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4 American Dollars
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We all do what we gotta do to pass
In this world where they say, "It's not personal, it's business"
Movin' numbers from account to account
Keeping secrets in an offshore fund
But my money is quick to count
I got four dollars to my name
You can do a lot with four American dollars
You can do a lot with four American dollars
No matter how much, you get to have
You will still die and that's the only fact
You gotta have boots if you wanna lift those bootstraps
You can do a lot with four American dollars
You can do a lot with four American dollars
You can do a lot with four American dollars
Numbers on a screen mean nothin' to me
We're on the same boat but different seats
And how could you ever believe
"It's not personal, it's business"
You were living in a cash stream
Acting like it ain't obscene
Can't fool me with that old routine
Still got four dollars to my name
Cash money's going so out of style
Don't worry, baby, gonna be enough to go around
How 'bout I give you three and I'll only keep one for me
You can do a lot with four American dollars (no matter how much)
You can do a lot with four American dollars (you get to have)
You can do a lot with four American dollars (you will still die)
You can do a lot with four American dollars (and that's the only fact)
You can do a lot with four American dollars (you gotta have boots)
You can do a lot with four American dollars (if you wanna lift those bootstraps)
I don't believe in pennies, and nickels
And dimes, and dollars, and pesos, and pounds, and
Rupees, and yen, and rubles, no dinero
I don't believe in pennies, and nickels
And dimes, and dollars, and pesos, and pounds, and
Rupees, and yen, and rubles, no dinero
I don't believe in pennies, and nickels
And dimes, and dollars, and pesos, and pounds, and
Rupees, and yen, and rubles, no dinero
I don't believe in pennies, and nickels
And dimes, and dollars, and pesos, and pounds, and
Rupees, and yen, and rubles, no dinero
I don't believe in pennies, and nickels
And dimes, and dollars, and pesos, and pounds, and
Rupees, and yen, and rubles, no dinero
I don't believe in pennies, and nickels
And dimes, and dollars, and pesos, and pounds, and
Rupees, and yen, and rubles, no dinero
I don't believe in pennies, and nickels
And dimes, and dollars, and pesos, and pounds, and
Rupees, and yen, and rubles, no dinero
Rupees, and yen, and rubles, no dinero
Rupees, and yen, and rubles, no dinero
Rupees, and yen, and rubles, no dinero
Rupees, and yen, and rubles, no dinero
Rupees, and yen, and rubles, no dinero
Rupees, and yen, and rubles, no dinero
Rupees, and yen, and rubles, no dinero
Rupees, and yen, and rubles, no dinero
Rupees, and yen, and rubles, no dinero
Rupees, and yen, and rubles, no dinero
Rupees, and yen, and rubles, no dinero
Rupees, and yen, and rubles, no dinero
Rupees, and yen, and rubles, no dinero
Rupees, and yen, and rubles, no dinero
Rupees, and yen, and rubles, no dinero
Rupees, and yen, and rubles, no dinero
The lyrics of "4 American Dollars" by U.S. Girls speak to themes of economic inequality, the devaluation of money, and the false promises of financial success. The song criticizes the notion that money is the sole measure of worth and highlights the disparity between the wealthy elite and those struggling to make ends meet.
The opening lines, "Shade tassels, shake your ass, we all do what we gotta do to pass," suggest that people resort to various means, even compromising their values, in order to survive in a world where financial success is highly valued. The lyrics also reference the idea that money matters more than personal relationships, as it states, "It's not personal, it's business." This phrase is often used to justify ruthless actions taken in the pursuit of profit.
The repetitive refrain, "You can do a lot with four American dollars," underscores the irony of how little four dollars actually represents in the grand scheme of things. It highlights the struggle and limited opportunities that come with limited financial resources.
The lyrics also touch on the fleeting nature of wealth, reminding us that no matter how much money we accumulate, we all eventually face the same fate of mortality: "No matter how much you get to have, you will still die, and that's the only fact." This serves as a reminder that material wealth does not guarantee happiness or fulfillment in the long run.
Overall, "4 American Dollars" critiques the obsession with money and exposes the hollowness of the promises it offers. It invites listeners to question the value they place on wealth and consider the true worth and meaning in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Shade tassels, shake your ass
Express yourself confidently and boldly
We all do what we gotta do to pass
We all do what is necessary to get by in life
In this world where they say, 'It's not personal, it's business'
In a world where personal matters are often overlooked in favor of business interests
Movin' numbers from account to account
Managing and transferring financial transactions
Keeping secrets in an offshore fund
Maintaining hidden wealth in offshore accounts
But my money is quick to count
I have a small amount of money that is easy to calculate
I got four dollars to my name
I only have four dollars in my possession
No matter how much, you get to have
Regardless of how much wealth you accumulate
You will still die and that's the only fact
In the end, death is the only certainty
You gotta have boots if you wanna lift those bootstraps
To improve your situation, you need the necessary resources and opportunities
Numbers on a screen mean nothin' to me
Digital representations of wealth hold no significant value to me
We're on the same boat but different seats
We may all be in this together, but our positions and circumstances vary greatly
And how could you ever believe, 'It's not personal, it's business'
How can you truly trust that personal matters won't be affected by business decisions?
You were living in a cash stream
You were engulfed in a life consumed by money
Acting like it ain't obscene
Behaving as if the obsession with money isn't morally offensive
Can't fool me with that old routine
I cannot be deceived by the typical tricks and lies
Still got four dollars to my name
I may not have much, but I still possess those four dollars
Cash money's going so out of style
The value and importance of physical currency is diminishing
Don't worry, baby, gonna be enough to go around
There will always be a sufficient amount of money for everyone
How 'bout I give you three and I'll only keep one for me
Let's distribute the money fairly, with the majority going to others and a small portion for myself
I don't believe in pennies, and nickels, and dimes, and dollars, and pesos, and pounds, and rupees, and yen, and rubles, no dinero
I don't place value or belief in various currencies, as they are all meaningless in the grand scheme of things
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: Meg Remy, Richard Morel
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