Zero
john s. cooper Lyrics

They say money change people
According to popular belief, money has the power to alter individuals

Or maybe people change for money
It is possible that individuals may transform themselves for monetary gain

Or maybe you forget where you from
There is a chance that one may lose sight of their roots due to the pursuit of wealth

Because you are the king of the streets
Being a figure of power in the streets may contribute to this detachment from one's origins

Are you the king of the street I don't know
It is unclear whether or not the listener is, in fact, a dominant figure in their community

But everything doesn't really have to be about money
Not everything in life needs to revolve around financial gain

Nah (Yeah)
A dismissive or sarcastic response to the previous statement

We need to keep praying hard
It is important to continue to pray with dedication

Man there's only one God
There is a singular deity to whom to direct these prayers and appeals

Believe it and receive it buddy when your time comes
Trusting in the power of God will result in positive outcomes when the time is right

Hao ka sheba chelete ke yone e re lwantshang
A phrase in Setswana warning against excessive focus on money and material possessions

Di prostitue dia rekisa and end up being sick
Prostitutes who engage in their profession solely for monetary gain may suffer negative consequences such as illness

Ba kgotosana makasana is no longer safe
Amassing wealth can result in increased danger and risk in one's environment

Di Baby-mama after zaka then abuse kids
Women who have children with wealthy men may suffer from subsequent abuse after the relationship ends

Di taxi driver dia thulana every single day
Taxi drivers work tirelessly on a daily basis

There's people workin' everyday ba sa thole niks
Despite their efforts, some individuals are unable to achieve financial success

I kinda understand that we all wanna be rich
It is easy to understand the allure of wealth and financial stability

Baruti ba maka all over the country
Individuals and groups all throughout the country are pursuing material success

So because of zaka we no longer live in peace
The obsession with wealth has led to societal unrest and a lack of collective tranquility

But now I know why they say money is evil
The negative consequences of wealth accumulation have become clear to the artist

I'm thinking that it could be some kind of demon
The artist considers that money may operate as a malevolent force or entity

They can take away your life man cause you got a million
The acquisition of wealth can lead to danger and threats on one's life

They won't even think about how you made the million
Those who seek to harm the wealthy will not consider how the individual came into possession of their wealth

Power of gold
A phrase emphasizing the allure and influence of wealth

I think we really need to talk about the power of gold
The singer believes that it is important to openly discuss the potential harm caused by the obsessive pursuit of wealth

What I knew all along, was the power of God
Despite the cultural emphasis on wealth, the singer has always believed in the power of divine intervention

Now all they talk about is the power of gold
However, contemporary conversation focuses solely on the acquisition and influence of wealth

Fuck it just because I ain't signed no more
The artist recognizes that, despite a decrease in their public visibility, they still matter and have value

It doesn't mean shit
This lack of recognition from the industry does not diminish the artist's worth or relevance

It doesn't mean that I can't go on
Despite this setback, the singer still has the power and drive to continue creating and achieving

Matter of fact
In fact or indeed

It means that I ain't broke no more
The lack of a record deal does not necessarily mean that the artist is financially struggling

And follow rules man, ain't gotta love no more
The artist no longer feels obligated or pressured to follow contemporary societal norms or trends

Now how you sleep when 16 year old's di khabatega because of you, man release that dough
The artist questions how individuals with great wealth can sleep peacefully knowing that their inaction contributes to the suffering of young people

Producer I didn't even see that dough
The singer accuses their producer of hiding or misusing their funds

Now pull the trigger man for you I've been ready to go
The artist feels a strong sense of loyalty and willingness to act violently for someone they care about

Man I'm somebody's mother man Somebody's sister yeah
The singer emphasizes their humanity and familial bonds to illustrate the inhumanity of violence and greed

A re re nou it's your mother would you like that
The singer appeals to empathy, asking the listener to consider the impact their decisions have on the loved ones of others

A re chechele ko morago re rewind'e
A phrase in Setswana urging individuals to consider the potential consequences of their actions

Shame it's just funny how money can't buy me
Despite the emphasis placed on wealth in society, the artist recognizes that they cannot be purchased or controlled by money

The power of gold
A phrase emphasizing the allure and influence of wealth

I think we really need to talk about the power of gold
The singer believes that it is important to openly discuss the potential harm caused by the obsessive pursuit of wealth

What I knew all along, was the power of God
Despite the cultural emphasis on wealth, the singer has always believed in the power of divine intervention

Now all they talk about is the power of gold
However, contemporary conversation focuses solely on the acquisition and influence of wealth

The power of gold (The power of gold)
Reiteration of the previously stated phrase

The power of gold
A phrase emphasizing the allure and influence of wealth

I think we really need to talk about the power of gold
The singer believes that it is important to openly discuss the potential harm caused by the obsessive pursuit of wealth

What I knew all along, was the power of God
Despite the cultural emphasis on wealth, the artist has always believed in the power of divine intervention

Now all they talk about is the power of gold
However, contemporary conversation focuses solely on the acquisition and influence of wealth

The power of gold (The power of gold)
Reiteration of the previously stated phrase

The power of gold
A phrase emphasizing the allure and influence of wealth

I think we really need to talk about the power of gold
The artist believes that it is important to openly discuss the potential harm caused by the obsessive pursuit of wealth

What I knew all along, was the power of God
Despite the cultural emphasis on wealth, the artist has always believed in the power of divine intervention

Now all they talk about is the power of gold
However, contemporary conversation focuses solely on the acquisition and influence of wealth

The power of gold
A phrase emphasizing the allure and influence of wealth