Song information On this page you can read the lyrics of the song How Much A Dollar Cost , by - Kendrick Lamar. Release date: 22.03.2015
Age restrictions: 18+
Song language: English
How Much A Dollar Cost |
| How much a dollar really cost? |
| The question is detrimental, paralyzin' my thoughts |
| Parasites in my stomach keep me with a gut feeling, y’all |
| Gotta see how I’m chillin' once I park this luxury car |
| Hopping out feeling big as Mutombo |
| 20 on pump 6, dirty Marcellus called me Dumbo |
| 20 years ago, can’t forget |
| Now I can lend all my ear or two how to stack these residuals |
| Tenfold, the liberal concept of what men’ll do |
| 20 on 6, he didn’t hear me |
| Indigenous African only spoke Zulu |
| My American tongue was slurry |
| Walked out the gas station |
| A homeless man with a semi-tan complexion |
| Asked me for 10 Rand, stressin' about dry land |
| Deep water, powder blue skies that crack open |
| A piece of crack that he wanted, I knew he was smokin' |
| He begged and pleaded |
| Asked me to feed him twice, I didn’t believe it |
| Told him, «Beat it» |
| Contributin' money just for his pipe, I couldn’t see it |
| He said, «My son, temptation is one thing that I’ve defeated |
| Listen to me, I want a single bill from you |
| Nothin' less, nothin' more» |
| I told him I ain’t have it and closed my door |
| Tell me how much a dollar cost |
| It’s more to feed your mind |
| Water, sun and love, the one you love |
| All you need, the air you breathe |
| He’s starin' at me in disbelief |
| My temper is buildin', he’s starin' at me, I grab my key |
| He’s starin' at me, I started the car, then I tried to leave |
| And somethin' told me to keep it in park until I could see |
| The reason why he was mad at a stranger |
| Like I was supposed to save him |
| Like I’m the reason he’s homeless and askin' me for a favor |
| He’s starin' at me, his eyes followed me with no laser |
| He’s starin' at me, I notice that his stare is contagious |
| Cause now I’m starin' back at him, feelin' some type of disrespect |
| If I could throw a bat at him, it’d be aimin' at his neck |
| I never understood someone beggin' for goods |
| Askin' for handouts, takin' it if they could |
| And this particular person just had it down pat |
| Starin' at me for the longest until he finally asked |
| Have you ever opened up Exodus 14? |
| A humble man is all that we ever need |
| Tell me how much a dollar cost |
| Guilt trippin' and feelin' resentment |
| I never met a transient that demanded attention |
| They got me frustrated, indecisive and power trippin' |
| Sour emotions got me lookin' at the universe different |
| I should distance myself, I should keep it relentless |
| My selfishness is what got me here, who the fuck I’m kiddin'? |
| So I’mma tell you like I told the last bum |
| Crumbs and pennies, I need all of mines |
| And I recognize this type of panhandlin' all the time |
| I got better judgement, I know when nigga’s hustlin', keep in mind |
| When I was strugglin', I did compromise, now I comprehend |
| I smell grandpa’s old medicine, reekin' from your skin |
| Moonshine and gin, nigga you’re babblin', your words ain’t flatterin' |
| I’m imaginin' Denzel but lookin' at O’Neal |
| Kazaam is sad thrills, your gimmick is mediocre |
| The jig is up, I seen you from a mile away losin' focus |
| And I’m insensitive, and I lack empathy |
| He looked at me and said, «Your potential is bittersweet» |
| I looked at him and said, «Every nickel is mines to keep» |
| He looked at me and said, «Know the truth, it’ll set you free |
| You’re lookin' at the Messiah, the son of Jehovah, the higher power |
| The choir that spoke the word, the Holy Spirit |
| The nerve of Nazareth, and I’ll tell you just how much a dollar cost |
| The price of having a spot in Heaven, embrace your loss, I am God» |
| I wash my hands, I said my grace |
| What more do you want from me? |
| Tears of a clown, guess I’m not all what is meant to be |
| Shades of grey will never change if I condone |
| Turn this page, help me change, so right my wrongs |