the behavior of someone who I perceive as making my life harder
I just talked to Leo and he told me 'bout the shit you did
I have been informed about someone's negative behavior towards me by a friend named Leo
Thought I wouldn't know that you're a snitch
I have uncovered information that someone I know is untrustworthy
Bitch you ain't getting shit when I am rich
I am threatening someone with financial retribution for their negative behavior towards me
I need more money
I want to amass more wealth
I need more jewelry
I want to accumulate more luxury items as a symbol of my wealth
Skin is so sensitive, only want luxuries
I prioritize luxury items to the point where I cannot tolerate lower quality goods
I need a whip so I can go whippin' a hundred on 50
I want a fast car to show off my success and speed down the highway
Officer I wasn't speeding, I'm just confident driver, I don't go driving like pussies
I am justifying my fast driving and arguing against speeding tickets
But he still slapped me a ticket, wrote down 200
I am upset with receiving a ticket for my driving
Bitch it's too much, can you reduce it?
I am trying to negotiate a lower ticket price
People keep telling me I should go to this and that
I receive unsolicited advice from others
Bitch what do you know
I dismiss others' advice and opinions
You going be telling me I'm this and that
I am frustrated with others' judgments and opinions of me
Bitch that is just low
I feel insulted by others' opinions of me
I'm gonna be what I want and go take all your money
I strive for financial success and seek to surpass those who doubt me
Put a rubber band around that motherfucker and stack it up as high CN tower
I intend to collect and stash my wealth in an impressive manner
Then I'ma spend it to buy all the power
I will use my wealth to gain influence over others
You wanna know?
Would you like to hear more?
I'd rather be rich with a rich bitch problem
I would prefer to have the problems of the wealthy than the struggles of the poor
Then to be broke with a broke ass watch
I would rather have financial success and a luxurious lifestyle
With no drip that don't even work
I am frustrated by low-quality possessions that do not function as intended
With a whip that break down, even though you bought it not so long ago
I am upset about my recently purchased car breaking down so soon after purchase
Heard you planning for a new show
I have heard rumors about someone's plans
COVID all around the world tho
The global pandemic is affecting everyone
But still gotta make the money tho
Despite the pandemic and difficult circumstances, I still need to make money
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Jae Woo Chung
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