[Verse 1: Dogger]
Cash rules everything around me, it's astounding
You've got to learn how to earn your own keep
I've been making mine with the daily grind
Hating every minute, but I'll say it's fine
Because I'm just glad that I got a paycheck
It wasn't long ago that I couldn't make rent
Living in my parents' basement, let's face it
Back then I couldn't afford the basics
Walking to the deli because my car just died
Standing at the counter with my card declined
How the hell was I gonna make it to work
When the bus drove off leaving me on the curb?
Some of y'all never have to feel this
But the rest find a twenty and we feel rich
I just want to tell them what the deal is
If you're with me, scream it out, say "money is a real b**h"
[Hook: Dogger and Ca**ie]
Dollar ruins everything around me
If you've got a little rip in the couch
If you've ever gotten kicked out a house
If you can't afford a gift for your spouse
If you're always getting kicked when you're down
Money is a real b**h
[Verse 2: Dogger]
In high school I was told to go to college
To branch out and gain a bit of knowledge
I spent time applying for the grants and loans
My family's income didn't stand a chance alone
But Uncle Sam told us that we made too much
And just like that dreams fade to dust
Now when I see students cram to pa** their cla**es
All that I can think is they got that sh** backwards
Look at me, known to please
Books to read, no degree
Only writing poetry
Home from work, go to sleep
If only we could stress the value of an education
We might make a better nation instead of keeping kids complacent
Face it, most of them in it for the money, ain't it funny?
Here I'm trying my best to study, they're just trying to set up parties
I think it's time we pull the Persian rug from out beneath them
It's not time to test them, it's time to teach them
[Hook: Dogger and Ca**ie]
Dollar ruins everything around me
If you've got a little rip in the couch
If you've ever gotten kicked out a house
If you can't afford a gift for your spouse
If you're always getting kicked when you're down
Money is a real b**h