Dollar Bills
Syd Lyrics
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But what's new? I walk in, no guest list
The chandelier matches my necklace
Don't worry about it
Don't know about you, but I'm feeling like the man
And she dancing like she knows I am
Now she actin' like she don't know them
So I'm flashing all this cash on her
Shake it for these dollar bills
You know I'm hella faded, baby, cop a feel
Want you to turn me on, this your favorite song
Don't stop until you get enough, babe, you get enough, babe
So won't you shake it for these dollar bills?
Say, say, shake it for these dollar bills
(Don't stop until you get enough)
Uh huh, now would you shake it for these dollar bills? Uh
Say, say shake it for these dollar bills, uh huh, ay, ay
(Don't stop until you get enough, babe)
I'm on to the next chick (yuh)
But what's new? I've always been reckless
Now we posted up by the exit (ay)
Girl what it do?
I don't know 'bout you
But you looking like the one (like the one)
And you staring like you know what's up
Be careful, girl, don't press your luck
Now she telling me I'm drunk
If you ain't tryna fuck
Then at least show me something, girl
Shake it for these dollar bills
You know I'm hella faded, baby, cop a feel
Want you to turn me on, this your favorite song
Don't stop until you get enough, babe, you get enough, babe
So won't you shake it for these dollar bills?
Say, say, shake it for these dollar bills
(Don't stop until you get enough)
Uh huh, now would you shake it for these dollar bills? Uh
Say, say shake it for these dollar bills, uh huh, ay, ay
(Don't stop until you get enough, babe)
Baby don't get no emotion involved, just shake your ass on me
You know I'll toss you couple bills, girl I got it
Hundreds in my pocket
Talking 'bout you love me
I don't know you, girl, so stop it
My shawty at the crib 'cause she didn't wanna come
She always with me when I'm turning up and having fun
Now I'm here alone, just enjoying you
For the moment, so just go ahead and do what you do
Shake it for these dollar bills
You know I'm hella faded, baby, cop a feel
Want you to turn me on, this your favorite song
Don't stop until you get enough, babe, you get enough, babe
So won't you shake it for these dollar bills?
Say, say, shake it for these dollar bills
(Don't stop until you get enough)
Uh huh, now would you shake it for these dollar bills? Uh
Say, say shake it for these dollar bills, uh huh, ay, ay
(Don't stop until you get enough, babe)
Shake it for these dollar bills
Get naked for some bigger faces
Do something strange for a little change
Just be honest with me
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In Steve Lacy's song "Dollar Bills," the singer is describing his night out at a club. He is confident and feeling like "the man" as he walks in without a guest list and flashes his money at the women in the club. He encourages a woman to dance for him and shake her ass for some dollar bills. The singer is unapologetic and indifferent to the emotions and intentions of the women he encounters. The lyrics explore themes of power dynamics, objectification, and superficiality, as the singer describes using money to obtain temporary pleasure.
The chorus of the song is catchy and emphasizes the singer's desire for the women to dance and shake it for the dollar bills he offers. The repetition of the line "Don't stop until you get enough" suggests that the singer is willing to keep paying for attention and entertainment as long as the women continue to comply. The verse where the singer mentions his girlfriend who did not want to come to the club with him adds another layer to the song's complexity. The relationship is strained, and he seems to be seeking attention and validation elsewhere.
Overall, "Dollar Bills" is a song that is critical of the culture of materialism and objectification that is prevalent in many nightlife environments. It sheds light on the way people use money to gain power and control over others, especially regarding their bodies. It is a commentary on the way men often use money to take advantage of women in these spaces.
Line by Line Meaning
Alright I pull up the freshest
I arrive in style and am looking sharp
But what's new? I walk in, no guest list
I'm used to VIP treatment and don't need a list to get in
The chandelier matches my necklace
Even my jewelry matches the decor
Don't worry about it
No need to stress or be concerned
Don't know about you, but I'm feeling like the man
I am confident and feeling great
And she dancing like she knows I am
She is attracted to my energy and confidence
Now she actin' like she don't know them
She is ignoring others and focusing on me
So I'm flashing all this cash on her
I am trying to impress her with money
Watching her ass, I know you can go faster, girl
I find her attractive and want her to move faster
Shake it for these dollar bills
Dance and I will reward you with money
You know I'm hella faded, baby, cop a feel
I'm drunk and want to touch you
Want you to turn me on, this your favorite song
I want you to arouse me and this song helps
Don't stop until you get enough, babe, you get enough, babe
Keep dancing and entertaining me
S won't you shake it for these dollar bills?
Please dance for me and I will give you money
Say, say, shake it for these dollar bills
Repeat this action for more money
(Don't stop until you get enough)
Keep going until I am satisfied
I'm on to the next chick (yuh)
I am moving on to someone else
But what's new? I've always been reckless
This is my normal behavior
Now we posted up by the exit (ay)
I have moved to a different location
Girl what it do?
What's up with you?
But you looking like the one (like the one)
I find you attractive and interesting
And you staring like you know what's up
You seem to understand what's going on
Be careful, girl, don't press your luck
Don't push your limits or boundaries
Now she telling me I'm drunk
She's noting my intoxicated state
If you ain't tryna fuck
If you don't want to have sex
Then at least show me something, girl
Entertain me in some way
Get naked for some bigger faces
Strip down for more money
Do something strange for a little change
Perform a unique or unusual act for more money
Just be honest with me
Tell me what you want or expect
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RONALD TYLER COLSON, STEVE LACY-MOYA, SYDNEY BENNETT
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