Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
I ain't no joke
So you should get a pen
And yourself a little note so you don't forget again
That when it comes to cash
I've been gettin smoked
Lendin' out my money
Now I'm broke
Somebody's gettin' choked
'Cause now it's time to pay the piper
Bums are the type of shit that's in a diaper
Don't make me have to call a sniper
And wipe your brains off my windshield wiper you dirty bug
As soon as I get paid they come in masses
There's someone givin' classes on kissin' peoples asses
Unless you're livin' where the trash is
Don't even come around here askin' where my cash is
Me, I'm broke
Me, I'm broke
I ain't no joke
I'll say it once again
And if I get provoked there'll be knuckles on your chin
Some people never learn
Borrowin' from me you might regret it
For one I ain't no bank and you got shitty credit
As soon as I get paid they're comin' out the woodwork
Take your ass and get a job like you should jerk
Unless you're livin where the trash is
But you're not so find another spot where the cash is
Me, I'm broke
Me, I'm broke
Gimme back my money, you bum
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
Gimme back, gimme back, my money, my money
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
(Yo fresh, it's Mathematics right here)
(Call me I'm up in the lab for the night, just me and Rain, peace)
Next message
Listen here buddy
I gotta tell you somethin', I gotta tell you a thing or two
I've just about had it up to here
I've had it up to here with everything you been doing
Listen here, if you come in my territory one more time
Next time I see you buddy, if you keep messing around
Next time I see you, I'm gonna punch you right in the face
You got that? Right in your face buddy, right in the face
That's where it's going, my fist your face
That's where it's going, listen, listen
You better, you better shape up, you better shape up son
If I don't here back from you
If I see you before you see me, yeah, well there you go yeah
I'll talk to you soon, you better be hoping I'm not angry
Right in the face
Next message
So you should get a pen
And yourself a little note so you don't forget again
That when it comes to cash
I've been gettin smoked
Lendin' out my money
Now I'm broke
Somebody's gettin' choked
'Cause now it's time to pay the piper
Bums are the type of shit that's in a diaper
Don't make me have to call a sniper
And wipe your brains off my windshield wiper you dirty bug
As soon as I get paid they come in masses
There's someone givin' classes on kissin' peoples asses
Unless you're livin' where the trash is
Don't even come around here askin' where my cash is
Me, I'm broke
Me, I'm broke
I ain't no joke
I'll say it once again
And if I get provoked there'll be knuckles on your chin
Some people never learn
Borrowin' from me you might regret it
For one I ain't no bank and you got shitty credit
As soon as I get paid they're comin' out the woodwork
Take your ass and get a job like you should jerk
Unless you're livin where the trash is
But you're not so find another spot where the cash is
Me, I'm broke
Me, I'm broke
Gimme back my money, you bum
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
Gimme back, gimme back, my money, my money
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
You said you'd pay me back
I'm broke and for that
You deserve a smackin' for slackin'
Now people say that I'm a slacker
If I'm a slacker
It's through the eyes of the ones that are blind
(Yo fresh, it's Mathematics right here)
(Call me I'm up in the lab for the night, just me and Rain, peace)
Next message
Listen here buddy
I gotta tell you somethin', I gotta tell you a thing or two
I've just about had it up to here
I've had it up to here with everything you been doing
Listen here, if you come in my territory one more time
Next time I see you buddy, if you keep messing around
Next time I see you, I'm gonna punch you right in the face
You got that? Right in your face buddy, right in the face
That's where it's going, my fist your face
That's where it's going, listen, listen
You better, you better shape up, you better shape up son
If I don't here back from you
If I see you before you see me, yeah, well there you go yeah
I'll talk to you soon, you better be hoping I'm not angry
Right in the face
Next message
Lyrics submitted by piesupreme, edited by SaltyHeretic
I'm Broke Lyrics as written by Leor Dimant John Everett Otto
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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