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Sweetest Girl
Wyclef Jean Feat. Akon & Lil Wayne Lyrics
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[Niia]
ah ah ah ah
[Wyclef Jean (Lil Wayne)]
Some live for the bill
Some kill for the bill
She whine for the bill
(and she used to be the sweetest girl)
Some steal for the bill, if they got to pay they bill
(and she used to be the sweetest girl)
Tonight Wyclef, Akon, Weezy on the bill
[Verse 1: (Wyclef Jean)]
High school she was that girl that make me do the hula hoop around the gym
(Just to get a peek again, she's a 10)
High school she was
That girl that make me do the hula hoop around the gym
(Just to get a peek again, she's a 10)
Never thought that she would come and work for the president
Mr. George Washington (where my money at?)
She thought he'd call (where my money at?)
She had a good day, bad day, sunny day, rainy day
All he wanna know is is (where my money at?)
Closed legs don't get fed, go out there and make my bread
All he wanna know is (where my money at?)
She ended up in a road car, bruised up, scarred hard
All he wanna know is (where my money at?)
She thought he'd call (where my money at?)
[Chorus: Akon (x2)]
See I'mma tell you like Wu told me
Cash rules everything around me
Singin' dollar dollar bill y'all (dollar, dollar bill y'all)
Singin' dollar dollar bill y'all (dollar, dollar bill y'all)
[Verse 2: (Akon)]
Pimpin' got harder cos, hoes got smarter
On the strip is something they don't wanna be a part of
Rather be up in the club shakin' for some dub
Then triple times the money and spending it like they wanna
They got they mind on they money, money on they mind
They got they finger on the trigger, hand on the nines
See everyday they feel the struggle, but staying on they grind
And ain't nobody takin' from us, and that's the bottom line
But I know there's a drop in the block
You move slow
You getting' pressure from cops
you don't know not to lay low
Because 25 to life is no joke
To all my real gorillas thuggin'
On top of corners every day strugglin'
All the beautiful women getting' money
Washin' them dollar bills like laundry
[Chorus: Akon (x2)]
Cos' I'ma tell you like Wu told me
Cash rules everything around me
Singin' dollar dollar bill y'all (dollar, dollar bill y'all)
Singin' dollar dollar bill y'all (dollar, dollar bill y'all)
[Bridge: (Wyclef Jean)]
Money, money-money-money
Money, money-money-money
It drives the world crazy
[Verse 3: (Lil Wayne)]
[Niia] She used to be
[Weezy] She used to be the sweetest girl
She used to be the sweetest girl ever
Now she like sour ameretta
She wears a dress to the T like the letter
And if you make it rain she will be under the weather
She used to run track back in high school
Now she tricks off the track right by school
She takes a loss cos she don't wanna see her child lose
So respect her, I'll pay up for the time used
And then she runs to the pastor
And he tells her there will be a new chapter
But she feels no different after
And then she asks him... where my money at?
[Chorus: Akon (x2)]
Cos' I'ma tell you like Wu told me
Cash rules everything around me
Singin' dollar dollar bill y'all (dollar, dollar bill y'all)
Singin' dollar dollar bill y'all (dollar, dollar bill y'all)
[Outro: (Wyclef Jean)]
Some live for the bill
Some kill for the bill (oh where my money at?)
She whine for the bill
Grind for the bill (oh where my money at?)
Some steal for the bill, if they got to pay the bill (oh where my money at?)
Tonight Wyclef, Akon, Weezy on the bill
(oh) were my money at?
The song 'Sweetest Girl' by Wyclef Jean featuring Akon and Lil Wayne revolves around the theme of money and its power over people's lives. The lyrics depict the story of a girl who used to be sweet and innocent but gets trapped in the world of prostitution to earn money to support herself and her child. The opening line of the song "Some live for the bill, some kill for the bill" sets the tone for the rest of the song, highlighting the fact that money can drive people to do anything.
The first verse talks about the girl's high school days, where she used to be flawless and the center of attention. But life took a different turn, and she ends up working for the president to earn money. The president, portrayed here as George Washington, symbolizes the concept of money and how it controls people's lives. The chorus repeatedly highlights the phrase "cash rules everything around me," which signifies the importance of money in the world.
Akon's verse depicts the struggles of young women who turn to prostitution as a means of earning money. He talks about their mindset, where they have money on their mind all the time, and they can do anything to earn a few bucks. He also highlights the fact that the police pressure these women and how they have to be careful to avoid repercussions. In Lil Wayne's verse, he talks about how the girl turns sour as she gets involved in prostitution and how she tries to make ends meet for her child.
Overall, the song's lyrics discuss the complex and dangerous world of prostitution and how people's lives can get ruined in the pursuit of money.
Line by Line Meaning
Some live for the bill
Some people's sole purpose in life is to accumulate wealth
Some kill for the bill
Some people are willing to commit heinous crimes to acquire money
She whine for the bill
She dances seductively in order to receive money from men
Grind for the bill
She works hard and endures difficult situations to make money
Some steal for the bill, if they got to pay they bill
Some people are so desperate for money that they resort to stealing to pay their bills
Tonight Wyclef, Akon, Weezy on the bill
Wyclef, Akon, and Lil Wayne are performing and will be paid for their services
High school she was that girl that make me do the hula hoop around the gym (Just to get a peek again, she's a 10)
In high school, she was so attractive that Wyclef would do anything just to catch a glimpse of her
Never thought that she would come and work for the president (Mr. George Washington)
Wyclef never thought that she would end up working hard for money, like the image of George Washington on the dollar bill
She thought he'd call (where my money at?)
She thought her hard work and effort would lead to her being paid fairly
Closed legs don't get fed, go out there and make my bread
If she wants to be paid, she needs to be willing to work hard and sacrifice
She ended up in a road car, bruised up, scarred hard
She resorted to prostitution and faced the consequences of that dangerous lifestyle
See I'mma tell you like Wu told me/Cash rules everything around me/Singin' dollar dollar bill y'all (dollar, dollar bill y'all)
Wyclef and Akon are saying that money is the most important thing in their lives and are referencing a Wu-Tang Clan song with a similar message
Pimpin' got harder cos, hoes got smarter
Pimping has become more difficult because sex workers are becoming more savvy and independent
Rather be up in the club shakin' for some dub/Then triple times the money and spending it like they wanna
Sex workers would rather dance in a club for smaller amounts of money than work as a prostitute to earn more money that they can spend freely
She used to be the sweetest girl ever/Now she like sour ameretta/She wears a dress to the T like the letter
She used to be kind and innocent, but has become bitter and hardened by her experiences. She now dresses provocatively to attract clients
And if you make it rain she will be under the weather
If someone throws a lot of money at her (making it rain), she will become tired and overwhelmed from the work she must do to earn it
So respect her, I'll pay up for the time used
Lil Wayne asks that people treat sex workers with respect and pay them fairly for the time they spend together
And then she runs to the pastor/And he tells her there will be a new chapter/But she feels no different after/And then she asks him... where my money at?
She turns to religion for solace, but still struggles with financial instability and uncertainty
Money, money-money-money/It drives the world crazy
The obsession with money has negative effects on people's behavior and relationships
oh where my money at?
A recurring question throughout the song, asking where the promised payment is
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DENNIS COLES, ROBERT DIGGS, JERRY DUPLESSIS, LAMONT HAWKINS, ISAAC HAYES, JASON HUNTER, RICHARD JACKSON, WYCLEF JEAN, RUSSELL JONES, ANTHONY LANCASTER, DAVID PORTER, CLIFFORD SMITH, ALIAUME THIAM, CORY WOODS, TODD WOODS
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@assohserge7252
I'm leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of this song ❤
@soldiernew5187
Chain me on this too. Gotta stay conscious with questions!
@assohserge7252
@@soldiernew5187 We're in this shit 2geda
@Emmydonglobal
Is an ever green 💚 play it again
@apple123470
Thats right
@demonicmaleficentviciously140
In High school she was that girl that make me do the hula hoop around the gym
@richa6chewe384
We still listening to it even in 2024 big ups "Wyclef" ✊🏽
@Platinum-yj5ui
Factsss
@JackPhiri-kv2mf
It's a hit ❤
@zyiex8618
19 today still reminding my all childhood ❤