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Tanner Fresh - I Need a Dollar Lyrics [Hook] I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need, hey hey Well I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need, hey hey And I said I need dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need And if I share with you my story would you share your dollar with me [Verse: Tanner Fresh] This ain't no laughing matter, it ain't a joke I need a dollar man cause I'm damn near broke I thought I had money, but it's all a hoax And I'm a college kid so I need my tokes I'm going coast to coast like Canada Post Leave the crowd screaming, they saw a ghost I'm almost famous, Nah I'm not that close Squash that thought like a gross cockroach Sitting here with yellow mustard stains on my top Mama screaming at me telling me to go get a job Dad's pissed yelling son please put down the pot To top it all off I got stopped by the cops I'm not pan handling, I'm man handling Spending all my money but not on gambling I'm getting off topic I began rambling I need a dollar, I don't have a damn thing [Hook] I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need, hey hey Well I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need, hey hey And I said I need dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need And if I share with you my story would you share your dollar with me I Need a Dollar Lyrics by Aloe Blacc from the custom_album_6370449 album - including song video, artist biography, translations and more: I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need Hey hey Well I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need Hey hey AnâŠI need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need Hey hey Well I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need Hey hey And I said I need dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need And if I share with you my story would you share your dollar with me Bad times are comin and I reap what I donâČt sow Hey hey Well let me tell you somthin all that glitters ain't gold Hey hey ItâČs been a long old trouble long old troublesome road And I'm looking for somebody come and help me carry this load I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need Hey hey Well I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need Well I don't know if IâČm walking on solid ground Cause everything around me is falling down And all I want - is for someone - to help me I had a job but the boss man let me go He said IâČm sorry but I won't be needing your help no more I said Please mister boss man I need this job more than you know But he gave me my last paycheck and he sent me on out the door Well I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need Hey hey Said I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need Hey hey And I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need And if I share with you my story would you share your dollar with me Well I donâČt know if I'm walking on solid ground Cause everything around me is crumbling down And all I want is for someone to help me What in the world am I gonna to do tomorrow Is there someone whose dollar that I can borrow Who can help me take away my sorrow Maybe its inside the bottle Maybe its inside the bottle I had some good old buddy his names is whiskey and wine Hey hey And for my good old buddy I spent my last dime Hey hey My wine is good to me it helps me pass the time And my good old buddy whiskey keeps me warmer than the sunshine Hey Hey Your mom of mayhem just a child has got his own Hey Hey If god has plans for me I hope it ainâČt - written in stone Hey Hey Because I've been working working myself down to the bone And I swear on grandpas grave IâČll be paid when I come home Hey Hey Well I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need Hey hey Said need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need Hey hey Well I need a dollar dollar, a dollar is what I need hey hey And if I share with you my story would you share your dollar with me Come on share your dollar with me Go ahead share your dollar with me Come on share your dollar give me your dollar Share your dollar with me Come on share your dollar with me Writer(s): Egbert Nathaniel Iii Dawkins, Leon Marcus Michels, Nicholas A Movshon, Jeffrey Scott Silverman Lyrics powered by[Chorus: Sample from "I Need A Dollar" by Aloe Blacc] I need a dollar, dollar, dollar that's what I need (HEY! HEY!) Well I need a dollar, dollar, dollar that's what I need (HEY! HEY!) Said I need In Aloe Blacc approaches âI Need a Dollarâ from the perspective of a down-and-out individual, who is in serious need of âa dollarâ. This would point to the fact that he is in a dire economic state. Indeed the lyrics insinuate that this is indeed the reality of his immediate surroundings. Verse 1 Thus in the first verse, we find him more or less begging for help. He implies that his current situation may be attributable to making mistakes in the past. And the overall sentiment reads more along the lines of needing a supportive friend in general than financial aid per se. In fact Blacc himself has stated that the intent of this song is âmore about looking for a helping hand, not necessarily a financial handâ. Verse 2 During the second verse he seems to be speaking as a different character. However, he is in a similar predicament as the first. More specifically, he has been laid off from the job which he was logically dependent on, despite pleading with his employer not to let him go. And this section is actually based on Blaccâs real-life experience, as he lost a job as a business consultant due to company downsizing. It was after his job loss that he took his music career seriously. Verse 3 The third verse then has Blacc portraying himself as an alcoholic â for lack of a better word. That is to say that he is willing to âspend his last dimeâ on booze and perceives it as a relief from the mundaneness and stagnation that has come to define his life. Indeed this particular character obviously has a job yet toils for unsatisfactory compensation. And the associated depression has convinced him that such a poor lifestyle may indeed be his destiny. Conclusion All of these different narratives ultimately point back to the overall feeling of hopelessness this song is meant to relay. Indeed even how the singer is going to survive tomorrow is a complete mystery to and concern for him. And he can be interpreted as someone who is monetarily destitute and/or devoid of any palpable hope for the future. Thus his true requirement, as implied by the title, is for someone to help him get through this difficult time. Inspiration Blacc wrote this song after he was made redundant. Furthermore, he once said this song came from listening to old recordings of singing chain gangs, prisoners chained together who were forced to do arduous labor. Globally Successful Track âI Need a Dollarâ charted internationally, including topping the Ultratop 50 (Belgium), Media Forest (Israel) and UK R&B Singles. It also made the top 5 in these countries: AustriaCzech RepublicGermanyIrelandScotland Switzerland âI Need a Dollarâ received a lot of exposure, which contributed to its success, by being played during the intro of the HBO hit comedy series âHow to Make It in Americaâ. Cover Versions of âI Need a Dollarâ By virtue of its success, âI Need a Dollarâ has been covered by a number of hip-hop artists, including the following: Mac MillerMGK Release Date of âI Need a Dollarâ Blacc released this song as the second single from his second full-length album, âGood Thingsâ, on 16 March 2010. Did Aloe Blacc write âI Need a Dollarâ? Yes. Nathaniel Dawkins (aka Aloe Blacc) wrote this song with help from songwriter Nick Movshon and the following producers (who actually produced the track): Jeff Dynamite Leon Michels Music Videos This song has two different videos, one shot in New York and the other in Las Vegas. The latter was directed by Derek Pike. Below is one of the two videos. The other can be found in the middle of this post. I got all I need No I ain't got cash I ain't got cash But I got you baby Baby I don't need dollar bills to have fun tonight (I love cheap thrills!) Baby I don't need dollar bills to have fun tonight (I love cheap thrills!) I don't need no money As long as I can feel the beat I don't need no money As long as I keep dancing Come on come on, turn