Better Than Money
Hustle, Struggle, and the True Wealth Within: Better Than Money
Lyrics
Man I been hustling and I been struggling
Expresses the artist's experience of working hard and facing difficulties.
But I swear to god that shit is so humbling
Despite the struggles, the artist finds humility in the challenges faced.
I don’t depend on no help from the government
Asserts independence by not relying on governmental assistance.
They let they pockets grow, while we are sufferin’
Highlights the disparity where the government prospers while the people suffer.
I’m independent and I’m really lovin’ it
Expresses satisfaction in being self-reliant.
My music is starting to go where I wanted it
The artist's music is reaching the desired audience or achieving success.
Remember the time we were stumbling
Recalls a moment when the artist and others were lost or confused.
Yeah we got lost and we needed some compasses
Metaphorically refers to needing guidance or direction in life.
When we was broke, we head noodles for supper
During a financially difficult time, noodles were the main meal.
Then open cupboards, there’s little or nothin’ in
Reflects a scarcity of food in the household.
Boys in the hood selling drugs again
Describes people in the neighborhood selling drugs as a means of survival.
'Till they get locked up by cops in the dungeons
Implies the arrest of those involved in drug dealing.
And all of my brothers that’s gonna look up to them
Refers to younger individuals looking up to those involved in criminal activities.
Hoping they save me a spot when I come up to them
Hopes that those who are admired will save a place for the artist in their lives.
Back in high school we were so full of trouble
Recalls troublesome behavior during high school days.
Then smoking my weed, in then class we was bunkin it
Memories of skipping class to smoke marijuana.
Then I was hustlin’
Indicates involvement in the world of making money, often through illegal means.
Up in the streets all my homies belonged to the numbers
Friends involved in criminal activities and the dangers associated with it.
And I was so innocent, I saw so much with them
Despite innocence, witnessed a lot of negative experiences with friends.
All of the pain and emotion, was crumblin’
Witnessed emotions crumbling due to pain and hardships.
All of they feelings and pills they was crushing it
References drug abuse and its impact on individuals.
Look in they jeans, there’s probably a gun in it
Suggests the presence of weapons among acquaintances.
The plan is for human destructiveness
Remarks on destructive plans of humans.
I do not know how the planet has come to this
Expresses confusion about the state of the world.
But we still hustlin’, it is too much for him
Despite challenges, the hustle continues despite being overwhelming.
All of the pressure can feel like a ton of bricks
Feels an immense amount of pressure and burden.
That I am carrying
Personal responsibility and endurance despite difficulties.
I lift it up then put all the weight on my shoulders
Metaphorically carries the weight of responsibilities.
My muscles big, I am discovering
Discovering personal strength and resilience.
Money is evil but everything
Money can corrupt but is essential for survival.
And is puzzlin’
Reflects on the complex nature of money.
Sometimes I feel I had enough of this
Expresses weariness and contemplation of giving up.
So this is me writing my bucket list
Lists aspirations and things to achieve before death.
If I got my mommy and somebody loves me
Lists essentials: family, love, food, and care as significant.
And I got my brothers and food in my tummy
Basic needs and familial bonds are more valuable than material wealth.
I rob from the rich and give to the hungry
Moral choice of taking from the wealthy to help the needy.
Just so they hug me and to see them smiling
Acts of kindness bring emotional fulfillment.
It’s better than money
Repeated chorus emphasizing the importance of family, love, and altruism over money.
It’s better than money
-It’s better than money
-It’s better than money
-If I got my mommy and somebody loves me
-And I got my brothers and food in my tummy
-I rob from the rich and give to the hungry
-Just so they hug me and to see them smiling
-It’s better than money
-It’s better than money
-It’s better than money
-It’s better than money
-My head is a jungle and I’m on the jungle gym
-Feel like I’m playing at school and I’m young again
-On jump street and I’m 21 again
-Feel like I’m Channing, I feel like I’m Jonah Hill
-I am uncovering
-All of the talent that they could not see when it was right in front of them
-You do not know what you up against
-I am as strong as a weightlifter’s supplements
-And I was hustling, wanted the finer things and all the diamond rings
-But it means nothing when they at yo funeral
-And they are burying your body down in the ground
-Say a prayer for him, yeah we hustlin’
-Now is the time to take on this punishment
-Return to the earth as nourishment
-You food for the worms and they munching it
-Ja we was butchering hoping God’s watching him
-This is the end of his life, no more luck for him
-Gave all our love and we hope it’s enough for him
-When he’s at heaven gates, please open up for him
-Yeah it’s a fucked up thing, indeed
-But this life is only a dream
-So try and believe
-In more than material needs, it’s hard but this what I mean
-If I got my mommy and somebody loves me
-And I got my brothers and food in my tummy
-I rob from the rich and give to the hungry
-Just so they hug me and to see them smiling
-It’s better than money (it's better than money)
-It’s better than money (it's better than money)
-It’s better than money (it's better than money)
-It’s better than money (it's better than money)
-If I got my mommy and somebody loves me
-And I got my brothers and food in my tummy
-I rob from the rich and give to the hungry
-Just so they hug me and to see them smiling
-It’s better than money
-It’s better than money ( better than, better than money, it's better than money)
-It’s better than money
-It’s better than money (it's better than, it's better than money)
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