Lyrics
I just got paid today
I have just received my salary or payment today.
Got me a pocket full of change
I now have a pocket filled with coins or money.
Said, I just got paid today
Reiterating that I received my payment today.
Got me a pocket full of change
Emphasizing the possession of a pocket full of change.
If you believe like workin' hard all day
If you believe in working hard all day, join me.
Just step in my shoes and take my pay
Inviting others to experience the speaker's work and income by stepping into their shoes and taking their pay.
I was born my papa's son
The speaker was born as the son of their father.
When I hit the ground I was on the run
From the moment of birth, the speaker has been on the move or running.
I had one glad hand and the other behind
The speaker started with a disadvantage (one hand behind) but is determined to claim what is rightfully theirs.
You can have yours, just give me mine
Asserting the speaker's claim for their share, not interested in others' possessions.
When the hound dog barkin' in the black of the night
Describing a situation where a dog is barking at night, but the speaker remains untroubled.
Stick my hand in my pocket, everything's all right
The speaker finds everything okay by reaching into their pocket.
I just got paid today
Repeating the theme of just receiving payment today.
Got me a pocket full of change
Reiterating the possession of a pocket full of change.
Said, black sheep, black, do you got some wool?
Asking someone labeled as a black sheep if they have resources or possessions.
Yes, I do, man, my bag is full
Confirming that the black sheep does have possessions, emphasizing their abundance.
It's the root of evil and you know the rest
Referring to money as the root of evil, acknowledging a common saying.
But it's way ahead of what's second best
Acknowledging the negative aspects of money but asserting its superiority over alternatives.
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